Xi says China must apply ‘more proactive’ macroeconomic policies in 2025 on January 1, 2025President Xi Jinping said China will put in place “more proactive” macroeconomic policies next year, state media reported, as he addressed a top political advisory body on Tuesday. The country has struggled this year to climb out of a slump fuelled by a property market crisis, weak consumption and soaring government debt. Beijing has unveiled […]
Sharjeel extends New Year greetings on January 1, 2025Senior Minister of Sindh Sharjeel Inam Memon has extended his heartfelt New Year greetings to the entire nation and said I extend my heartfelt New Year greetings to the entire nation. I hope this year brings happiness to Pakistanis all over the world, foreigners living in Pakistan, our Palestinian brothers, and all those who are […]
MQM-P lawmaker Dr Mohan tenders resignation on January 1, 2025Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) member of the National Assembly (MNA), Dr. Mohan Manjiani, who was elected on a minority seat in the February 8 general elections, has resigned from his position. Dr. Manjiani’s resignation comes after consultations with the senior leadership of his party. Sources confirmed that the MNA submitted his resignation directly to the […]
Light snowfall forecast for Balochistan, K-P; Karachi to stay cold and dry on January 1, 2025Cold and dry weather is set to continue across most parts of Sindh, with misty and foggy conditions expected in the central and upper districts of the province. Meanwhile light rain or snow is expected at isolated places in north-western Balochistan, Upper Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan during the evening and night, The latest weather forecast indicates […]
President Zardari promulgates Income Tax (Amendment) Ordinance on January 1, 2025President Asif Ali Zardari has promulgated the Income Tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2024, introducing significant changes to Pakistan’s tax structure. The ordinance, which amends the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, aims to increase revenue generation and promote transparency in the tax system. The tax rate for banking companies has been increased to 44 per cent for the […]
KE seeks Rs4.98 per unit cut in electricity bills on January 1, 2025K-Electric (KE) has filed a request with the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) for a reduction of Rs4.98 per unit in the electricity tariff under the Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) for November 2024. According to a statement from KE’s spokesperson, this marks the third consecutive FCA where consumers could benefit from a reduction in […]
Ministry seeks nominations of low income employees under Hajj quota on December 31, 2024In a bid to facilitate the lower-grade workers, the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony on Tuesday called for nominations of low-income employees under the Hajj Labour Quota for the year 2025. A total of 300 seats have been reserved in the Hajj Policy 2025 for the labour quota, which will be allocated to […]
PM seeks strategy to develop new Gwadar airport as a transit hub on December 31, 2024Pakistan’s new Gwadar International Airport is set to begin flights to Muscat from January 10, the Pakistan prime minister’s office announced on Monday, following a months-long delay in the opening of the airport. A security review prompted by deadly attacks by militants in Balochistan in August delayed the airport’s opening to the end of this […]
Imran says no to deal after spending 1.5 years in jail on December 31, 2024Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has firmly stated that he will not strike a deal with the establishment or under pressure from any country. Speaking to the media outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi on Monday, Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan, relayed the former prime minister’s remarks, adding that he has rejected any notion […]
Punjab CM, UAE envoy discuss cooperation in IT, green energy on December 31, 2024UAE Ambassador to Pakistan Hammad Obaid Ibrahim Al-Zaabi met with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif to discuss economic cooperation, development projects and promotion of tourism in Punjab. She agreed to a proposal to establish a working group between Punjab and the UAE to take bilateral cooperation to a higher level, and invited UAE investors […]