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Day: June 14, 2024

PM announces Rs10.69 cut in electricity tariff for industries

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PM announces Rs10.69 cut in electricity tariff for industries

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a reduction of 10.69 rupee per unit price of electricity for industrial sector. The reduction in electricity prices has been made under Prime Minister’s historic power package for improvement of country’s industry. According to the details, with the special efforts of the Prime Minister, the price of electricity … Read more

Establishment’s interference must be resisted without fear: LHC CJ

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LAHORE: Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Malik Shahzad Ahmad expressed regret on Friday over the establishment’s interference in judicial matters, asserting that such interference “will come to its end very soon.” “Establishment’s interference in the judiciary must be resisted with bravery, courage, and without fear, with the belief that this interference, God willing, will … Read more

Inflation-hit citizens further burdened with Power tariff raise

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Inflation-hit people further burdened with Power tariff raise

ISLAMABAD: Following the announcement of the Budget 2024-25, the federal government further burdened inflation-hit citizens with a Rs5.72 per unit increase in the power tariff. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) announced that the average electricity tariff will rise from the current Rs29.78 per unit to Rs35.50 per unit. The federal government will decide … Read more

FBR offices to remain open on June 22-23 for tax collection

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FBR offices to remain open on June 22-23 for tax collection

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Friday said that all its offices would remain open on June 22-23 (Saturday and Sunday) for tax collection. According to FBR notification, all its Large Taxpayers’ Offices (LTOs), Medium Taxpayers’ Office (MTO), Corporate Tax Offices (CTOs) and Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) would remain open to facilitate the … Read more

Eid-ul-Adha weather update: Rain to bring relief on Eid

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Eid-ul-Adha weather Update: Rain to bring relief on Eid

LAHORE – Rain and thunderstorms are forecasted in Islamabad, Lahore, and parts of Punjab during Eid-ul-Adha. After a dry day on Eid-ul-Adha (June 17), intermittent rains are expected in the twin cities, Lahore, and parts of Punjab from June 18 to June 22. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), moist currents from the Arabian … Read more

Imran Riaz discharged in case of interference in state affairs

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Imran Riaz discharged in case of interference in state affairs

LAHORE: A local court on Friday discharged anchorperson Imran Riaz in a case of damaging state property and interfering in state affairs. Earlier, the police produced the anchorperson before a judicial magistrate in Cantt court and sought his physical remand. The investigation officer stated that the accused was arrested for being nominated in a case … Read more

Nausheen Shah unveils truths about female actresses

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Nausheen Shah unveils truths about female actresses

Nausheen Shah is renowned for her talent, boldness, and fashion sense. She made significant contributions to hit dramas. She discussed fights experienced by actresses in the industry. Nausheen Shah, renowned for her talent, boldness, and great fashion sense, is a prominent actress in the entertainment industry. She has made significant contributions with her roles in … Read more

PM Shehbaz will chair ECNEC instead of Aurangzeb

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PM Shehbaz will chair ECNEC instead of Aurangzeb

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has restructured the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC), appointing himself as the chairman and thereby replacing Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. Traditionally, the finance minister heads the ECNEC, as seen during the Pakistan Democratic Movement’s (PDM) government when Miftah Ismail and later Ishaq Dar led the committee. During … Read more

Ushna Shah faces public backlash over her response to criticism

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Ushna Shah faces public backlash over her response to criticism

Ushna Shah featured in notable Pakistani drama serials like Habs, Bashar Momin, and Alif Allah Aur Insan. She married Hamza Amin in 2023, a European-based Pakistani golfer. Recently moved to Vienna after a demanding work routine. Ushna Shah, a gorgeous and talented Pakistani television and film actor, has starred in notable Pakistani drama serials such … Read more

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi meets JUI-F Chief

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Jamiat Ulema Islam-Fazal (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazal ur Rehman.

Federal Interior Minister visited Maulana Fazal ur Rehman and inquired about his welfare. He expressed his best wishes for the JUI chief and said to pray for his health and safety.

He said that he has a long relationship with Maulana Fazalur Rahman for 25 years, he has a respectful relationship with him.

Later, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari in the President’s House, in which matters of mutual interest and the country’s situation were discussed in detail.

On this occasion, the President said that Pakistan has to be taken forward and everyone has to play their role in this regard.

It should be noted that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Maulana Fazal ur Rehman and discussed the proposal to form a committee to resolve political issues.

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Bangladesh faces rapid sea swamping

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Bangladesh faces rapid sea swamping

The study emphasizes the need for mitigation and adaptation by policymakers. The sea level rise is higher along Bangladesh’s coast, with 4.2 millimeters to 5.8 millimeters annually. The seawater intrudes into houses and land, causing wells and lakes to turn salty and crops on fertile land to die. In 2007, cyclone gales tore down Abdul … Read more

KU Academic Council approves HEC Graduate Education Policy

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KARACHI: The meeting of the Academic Council of the University of Karachi approved the Higher Education Commission’s Graduate Education Policy in light of the recommendations submitted by the committee formed in the KU Academic Council’s previous meeting.

The committee had recommended a few observations and suggestions and asked the house to adopt them along with the HEC graduate education policy. The Academic Council members approved the recommendations along with the HEC policy.

The committee’s detailed report would be submitted to the KU VC Prof Dr Khalid Iraqi and later that report will be sent to HEC-Islamabad.

The KU Academic Council was chaired by the KU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Khalid Mahmood Iraqi and the meeting was held at the Chinese Teachers Memorial Auditorium on Friday.

The Academic Council approves the HEC Undergraduate Education Policy for BS and AD programs. It also approved the Senate resolutions to implement the Quran’s translation and Seerat course as compulsory subjects across the campus.

The House formed a five-member committee to review ‘our vision, our mission’ statements and submit its report in the upcoming meeting. Professor Dr Iqbal Azhar will head the committee while Prof Dr Faiyaz H. M. Vaid, Prof Dr Nabeel Ahmed Zubairi Prof Dr Bilquis Gul, are Prof Dr Noreen Mujahid will be its members.

The Academic Council also approved the proceedings of the Board of Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences meeting held on November 10, 2023.

Earlier, prayers were offered for the departed souls of the Iranian President Dr Seyed Ebrahim Raisi, and KU faculty members.

The KU has recently conferred the Doctor of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) in the KU Faculty of Islamic Studies to the honorable President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr Seyed Ebrahim Raisi.

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US dollar rate in Pakistan on June 14 up by Re0.09 to Rs278.50

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US dollar rate in Pakistan on June 14 up by Re0.09 to Rs278.50

KARACHI: The US dollar rate in Pakistan weakened by Re0.09 (09 Paisa) against Pakistani rupee to Rs278.50 in the interbank market on Friday (June 14).as per the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). According to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of the dollar in the open market, however, were Rs … Read more

Putin specifies Russian conditions for Ukraine peace talks

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Putin specifies Russian conditions for Ukraine peace talks

Russia assures the safe withdrawal of Ukrainian units to facilitate this process. Ukraine insists on peace through the complete withdrawal of Russian forces and restoration of territorial integrity. Putin equates the West’s seizure of Russian sovereign assets to theft and vows to punish it. On Friday, President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia would cease fire … Read more

AJK Court grants bail to poet Ahmed Farhad

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Muzaffarabad: Azad Jammu and Kashmir(AJK) High Court on Friday granted bail to poet Ahmed Farhad.

The High Court of Azad Kashmir granted bail to Ahmad Farhad against a surety bond of Rs 200,000.

It should be noted that the poet Ahmed Farhad was missing from the federal capital Islamabad in the month of May, for which his wife Urooj Zainab filed a petition in the Islamabad High Court.

After the plea was filed, the Azad Kashmir Police revealed their arrest.

Later, the federal government also announced the arrest of missing poet and journalist Ahmed Farhad from Islamabad after 15 days on May 29.

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Sindh govt increases employees’ salaries up to 30pc

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Sindh govt increases employees’ salaries up to 30pc

KARACHI: The Sindh government has proposed up to a 30 percent increase in salaries for its employees as Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, who also serves as the finance minister, presented a Rs3.056 trillion provincial budget for the fiscal year 2024-25. In his budget presentation, the chief minister announced a 30 percent salary increase … Read more

Pakistan set to export SUVs and other vehicles

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The Ministry of Industries and Production has announced that Pakistan will soon begin exporting SUVs and other vehicles. In the first phase, 50 locally manufactured Toyota Indus SUVs will be shipped overseas. The second phase will see the export of the Toyota Indus Hybrid Corolla Cross. Additionally, 100 Pakistani mechanical engineers have been sent to … Read more

Budget Not Business Friendly, Rejects: Atif Ikram Shaikh

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Budget Not Business Friendly

Islamabad: Atif Ikram Sheikh President FPCCI has said in a post budget press conference that the budget proposals are not business friendly which will discourage most sectors including exports. Regarding ease of doing business, nothing was seen in the budget, similarly, the revenue target seems unrealistic. We demand that the current budget proposals be changed … Read more

Japan considers sanctions on UAE groups for aiding Russia

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Japan considers sanctions on UAE groups for aiding Russia

Japan is considering sanctions against organizations in several countries, including the United Arab Emirates. This follows the US’s reimposition of sanctions on over 300 firms and individuals aiding for Russia. Japan is considering new sanctions packages against organizations in third countries. On Friday, Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko stated that Japan is considering imposing sanctions … Read more

Ukraine summit draws attention of World leaders, yet Russia remains unisolated

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Ukraine summit draws attention of World leaders, yet Russia remains unisolated

India, Turkiye, and Hungary’s foreign ministers will represent their countries. China, a key consumer of Russian oil and supplier of goods, will not attend. The summit aims to create a pathway for peace in Ukraine. World leaders will join Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky at a summit this weekend to explore ways of ending the deadliest … Read more

KIA Sportage new price in Pakistan after Budget 2024-25

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KIA Sportage new price in Pakistan after Budget 2024-25

A recent announcement from Lucky Motor Corporation (LMC) reveals the pricing and specifications of the 2024 KIA Sportage for the Pakistani market. With local manufacturing, the Sportage boasts a sophisticated design, a luxurious interior, and advanced features, setting it apart in its category. Engine Performance Powering the vehicle is a sturdy 2.0-liter gasoline MPI engine, … Read more

US congress puts pressure on Microsoft over Cybersecurity

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US congress puts pressure on Microsoft over Cybersecurity

The US Cyber Safety Review Board (CSRB) conducted a seven-month investigation into the incident. The review recommended Microsoft create a plan for extensive security reforms across its products and practices. Microsoft employs 34,000 engineers working full-time to address security shortcomings. On Thursday, members of US Congress pressed Microsoft to explain how a “cascade of avoidable … Read more

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