Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved a major reform in Pakistan’s power sector, introducing a self-metering system that allows consumers to submit their electricity readings via a mobile app. The initiative, named “Apna Meter, Apni Reading,” aims to eliminate manual meter readers from DISCOs (except K-Electric) and address widespread complaints of overbilling. Currently, meter readers photograph meters and send […]
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast continued drizzle and partly cloudy conditions for Karachi, offering residents relief from the persistent heatwave. With temperatures expected to range between 29°C and 35°C and humidity at 79%, the city’s weather remains sultry but improved compared to recent weeks. A 15 km/h sea breeze is providing some comfort, […]
The Pakistani government has proposed three additional taxation measures to generate Rs36 billion, aiming to compensate for revenue losses from a 10% public sector salary hike and reduced GST on solar panels. The measures include a 10% federal excise duty on poultry day-old chicks, an increased tax rate (25% to 29%) on mutual fund dividends […]
Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) President Mohsen Gilani held high-level discussions with FIFA’s top women’s football officials in Miami to explore opportunities for the national women’s team. The meetings included talks with FIFA Chief Women’s Football Officer Sarai Bareman, Head of Women’s Competitions Sara Booth, and former US Women’s National Team coach Jill Ellis. Key agenda […]
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has drawn parallels between Israel’s escalating attacks on Iran and the global indifference that enabled historical atrocities. Addressing the National Assembly, he referenced Martin Niemöller’s Holocaust-era poem, “First They Came,” to condemn the world’s silence as Israel targets Palestinians, Lebanese, Yemenis, and now Iranians. “If we don’t speak out today, no one will remain […]
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has sharply criticized the recent U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, calling for an immediate all-parties conference (APC) to address the escalating crisis. PTI Information Secretary Waqas Akram warned that the government’s passive approach could prove disastrous as regional tensions reach a boiling point. He emphasized the need for Imran Khan’s […]
Pakistan has called on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to prevent further escalation in the Middle East following U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Speaking at a crucial UNSC meeting, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative, Asim Iftikhar, warned that military actions only fuel conflicts and divisions. He stressed that dialogue, not force, is the only sustainable […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred controversy by suggesting a potential regime change in Iran. During his remarks, he questioned the effectiveness of Iran’s current leadership, stating that if they cannot make Iran “great,” then a change in government should be considered. However, his use of the term “regime change” has drawn criticism for being […]
Fresh hostilities erupted between Iran and Israel early Saturday, with both nations exchanging missile attacks just hours after Tehran ruled out nuclear negotiations under threat. Around 2:30 a.m. local time, air raid sirens wailed across central Israel, including Tel Aviv, as Iranian ballistic missiles streaked toward the country. Israel’s air defenses intercepted the projectiles, lighting […]
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, accompanied by Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on the sidelines of the OIC Foreign Ministers’ Summit in Istanbul. During the meeting, Dar delivered Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s message of goodwill and emphasized Pakistan’s desire to further […]
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