Cooling process in progress after rescue officials extinguish PSX fire on July 8, 2024The cooling process is underway at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) building after a fire broke out on its fourth floor on Monday morning. Five fire tenders, one snorkel, and a browser were used in the operation to tackle the blaze, which was caused by a short circuit. Earlier in the day, the PSX building […]
Muharram security in Punjab: Govt to decide social media suspension today on July 5, 2024The federal government is set to decide on the Punjab government’s request to suspend access to social media platforms for about a week during Muharram ul Haram due to security concerns, sources informed Geo News on Friday. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi will present the issue to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif today, as the province aims […]
Pakistan Navy Bolsters Defenses with Successful Missile Launch on July 4, 2024 The Pakistan Navy successfully conducted a firing exercise of surface-to-air FN-6 missiles via its ground-based air defense system, demonstrating operational readiness and combat capabilities, as announced by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Wednesday. Commander Coast Vice Admiral Raja Rabnawaz attended as the chief guest, overseeing the powerful display of firepower. During the live […]
Nepra Approves Rs5.72 Per Unit Base Tariff Hike on July 4, 2024 The federal cabinet has taken another decision to implement a major condition of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) — to increase the tariff on electricity. Sources told The News that the federal cabinet has approved an increase in the basic tariff of electricity and approval has been taken through circulation summary. National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) […]
Nepra Approves Rs5.72 Per Unit Base Tariff Hike on July 4, 2024 The federal cabinet has taken another decision to implement a major condition of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) — to increase the tariff on electricity. Sources told The News that the federal cabinet has approved an increase in the basic tariff of electricity and approval has been taken through circulation summary. National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) […]
KSE-100 soars past 80,000 points on privatisation, rate cut hopes on July 3, 2024The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) gained over 700 points on Wednesday, pushing the benchmark KSE-100 index beyond the 80,000 mark due to heightened investor interest in state-owned enterprises (SOEs). The benchmark KSE-100 reached 80,292.59 points during the intraday, up by 739.71 points or 0.93% from the previous close of 79,552.89 points. The government’s privatisation plan […]
Initiative to jointly build belt and road requires support from green finance on June 27, 2024Director of the Green Finance Committee at the China Society for Finance and Banking Ma Jun said that projects under the initiative to jointly build the Belt and Road require support from green finance. Ma Jun shared insights on promoting green and low-carbon development in developing countries at the 15th Annual Meeting of the New […]
IFA cracks down on hazardous soda drinks; destroys 4,000 bottles on June 27, 2024As temperatures soar this summer, the sale of potentially harmful beverages has surged as people seek relief from the heat. Crowds have been seen flocking to soda and drink shops, many of which are selling their products without meeting health standards. When contacted to Islamabad Food Authority (IFA), the Deputy Director Operations (DDO) of IFA, […]
Pakistan deplores UN report for omitting Kashmiri children’s suffering, urges probe of missing youth on June 27, 2024Highlighting the plight of Children living under foreign occupation, Pakistan on Wednesday criticized the United Nations for ignoring the suffering of Kashmiri children in its report on ‘Children and Armed Conflict’, calling the omission “unjust.” Speaking in the UN Security Council, which met under South Korea’s presidency, Ambassador Munir Akram said the situation of children […]
‘They won’t allow Imran to be released at this moment,’ says Sheikh Rashid on June 27, 2024Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid claimed on Thursday that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan is unlikely to be released from prison soon. “They won’t allow the PTI founder to be released at this moment,” Rashid said while addressing the media at a district and sessions court in Islamabad. Rashid’s comments come as […]