Kentucky Derby-winning jockey banned for use of crop on May 12, 2025The jockey who won the Kentucky Derby has been fined and suspended for using the riding crop too much during the race. Jockey Junior Alvarado struck Sovereignty, the three-year-old colt that won the crown, eight times during the race, officials say. Regulations say a rider may strike a horse a maximum of six times with […]
World leaders renew call for restraint amid India-Pakistan crisis on May 9, 2025The United Nations Wednesday renewed its call for “maximum restraint” in the wake of India’s missile attacks on parts of Pakistan and Azad Kashmir that took innocent lives, and the Pakistani forceful retaliatory action that silenced the guns. Responding to questions at a news briefing at UN Headquarters in New York, UN Spokesperson Stephanie Tramblay […]
South Asia’s longest 12.5km river bridge under construction in Sindh on May 2, 2025Pakistan is constructing what will be the longest river bridge in South Asia, the Ghotki-Kandhkot Bridge, spanning 12.5 kilometers across the Indus River in Sindh province. The project, which is expected to be completed by 2028 at an estimated cost of Rs30.5 billion, aims to enhance regional connectivity and spur economic development. “This is going […]
Pakistan moves to amend company laws to curb financial crimes on April 16, 2025The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) said on Tuesday it had proposed amendments to the Companies Regulations 2024 to set up a centralized UBO Registry for the corporate sector in line with guidelines on financial transparency by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). UBOs (Ultimate Beneficial Owners) are the owners or the persons […]
Nepra approves slashing power tariff by Rs1.71 per unit on April 11, 2025The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Thursday approved the government’s request to reduce electricity prices by Rs1.71 per unit for three months, according to a written decision by the authority. Last month, the government formally asked Nepra to reduce electricity rates by Rs1.71 per unit from April to June for all consumers across […]
PM Shehbaz assures CM Bugti of all-out support for Balochistan’s prosperity on April 3, 2025Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assured full support from the federal government for the development of Balochistan during a meeting with Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti in Lahore on Wednesday. He reiterated that Balochistan’s progress remained one of the government’s top priorities and said all necessary steps would be taken to support ongoing and future initiatives. Both […]
Seven IPPs offer tariff cut, Rs11bn waiver if govt shuns legal action on March 26, 2025Seven independent power producers (IPPs) have offered to cut electricity tariffs by up to Re0.50 per unit and waive over Rs11 billion in late payment surcharges – on the condition that the government withdraw all ongoing legal proceedings and investigations into alleged excessive profits. In a joint tariff revision request submitted to the National Electric […]
Maryam suspends Jinnah Hospital MS after surprise visit on March 25, 2025Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz suspended the principal and medical superintendent of Jinnah Hospital on Tuesday after a surprise visit revealed a string of complaints from patients and their families. During the unannounced inspection, several attendants and patients raised concerns over the unavailability of medicines and diagnostic tests, prompting immediate action from the chief minister. […]
Denmark expresses readiness to help Pakistan curb climate change on March 25, 2025Denmark has expressed readiness to provide support to Pakistan in climate change mitigation and adaptation initiatives. The support was expressed by Danish ambassador to Pakistan, Jakob Linulf during meeting with Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Musadik Malik in Islamabad today. The meeting discussed Pakistan’s climate vulnerability and joint collaborative opportunities to build the […]
PHC rejects all pleas against military court sentences on March 22, 2025The Peshawar High Court has dismissed all petitions challenging the sentences handed down by military courts. A two-member bench comprising Justice Naeem Anwar and Justice Dr. Khurshid Iqbal heard 29 writ petitions filed against the military court sentences. The court ruled that the sentences handed down by military courts would only be considered effective once […]