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
PM Shehbaz orders suspension of four senior officials over wheat import scandal
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved actions on Tuesday against officers responsible for poor planning and negligence. The government decided to suspend four officials from the Ministry of National Food Security, with no recommendations against key officials of the caretaker setup. No recommendations were given against any key officials of the
Singapore welcomes first new leader in two decades
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Singapore’s first new prime minister in 20 years, Lawrence Wong, held his initial cabinet meeting on Thursday. He emphasized the need to sustain the success of the wealthy city-state amid an uncertain global environment. Wong’s Vision for Singapore After being sworn in on Wednesday night, Wong attended
PM Shehbaz Sharif resigns from party position
WEB DESK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday resigned as president of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), two weeks after top party officials urged Nawaz Sharif to assume leadership of the party. Under Clause 15 of the party constitution, the PML-N has resolved to call a meeting of the central
PM Shebaz Sharif approves Rs23 billion for Azad Kashmir
On Monday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved the immediate allocation of Rs. 23 billion to address the concerns of the Kashmiri populace. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, a special meeting was convened in Islamabad today to discuss the prevailing situation in Azad Kashmir. The meeting was
Price of petrol expected to drop from Thursday
The price of petrol in Pakistan is expected to decrease by Rs13 from May 16. Additionally, the price of diesel could see a reduction ranging from Rs8 to Rs9.50 per liter, according to details in the forthcoming review scheduled for May 15. Senior officials of the Ministry of Energy informed
Poliovirus is spreading rapidly in Pakistan
Type-1 Wild Poliovirus (WPV1) has been detected at 18 sites, including four new districts: Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Swabi, and Swat. The detection has been confirmed by the regional reference laboratory for polio eradication at the National Institute of Health (NIH) in Islamabad. This brings the total count of infected districts
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Pakistan postponed
The eagerly anticipated visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Pakistan has encountered a delay of over a month. According to reports, he is now expected to visit the country after Eid-ul-Adha in June. However, the final date and schedule are yet to be confirmed by officials. Earlier,
Iran frees 28 Pakistani prisoners after President Raisi’s historic visit
President Raisi underscored historical & religious ties between Iran and Pakistan, expressing mutual desire for peace & prosperity in region
May 9 protest: Rehana Dar arrested
SIALKOT: On Monday, the Punjab police arrested Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and mother of Usman Dar, Rehana Dar, from Sialkot, as the former ruling party held protest rallies to mark the May 9 anniversary. According to media reports, Umar Dar confirmed that the police took his mother and other PTI
