At the outset of the hearing, the Chief Justice of Sindh High Court posed a critical question to the PTA’s lawyer: “Who instructed you to make a statement about lifting the ban on Twitter?” The PTA lawyer responded by stating that an affidavit had been submitted in court. However, the Chief Justice further inquired, “Who […]
“We have recovered the bodies of 11 martyrs, including four children and three women after an Israeli air strike hit the house of the Bustan family in eastern Gaza City,” agency spokesman Mahmud Bassal Said. The strike took place near the Shujaiya school in the Al-Tuffah neighborhood of Gaza City, he said. “Rescuers are continuing […]
Mir made Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) and Ministry for Human Rights respondents in the plea filed through his lawyer Imaan Mazari. The petition requests the court to stop the installation of the firewall, which affects citizens’ fundamental rights. The installation should be conditional on stakeholders’ consultation and the protection of fundamental rights, the petition urges. […]
According to the Auditor General of Pakistan’s audit report for 2023-24, eight power companies have incurred losses exceeding the stipulated limit, resulting in a massive loss of national kitty. The report highlights that the power companies’ losses exceeded the limit set by NEPRA, ranging from 8.84% to 20.16%. PESCO topped the list, causing a loss […]
The association filed a petition in the Lahore High Court, seeking permission for the movement of the chicken. According to the petition, the Punjab government imposed the ban to reduce the price of chicken meat. However, the association argues that the government has not taken steps to lower the cost of feed for broiler chickens, […]
The move comes at the request of the authorities in Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir to deploy the military to control the law and order situation. The Centre, under Article 245 of the Constitution, authorized the “deployment of army troops/assets and civil armed forces troops/assets” to ensure peace. The Ministry […]
According to sources, Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund held virtual talks on the efforts made in the budget to meet the conditions. The IMF was briefed on Pakistan’s measures to increase gas prices and other economic decisions in the budget, sources added. Sources indicated that negotiations for a new loan program are underway, and […]
The Secretary, of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Dr. Kazim Niaz, signed on behalf of the Ministry, while Chairman WAPDA, Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Sajjad Ghani, represented WAPDA, said a news release. Ambassador of Kuwait in Pakistan Nassar Abdulrahman Jasser Al. Mutairi graced the ceremony with his presence. This significant financing comes as a result of […]
China reserves the right to file a suit to the WTO and take all necessary measures to resolutely defend the rights and interests of Chinese companies Beijing’s commerce ministry spokesman He Yadong told a briefing. The European Union warned on Wednesday it would slap additional tariffs of up to 38 percent on Chinese electric car […]
The ban will be implemented by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development in collaboration with the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health. This decision aims to ensure the safety and health of private sector workers, protecting them from potential health risks and providing a healthy and safe work environment by global occupational […]
