PM announces end to load-shedding from May 1 as 20 power plants made operational By: APP on April 26, 2022 ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday, in a big move to facilitate the general public, announced an end to load-shedding of electricity across the country from May 1 and onwards. The prime minister, also famed as ‘Shehbaz Speed’ for his efficiency to deliver at a fast pace, declared that the government had operationalized […]
PM chairs emergency meeting to overcome power load-shedding By: APP on April 26, 2022ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday chaired a high-level emergency meeting to overcome the prevailing load-shedding of electricity in the country. The prime minister was given a comprehensive briefing on generation of electricity, and its transmission and consumption in the country. The meeting emphasized devising a well-integrated plan to overcome load-shedding and mitigate the […]
IHC suspends order to decide PTI foreign funding case within 30 days By: Web Desk on April 25, 2022On Monday, the Islamabad High Court stopped the Election Commission of Pakistan from announcing a verdict against PTI foreign funding case within 30 days. IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah said: “The ECP is a constitutional institution so the court suspends its earlier order that the commission should announce its verdict within 30 days.” The directive […]
Pakistan has not defaulted in 70 years, it won’t in future either: Miftah Ismail By: webdesk on April 25, 2022WASHINGTON: After his meetings with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Finance Minister Miftah Ismail confirmed the nation that Pakistan has “not defaulted” in its over 70-year history and will not do so in the future either. Addressing a press conference alongside State Minister for Finance and Revenue Dr Aisha Ghaus Pasha, Miftah said that dealings […]
Pakistan trashes Indian propaganda over Kartarpur corridor By: APP/ Web Desk on April 24, 2022ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Sunday categorically rejected the malicious Indian propaganda regarding the alleged use of the Kartarpur corridor for business meetings. “It is obvious that this concoction is part of India’s deliberate smear campaign seeking to undermine Pakistan’s historic initiative of opening the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor for Sikh pilgrims from India and around the world, […]
Development of Balochistan among top priorities: PM By: APP/ Web Desk on April 23, 2022QUETTA: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Saturday said that the development of Balochistan province was among the top priorities of the government. He said that the talented manpower of the province had been a precious asset for the country and directed to ensure monitoring of the ongoing uplift projects in the province. The prime minister […]
IMF talks: Miftah Ismail hints of expected rise in petroleum prices By: Web Desk on April 23, 2022ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s new Finance Minister Miftah Ismail has hinted at increasing petrol and diesel prices in the country after International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed to reverse subsidies on fuel products during talks at the Washington-based lender’s annual spring meetings. Speaking during an event organized by US think tank Atlantic Council, Miftah Ismail said that […]
‘No foreign conspiracy’ against PTI govt: NSC concludes after meeting By: webdesk on April 22, 2022 ISLAMABAD: The National Security Committee (NSC) on Friday discussed the “threatening” telegram and concluded that “there has been no foreign conspiracy” to oust Imran Khan’s government. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired today’s NSC meeting, and according to a statement from the PM Office, the telegram received from the Pakistan Embassy in Washington was discussed […]
Former envoy to US Asad Majeed to brief NSC on alleged ‘threat letter’ today By: Web Desk on April 22, 2022ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistani ambassador to Washington Dr. Asad Majeed Khan will brief the National Security Committee today over his diplomatic cable that carried the alleged threat sent to the PTI government last month by US officials, sources reported. The Pakistani diplomat as per the sources has reached Islamabad and will attend the NSC meeting convened […]
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to visit Saudi Arabia By: webdesk on April 21, 2022ISLAMABAD: Newly elected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will leave for Saudi Arabia on April 27 on his first official trip after assuming the office, sources reported on Thursday citing sources. Prime minister will arrive in Saudi Arabia on April 27 along with his senior cabinet members, sources reported. PM Shehbaz Sharif during his visit to […]