Qureshi had been admitted to the hospital for eight days due to chest pain. Following his discharge, a heavy police contingent escorted the former foreign minister from the hospital to jail. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf vice chairman was rushed to the Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC) from Jail on May 17 after reporting chest pain. According […]
Various localities of Islamabad were also hit by a hailstorm along with rain and strong winds. The rain affected vehicular traffic flow in Rawalpindi. The rooftop of Quaid-e-Azam University’s canteen collapsed during rainfall. Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) had earlier forecast rainfall with strong winds and thunderstorms in Islamabad, while heavy rainfall and hailstorm in some […]
According to a press release, these recoveries included direct recoveries worth over two billion rupees and indirect recoveries amounting to 86 billion rupees. The recoveries were made from public and private lands associated with cases of illegal transfer and occupation. The disbursed amounts were returned to the relevant affected entities. Regarding indirect recoveries, NAB (Balochistan) […]
According to the department’s spokesperson, all four deceased patients were over 60 years old and suffered from pre-existing medical conditions, clarifying that the fatalities were not caused by the virus. The patients were under treatment at a private hospital, the statement added. The health department urged the public and media to avoid spreading sensationalized reports, […]
MQM’s Raees Mamma, among 13 accused of the killings, was present in the court, as the ATC judge delayed the announcement of the decision again. The decision is likely to be announced on May 26 against the accused affiliated with the MQM. Abid Zaman Advocate said that the prosecution has failed to produce evidence against […]
According to NEPRA, K-Electric will receive a tariff of PKR 3.31 per unit for its distribution operations, aimed at ensuring sustainable service delivery to consumers. K-Electric had requested a higher tariff of PKR 3.83 per unit, but NEPRA finalized the lower rate after evaluating the company’s operational and financial requirements. Earlier, the National Electric Power […]
The discussion centered on leveraging blockchain, cryptocurrency, and artificial intelligence to empower the country’s youth and bolster economic resilience, reflecting a national commitment to emerging technologies for global competitiveness. Bilal Bin Saqib emphasized the pivotal role of Pakistan’s youth in driving this transformation, stating, “The Pakistan Crypto Council exists because our youth demand a seat […]
The decision was taken during a high-level meeting in Islamabad headed by Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. The meeting decided to curb illegal migration and address the international embarrassment caused by deportations, which Naqvi described as a stain on Pakistan’s global reputation. Deportees will also be placed on a Passport Control List for five years, […]
Due to favorable environmental conditions, the system is likely to intensify into a Depression during the next 24 hours and is expected to move initially north towards India. Currently, there is no threat to any Pakistani coastal area. The Cyclone Warning Center at Karachi is monitoring the weather system. The weather system in the Arabian […]
A press release said the centres, funded by GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance, will provide access to lifesaving vaccines and essential health care services to populations previously lacking access. Thirteen prefabricated vaccination centres are already operational in Punjab, Pakistan-administered Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan, while the remaining 13 are in the procurement phase and will be built in […]
