President Donald Trump, on Wednesday, expressed gratitude to the Pakistani government for its assistance in capturing a key terrorist linked to the 2021 Kabul airport bombing. “Three and a half years ago, a [Daesh] terrorist killed 13 American service members and countless others in the Abbey Gate bombing,” Trump said during his address to a […]
The Prime Minister’s Office has issued a notification regarding the appointment. Ikhtiar Wali will serve in this capacity on an honorary basis. Ikhtiar Wali Khan also called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and discussed matters of mutual interest. The overall political situation also came under discussion during the meeting, a press statement issued by the […]
The abductee has been identified as 16-year-old Abid, a class 9 student. According to the police, the kidnappers have demanded a ransom of Rs60 million from the victim’s brother. An FIR has been registered against the unidentified kidnappers, and the case has been transferred to the Anti-Violent Crime Cell (AVCC). The family stated that Abid […]
According to notifications, a reduction of Rs2.12 per unit has been announced for consumers of government-owned DISCOs. Additionally, a price reduction of Rs3 per unit has been approved for K-Electric consumers. The benefit of a reduction in electricity prices will be passed on to customers in their March 2025 bills. The refunds were approved for […]
Justice Iqbal Chaudhry announcing a reserved verdict over the petition said that a similar petition being heard by senior judge Justice Shujaat Ali Khan, “It will be appropriate for the same bench to hear this petition”. JI in its petition pleaded that not holding the local government elections, has been a violation of the 18th […]
During her visit, patients and their attendants voiced numerous grievances, prompting the CM Maryam Nawaz’s stern reprimand of the hospital administration. Expressing her anger, the Punjab chief minister questioned the MS’s competence, stating, “You don’t even know what’s happening with the patients. Who appointed you here? Be grateful I’m not having you arrested.” Maryam Nawaz […]
Aleem Khan stated that the government has addressed the concerns of interested parties and made necessary changes to make the privatization process more attractive to investors. He maintained that the privatization process will attract significant interest from investors, citing the recent improvements in PIA’s operations and finances. He also highlighted the upcoming launch of PIA […]
Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said at a weekly press briefing “Any electoral exercise, under the Indian Constitution, cannot serve as a substitute to grant of right to self-determination. Similarly, the decades-old grievances of the Kashmiri people cannot be meaningfully addressed through economic activity down the barrel of a gun,” He said that the […]
Applications of solar systems have expanded beyond residential use, with businesses and agricultural sectors also adopting this sustainable energy solution. The Punjab government’s initiative to transition agriculture tube wells to solar power aims to alleviate the financial burden of electricity bills on farmers. As Pakistan approaches the summer season, the demand for solar panels is […]
“Mercury likely to soar to 36-38 Celsius in Karachi next week,” Met Department focal person Anjum Nazeer Zaigham has said. Hot and dry winds will blow from the northwest for most of the day, and sea breezes will resume in the evening. The weather in the city likely to remain hot from today and temperatures […]
