WAPDA awards contract to supply 2 GSU transformers for Mangla power project By: APP on April 20, 2024Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has awarded contract Package III C amounting to US$ 6.28729 million for design and supply of two 220 KV, 168.75 MVA Generator Step-up (GSU) Transformers for Unit No. 9 and 10 of Mangla Refurbishment Project and the Chinese Contractor will complete the task in 400 days. The contract signing […]
Parliamentarians perturbed over terrorism resurge, violence of bandits in Katcha areas By: APP on April 20, 2024The Members of the National Assembly on Friday expressed their resentment over the increase in terror activities in various parts of the country and violence perpetrated by the bandits of Katcha areas in Sindh province. They demanded the provincial and federal governments to take up the matter seriously to ensure protection of public life and […]
Govt absorbs Rs 45 bln burden, spares public from sales tax, petroleum levy: Tarar By: APP on April 20, 2024Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar told the National Assembly on Friday that the government paid Rs 45 billion for sales tax and petroleum levy without burdening the public. In response to the Calling Attention Notices from lawmakers, the minister explained that the government raises petroleum product prices based on international market trends. […]
‘No criticism on Pakistan allowed in Parliament’, says Tarar By: APP on April 20, 2024Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar on Friday lambasted the Opposition benches for hurling criticism against the state and warned that no criticism against the country would be allowed. Speaking on Point of Order at the National Assembly, the Minister said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had damaged the country’s interests through its concocted narrative […]
Turkish CGS calls on Minister for Defence By: APP on April 20, 2024Turkish Chief of General Staff (CGS), General Metin Gürak called on Minister for Defence and Defence Production, Khawaja Muhammad Asif here on Friday. The Defense Minister extended warm welcome to the esteemed Turkish defence delegation, a news release said. He described the bilateral defence relations between Pakistan and Türkiye as robust. The Defence Minister acknowledged […]
Controversy Brews: Is Mashal Yousafzai the Next ‘Gogi 2’ in Political Scandal? on April 19, 2024Accusations against a female journalist from Peshawar regarding a proposed purchase of a Fortuner car for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister’s Advisor on Social Welfare, Mashal Yousafzai, have ignited a firestorm on social media platforms. Mashal Yousafzai took to X (formerly Twitter) to accuse Nadia Sabohi, a senior reporter of Geo News in Peshawar, of spreading […]
Zardari calls for end to political polarisation By: Agencies on April 19, 2024President Asif Ali Zardari has called for making joint efforts to steer the country out of crisis and also called upon all stakeholders to play their role for the prosperity of the nation. He stated this while addressing the joint session of parliament on Thursday after the February 8 general elections amid protest staged by […]
PTI ups the ante after Zardari’s call for reconciliation By: Agencies on April 19, 2024In response to the “olive branch” extended by President Asif Ali Zardari in his maiden parliamentary address, PTI leader Omar Ayub Khan declared the head of the state “illegal”. His remarks came after President Zardari stressing the need for meaningful dialogues and called for political reconciliation to do away with the polarisation and overcome the […]
Punjab to issue ‘Himmat Card’ and ‘Nigehban Card’ for persons with special needs By: Agencies on April 19, 2024Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif visited Zero Line Kartarpur Sharif In Kheti Sahib to officially inaugurate ‘Besakhi’ festival by harvesting the golden crop of wheat with a golden sickle. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif visited Pak Darshan Deodhi. Sikh pilgrims welcomed Madam Chief Minister on reaching Pak Darshan. Sikh women warmly greeted Madam Chief […]
FM expects rupee stability post-IMF talks By: Agencies on April 19, 2024Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that the government expected minimal devaluation of the rupee following talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a report by Bloomberg said. The finance minister is currently in Washington to attend the spring meetings organised by the IMF and the World Bank (WB). He said that the rupee typically […]