Pakistan

Miftah to file petition against K-Electric

KARACHI: Awaam Pakistan Party leader Miftah Ismail announced his intention to file petition against K-Electric, highlighting sharp 350 percent increase in electricity rates since 2015. Addressing protest outside K-Electric's head office, Ismail took...

JI sit-in to change country's history: Hafiz Naeem

RAWALPINDI: Jamaat-e-Islami amir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman said that Liaquat Bagh sit-in would change history of Pakistan. Addressing sit-in here, Hafiz Naeem said that party workers are steadfast even in this harsh weather. He also congratulated workers...

PTI demands SC's suo motu notice on alleged arrests of MNAs

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf top brass called upon Supreme Court to take suo motu notice of recent arrests of its members, following party's victory in case regarding reserved seats. At press conference, PTI Secretary General and leader of opposition in...

'No free power being provided to parliamentarians, bureaucrats'

ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Power Division rejected news about provision of free electricity to parliamentarians and bureaucrats. In statement, spokesperson Ministry of Power Division said that no free electricity was being provided to parliamentarians an...

PTI submits list of 67 women, 11 minority candidates for reserved seats to ECP

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has submitted list of reserved seats to Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). Party has submitted comprehensive list of reserved seats to Election Commission of Pakistan, comprising 67 women and 11 minority candid...

Bureaucrats misusing ‘look after’ charge warned by authorities

KARACHI: All secretaries/additional secretaries In charge of ministries/divisions in Islamabad/ Rawalpindi are reminded for clarification about look after charge syndrome.  According to informed sources number of instances have come to notice o...

PIA privatisation: Private companies seek details on airline’s operations

KARACHI: Private companies interested in acquiring Pakistan International Airlines have sought detailed information on airline’s daily flight operations. Sources told that companies have also sought details of PIA’s daily flights, includ...

Cleanliness in Lahore, beyond falls short of expectations: Punjab CM

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said cleanliness situation in Lahore, Sargodha and some other districts falls short of expectations. Chairing meeting to review outsourcing of solid waste management services, she said every nook and cranny...

'Rich tribute to President Zardari on his 69th birthday'

President Asif Ali Zardari celebrates his 69th birthday, it is fitting to reflect on his remarkable contributions to Pakistan's political landscape and societal development. Throughout his tenure and beyond, President Zardari has demonstrated unparal...

Bohra community's role in socio-eco development great: President

ISLAMABAD:  Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin calls on President Asif Zardari KARACHI: Head of Dawoodi Bohra community Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin called on President Asif Ali Zardari here at Bilawal House yesterday. Speaking on the occasion, President As...

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Naqvi vows to tackle extremism, arrest instigators

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has made it clear that extremism will not be tolerated in Pakistan, and anyone found inciting unrest will be swiftly arrested. Speaking to the media in Islamabad, Naqvi stressed the government’s commit...

FinMin claims opposition protests costing Pakistan Rs190bln daily

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has revealed the immense economic cost of opposition-led protests in Pakistan, claiming that the ongoing political unrest is causing daily losses of over Rs 190 billion. Addressing the media during a pre...

Ahsan Iqbal stresses IK’s release can only happen through legal process

LAHORE: Federal Minister for Planning and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, has emphasized that Imran Khan’s release can only occur through legal procedures, asserting that the former prime minister must clear his name in court. Speaking at a p...

Shanaya wins Bronze at 30th Palmolive Sindh Women’s Swimming C’ship 2024

KARACHI: Seven-year-old Shanaya Vawda has won a bronze medal in the 8 and under breaststroke category at the 30th Palmolive Sindh Women’s Swimming Championship, held today at Karachi Club. Competing against a skilled field, Shanaya’s out...
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