Sharing the last 9 months performance of the power sector under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at a press conference here, the minister said the government was moving towards privatization and concession models and already appointed members of the Board of Directors (BoDs) of DISCOs purely on merit. Circular debt costs were […]
Karachi experienced its coldest night of the year on December 28, 2024, with the temperature dropping to a chilly 6.5°C, according to the Meteorological Department. The cold wave has affected many parts of the country, bringing freezing temperatures to various regions. In the northern areas, Skardu faced extremely cold weather with the temperature plunging to […]
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said that all the power centers, including the army, should be a part of the negotiations as it is beyond the capabilities of the politicians alone. Speaking during a ceremony hosted on the death anniversary of Khawaja Rafiq, the minister said: “There is army, bureaucracy, politicians, judiciary and media. These are […]
The disciplinary actions were announced by DIG Operations Faisal Kamran after reviewing 18 show-cause notices issued to various officers, Express News reported. The disciplinary proceedings took place at the Police Lines in Qila Gujjar Singh, where DIG Kamran addressed the officers in the Erdal Room, outlining the penalties. Ten personnel were handed immediate penalties, which […]
“You are being sieged, we could not shut our eyes,” addressing a gathering here, the former federal minister said. “No one can bury someone in politics,” he said. “The talks between the government and the PTI must be successful,” Saad Rafique emphasized. He said that people like Maulana Fazlur Rehman, Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman, Dr. […]
Around 25 militants attempted to cross into Pakistan from Afghanistan’s side, utilizing Afghan Taliban border posts. However, Pakistani security forces swiftly responded, thwarting the infiltration attempts, the sources added. The militants, backed by the Afghan Taliban, opened heavy fire on Pakistani posts but were met with a robust and decisive response from Pakistan’s security forces. […]
The committee decided to place the names of FIA officers, including inspectors, sub-inspectors, and constables in the Passport Control List (PCL). According to sources, 19 FIA officers from Faisalabad Airport, three from Sialkot Airport, two from Lahore Airport, two from Islamabad Airport, and five from Quetta Airport have been implicated in the scandal. The FIA […]
Chairing a review meeting on the performance of Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs), the prime minister also passed directives to complete the installation of smart meters at the earliest. The meeting mainly discussed the affairs of Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO), Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO), and Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO), PM Office Media Wing […]
According to details revealed by the police authorities, the incident took place during patrolling at the Bannu Hayat Shah area near Township, where one policeman also sustained injuries. The Injured policeman has been shifted to hospital. In the meantime, law enforcement cordoned off the area to manage the situation. Earlier on Dec 25, at least […]
The road accident took place in the Sarchashma area of the Washuk district. Hospital sources said that the injured and deceased belong to the Baseema area of the region. “Four of the injured have been in a precarious condition,” according to hospital sources. The injured have been referred to Quetta Hospital after medical attendance in […]
