Pakistan’s long-running Gas Infrastructure Development Cess (GIDC) controversy has entered a fresh phase, with Rs453 billion still awaiting recovery from defaulters while another Rs295 billion reportedly remains unutilised. The issue has resurfaced as the government seeks to amend the GIDC law and expand the permissible use of funds collected under the levy. The proposed GIDC…
A woman was allegedly shot dead by her husband in Kuchlak, on the outskirts of Quetta, on September 7, after the accused reportedly told police that he became angry when she looked outside the door of their home. The incident was registered at Chakar Police Station under FIR No. KLK-9/7/2026-121. According to the FIR filed…
Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has ended its sit-in in Rawalpindi against the petroleum levy and rising inflation, while protests by the party in Karachi and Lahore continue. A JI delegation is scheduled to meet the government’s negotiating team to discuss the party’s demands, with a reduction in petrol prices and relief from rising living costs among the…
The Balochistan Health Department has dismissed 26 lady doctors from service over prolonged absence from duty, according to an official notification issued by the provincial department. The notification stated that the doctors had remained absent from their assigned duties for an extended period without fulfilling their service obligations. The action was taken against the medical…
Sindh government spokesperson Saadia Javed has said that Karachi witnessed an overall decline in crime during the first eight months of the year, while clarifying that the government has never claimed that criminal activities have been completely eliminated from the city. Speaking about the law and order situation, Javed said the provincial government and police…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to use the upcoming United Nations General Assembly session in New York to highlight Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to help end the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran. The prime minister is scheduled to address the 81st session of the UN General Assembly on September 25. The escalating…
LAHORE: A 25-year-old TikTok creator, identified as Arishma, was found dead inside her flat in Lahore’s Islampura area, with police investigating the circumstances surrounding her death. According to reports, Arishma had been living independently in the flat for around two years, while her parents resided in another part of Lahore. The incident came to light…
LAHORE: Strong resentment has emerged among Punjab University teachers and employees following the registration of an FIR against office bearers of the university’s Joint Action Committee (JAC), which has been leading a 36-day protest over alleged corruption, financial irregularities and bad governance. The FIR, registered at Muslim Town Police Station, names JAC Chairman Prof. Dr….
Global oil prices climbed for a fourth consecutive session on Wednesday, with Brent crude moving closer to the key $100 per barrel mark as renewed fighting in the Middle East heightened concerns over potential disruptions to global crude supplies. Brent crude futures rose 1.4% to $99.33 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude gained…
The government has decided to allow the export of an additional 200,000 metric tonnes of sugar, citing sufficient domestic stocks and improved production. The decision was taken by a sugar steering committee chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and will now be presented to the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) for formal approval. The latest…
