Speakers at a seminar hosted on Friday by the Center of Pakistan and International Relations (COPAIR) and the National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) called for women to run for office and cast ballots in the next general elections. COPAIR President Amna Munawwar Awan, NCSW Chairperson Nilofar Bakhtiar, leaders of the main political […]
The state-run power distribution firms (Discos) were given permission by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Friday to add an additional Rs 4.567 per unit to its customers’ bills for power in February 2024. The regulator approved the increased fees in consideration of the December 2023 Fuel Charge Adjustment (FCA). Customers are predicted […]
A pigeon that found itself in Indian police prison for eight months under suspicion of being a Chinese spy has finally been released, since it has been cleared of all charges. When the bird was captured at a port in Mumbai, messages in what appeared to be Chinese characters were found written on its wings, […]
PM Kakar appreciated the role of SIFC, ministries, departments, and affiliated stakeholders in accomplishing the major economic milestones as part of the caretaker government and setting the pace for future endeavors. During the meeting, the ministries presented progress on the projects and policy initiatives and gave plans for subsequent endeavors to attract investment. The SIFC […]
The strikes, which included the use of long-range B-1 bombers flown from the U.S., are the first in a multi-tiered response by President Joe Biden’s administration to the attack by Iran-backed militants, and more U.S. military operations are expected in the coming days. While the U.S. strikes did not target sites inside Iran, they signal […]
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) declared on Friday that the printing of ballot papers for every constituency has been successfully completed, with just a few days remaining before the general elections on February 8. The Director General of Political Finance emphasized during a process briefing how important paper and printing are to protecting voters’ […]
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) delayed Friday’s intra-party elections till after February 8 a day after announcing the schedule for new inter-party polls. A updated schedule will be released by the party following the general elections. It’s important to note that the date was established for February 5 in the timetable that Federal Election Commissioner PTI […]
The National Database Regulatory Authority (Nadra) expressed alarm on Friday over rumors that one of its officers had vanished in Islamabad and hoped the “missing” employee would be found shortly. The brother of Nadra Deputy Assistant Director Najeebullah was afraid his sister had been kidnapped in the nation’s capital earlier today. A Nadra spokesman said […]
The most recent nationwide Ipsos study offers insightful information about the degree of trust and opinions people have in different Pakistani organizations, especially when it comes to young people (18–34 years old). The most remarkable discovery is the remarkably elevated degree of confidence placed in the Pakistan Army, with an astounding 74 percent approval rating. […]
Pakistan’s interim government is nearing finalization of plans to sell the financially troubled Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) in anticipation of the impending elections. This choice is consistent with the government’s pledge to revitalize state-owned businesses and is essential to fulfilling the financial goals set forth in the agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for […]
