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 […]
Govt to scrap free electricity for VIPs on July 28, 2024The Ministry of Energy has decided to work on an emergency plan that includes the potential abolition of free electricity facilities in all government and semi-government institutions. Sources indicate that the ministry is contemplating cutting off free electricity to all, including bureaucrats, judges, and parliamentarians, as part of the broader strategy to address the financial […]
CDA Chairman examines upgrades in Diplomatic Enclave on July 28, 2024Secretary Interior Khurram Agha along with Chairman CDA, Ali Randhawa on Saturday visited the Islamabad Industrial Triangle Kahota and Industrial Estate I-9/I-10. The Interior Secretary said that the state-of-the-art development of Industrial Triangle Kahota should be done and the industrial estates of Islamabad should be ensured to provide all the facilities to the industrialists. He […]
FPCCI to approach Supreme Court, SIFC on IPPs issue on July 28, 2024Former Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan Anwar ul Haq Kakar has said that the Independent Power Producers (IPPs) issue is the issue of the entire nation alongside the business community and that instead of point scoring on it we will find out a viable solution through dialogue. He said this while addressing a business conference […]
No cooking gas for Karachi residents today on July 28, 2024Gas supply to a large part of Karachi will remain suspended on Sunday as the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) will hook up a 24-inch diameter 31-kilometre long gas distribution pipeline from MVA Attock Cement Pakistan Limited (ACPL) to Sales Meter Station (SMS) Surjani. The SSGC has announced to temporarily shut down gas supply for […]