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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

ISLAMABAD, May 19 : Minister of State for Petroleum Dr Musadik Masood Malik on Thursday said the government, being cognizant of the growing energy needs of consumers in the sweltering months of May and June, had completed the procurement of seven additional cargoes of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). “We have …

ISLAMABAD, May 19 : National hockey team manager Olympian Khawaja Muhammad Junaid has said that qualifying for the next year’s World Cup would be the key objective for his side at the Asia Cup. “The top three teams will secure berths in the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup in India …

ISLAMABAD, May 19 : Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman on Thursday inaugurated the fire control room along with a dedicated 24/7 helpline at the Islamabad Wildlife Management Board office in old Marghazar Zoo to report fire incidents. After inaugurating the helpline and fire control room, the Minister …

ISLAMABAD, May 19 : Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Syed Amin-Ul-Haque on Thursday said his ministry is providing 90 to 95% subsidy for provision of mobile services and broadband in un-served and under-served areas. “Telecom companies should now play their role in upgradation of infrastructure in urban areas”, …