IMF Pushes Pakistan to Revise NFC Award Formula ISLAMABAD — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to review its National Finance Commission (NFC) Award in a bid to strengthen fiscal discipline, according to official sources. The proposed changes could reduce the provinces’ current share of 57.5 percent from the divisible pool. If the […]
NEPRA Set to Review Power Tariff Reduction as CPPA Submits Request ISLAMABAD — The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has formally requested the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to consider reducing electricity tariffs, with a public hearing scheduled for August 28. According to CPPA’s petition, Pakistan generated 14.123 billion units of electricity in July, […]
The compensation distribution took place in a formal ceremony held at the NAB Headquarters in Islamabad NAB Chairman Lt. Gen (Retd.) Nazir Ahmed, senior authorities, and affected members of the public were present at the event. The B4U scam, Pakistan’s largest Ponzi scheme in history, includes the accumulation of billions of rupees from citizens under […]
NADRA Launches Mobile Registration Drive in the UK for Overseas Pakistanis The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) is bringing its services closer to overseas Pakistanis with a mobile registration drive in the UK. The drive will operate in Banbury (Birmingham) and Brierfield (Manchester), offering essential identification services including renewal of Computerised National Identity Cards […]
Pakistan Mourns as Major Rizwan Tahir Martyred in Noshki Mission ISLAMABAD — Major Rizwan Tahir lost his life in a heroic act of service during a recent mission in Noshki, where an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated unexpectedly. The brave officer’s sacrifice has been widely mourned across the nation. President Asif Ali Zardari paid tribute […]
PM Shehbaz Meets Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Highlights CPEC Progress and Strong Bilateral Ties ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Islamabad on Thursday, underlining the deep-rooted friendship and strategic partnership between Pakistan and China. During the meeting, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of the China-Pakistan […]
In a circular to the education institutions, the association denied receiving any notification from the Sindh government, directing the closure of schools amid heavy rains in the city. “It is to inform that all private schools in Karachi will remain open tomorrow, Friday, August 22,” the circular read. According to the association, the provincial government […]
PTI Halts Opposition Leader Nominations Amid Internal Debate ISLAMABAD — Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has paused the nomination of Mehmood Khan Achakzai and Azam Swati as opposition leaders in the National Assembly and Senate, citing pending appeals. “No new nominations will be made until the appeals of Omar Ayub and Shibli Faraz are resolved,” the party’s […]
Blast in Karachi Warehouse Injures 22, Sparks Firefighting Operation KARACHI — A powerful explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Karachi on Wednesday shattered nearby windows and damaged several vehicles and rickshaws, officials said. The fire quickly spread, but the Karachi Fire Brigade managed to bring around 70 to 80 percent of the blaze under control, […]
PTI Leadership Nominations Spark Debate Within Party Several Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders have reportedly expressed concerns over recent nominations for key parliamentary positions, arguing that the party already has capable members who could fill the roles. The matter was discussed in PTI’s political and parliamentary committees, with some members voicing reservations. However, others emphasized that […]
