In a bid to express solidarity and stand with the people of Pakistan and the government at a time when one-third of the country has been completely submerged by unprecedented floods triggered by “above-normal” monsoon rains and the overall death toll has surpassed 1,100 mark, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres …
Read More »Japanese govt. to provide emergency relief goods to Pakistan
Upon the request of the Government of Pakistan, the Government of Japan has decided to provide emergency relief goods, containing tents and plastic sheets, through Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in response to the damages caused by the flood disaster. “In light of the …
Read More »NEPRA jacks up power tariff by Rs4.34 per unit
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved another increase in electricity tariff by Rs4.34 per unit on account of monthly fuel adjustment (MFA) for July 2022. The power regulator held a public hearing to consider the monthly fuel adjustment (MFA). The Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guarantee had submitted an …
Read More »CJ IHC disappointed with Imran Khan’s written response in contempt case
PTI Chairman Imran Khan has arrived at the Islamabad High Court (IHC) where he would attend proceedings of a contempt case against him for a threatening speech against female sessions court judge Zeba Chaudhry. The PTI chairman was accompanied by Senator Shibli Faraz, Faisal Javed and Hammad Azhar when he …
Read More »Shahbaz Gill’s bail plea rejected in sedition case
ISLAMABAD: An Islamabad court Tuesday rejected the bail plea of PTI leader Shahbaz Gill in a sedition case filed against him. Additional District and Sessions Judge (ADSJ) Zafar Iqbal reserved the verdict on Monday after arguments were completed from both sides. The PTI …
Read More »Imran Khan refuses to apologise in contempt of court case
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman and former Prime Minister Imran Khan refused to tender an apology in the contempt of court case show-cause notice. It is pertinent to mention that a larger bench of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on August 23 issued a show-cause notice to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman …
Read More »UN issues flash appeal for $160 million to help Pakistan with floods
The United Nations and Pakistan issued an appeal Tuesday for $160 million in emergency funding to help millions affected by record-breaking floods that have killed more than 1,150 people since mid-June. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Gutteres said Pakistan’s flooding, caused by weeks of unprecedented monsoon rains, were a signal …
Read More »Balochistan’s Harnai remains disconnected from parts of country
Harnai, the worst flood-hit district of Balochistan province has been cut off from the rest of the country for the last ten days. Roads of Harnai and surrounding areas have been swept away in flash floods after heavy rain while two big bridges have also been swept away. …
Read More »Govt to import onions, tomatoes from Iran, Afghanistan
The Ministry of Commerce has decided to import onions and tomatoes from Afghanistan and Iran to control soaring prices in the country. A meeting chaired by Commerce Minister Naveed Qamar at Federal Ministry of Commerce, reviewed availability of tomatoes and onions in the country. It is pertinent to mention here …
Read More »PAKISTAN GOVT HAS DECLARED THAT 1000+ LEAVES AND 30 MILLION+ PEOPLE HOMELESS
The Pakistan government has declared devastating floods a “national emergency” after more than 1,000 people died and more than 30 million are without shelter as monsoon rains continue to lash the South Asian nation.
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