On the order of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Nepra and the FIA have started an overbilling inquiry and it has been directed to return the extra sent bills to the customers after the inquiry. The overbilling was committed under the pro rata system (basis based on the total Energy withdrawn during the relevant Settlement Period (Amounts Payable) instead of Rs3000 …

Former Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders Miftah Ismail and Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Saturday formally launched a new party named Awaam Pakistan. Speaking at the ceremony in Islamabad, the former finance minister Miftah Ismail said that Awaam Pakistan would not follow the “hereditary politics”. The newly formed party also announced its slogan ‘Awaam Pakistan: Badlein ge nizam’ (People of Pakistan: …

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has announced the postponement of its scheduled jalsa in the Tarnool area of ​​Islamabad today. PTI leader Barrister Gohar said that they were postponing the public gathering, which will now be held after Ashura. He said that the workers were looking forward to the rally, adding that they always relied on the law. He further claimed that …

A delegation of domestic and foreign petroleum and gas exploration and production companies met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad, leading to them announcing a substantial investment of $5 billion in Pakistan over the next three years. The prime minister has directed relevant authorities to prioritize resolving all issues related to the sector. Expressing their confidence in Prime Minister …

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar says Pakistan has forcefully raised the plight of Palestinian people at the international forums. Speaking in the Senate today, he reiterated Pakistan’s demand for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, emphasizing that proceedings of war crimes should be initiated against Israel at the International Court of Justice. He said the genocide of Palestinians must come to …

A team from the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) expressed satisfaction with the security arrangements at Karachi and Islamabad airports. The aviation security assessment, conducted by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (UAE-GCAA) at Islamabad and Karachi Airports, was led by Senior Director GCAA UAE, Mr. Abdullah Al Kaabi, and hosted by PCAA. During …

Pakistani authorities have implemented new measures to facilitate pilgrims traveling to Iran via the Taftan border, particularly during the month of Muharram. Approximately 60,000 pilgrims use this route during Muharram, with 50,000 to 60,000 traveling throughout the rest of the year. KEY IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE: Deployment of 1,400 security personnel along the 630-kilometer route from Quetta to Taftan. Establishment of three …

The federal government has rejected requests from provincial governments to block social media applications during Muharram, sources reported. The decision ensures that platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, and WhatsApp will remain accessible. The provinces had requested the closure of six major social media applications from the 6th to the 11th of Muharram as a security measure. However, the federal authorities …

The Punjab government has requested the deployment of the Pakistan Army and Rangers to ensure peace and order during Muharram throughout the province. This move comes as part of a comprehensive plan to maintain security during the sensitive period of the holy month. Sources indicate that the Punjab Home Department has recommended the federal government the services of 160 companies …

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has expressed its willingness to sit down with the government, deciding to participate in the upcoming All-Parties Conference (APC). In an informal conversation with the media in Adiala Jail, PTI Founder Imran Khan said the decision was aimed at fostering national unity and stability amidst ongoing challenges. He emphasized the party’s commitment to Pakistan’s welfare, stating, …

A remote-controlled explosive device planted on a bridge in Mardan’s Takhtbhai area exploded on Friday, resulting in three deaths and seven injuries, police officials confirmed. Sadar Superintendent of Police (SP) Khalid Khan that “unidentified terrorists” were responsible for planting the device near the Jalala bridge. The explosion occurred as a police van was passing by. The blast damaged the police …

The Supreme Court has deferred the formation of election tribunals, directing the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and the chief justice of the Lahore High Court to hold consultations on the matter. It also issued a stay order on the implementation on the LHC verdict till the next hearing, and said the petition will remain pending until the consultation is …

The Power Division has dropped a new electricity bomb and unveiled revised electricity tariff slabs following an increase of Rs5.72 in the basic electricity tariff. The federal government has submitted the tariff adjustment request to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra), pending a public hearing scheduled for 2pm on July 8. Nepra has received the federal government’s request to …

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a forecast warning of heavy rains and potential floods in various regions of Pakistan. The alert highlights the need for vigilance and precautionary measures to prevent loss of life and property. The NDMA has specified that the northeastern parts of Punjab, Potohar region, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, southern Sindh, Azad Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan are …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed the 24th summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Astana, Kazakhstan, emphasizing the organization’s crucial role in regional peace and security. During his address, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted the beauty of Astana, expressed gratitude for the warm hospitality extended by Kazakhstan and underscored the significance of …

Pakistan will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Heads of Governments meeting in October this year, Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said on Thursday. During her weekly press briefing, she stated that before the October summit, there would be a ministerial meeting and multiple rounds of senior officials meetings to concentrate on fostering cooperation in finance, economics, socio-cultural affairs …

The uncertain economic situation, rising inflation and ongoing political instability in Pakistan have compelled thousands of educated and skilled citizens to leave the country. According to the document of the Bureau of Immigration and overseas employment, over 700,000 people left Pakistan in 2024 for a bright future, last year the number was over 811,000. The continuous political instability in Pakistan …

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has approved special permission for medical and dental students from Gaza to complete their education in Pakistan. According to a spokesperson, the decision was made at the request of the Pakistani High Commissioner in London. A special committee has been formed to oversee the education of these students, with the President of PMDC …

Chairperson, Senate Standing on Climate Change, Senator Sherry Rehman on World Plastic Bag Free Day said that the country was consuming 55 billion plastic bags annually at an expected increase by 15 percent in its usage every year. The Chairperson Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change Senator in her message on the International Plastic Bag Free Day urged the nation …

In a shocking incident, dacoits stole parts of the CT scan machine and other equipment from Sindh government hospital in Liaquatabad area of Karachi. As per details, the equipment including wiring, circuit, UPS, batteries, and other essential components were stolen from the Advance Trauma Centre. The machine was installed at a cost of over Rs 10 million. After the incident, …

Plans are underway to provide luxury houses after luxury cars to senior government officials, with construction already commenced on lavish residences designated for senior bureaucrats of grades 20, 21, and 22. According to the documents, initially approved at a cost of Rs1.6445 billion for 27 houses, the project has now expanded to include 29 double-storey luxury houses, complete with amenities …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has landed in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, to attend the twin summits of the SCO Council of Heads of State (CHS) and SCO Plus, scheduled for July 3 and 4. He was received warmly by his Kazakh counterpart Oljas Bektenov at the airport. The prime minister was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister …

Zia Rasheed renowned as Pakistan’s tallest man standing at an impressive 8 feet (244 cm) –  passed away on Tuesday in his hometown Vehari after a prolonged battle with illness. He was 30 years old. Zia, who became a national figure due to his extraordinary height, attracted significant attention and admiration from people across the country. His funeral prayer was …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif landed in Dushanbe on Monday for a two-day official visit to Tajikistan, where he was warmly welcomed at the airport by his Tajik counterpart Kokhir Rasulzoda, Tajik Minister of Energy and Water Resources Daler Juma, and Tajik deputy minister of foreign affairs. As the prime minister reached the Qasr-e-Millat Palace, he was warmly received by President …

Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar on Tuesday rebuffed the recommendations of the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention regarding PTI founder Imran Khan’s release and said the former premier’s detention was an “internal matter”. In an opinion made public a day ago, the working group held that Imran’s prosecution and detention in the cipher and one of the two …

Justice Aalia Neelum has been nominated as the first woman chief justice of the Lahore High Court. The Judicial Commission of Pakistan, chaired by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, unanimously approved her nomination on Tuesday. During a significant session of the Judicial Commission, the name of Justice Neelum was put forward and received unanimous approval, marking a milestone in the country’s …

Hearing the reserved seats case of the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), the Supreme Court (SC) examined whether the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) committed a constitutional violation. Justice Athar Minallah remarked that the election commission had itself committed a serious violation of the Constitution, and questioned if, as guardians of fundamental rights, it was the court’s responsibility to correct it. …

Pakistan and the Afghan interim government have re-established contact in Doha, Qatar. The Pakistani and Afghan delegations met at the residence of the Pakistani ambassador in Qatar, where they participated in discussions facilitated by the United Nations during the Afghan conference. As per reports, Pakistan’s Special Representative on Afghanistan, Ambassador Asif Durrani met with the spokesperson of Islamic Emirate of …

Jamaat Islami has announced protest sit-in in Islamabad against over-billing and power loadshedding on July 12, on Monday. Ameer Jamaat Islami Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has claimed that 1,000 people have died in the ongoing heatwave, but K-Electric didn’t reduce loadshedding of electricity in Karachi. “It has been 19 years to privatization of the power utility but its line losses …

Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime Circle Monday launched an investigation against YouTuber Hasan Iqbal on a complaint launched by the Punjab Commission on the Status of Women’s ‘anti-education’ video. A video has gone viral on social media in which women’s education was opposed as YouTuber Iqbal Chishti claimed that girls danced in schools and colleges and also condemned parents …

India and Pakistan Monday exchanged the lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in each other’s custody under provisions of the bilateral Agreement on Consular Access 2008, under which the lists are exchanged every year on January 1 and July 1. India has shared the lists of 366 civilian prisoners and 86 fishermen in India’s custody of Pakistan prisoners. Pakistan has …

Justice Ayesha Malik of the Supreme Court on Monday declared that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) holds the reins of the formula for the allocation of reserved seats, granting it the authority to declare any candidate as an independent candidate. As part of a 13-member full-court SC bench hearing the Sunni Ittehad Council’s (SIC) plea against the Peshawar High …

Over 20 inmates escaped from Rawalakot District Jail after taking the police personnel hostage. As per details, the police officials stated the prisoners opened fire on cops, injuring one inmate who was arrested later. The escaped prisoners include dangerous criminals, according to police. A shootout exchange occurred between police and prisoners on the outskirts of the city, killing one inmate. …

An urban flooding alert has been issued in Faisalabad with the arrival of the monsoon 2024 season. Faisalabad Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) has intensified the process of cleaning rain drains throughout the city to mitigate the risk of flooding. Faisalabad is known as Manchester of Pakistan due to its industrialization and large scale mabour market. The Faisalabad district came …

On the occasion of the death anniversary of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Sikh pilgrims from India and other countries arrived in Pakistan. The pilgrimage began at Gurdwara Panja Sahib, and the caravan of pilgrims reached Gurdwara Nankana Sahib via a special shuttle service. The Sikh pilgrims commended the government and security forces for providing excellent accommodation and food arrangements. “All of …

President Asif Ali Zardari signed the Finance Bill 2024 approving the federal budget 2024-25. A signed copy of the Finance Bill will also be sent to Parliament. The new federal budget will come into effect from July 1 The National Assembly, in a session chaired by Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, approved the federal budget worth Rs18.877 trillion. However, the session saw …

The economic benefits of Balochistan’s natural resources are increasingly reaching the local population, with significant contributions from the Oil and Gas Company, MPCL. The company has completed several projects in the Harnai, Bolan, Quetta, and Ziarat areas at a cost of 743 million rupees. These projects include initiatives in health, education, water supply schemes, electricity and gas supply, and infrastructure …

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) to issue instructions to all civil and military agencies, including the Intelligence Bureau and Inter-Services Intelligence, against contacting or approaching “any judge” or member of their staff. Justice Shahid Karim issued the directions in a written order which emerged on Saturday on a complaint filed by an anti-terrorism …

Community Midwives (CMWs) are frontline first contact healthcare heroes whose services are indispensable to healthcare service delivery. Empowering CMWs has led to positive family planning results in the districts of Matiari and Tando Muhammad Khan. “Building on the achievements of the CMWs Plus project, the government plans to replicate and scale it up across Sindh province”, stated Health Secretary Rehan …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to leave for a three-day visit to Central Asia on July 2. The tour, which includes visits to Tajikistan and Kazakhstan, aims to bolster trade, investment, and diplomatic ties. On the first leg of the tour, sources said, Prime Minister Sharif, accompanied by a delegation, will arrive in Tajikistan at the invitation of President …