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 […]
Pakistan Single Window to replace aging WeBOC on July 16, 2024In line with view to make Gwadar a modern logistic hub, the government has embarked on replacing the aging WeBOC (Web-based One Custom System) with Pakistan Single Window (PSW). A state-of-the-art customs digital management system in Gwadar custom mechanism is being enforced. It aims to optimize high-tech modern automation, standardization and harmonization of all logistic […]
PML-N defectors launch Awaam Pakistan party on July 7, 2024Former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Saturday said that “tainted” politicians will not be part of the newly launched political party “Awaam Pakistan”. “Politicians with tainted reputations will not be a part of Awaam Pakistan,” Khaqan said while speaking at a press conference in Islamabad flanked by his former Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders Miftah […]
Pak students top Erasmus Mundus scholarships for third consecutive year on July 7, 2024Pakistani students continue their impressive streak, securing the most scholarships in the European Union’s Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters program for the third year running! This prestigious scholarship program offers funding for students worldwide to pursue postgraduate studies in Europe. This prestigious scholarship program offers funding for postgraduate studies at universities across Europe. This year, a […]
Arif Alvi returns to dentistry after presidential tenure on July 7, 2024After completing his term as the 13th President of Pakistan, Dr Arif Alvi has returned to his dental practice, marking his re-entry into the professional field he had been associated with for decades. The news was confirmed by his son, Awab Alvi, through a post on the social media platform X, where he shared a […]