LAHORE: Pakistan has signed a framework agreement with Azerbaijan for LNG procurement on flexible terms for one year. The agreement signed between Pakistan LNG Limited and Azeri Company SOCAR in Lahore was witnessed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Speaking on the occasion, the prime minister said the life of this agreement is one year and … Read more
PPP has formed a committee for the formation on the Caretaker setup. The committee will also talks with allied parties including PML-N, JUI-F, and MQM. The committee will remain in contact with senior PPP leadership. ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has formed a three-member negotiation committee to hold discussions with allied parties on the … Read more
The PML-N has decided to nominate Ishaq Dar as Caretaker Prime Minister. Ishaq Dar’s name will be among the three recommendations sent by the PML-N. The PPP has denied reaching an agreement on Ishaq Dar’s name as interim PM. The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has decided to propose the name of Ishaq Dar as the … Read more
JEDDAH: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Sunday announced to suspend the status of the special envoy of Sweden over the desecration of the Holy Quran. In a statement, OIC said Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha conveyed the decision in a letter addressed to the Swedish Minister of Foreign Affairs. The OIC General Secretariat held … Read more
Elizabeth Horst said the US supports the IMF-Pakistan agreement. She said the US is encouraged by government’s promise to hold elections. She said economy, climate change, and terrorism are the biggest challenges for Pakistan. WASHINGTON: US State Department official Elizabeth Horst said the United States supports the agreement between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and … Read more
KARACHI: Several parts of the city witnessed light to moderate intermittent rainfall on Sunday while some areas also received heavy rainfall, BOL News reported. The rainfall hit several parts of the city including Nazimabad, North Nazimabad, Surjani, Buffer Zone, Gulberg Water Pump, Ayesha Manzil, Liaquatabad and adjoining areas. Other areas reported moderate amounts of rainfall … Read more
KARACHI: The Sindh Department of Mines and Minerals has decided to auction over 5000 acres of the Karoonjhar Mountains located in Tharparkar district of Sindh. An advertisement has been placed in local newspapers inviting bids for the mining lease of granite in Nagarparkar, under Sindh Mines and Minerals Act, 2021, and Sindh Mines and Minerals … Read more
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has expressed concerns over the continued incarceration and health of senior party leader Mian Mehmood-ur-Rasheed. PTI West Punjab president Farrukh Habib said Mian Mehmood-ur-Rasheed is aged more than 70 years old and suffers from heart problems. He said the senior leader is not being provided proper medical treatment in jail even … Read more
LAHORE: Punjab government has issued a ‘red alert’ as torrential rainfall with thundershowers lashed Lahore and several parts of the province. Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi chaired an emergency meeting of the caretaker cabinet to review the flood situation after heavy rainfall in Lahore and other parts of the province. Briefing reporters after the … Read more
LAHORE: At least four people lost their lives eight were injured on Saturday in rain and flood-related accidents in different parts of Punjab, BOL News reported. Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) spokesman said four people died and eight were injured in the 24 hours. The victims include three women and one child who died in … Read more
Cabinet approved increasing power tariff up to Rs7.5 per unit. The price hike includes consumers of K-Electric. NEPRA will hold a public hearing to finalize the decision. ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has given its approval for a massive increase of up to Rs7.5 per unit in the base power tariff, adding to the woes of … Read more
Punjab cabinet approved increase in salaries and pensions. Salaries of Grade 1-16 employees increased by 35%, Grade 17 above by 30% Pensions have been increased by 17.5% LAHORE: The caretaker government of Punjab on Saturday raised the salaries of government employees in the province, BOL news reported. Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi chaired the … Read more
KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) is set to bring a new leader of opposition in the Sindh Assembly, just days before the completion of the parliament’s tenure. The MQM-P has nominated Rana Ansar for the slot, making her Sindh’s first female opposition leader. A notification in this regard will be issued on Monday under … Read more
PESHAWAR: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has taken notice of the participation and speech of caretaker minister Shahid Khattak in a public meeting. In a statement, the election commission sought a report from the Election Commissioner of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over the participation of the provincial minister in a public gathering. A representative of the … Read more
Punjab government will raise awareness among school children regarding sexual abuse. Department of School Education said students have to be sensitized on this issue, More boys than girls become victims of sexual abuse in the province. LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to raise awareness among school children regarding sexual abuse incidents in schools. The … Read more
Marriyum Aurangzeb said PEMRA Amendment Bill 2023 protects the rights of media workers. She said the bill differentiates between misinformation and disinformation. The bill envisages timely payment of salaries to media workers not later than two months. ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Amendment Bill … Read more
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari spoke with his Iranian counterpart. They condemned the abhorrent desecration of Holy Quran in Sweden. They agreed to work together to confront the menace of Islamophobia. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have strongly condemned the abhorrent act of desecration of the Holy Quran in Sweden, and agreed to work together to … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Advocate Ayaz Shaukat has assumed charge as the new Advocate General of Islamabad. Advocate General Ayaz Shaukat arrived at Islamabad High Court on Saturday and assumed charge, said a statement by Advocate General’s Office. The office staff welcomed and presented a bouquet to the new advocate general Earlier Barrister Jahangir Khan Jadoon resigned from … Read more
Musadik Malik has made conditions to increase margin of petroleum dealers. The final report of dealers’ margins will be released on June 23. The dealers delayed a protest to close their petrol pumps. ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Petroleum Musadik Malik has made increasing margin of petroleum dealers subject to several conditions for their acceptance … Read more
PM Shehbaz Sharif called for a charter of economy and democracy He said the worst divide in Pakistan has destroyed the country’s progress. He said Danish schools faced stiff resistance when established. LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday once again called for a charter of economy and democracy for the sake of the continuity … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has accelerated the process of filling important appointments just days before the end of the term. The government has decided to appoint Naeemuddin Khan as the chairman of the Board of Governors of the Zarai Taraqiati Bank Ltd (ZTBL). The federal cabinet has approved the appointment through a circulation summary. The … Read more
Pakistani mountaineer Sajid Sadpara scaled the world’s 12th highest mountain ‘Broad Peak’ without the use of supplementary oxygen. Sadpara the 8,051-metre peak in a single push from basecamp and without the support of local guides. “Broad Peak summited without the use of supplemental oxygen & assistance,” he said in a post on social media. Sadpara … Read more
Azam Khan has returned to his home in Islamabad. He with missing under mysterious circumstances on June 15 Azam Khan turned a witness against former prime minister ISLAMABAD: Former Principal Secretary and prominent bureaucrat Azam Khan reached his home in Islamabad, BOL News reported. Sources confirmed that Azam Khan reached on Wednesday evening. Azam Khan … Read more
Azam Khan, the principal secretary to former prime minister Imran Khan, turned as a witness against the PTI chairman by issuing a confessional statement. Azam Khan confessed that the diplomatic cypher was used for political purposes to avoid the no-confidence motion and build a narrative of foreign conspiracy. It must be mentioned Azam Khan went missing … Read more
Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba will visit Islamabad. The visit is the first-ever ministerial visit from Ukraine. Foreign Office said that Pakistan and Ukraine enjoy cordial relations ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba will undertake an official visit to Islamabad tomorrow. The visiting foreign Minister will call on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and … Read more
Police have prepared security plan for Muharram in Karachi. 15,287 police officers and personnel will be deployed for security. 305 Imambargahs have been declared as sensitive and 62 as highly sensitive. KARACHI: Police have prepared a security plan for the Islamic month on Muharram-ul-Haraam in Karachi to maintain the law and order situation. The first … Read more
Pervaiz Elahi has been shifted to Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi. Elahi’s wife has challenged his detention in Lahore High Court. Elahi was detained for one month under Section 3 of MPO. LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) President and former Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has been shifted to Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi. Elahi was moved … Read more
KARACHI: Several people fell unwell and fainted on Wednesday after the release of poisonous gas from a factory in Korangi, BOL news reported. The incident occurred in an ice factory located in Zaman Town after the leakage of ammonia gas. Several local residents fell sick after the gas was released. SSP Korangi Tariq Nawaz said … Read more
