“Safely managed WASH services are the foundation of public health and quality of life and are central to addressing the stunting crisis in Pakistan,” said Najy Benhassine, World Bank Country Director for Pakistan. “KWSSIP-2 will expand the scope of investments in bulk water augmentation, water treatment, wastewater treatment and reuse, water distribution, and sewer network […]
Pakistan is facing a difficult moment as it enters 2024, with political instability and a deepening economic crisis dominating the national landscape. The political environment remains tense, especially following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and the subsequent crackdowns on his party PTI. As the military plays a central role in governance, […]
The agreement, facilitated by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), aims to boost agricultural productivity in Pakistan through Chinese expertise. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Punjab government and China’s ‘AI Force Tech company to introduce modern agricultural machinery during Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s visit to China. The MoU is aimed […]
According to the report, 341 terrorists were killed in these operations whereas the total number of banned organizations in the country has increased to 82. The report further stated that 800 individuals were arrested on terrorism charges until October 2024. The report stated that 400 terrorists were arrested from Punjab, 203 from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 173 […]
The two leaders exchanged views over creating consensus between sides over the issues of the national interest and cooling down political temperatures and confrontation. “You convince your party’s hardliners, I will convince my people,” Ayaz Sadiq told Assad Qaiser. The PTI leadership has requested for meeting with the party’s founder in jail. “We will further […]
The seven-member constitutional bench headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan heard the case. Earlier, government’s counsel Khawaja Haris told the court that the Army Act could also be enforced over civilians in specific circumstances. Justice Jamal Mandokhail said that the entire military courts’ case has been confined to Article VIII. “Any person, if not been part […]
A single member of the Lahore High Court Rawalpindi bench heard a petition against the killing of stray dogs. The petitioner Anila Umair, an animal rights activist, made the Punjab government and the Chief Officer District Council as parties in her petition, calling the shooting and poisoning of dogs to death both illegal and unethical […]
Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar questioned any legislation about phone taping in the hearing by a seven-member constitutional bench of the apex court. “A law exists since 2013,” the Additional Attorney General told the court. “The law gives phone-taping mechanism, while judicial monitoring is also part of the law,” AAG said. “According to the law only […]
Responding to a query during the Question Hour in the National, Parliamentary Secretary Planning Development and Special Initiatives Wajiha Qamar said the port accommodates vessels of up to 50,000 DWT and possesses the requisite infrastructure to support bulk cargo and container handling efficiently. She said multiple shipments under the Afghanistan-Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement have been […]
The Warrior-VIII was conducted from 19 November to 11 December 2024. The three-week-long exercise in the counter-terrorism domain was the eighth in the series of bilateral exercises being held annually. “Distinguished Visitor’s Day (DVD) Ceremony of the Exercise was conducted at Tilla Field Firing Range on 10 December 2024. Commander Rawalpindi Corps, Lieutenant General Shahid […]
