Sherry Rehman, a former environment minister, stated that Pakistan received 40 percent lesser rainfall owing to the climate change. Rehman said that the water level at Sukkur Barrage has dropped by 71 percent, while overall 65 percent water shortage recorded at Sindh’s three barrages. “Three provinces are facing drought situation and water has not been […]
A written order issued by Justice Shahid Karim suggested imposing a water emergency across Punjab to prevent drought and address smog-related challenges. The court instructed that the matter of declaring a water emergency be placed before the provincial cabinet, with a report to be submitted at the next hearing. LHC Judge Justice Karim also ordered […]
Sindh is facing an alarming water crisis owing to scarce rainfall and drought in the region. According to the Sukkur Barrage Control Room, the inflow and outflow in the river at Guddu Barrage recorded 26,117 cusecs. Four off taking canals of Guddu Barrage have been closed up to April 30 for cleaning. The water inflow […]
As the annual Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exams commenced in Karachi, several centers, including those located in Jahangir Road, Jamshed Road, Lyari, Bin Qasim Town, and Orangi, experienced power outages lasting over 2.5 hours, nearly the entire duration of the examination. The outages left classrooms and exam halls without lights or fans, forcing students to […]
A detailed session was held in Balochistan, focusing on the crucial Reko Diq mining project, with representatives from Reko Diq Mining Company sharing insights on the project’s feasibility. Russell Howard, a representative of the mining company, stated that the Reko Diq mineral reserves span an area of 286 kilometers, rich in vast deposits of gold […]
The prime minister said this in a meeting with a US delegation, led by Eric Meyer, Senior Bureau Official and Acting Assistant Secretary, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs at US Department of State, which paid a courtesy call on him. The delegation is visiting Pakistan to attend the two-day Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum […]
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Prime Minister wrote: “Another good news! Alhamdulillah. PIA set to post its first profit in 20 years — a major turnaround after decades of losses,” adding, “The skies ahead look brighter, Inshallah!” He also praised Minister for Aviation Khawaja Asif for his role in the national carrier’s […]
As per details, Nawaz Sharif welcomed Mr Zhao’s appointment as strategic adviser to the Pakistan Crypto Council. The former premier described it as a significant step towards positioning Pakistan as a regional hub for Web3 technologies and digital finance. The meeting focused on embracing a vision of economic development driven by innovation and knowledge-based technologies. […]
As per details, farmers can now transport wheat across provincial borders without restrictions, enabling them to sell their produce in the most profitable markets. For the first time, the private sector will be allowed to procure wheat, providing farmers with more options to sell their produce and potentially leading to better prices. Moreover, the deregulation […]
As per details, the main gates of the Sindh High Court have been closed, with entry restricted only to court staff. According to Mirza Sarfaraz Ahmed of the Sindh High Court Bar, the condition of Aamir Warraich, president of the Karachi Bar, is now stable. Mirza Sarfaraz Ahmed further stated that the Sindh High Court […]
