Category: Pakistan
Rising food costs contribute short-term inflation surge, reaching 43.25%.
The weekly inflation surged by 0.37% for the week ending December 28, primarily propelled by increased prices of essential food items like onions, chicken, sugar, and pulses, as per official data reported by The News on Saturday. The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), monitoring prices of 51 crucial items, rose to 43.25% year-on-year, compared to the…
Former ISI Chief Faiz Hameed Misses Second Faizabad Sit-In Inquiry Commission Hearing
Former director general (DG) Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Lieutenant General (retd) Faiz Hamid has yet again skipped the hearing of the Faizabad Dharna Inquiry Commission (FDIC), as he did not appear before the commission on Friday, The News reported on Saturday quoting sources. This was the second time that the former ISI chief has remained absent from the hearing…
President Alvi Urges Govt Approval for Shaukat Khanum Hospital’s Fundraising Event
A day after the withdrawal of the No-Objection Certificate (NOC) granted to the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust for organizing a fundraising event, President Dr. Arif Alvi has called for the reversal of this decision, expressing concerns over its potential impact on the charitable hospital’s construction. The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration withdrew the NOC without…
Islamabad High Court Raises Questions Over Neutrality of Caretaker Government
Islamabad High Court Raises Questions Over Neutrality of Caretaker Government The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday raised concerns about the neutrality of the caretaker government as Pakistan approaches crucial general elections scheduled for February next year. Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb reprimanded the interim government, criticizing it for running a “terrible system” in the country….
Govt’s New Policy to Facilitate Purchasing Mobile Phones Through Installments
The caretaker government has announced the initiation of the ‘Contract-based Smartphones Policy’ scheme starting from January 15 next year, enabling people to purchase smartphones through installment plans, as reported by The News on Saturday. The scheme is anticipated to be expanded subsequently to benefit other users, including those traveling to other countries, allowing them to…
COAS Munir Pledges to Jointly Combat Mafias with the Nation
In an unprecedented address at the National Farmers’ Convention, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir pledged to combat mafias in unison with the nation, emphasizing the crucial importance of national unity and progress. Amidst swirling rumors and negative narratives about Pakistan, General Asim Munir underscored the nation’s resilience, invoking the founding principles…
Tallest Pakistani Naseer Soomro Struggles with Respiratory Illness
Naseer Soomro, renowned as one of the world’s tallest individuals and a Pakistani citizen, is currently confronting a respiratory illness, leading to his recent transfer from a private hospital back to his home. Sources reveal that Soomro’s health condition, specifically a respiratory ailment, was disclosed by his nephew, Shahzeb. After receiving medical care at a…
PTI Takes Legal Action, Moves LHC Over ECP’s Failure to Issue Women’s Reserved List
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has taken legal action by challenging the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)’s decision not to release the list of reserved seats for women in the Lahore High Court (LHC). In the filed application, the PTI lawyer stated that the Peshawar High Court has suspended the ECP’s decision regarding the nullification of the…
Govt’s Actions Threaten Public’s Expectations Regarding Petrol Prices
Government Plans to Maintain Unchanged Petrol Prices Despite Indications for Reduction According to a report in Business Recorder on Friday, the federal government is contemplating keeping petrol prices unchanged, despite estimates from Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) indicating the potential for a reduction. OMC estimates suggest a possible decrease of up to Re1 per litre for…
PM Highlights OIC Forum’s Role in Tackling Challenges of Muslim World
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar emphasized on Wednesday the crucial role of effectively utilizing the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) forum to address the challenges and issues faced by the Muslim world. PM Kakar conveyed his concerns during meetings with ambassadors from various Muslim countries, including Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman,…