Pakistan

By Web Desk — By Web Desk — The opposition alliance Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), rejecting the government’s request to postpone the protest on Pakistan Day, pledged on Tuesday to proceed with its planned protest against the price hike on March 23 but dropped the idea of moving a no-trust motion against the government in the parliament, considering the timing …

Web Desk — Asad Umar, the federal minister for planning, development, and special initiatives said that it was “100% Imran Khan’s decision” to send former premier Nawaz Sharif to London for his medical treatment.  He said that he was present during a meeting held by the premier during which Nawaz was discussed whether to travel abroad for treatment. He further …

The aircraft of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) landed safely in Toronto despite heavy snowfall.   PIA’s plane survived a major incident at Toronto airport, thanks to a vigilant pilot who safely landed the aircraft despite the heavy snowfall. The Boeing 777 plane was near Toronto airport when a blizzard hit and heavy snow started falling. The pilot, however, was vigilant and …

Web Desk — While dismissing an appeal by the Federal Bureau of Revenue (FBR) against the Sindh High Court (SHC) order, the Supreme Court has urged the FBR to behave fairly and adhere to the law in dealing with taxpayers. According to Justice Qazi Faez Isa, he wrote in the judgment, the tax department must not withhold any benefits that …

Web Desk — The National Command and Operation Center banned indoor gatherings, weddings, and dining in districts and cities where Covid-19 positivity rates are greater than 10% as part of new curbs meant to combat the pandemic’s fifth wave driven by Omicron. According to a press release, the decision was among various nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) decided that will remain in …

Web Desk — In Karachi, a transgender person became the first to be awarded a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree in Pakistan’s history. Transgender doctor Sarah Gul made history when she became the first transgender doctor in the country. She passed her final professional examination of MBBS from the Jinnah Medical & Dental College in Karachi. …

Web Desk — To meet commitments made with the international lending agencies, the government has decided to increase base electricity rates by up to 95 paisa per unit with effect from February 1. The decision will result in a reduction of Rs20 billion in power sector subsidies and an increase of Rs18.75 per unit for all distribution companies, including K-Electric, …

Web Desk — Pakistan Post has come out of deficit and now a marked improvement is observed as a result of digitalization while new proposals are being considered to launch UMS Plus, logistics, and a postal bank. Director General Pakistan Post Khalid Javed said this during a function at the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI). He said that …

Web Desk — Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Shibli Faraz, will be inaugurating Pakistan’s first Electronics Technology Park on Tuesday. The facility aimed at realizing ideas into commercial projects has been established in the National Institute of Electronics (NIE). It will provide facilities and equipment to the local startups for testing their project. Initially, 20 startups will be registered …

Web Desk — The 5-member probe committee formed to ascertain the causes and lapses that led to the Murree tragedy has completed its report which will be submitted to the chief minister today. The Murree committee has recommended sealing of all illegal hotels, plazas, and construction sites at the hill station, besides sealing those hotels, shopping malls and apartments where …