Chairing a meeting regarding Pakistan Railways in Islamabad on Wednesday, he noted that the railway system is the backbone of any country’s economy. He emphasized the need for a sustainable rebuilding of railway infrastructure across the country for economic and industrial development. He stated that the development of railways on modern lines is a key […]
The term of the Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan, Sikandar Sultan Raja, and two members of the election commission ended on January 26 this year. PM Shehbaz Sharif in a letter addressed to opposition leader Omar Ayub wrote that the mandated term of the CEC and two members of the election commission has been completed […]
As per details, special Judge Anti-Corruption Khawar Rashid ordered Fawad Chaudhry’s arrest, directing authorities to present him before the court by June 30. The case, filed by the Punjab Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE), pertains to allegations of illegal land acquisition for a private housing society in Jhelum’s Dina area along GT Road. Fawad Chaudhry, a former […]
Sindh government on Tuesday announced to relieve IG Prisons after the Malir Jailbreak incident in which over 200 prisoners fled. According to an inquiry report, chaos began at 12:05 AM at Malir Jail when inmates initiated a disturbance. Prison staff attempted to regain control, but the situation escalated rapidly. According to Sindh Law Minister Owais […]
According to details, a cut of Rs 10.4 billion has been proposed, amounting to a 43.48% reduction compared to the previous fiscal year. For the budget 2025-26, the development funds for the IT ministry are proposed at Rs 13.52 billion. Out of this, Rs3.64 billion will be provided through domestic resources, while Rs9.88 billion is […]
Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi announced a 20 percent discount on fares during the three days of Eid al-Adha. Pakistan Railways also ran five special trains on account of Eid. According to the details, the first special train departed from Karachi Cantonment Railway Station for Lahore at 1:00 pm on June 2. The […]
As per Forex.pk, 10 grams of 24-karat gold in Saudi Arabia is currently valued at SAR 4,068, with an ounce of gold costing 12,653 Saudi Riyal. The uptick in gold rates reflects ongoing trends in the global commodities market, with the latest pricing update reported at 10:00 a.m. local time. Gold has long held a […]
Saudi Arabia’s official currency is denoted as SAR or SR. A single Riyal is divided into 100 halalas. The relationship between the two countries is built on a strong foundation of mutual support and cooperation. Saudi Arabia has provided significant financial aid to Pakistan, including a recent extension of a $3 billion deposit for an […]
According to details, a significant decline in the policy rate is expected to reduce expenditure on loans and interest payments by approximately Rs1,300 billion in budget 2025-26. Sources suggest that the size of the upcoming federal budget could be around Rs17.8 trillion, which is Rs 900 billion less than the current fiscal year’s budget of […]
Residents of Karachi are enduring up to 12 hours of load shedding daily in the sweltering summer heat, despite paying some of the highest electricity rates in the country. The combination of extreme temperatures and unannounced power outages has made life increasingly difficult for Karachiites. Speaking on the program Off the Record, Moonis Alvi admitted […]
