According to Prime Minister Imran Khan, the closure of mills in Sindh led to the rise in sugar prices.
ATTOCK: Prime Minister Imran Khan commented on Friday about Pakistan’s skyrocketing sugar costs, claiming that the unexpected closure of three mills in Sindh led to the rise in the commodity’s price. His statements came during his address at the laying of the foundation stone for the Maternal and Child HospitalContinue Reading
The NEPRA has approved a Rs1.68 increase in the per unit price of power.
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) authorised an increase of Rs1.68 per unit of power shortly after releasing the winter package for electricity users. According to a statement made by NEPRA, the increased prices would not apply to individuals who utilised 200 or less units of power. According toContinue Reading
Fawad Ch and Azam Swati have been served with show cause notices by the ECP.
ISLAMABAD – The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued another show cause notice to Fawad Chaudhry, the Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, and Azam Swati, the Railways Minister, over charges made against the commission. The panel called Fawad Chaudhry today, according to information, however no counsel from hisContinue Reading
The appointment of Lt Gen Nadeem Anjum as ISI DG has been announced.
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – The government announced Lieutenant General Nadeem Ahmed Anjum’s nomination as the new Director General of the Inter-Services Intelligence Agency on Tuesday. Lt Gen Anjum will assume possession of his new post on November 20, according to a statement released by the Prime Minister’s Office, leaving Lt GenContinue Reading
According to New Zealand skipper Williamson, Pakistan was “clinical.”
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates (AFP) – Kane Williamson, the New Zealand captain, claimed Pakistan were clinical and classic in their five-wicket loss to his team in the Group 2 Twenty20 World Cup encounter in Sharjah on Tuesday. Pakistan kept their cool in chasing a meagre 135-run mark, losing five wicketsContinue Reading
The Saudi Fund for Development deposits $ 3 billion with the SBP and offers $ 1.2 billion in oil financing.
ISLAMABAD – On Tuesday, the Saudi Fund for Development announced a “generous instruction” to deposit US $3 billion with the State Bank of Pakistan to help the government maintain its foreign currency reserves and deal with the effects of the Corona outbreak. The deposit of US 3 billion dollars wasContinue Reading
PM Imran Khan arrives in Lahore and talks with the Punjab Chief Minister and Governor.
LAHORE — Prime Minister Imran Khan arrived in Lahore on Friday for a day-long visit and met with Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar. Both leaders addressed provincial issues and existing development initiatives during the meeting. Governor Punjab Chaudhary Muhammad Sarwar had previously visited the premier in Lahore and discussedContinue Reading
PDM has announced that countrywide anti-inflation protest marches would take place today.
PDM announces to hold nationwide protest rallies against inflation on FridayContinue Reading
The PML-N has announced a timetable of anti-inflation protests.
LAHORE, Pakistan — In the face of rising inflation in Pakistan, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) announced a protest schedule against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) administration on Friday. According to party sources, the PML-N will organise demonstrations on October 23 in Khanewal and Sialkot, as well as protests on OctoberContinue Reading
Health cards will be available to every family in Punjab. Fawad
ISLAMABAD – Fawad Chaudhry, the Federal Minister of Information and Broadcasting, stated on Friday that after Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), every household in Punjab will be eligible for health cards. The minister stated in a tweet on the social networking site Twitter that each year Rs1 million will be distributed toContinue Reading