Plans include a golden handshake for excess staff, the merger of ministries, and the elimination of empty positions; the IMF challenges the justification for keeping federal ministries in sectors that are legally under provincial competence.The government has informed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of its intention to fire off excessRead More →
According to The News, Pakistan’s electricity industry continues to confront considerable issues, with underutilization of production capacity continuing a major concern despite recent renegotiations of independent power producers’ (IPPs) power purchase agreements and the transition to a hybrid take-and-pay model. According to a study published by the Pakistan Credit RatingRead More →
ISLAMABAD: On Wednesday, the Supreme Court of Pakistan’s Constitutional Bench ordered the High Courts of Islamabad and Lahore to forward all ongoing appeals over the imposition of the Super Tax to the highest court.A five-member constitutional bench, presided over by Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan and consisting of Justices Jamal Mandokhail, MuhammadRead More →
RAWALPINDI/ISLAMABAD/QUETTA: Lt-Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), announced on Wednesday the “successful completion” of the clearance operation that was started the day before for the “safe retrieval of passengers” following the historic terrorist hijacking of the Jaffar Express in Balochistan’s Bolan Pass. He also statedRead More →
Continuous rain and snowfall in Azad Kashmir have caused road closures and traffic inconveniences, especially in the Neelum and Leepa valleys. Heavy snowfall, landslides, and avalanches have shut off many connection roads, stranding inhabitants as officials struggle to restore access. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, a shallow westerly waveRead More →
On Tuesday, terrorists attacked the Jaffar Express near Dhadar in Balochistan, killing three youngsters and the train’s driver. The attack on a passenger train traveling from Quetta to Peshawar via Sibi put hundreds of passengers, including women and children, in severe risk. According to security officials, the assailants stopped theRead More →
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) Pakistan intends to use cryptocurrencies as a “strategic asset” to usher in a digital financial revolution, according to a finance ministry expert. The finance division said last month that it was considering forming a national crypto council to create a financial environment in the country that wouldRead More →
The Trump administration issued a new travel recommendation for American citizens about travel to Pakistan. According to a channel report, the Trump administration has advised US nationals to avoid visiting Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan owing to security concerns. According to the advice, extremist groups continue to plan strikes in Pakistan,Read More →
(Web Desk) – The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) detained Atif Ahmed Khan, the spouse of actress and model Nadia Hussain. The arrest was made in connection with a large financial fraud case of Rs 539 million. The FIA’s Corporate Crime Circle spearheaded the operation during a raid on his KarachiRead More →
DUBAI: India made history on Sunday by winning the ICC Champions Trophy for the third time with a dramatic four-wicket triumph against New Zealand in the tournament’s final, hosted by Pakistan. India added to their trophies in 2002 and 2013 to surpass Australia, which has two titles. India, the world’sRead More →
