Headed by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) approved the completion of the $6.7 billion project in two phases. The committee sanctioned the first phase from Karachi to Multan for $3.32 billion, although the Chinese have so far agreed to fund $1.1 billion worth […]
The accident occurred around 11 am when a jeep skidded off the highway and plunged into Neelum River. The deceased included four women and three children. As soon as the incident was reported, the rescue officials immediately reached the accident site and started the rescue operation. The rescue teams shifted the bodies to a morgue […]
FBR spox said the telecom companies had blocked 230,000 Subscriber Identity Modules (SIMs) of non-filers on the body’s recommendation. He said 76,636 SIMs out of 230,000 were unblocked after submission of tax returns. He said the FBR provides data of 5,000 individuals daily to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) for SIM blockage. Replying to a […]
After a lackluster display against Ecuador in the quarter-finals, Messi looked back to himself again, connecting with Angel Di Maria and strike partner Julian Alvarez, who also scored. “I’m living it like I lived it in the last Copa America, in the last World Cup….these are the last battles and I’m enjoying them to the […]
Apart from Lahore’s Jinnah House attack, Imran had filed bail pleas in the FIRs registered against him for his alleged involvement in setting fire to Askari Tower and Shadman police station. Before announcing the reserved decision, ATC Judge Khalid Arshad asked where were the lawyers representing the petitioner. The judge was informed that senior lawyer […]
The scheme will provide solar panels to households consuming between 50 to 500 units of electricity, with the government bearing 90 percent of the cost and the consumer paying the remaining 10. In a statement, CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz said that the government will not leave the public alone in difficult times. “The government aims […]
The Prime Minister is pleased to declare 16th and 17th July 2024 (Tuesday and Wednesday) as public holidays on the occasion of Ashura (9th & 10th Moharram 1446 AH),” a notification issued by the Cabinet Division stated. Ashura will be observed in Pakistan on July 17 (Wednesday) and Muslims across the globe will observe the […]
One of India’s worst stampedes in recent years took place after about a quarter of a million people flocked to listen to a self-styled guru, far more than the number of 80,000 authorities had permitted. Tuesday’s preliminary findings of a panel investigating the incident held the event organizers responsible, saying they failed to meet conditions […]
“These two steps would stimulate the industry with positive vibes,” he said. He was talking to the minister during his visit to the regional office of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers and Commerce and Industry (FPCCI). Saquib Fayyaz Magoon, Acting President of FPCCI, Dr Gohar Ejaz, former Caretaker Federal Minister for Commerce, Industries, Investment & […]
In a statement, the flour mill owners said they would shut down the mill across Pakistan from Thursday if their demands were not met. Chairman Flour Mills Association Sindh Aamir Abdullah in his statement said they will stop the washing and grinding of the wheat from July 10 (tomorrow) and will go on a complete […]
