Government’s revision of IPP agreements is laudable on September 9, 2024Former President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Dr. Shahid Rasheed Butt, said on Sunday that the business community applauds the government’s decision to revise the agreements with IPPs. He said that affordable power is necessary to provide relief to the masses and help restore distressed businesses. He added that the high […]
RCCI calls for 4% interest rate cut on September 9, 2024The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has urged the Government of Pakistan to lower interest rates by four percent. Saqib Rafiq, President RCCI in a statement said that the year-over-year (YOY) inflation in August 2024 was 9.6 percent as opposed to 27.4 percent in August 2023. Also, the rating agency, Moody’s has recently […]
Sexual Abuse cases surge in Afghan Commissionerate on August 24, 2024Daily scandals continue to emerge from the Afghan Commissionerate in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with incidents of sexual harassment and physical and mental abuse against employees being the most prominent. Despite the Afghan Commissionerate in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar dismissing senior officials for proven charges of sexual harassment and imposing heavy fines, the situation remains dire. According to […]
Sexual Abuse cases surge in Afghan Commissionerate on August 24, 2024Daily scandals continue to emerge from the Afghan Commissionerate in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with incidents of sexual harassment and physical and mental abuse against employees being the most prominent. Despite the Afghan Commissionerate in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar dismissing senior officials for proven charges of sexual harassment and imposing heavy fines, the situation remains dire. According to […]
PIA privatization progresses with Oct 1 set as critical sate on August 12, 2024Minster for Investment Abdul Aleem Khan praised the Footwear Association exhibition noting the high international standards of the products and their growing export presence and acknowledged the improved ties with international brands and the increasing involvement of Chinese companies in joint ventures with Pakistani firms. In response to the Prime Minister’s request, the exhibition will […]
Pakistani charged in US with backing Iran arms scheme on August 11, 2024The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has indicted two Iranians and a Pakistani national for allegedly providing material support to Tehran’s weapons programme. A superseding indictment, filed on Thursday, charged two Iranian brothers – Shahab Mir’kazei and Yunus Mir’kazei – along with Pahlawan for “conspiring to provide and providing material support to Iran’s weapons of […]
Institutions should remain within limits: PTI’s Omar Ayub on August 11, 2024Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Omar Ayub said Saturday that the armed forces and intelligence agencies are state employees as he called on the institutions to stay within their limits. “Politicians are also bound to do their politics within the constitutional parameters,” the National Assembly opposition leader told media in Lahore as he explained his […]
Baitul Maal embroiled in billions scandal on August 11, 2024Financial irregularities worth billions of rupees have come to light in Pakistan Baitul Maal, as revealed in the latest report by the Auditor General of Pakistan. The report highlights objections totalling over Rs2 billion, raising serious concerns about the management and distribution of funds within the organization. According to the auditor general, Pakistan Baitul Maal, […]
Concerned citizens raise alarm over transfer of IWMB to interior ministry on August 4, 2024Concerned citizens, environmentalists, and conservation groups have expressed grave concerns following the Prime Minister of Pakistan’s directive to transfer the Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) under the Ministry of Interior. The IWMB, which is currently responsible for the protection and management of the Margalla Hills National Park (MHNP), plays a crucial role in safeguarding the […]
Islamabad rejects accusations in proposed US bill, calls for dialogue on July 28, 2024US Republican Senator Marco Rubio introduced a bill, aiming to halt security assistance to Pakistan for its alleged threats towards India. The US-India Defence Cooperation Act requires a report on Pakistan’s “use of offensive force, including through terrorism and proxy groups against India”. The proposed bill also aims to “bar Pakistan from receiving assistance if […]