On Tuesday, the District and Sessions Court in Islamabad granted an extension of interim bails for the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in six cases and for his wife, Bushra Bibi, in one case, until January 16. Duty Judge Ahmad Arshad Mehmood presided over the hearing, which included six cases against the PTI founder and…
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has signaled a possible withdrawal of support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan program. Reports from “Voice of America” indicate that a delegation led by PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar expressed reservations about the loan program during discussions with IMF representatives. The PTI delegation conveyed to the IMF that their previous…
Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir Commends Pakistan Air Force’s Operational Excellence During an induction and operationalization ceremony at a Pakistan Air Force (PAF) operational base, Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir praised the PAF’s operational preparedness and its integration of state-of-the-art weapon systems. The event, held on Tuesday, showcased the…
Anticipated Continued Dip in Crude Oil Prices for Early 2024, Citing Lower Demand and Increased Production According to energy experts cited by Money Control, the trajectory for crude oil prices in early 2024 is expected to remain low due to a combination of reduced demand and elevated oil output. Saumil Gandhi, a senior analyst of…
Rizwan and Salman Stage Impressive Comeback after Pakistan’s Rocky Start in Sydney Test Mohammad Rizwan and Agha Salman showcased resilience, mounting a counter-attack to steer Pakistan back into contention on the opening day of the third Test against Australia in Sydney. Initially struggling at 96 for five shortly after lunch, Rizwan and Salman forged a…
2023 Culminates with Milestones in Pakistan: Anticipating Progress in 2024 As Pakistan bids farewell to 2023, the nation is poised for elevated expectations in 2024, having witnessed numerous achievements in diverse sectors over the past year. A key highlight has been the groundbreaking endeavors of Pakistani women, breaking barriers and leaving an indelible mark on…
Pakistan and India Implement Consular Agreements: Prisoner and Nuclear Facility Lists Exchanged On Monday, the Foreign Office confirmed the exchange of lists containing details of prisoners held in each other’s custody and information regarding nuclear installations and facilities between Pakistan and India. The exchange of prisoner lists, in accordance with the Consular Access Agreement of…
On Monday, a notification from the Petroleum and Gas Regulatory Authority (PGRA) revealed an upward adjustment in the prices of compressed natural gas (CNG). The cost of the 11.8kg household cylinder has experienced a rise of Rs18.52, resulting in a revised total of Rs3,025.87. Additionally, PGRA established the rate for CNG at Rs256.42 per kg….
Sheikh Rashid, the leader of Awami Muslim League (AML), faced disqualification from contesting elections in NA-56 due to objections raised by the returning officer regarding unpaid rent for a rest house, among other issues. The returning officer, Nazarat Ali, listed various reasons for rejecting Rashid’s nomination papers, including an outstanding rest house bill and inconsistent…
The caretaker Punjab government has announced that winter vacations in Punjab’s non-formal schools would start from Jan 1 and would continue till January 10. In a notification, the Department of Literacy and Non-Formal Education stated that all the non-formal institutes have been directed to comply with the notification. Punjab has been ranked below in the…
