Pakistan’s largest Gwadar Airport starts operations with first flight today
GWADAR: Pakistan’s largest Gwadar New International Airport (NGIA) is set to start flight operations today. The first flight, PIA PK 197, will depart on Friday morning for Muscat, Oman. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) confirmed that two weekly flights will operate on this route. A small ATR aircraft with a 48-passenger
200+ Saudi firms set to invest in Pakistan in February
WEB DESK: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) Secretary Jamil Ahmed Qureshi has revealed a high-level Saudi delegation, consisting of representatives from 200 companies, is to visit Pakistan in February 2025. Qureshi highlighted the growing interest from Saudi Arabia and China, which are expected to play pivotal roles in shaping
Pakistan-China agree to deepen cooperation for joint development
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a joint statement between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the People’s Republic of China. This statement was released following the official visit of Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang at the invitation of Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif from October 14 to
US reacts to ongoing SCO summit in Pakistan
While talking about Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), the United States (US) has said that western superpower respects every country's right to form or join alliance.
PM Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese PM inaugurate Gwadar airport
In a significant move to enhance regional connectivity, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese Premier Li Qiang virtually inaugurated the Gwadar International Airport yesterday. The ceremony, held at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad, was part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. Premier Li arrived in Islamabad for a
Gilgit-China bus service resumes after 14-year hiatus
The Northern Areas Transport Corporation (NATCO) has received formal approval from Pakistan’s Federal Ministry of Communications to resume its long-awaited bus service between Gilgit and Kashgar, China. The service, which was suspended 14 years ago due to a devastating landslide, is set to restore a key cross-border link between the
PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit China next week
Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif will visit China from June 4 to 8 on the invitation of President Xi Jinping, Pakistan’s foreign ministry said on Friday. This was announced by Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch during her weekly media briefing. She said the PM’s four-day visit aims to further
Kareem Kundi vows to protect KP rights amid center-province conflict
Faisal Kareem Kundi, Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, emphasized protecting the province’s rights amidst ongoing tensions between the central government and provincial administrations. Call for Constructive Dialogue Addressing the media in Peshawar, Governor Kundi urged Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur to engage in discussions instead of making public statements. He stressed
Ahsan Iqbal: 2018 ‘Tabdali’ as devastating as eastern Pakistan tragedy
LAHORE: Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal described the 2018 transformation as a catastrophe for eastern Pakistan. Impact of 2018 Changes Speaking to the media in Lahore, Ahsan Iqbal stated that the changes in 2018 were a conspiracy. He added that 240 million people still suffer the consequences. Stock Exchange
Pakistan to end rooftop net metering for solar panels
During ongoing negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Pakistan announced its decision to discontinue the net metering policy for rooftop solar panels. This change will shift to gross metering, potentially making electricity more expensive for consumers. Policy Shift Details According to The Express Tribune’s Shahbaz Rana, Pakistan informed the
