“PTI has a history of violent politics. They seek casualties to blame on security forces, acting more like a terrorist organization than a political party. I call them TTP-PTI,” Tarar said during a press conference in Islamabad. The minister stated that creating instability in the country is part of PTI’s manifesto, as evidenced by the […]
According to the details, the citizens already frustrated by a shortage of lamination paper and printing machines – are now experiencing an ink shortage issue further delaying the printing of passports. Sources indicate that if senior officials do not address the ink shortage promptly, passport issuance delays will worsen. Additionally, there are plans to transition […]
“We have to pay 2,100 billion rupees for capacity charges this year,” the chambers of commerce of Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Faisalabad have said. “Either the government saves 240 million people of the country or 42 IPPs,” the chambers officials said while commenting on the inflated power tariffs in the country. Senior Vice President of […]
According to the report, the provinces will receive Rs 10,350 billion by fiscal year 2026-27 under the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award. The plan indicates an increase in provincial shares, with Rs 8,921 billion allocated for the next fiscal year 2025-26, and Rs 10,350 billion by 2026-27. The current fiscal year will transfer 39.4% of […]
Javed Alam Odho previously served in the position and was replaced by Khadim Hussain Rind in September 2023. Javed Alam Odho’s reappointment comes after a surge in street crimes in Karachi, which led to the removal of the previous police chief, Khadim Hussain Rind on March 30. Imran Yaqoob Minhas was given the additional charge […]
Instead, data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) showed that the modest 4.4 percent overall growth in the sales of new cars in Europe came primarily from hybrid vehicles. Sales of hybrids, not including plug-in hybrids, rose by 21 percent to just over 2 million, or nearly 30 percent of the market. Sales of […]
The Shehbaz Sharif-led government and the IMF reached a three-year, $7 billion aid package deal on Saturday, providing much-needed respite to the nation. This agreement marks a critical step towards stabilizing Pakistan’s economy, which has been under severe strain. Moody’s commented that the new IMF programme would enhance Pakistan’s (Caa3 stable) funding prospects. However, Moody […]
The government has proposed to increase subsidies on food items – including flour, rice, and pulses – by 300 percent. The subsidy on flour and rice is likely to be increased from Rs25 to Rs100 per kilogram, while the subsidy on pulses is likely to be increased from Rs70 to Rs100 per kilogram. Similarly, the […]
It included Muzaffargarh where the proposal for mobile phone suspension is forwarded during the 7th and 10th Muharram. The mobile services will remain shut in sensitive areas of several cities including Bahawalnagar, Bahawalpur, Muzaffargarh, DG Khan, Rahim Yar Khan, Layyah, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Rajanpur, and some other districts of upper Punjab. Other districts where mobile phone […]
On Saturday, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced that households consuming up to 200 units of electricity per month will receive free solar panels. Consumers using between 200 and 500 units of electricity per month will get solar panels at only 10% of the cost, with the remaining 90% subsidized by the Punjab government. […]
