The federal government of Pakistan has reportedly finalized plans to shut down the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) and has set 31st July as the official deadline, according to sources familiar with the matter. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issued the directive following a high-level meeting held on 28th June. As part of the closure strategy, the … Read more
ISLAMABAD: News reported on Wednesday that the federal cabinet has delayed approving the net metering policy for solar energy users, preventing the immediate imposition of additional taxes on solar energy consumers. During the cabinet meeting, the Prime Minister directed Energy Minister Owais Leghari to review the policy, expressing concerns about its impact on clean energy … Read more
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed the government’s commitment to eradicating polio and commended the provincial administrations for their timely identification of polio cases and the recent decline in their numbers. Chairing a review meeting on the anti-polio campaign, the Prime Minister noted that the downward trend in polio cases since September 2024 reflects the … Read more
PESHAWAR: The Additional Chief Secretary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has issued a notification enforcing Section 144 in Kurram district for two months to maintain peace and order amid concerns over potential terrorist activities targeting the region’s stability. The directive includes a strict ban on public gatherings and the display of weapons along the district’s main highway. … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has decided to allocate an additional Rs50 billion in subsidies to the power sector. According to reports, Rs159 billion in subsidies have already been disbursed during the current financial year. With the addition of Rs50 billion, the total allocation will surpass Rs209 billion. In the first quarter, Rs128 billion was … Read more
As Pakistan continues to grapple with internet-related challenges throughout the year, the government has set an ambitious target for 2025, focusing on improved broadband access and higher connectivity speeds. “Year of 5G,” 2025 is expected to witness a leap in broadband performance, with plans to achieve average internet speeds of 50 to 100 Mbps and … Read more
KARACHI: Sindh Information and Transport Minister Sharjeel Memon has unveiled the provincial government’s ambitious plan to launch a bullet train service connecting Karachi to Sukkur. The announcement, made during a press conference in Karachi, aims to enhance travel convenience and improve transportation infrastructure across the province. Highlighting Pakistan’s extensive investment potential, Memon noted that various … Read more
LAHORE: The Punjab government, utilizing locally developed technology, successfully carried out a cloud seeding operation on Friday to induce artificial rainfall in selected areas. The operation targeted Jhelum, Gujar Khan, Chakwal, and Talagang and commenced around 2 pm, resulting in rainfall in the designated regions. Experts have suggested expanding such initiatives to Lahore to combat … Read more
Pakistan’s Government Allows Custom-Free Vehicle Import in Gwadar Free Zones. The move aims to boost investment in the Gwadar Free Zone. The revised regulations allow investors to import vehicles without paying customs duties. The government expressed its readiness to permit the import of custom-free vehicles in both Gwadar Free Zone North and Gwadar Free Zone … Read more
Pakistan’s federal government announces a Rs2.07 per liter reduction in petrol prices, from Rs249.10 to Rs247.03 per liter. High-speed diesel prices have also been reduced by Rs3.40, from Rs249.69 to Rs246.29 per liter. Kerosene oil and light diesel prices have also been decreased. ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced a reduction in petrol prices by … Read more
Islamabad: President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industries Atif Ikram Sheikh has said that the government’s decision to take action against non-filers is correct while tax burden should be reduced on tax payers. Action against non-payers of taxable income should have been decided earlier. Action should be taken against taxpayers and facilitating officers … Read more
The government will provide smartphones on easy installments and cheap rates. Every cellular phone user in Pakistan must have a smart mobile phone, which will help boost the economy and ensure the use of e-commerce by the common man, including businessmen. The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication said that the government will provide smartphones … Read more
PML-Q to join Jail Bharo Tehreek with PTI The leaders will arrive at the spot along with workers Pervaiz Elahi has officially announced joining PTI yesterday LAHORE: Following the announcement by Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) leader Pervaiz Elahi to join Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the PML-Q leaders have also announced to join hands with PTI for … Read more
KARACHI: The coalition government borrowed Rs1.4 trillion from the financial system at a higher interest rate. The borrowing has been made from July 1, 2022, to January 6, 2023, which is 10 times higher, compared with the borrowed amount in the same period of the last fiscal year. The previous Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government borrowed … Read more
Imran Khan to be out on streets in February Decision will be taken as per health conditions of PTI chief He has also nodded for no confidence against PM LAHORE: Former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has decided to pile up pressure on the federal government and has hinted to be … Read more
Ghana is seeing its worst economic downturn in a generation. The local cedi experienced a significant decline in value versus the US dollar last year. Government spending cuts and interest rate increases failed to control inflation. As the nation battles excessive inflation and debt reduction, the government of Ghana and trade unions announced in a … Read more
No armed forces, Rangers at polling stations during LG polls It has been said that the responsibility is of Sindh home dept Armed forces and Rangers can provide their services as quick response forces KARACHI: The federal government on Wednesday refused to deploy armed forces for the security of polling stations during the LG polls … Read more
The French government announced the new age limit. This r change instantly sparked strikes and protests from unions. Four out of every five people are against raising the retirement age. The government announced on Tuesday that the French should continue working until age 64 before retiring. This unpopular change to the pension system instantly sparked … Read more
The Gambia has established an “investigative panel” to look into last week’s coup. The panel has been given 30 days to report back. Several soldiers were arrested over the weekend in connection with the alleged coup plot. Following the arrest of several soldiers, The Gambia on Tuesday established an “investigative panel” and gave it 30 … Read more
Sheikh Rashid said PDM is pushing country towards collapse Rashid said the country moving towards political instability Sheikh Rashid met President to discuss political matters RAWALPINDI: Awami Muslim League (AML) Chief Sheikh Rashid said Tuesday – reacting to the recent political development – that the PDM has been using tactics to delay elections and pushing … Read more
Imran Khan slams government for soaring terrorism He said that the government is only interested in NRO He tweeted in response to attack at CTD office in Bannu LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan said Monday that the incumbent government has failed to combat terrorism in Pakistan. Taking it to Twitter, Imran Khan said, … Read more
Ali Zaidi said Saturday that rulers are passing last days He said that corrupt elites are occupying the country He said Imran Khan has become a nightmare for thieves KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ali Zaidi said Saturday that elections have been crucial to take the country out of the crisis adding that the last … Read more
Ferrovie dello Stato, the Italian government-owned railway operator, announced on Friday that it will offer its employees a 300-euro supplementary bonus this year as part of a government-approved plan to offset the growing cost of living. According to an agreement with labor unions, Ferrovie will provide its employees with additional credit to cover expenses such … Read more
The new right-wing government of Sweden would slash gasoline taxes and increase funding for the military and police. Sweden’s economy is anticipated to enter a mild recession the next year. The budget will be released on Tuesday at 7:00 a.m. GMT. In its first budget since winning September’s general election, the new right-wing government of … Read more
Jerzy Urban was a spokesman for Poland’s communist-era government. aHe masterminded state propaganda and censorship for the regime in the 1980s. Urban launched weekly government news conferences that were broadcast by Polish television. Jerzy Urban, a spokesman for Poland’s communist-era government in the 1980s who oversaw state propaganda and censorship in the final years before … Read more
Chad extends the transition period to democratic elections while retaining a military junta leader as interim head of state. Forum for national reconciliation discourse boycotted by the majority of opposition members, rebel groups, and civil society groups. The international community asked Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno not to run for president in future elections. Saturday, Chad … Read more
Liz Truss’ plan to cut taxes has sent shock waves through financial markets. Her government’s 45 billion pound ($48 billion) plan to slash taxes has caused the pound to plummet. The International Monetary Fund urges the government to “reevaluate” the plan. Nobody told Boris Johnson’s successor that Britain was due a period of calm after … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved the deployment of Pakistan Army troops in flood-affected areas across the country. According to a notification by the Ministry of Interior, the deployment of army troops was approved under Article 245 of the constitution of Pakistan. Pakistan Army troops are actively involved in relief and rescue operations in flood-hit … Read more
