Speaking at a jirga, the prime minister said that KP has been allocated Rs700 billion since 2010 under the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award, as its one percent share designated for anti-terrorism initiatives. He added that these funds were disbursed to bolster the provincial police, advance the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), and improve the capabilities of […]
According to Information Department, Punjab has become the first province to voluntarily reduce electricity rates. The chief minister approved the tariff reduction for Punjab’s power companies. The decision was taken in the 26th meeting of the Punjab provincial cabinet chaired by Maryam Nawaz. The provincial cabinet approved the tariff reduction for Quaid-e-Azam Thermal Power Private […]
In a virtual address at the SCO Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting held in Beijing, China, he underscored Pakistan’s robust commitment to the organization, a press statement issued here read. The minister also expressed appreciation to the Chinese government for organizing the significant event. He highlighted the importance of Pakistan’s SCO membership, noting […]
The average rate of teens beginning treatment with the highly effective Novo Nordisk drug grew 50% last year to 14.8 prescriptions per 100,000 adolescents, according to an analysis by health data firm Truveta. That’s up from a rate of 9.9 prescriptions per 100,000 in 2023, the first full year that Wegovy was available to children […]
Rescuers in the Palestinian territory said Israeli fire targeting civilians near an aid distribution centre in the southern city of Rafah killed 27 people on Tuesday, raising an earlier toll. It came after a similar incident on Sunday when rescuers said 31 people were killed at the same location, witnesses saying they had been on […]
After 3.3-percent growth last year, the world economy is now expected to expand by a “modest” 2.9 percent in 2025 and 2026, the Paris-based Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development said. In its previous report in March, the OECD had forecast growth of 3.1 percent for 2025 and 3.0 percent for 2026. Since then, Trump […]
During a press briefing, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad, Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, stated that the prime suspect, 22-year-old Umar, wanted to build a friendship with Sana Yousaf. After she consistently rejected his advances, he allegedly took the extreme step of murdering her. “The Sana Yousaf case has sent shockwaves through Islamabad and across […]
This stability comes after a peaceful time in the AED and PKR exchange rates, supported by steady remittances and good economic conditions in the UAE as well as Pakistan. Understanding the AED-PKR Exchange Rate The UAE Dirham’s exchange rate with the Pakistani Rupee is influenced by market forces and the actions of central banks. Since […]
Dir, Swat, Chitral, Kohistan and Mansehra districts of KP are expected to receive rain from 07th to 09th June. Very hot and dry weather is expected on Eid Holidays in the plain areas. Rainfall and dust storms are predicted in the upper parts of the country on June 3rd/4th. June with occasional gaps. Met Office […]
Justice Muhammad Asif heard the petition filed by Senator Mushtaq Ahmed and his wife, Humaira Tayyaba, and directed all parties to submit their responses by tomorrow. Senator Mushtaq and his wife were arrested for participating in a protest held outside the Islamabad Press Club against the ongoing Israeli atrocities in Gaza. During the hearing, the […]
