Chief Minister Punjab Hamza Shahbaz has announced relief for the people of the province and reduced price of 10 kg flour bag from Rs.650 to Rs.490. Talking to a presser in Lahore, CM Hamza said that people will not have to stand in queues for flour in Punjab. While attacking …
Read More »Abid Sher Ali confirms Nawaz Sharif’s return to Pakistan
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Abid Sher Ali on Thursday confirmed the return of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif to Pakistan soon. Talking to newsmen after returning to Pakistan from London, the former federal minister alleged that efforts were being made to turn Pakistan into a Banana Republic State and …
Read More »Peshawar SHO martyred in gun attack at Northern Bypass
Station House Officer (SHO) Shakeel Khan was martyred in a targeted attack by unidentified motorcyclists on Thursday morning. According to the senior superintendent of police (SSP) said SHO Shakeel was targeted by unidentified gunmen at Peshawar’s Northern Bypass. The slain SHO was going towards Shahpur PS. The car was attacked …
Read More »Former Indian cricketer Sidhu jailed for one year
Indian cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu was sentenced on Thursday to one year in jail, nearly 35 years after he was accused of killing a man in a fit of rage. India’s Supreme Court gave its latest ruling after the victim s family appealed a 2018 verdict that saw the 58-year-old …
Read More »Power crisis intensifies as electricity shortfall reaches 7000MW
The power crisis in Pakistan has intensified as electricity shortfall peaked at 7,000 megawatts (MW) in the country. According to sources in the power division, the overall demand for electricity in the country stands at 24,000 MW against the supply of 17,000 MW, causing a shortfall of 7,000 MW. The …
Read More »Rupee crashes to all-time low of Rs200 against dollar amid uncertainty
ISLAMABAD – Local currency plunged to lowest ever level on Wednesday, as US dollar for the first time in Pakistan’s history went beyond Rs200 benchmark in open market mainly due to uncertainties on political as well as economic fronts. In the open market, the US currency was being traded at …
Read More »Terrorist killed in North Waziristan IBO, soldier martyred in IED blast
Security forces on Thursday conducted an Intelligence Based Operation in general area Mir Ali, North Waziristan District. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), during intense exchange of fire, one terrorist got killed. The killed terrorist was identified as Muhammad Altaf. Weapon and ammunition was also …
Read More »ECP to announce verdict on reference against PTI MPAs on Friday
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will announce the decision on the reference filed against the 25 deviant members of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Punjab Assembly on Friday. Friday is the last day for ECP to announce the verdict as the Election Commission is bound to give a decision within …
Read More »Scientists design aerial-aquatic robot, inspired by remora fish
BEIJING, May 19 : A team of Chinese scientists along with their international counterparts have designed a robotic drone capable of crossing the air-water boundary and hitchhiking on surfaces. The scientists from Beihang University and Imperial College London drew inspiration from remora fish, a family of species known for their …
Read More »Govt committed to provide friendly environment to investors: Miftah
ISLAMABAD, MAY 19 : Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Miftah Ismail said here on Thursday that the incumbent government was committed to provide conducive and friendly environment to the investors and businessmen for the growth of economic activity and enhancement of exports. In a meeting with the Vice Chairman …
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