Pakistan

Web Desk — Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA) has sent the Hajj Policy 2022 to the federal cabinet for approval. Govt of Pakistan Hajj Package 2022 Due to the additional charges, the Hajj package 2022 has been increased; though the Saudi government has yet not issued the exact Hajj fee. According to the religious ministry, Pakistanis will perform Hajj in …

Web Desk — China’s health giant Sinovac has expressed interest in making heavy investments in Pakistan’s health sector for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases. Sinovac, which most Pakistanis know for its coronavirus vaccine, is ready to start health-related projects in Pakistan as the company’s representatives met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to give a briefing on their plans. …

Web Desk — Punjab School Education Department (PSED) and Higher Education Department (HED) have rejected reports that claimed early summer vacations will be announced for schools and colleges amid severe heatwave in the province. PSED and HED, in a joint statement, clarified that media reports suggesting that summer vacations in schools and colleges will start earlier than 1 June are …

Monitoring Desk — Former Prime Minister Imran Khan claims that ‘some people’ are trying to assassinate him and that he has recorded a video clip which he wants people to see if he is assassinated. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan, while addressing a public gathering in Sialkot, alleged that a conspiracy was being hatched against him behind closed doors. Imran …

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 …