Web Desk — The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has initiated an inquiry against Bol anchorperson Sami Ibrahim for allegedly transmitting “anti-state” videos and statements on various social media platforms. The FIA issued a press release on Sunday that accused Ibrahim of being “involved in spreading fake news regarding state institutions”. FIA press release maintained that the Bol News anchor has …

Web Desk — The media wing of the Pakistan Army has warned against dragging the country’s armed forces and their leadership into ongoing political discourse. “Recently there have been intensified and deliberate attempts to drag Pakistan Armed Forces and their leadership in ongoing political discourse in the country,” a press release issued by Inter-Services Public Relations cited as it termed …

Web Desk — Former prime minister and PTI Chairman Imran Khan said he would announce the long march date any day after May 20 urging his supporters to remain prepared for the march to Islamabad. Addressing a gathering in Mianwali, Imran Khan said a sea of people would reach the capital to demand only one thing – elections. “Let people …

Web Desk — Going against the International Monetary Fund (IMF) recommendations, Pakistan says it will maintain subsidies to keep fuel and power prices steady for consumers as the country seeks to boost its rescue package with the fund. According to IMF, Pakistan had agreed to roll back unfunded subsidies to the oil and power sectors ahead of the resumption next …

Web Desk — The National Security Committee (NSC) found no foreign conspiracy to topple the Imran Khan-led government, according to a statement released after the body met on Friday. “The NSC discussed the telegram received from the Pakistan Embassy in Washington. Pakistan’s former ambassador to the US briefed the committee on the context and content of his telegram,” it stated. …

Web Desk — On Australian Homeland Affairs Department’s request, Pakistan has deferred direct Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flights from Lahore to Sydney and Sydney to Lahore for a few days. According to sources, the Australian Homeland Department officials want to reassess the security situation in the country and review the security apparatus and procedures adopted at Pakistani airports. Earlier, PIA …

After several years, the UAE cabinet approved a major overhaul of the permanent visa system, removing the requirement for sponsorship for newcomers to Abu Dhabi. According to the report, people coming to the country as guests will be able to stay for 60 days instead of 30 days while parents can sponsor their male children till the age of 25, …

Web Desk — In a surprising statement, JUI-F chief and Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Chairman Maulana Fazlur Rehman has demanded immediate elections in the country. The PDM chief said that its time for all the political parties to go for general elections and seek a fresh mandate. “There is a limit to political expediency. We don’t think there is any …

Web Desk — The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has denied any outflow of foreign exchange from the Roshan Digital Accounts (RDAs) being maintained by the overseas Pakistanis. In a tweet on Monday, the SBP rebutted the fake news taking rounds on the social media about large withdrawals from the RDAs and slowdown in inflows. “So far in April, inflows …

Web Desk — K-Electric is committed to creating sustainable cities and communities under the United Nations’ sustainable development goal 11 by securing $ 100 million in financing from Dutch Development Bank FMO to improve its transmission and distribution network. With 6500 kms under its operational territory, KE will use these funds towards providing its customers with a secure, safe, uninterrupted, …