Flash drought likely across regions impacted by heatwave in Pakistan on June 2, 2024Flash drought-like situation is predicted in the heatwave impacted regions in the country, the National Drought Monitoring Centre (NDMC) of the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said in an advisory. The NDMC said that flash drought, triggered by heatwaves, may result in rainfall shortage in the country this year. “Keeping in view the impact of the […]
Malaysia-Pakistan possess potential of $12b bilateral trade on May 30, 2024Malaysian High Commissioner Mohammad Azhar Bin Mazlan has said that Pakistan and Malaysia enjoy the potential of $12 billion bilateral trade for which both have to work hard and pool efforts. He said that the current trade volume between Pakistan and Malaysia is $1.8 billion, which is less than the mutual trade potential and that […]
IMF wants Ogra to notify gas sale prices twice a year on May 26, 2024The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked the Pakistani authorities to empower Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) to notify gas sale prices on its own twice a financial year based on the determined prescribed prices, saying that the government should now detach itself from tariff implementation issues. This step will help avoid further build-ups […]
KE imposing ‘collective punishment’ on Karachiites: Ghani on May 26, 2024Reprimanding K-Electric (KE) for loadshedding and overbilling in the metropolis, Local Government Minister Saeed Ghani on Saturday said the company has imposed collective punishment on citizens. “The issue of [power outages] is out of our control as KE’s policies are beyond our comprehension. You cannot punish an entire society for a person,” Ghani said addressing […]
Govt to bring reforms: Energy minister on May 22, 2024Federal Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmad Leghari Tuesday said that the government would bring reforms in key areas to address the issues concerning the masses. Talking to a private news channel, he said that we will take effective measures to eliminate power theft to reduce the financial burden on the national exchequer. Talking about […]
Health delegation from Ethiopia visits HEC on May 22, 2024A delegation from the health sector of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) on Tuesday visited the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and held a fruitful discussion with the management of the commission for potential collaboration between the two countries in healthcare sector. On arrival, the HEC management including […]
Mobile phone prices in Pakistan see massive drop on May 12, 2024Mobile phone markets across the country including Lahore and Faisalabad are witnessing a dramatic decline in prices, sending shockwaves through the city’s tech-savvy populace. Reports indicated that mobile phone prices have plummeted by a staggering 20 to 40 percent, reshaping the landscape of consumer electronics in the provincial capital. According to market sources, flagship smartphones […]
Fawad sees ‘better’ dialogue prospects with Nawaz instead of Shehbaz on May 12, 2024Former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry Saturday said that “better talks” can be held with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif as he holds the party’s reins instead of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. “Shahbaz has nothing, Nawaz can play a role in improving the country’s political environment,” Fawad said while speaking to the media at […]
PTI not holding backdoor talks with anyone: Asad Qaiser on May 12, 2024Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Qaiser said that they were neither holding any talks with any political party nor talking to anyone else via backdoor channels. “We are not talking to anyone, not even via backdoor channels,” clarified the former National Assembly speaker while speaking. His remarks come after the party has time and again […]
Japan beat Pakistan in penalty shootout to lift Sultan Azlan Shah Cup on May 12, 2024Japan have defeated Pakistan in the final of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup final after claiming a 4-1 win on penalty shootout in Ipoh, Malaysia. The final had to be decided on shootout after both teams scored two goals apiece at the end of full time. Japan took the lead in the shootout courtesy of […]