LAHORE: The federal Ministry of Industries and Production has reportedly allowed the export of sugar that was imported at a higher cost, raising concerns over potential losses to the national exchequer and the impact on Pakistan’s sugar industry. According to sources within the ministry, the government has not yet approved the export of around 250,000…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi has announced that he will personally lead Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers during the party’s planned march to Islamabad on September 27, declaring that the date is final and there will be “no turning back” from the movement. Speaking during his visit to Hangu, Afridi addressed PTI gatherings at…
KARACHI: At least 603 people have lost their lives in traffic accidents across Karachi this year, according to data released by Rescue authorities, highlighting the city’s continuing road safety challenges. Rescue officials reported that 7,467 people were injured in traffic accidents during the year. The victims included men, women and children from different parts of…
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has rejected former finance minister Miftah Ismail’s criticism of Pakistan’s sugar policy, saying the government’s decisions were based on prevailing market conditions and the need to protect consumers and sugarcane growers. Tarar said sugar exports in 2024 were allowed because Pakistan had sufficient surplus stocks and were…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed serious displeasure over the use of a ceremonial buggy by Islamabad Chief Commissioner Lt. (Retd.) Sohail Ashraf and IG Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi during the August 14 Independence Day celebrations. The officials used a ceremonial carriage belonging to the Prime Minister’s House to attend and observe the parade….
Pakistani pensioners can now obtain their Proof of Life certificate free of charge without visiting a bank or pension office. The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a nationwide digital facility through the Pak ID mobile app, making the process easier for elderly, bedridden and differently abled pensioners. Eligible pensioners can complete identity…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Google have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence, digital skills, IT exports and technological innovation. The agreement was signed on Friday during a reception hosted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in honour of the Google delegation, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office….
ISLAMABAD: Petrol and high-speed diesel prices have increased in Pakistan following the implementation of higher dealers’ margins, adding to the cost burden for consumers and businesses. According to a document issued by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), dealers’ margins on both petrol and high-speed diesel have been increased by Rs1.34 per litre. The…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has been shifted from Adiala Jail to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad under tight security, according to sources. Khan was reportedly taken from Adiala Jail’s Gate No. 1, with a heavy police contingent accompanying him to the hospital. Security arrangements were significantly strengthened around the medical facility ahead…
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has issued its detailed written judgment dismissing the review petition filed by convicted murderer Zahir Jaffer against his death sentence in the Noor Mukadam murder case. The 12-page judgment, authored by Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim, rejected Zahir Jaffer’s request to reconsider his death sentence and convert it into life imprisonment….
