The government on Thursday refuted a “fabricated” notification claiming the Cabinet Division had ordered the “temporary suspension of all port entries in Pakistan” due to the security situation until March 10. “No such order has been issued by the Cabinet Division or the Ministry of Maritime Affairs,” the information ministry clarified in a fact check. […]
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Let’s sit for peace, KP governor tells PTI-led provincial government
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Wednesday blamed statements by the PTI-led provincial government for the recent evacuation of residents from Tirah Valley in the province’s Khyber district. The federal and provincial governments have recently traded barbs over who authorised the evacuation process after hundreds of Tirah residents vacated their homes ahead of a […]
Sindh govt denies MQM-P claims of withdrawing official security
The Sindh government on Tuesday denied claims made by factions of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) that the provincial administration has withdrawn personnel deployed for the latter’s security. The MQM-Pakistan (MQM-P) and the PPP have been engaged in a war of words since the Gul Plaza inferno, trading blame over improper governance during the tenure […]
Government rejects Tirah Valley ‘depopulation’ claims
The Ministry of Information has said that neither the Armed Forces nor the federal government has issued any orders for the “depopulation” of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Tirah Valley, where residents have been vacating their houses amid a planned military operation against militants. “The government has taken notice of misleading claims in circulation regarding alleged ‘depopulation’ from […]
Govt approves Rs 12.5m financial aid for 230 athletes
The Sindh Government has approved the provision of financial assistance amounting to Rs 12.5 million to 230 athletes under the Endowment Fund. According to a spokesperson, this decision has been taken for the welfare of deserving and needy athletes of the province. Secretary Sports Sindh, Munawar Ali Mahesar, stated that on the directives of Sindh […]
Punjab launches pilot project for underground power lines in Lahore
The Punjab government has launched practical measures to prevent short circuits and fatal accidents caused by hazardous overhead power cables, with Lahore selected for the first phase of a comprehensive underground cabling initiative. Chairing a special meeting, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif approved a citywide plan to remove dangling and unsafe electricity wires, directing that […]
Government dismisses rumours of raising voting age as baseless
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday termed reports regarding raising the voting age in Pakistan from 18 to 25 as “baseless”, saying there was “no such legislation under consideration”. There is an emerging political discussion in the country about raising the voting age from 18 to 25. While no formal bill has been tabled yet, […]
PTI urges govt to hold ‘unconditional’ dialogue
PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Wednesday urged the government to hold “unconditional” talks with the opposition, saying that there should be no conditions in dialogue between political parties. Speaking to the media, Gohar said that it was wrong to say that negotiations would only be held on specific topics. “It is wrong to […]
Police arrest leaders as govt employees’ protest intensifies in Quetta
Tensions in Quetta escalated on Wednesday as police continued a crackdown on government employees on the second day of protests led by the Balochistan Grand Alliance, resulting in the arrest of several leaders and dozens of employees. Among those arrested were Grand Alliance head Professor Abdul Quddus Kakar, Dr Muhammad Akram Wardag, Khadim Bugti, Haji […]
Balochistan govt, NBP launch subsidised electric scooter scheme
The Government of Balochistan and the National Bank of Pakistan have signed a formal agreement to provide electric scooters on subsidized installments to students, working women, and the general public, aiming to improve mobility and promote sustainable transportation. The MoU signing ceremony was held at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat in Quetta, attended by Chief Minister […]