PM Shehbaz approves petrol price cut by Rs6.17, high-speed diesel by Rs10.86 – Business
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday approved a cut in the prices of petrol by Rs6.17 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs10.86, respectively, for the next fortnight. State broadcaster PTV posted a statement on X saying that the new petrol price was now Rs269.43 and that of HSD was Rs272.77. It added that […]
Internet services restored across country as interruption successfully resolved: PTA – Pakistan
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said on Wednesday that internet services were restored across the country following an earlier interruption. “It is notified that the internet/broadband is now available across Pakistan. Short interruption/degradation was successfully resolved. The exact issue is being investigated by PTA,” the authority said in an update around 10pm. Internet services provided […]
PTI protests as NA committee approves bill to ‘circumvent’ reserved seats ruling – Pakistan
The PTI registered its protest as a National Assembly committee on Wednesday approved a bill proposing amendments to the election law, suggesting that a political party should not be allocated seats reserved for women and non-Muslim candidates if it failed to submit its list for the reserved seats within the prescribed time. The PML-N had […]
SHO martyred, 4 dacoits killed in police operation in Rahimyar Khan’s Machaka area – Pakistan
A police official was martyred while four dacoits were killed by the Punjab police during an operation in Rahimyar Khan’s Machaka area on Wednesday. A statement from the Rahimyar Khan police spokesperson said that Machaka Station House Officer Sub-Inspector Mohammad Ramzan died from a heart attack during the operation while four dacoits of the Shar […]
Bangladesh police lob stun grenades to disperse march over excessive use of force – World
Police in Bangladesh fired tear gas and stun grenades to disperse people who were demonstrating on Wednesday against the excessive use of force by authorities during protests earlier in July that left at least 150 dead. The unrest is the biggest test facing Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, 76, since she won a fourth term in […]
Typhoons forming closer to coast due to Climate Change: Study
Typhoons in Southeast Asia are forming closer to coastlines, intensifying more rapidly and lasting longer over land due to climate change, according to a joint scientific study released on Wednesday. Coastal communities and cities like Hai Phong in Vietnam and the Thai capital Bangkok are “facing unprecedented threats from longer lasting and more intense storms”, […]
DISCOs directed to extend last date for payment of electricity bills
ISLAMABAD: On the direction of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Power Division on Wednesday directed all distribution companies (DISCOs) to extend last date by 10 days for payment of electricity bills. Ten days extension would be given to the consumer for payment of their electricity bills for the month of July and August, said a […]
Two cops, local killed in Landi Kotal attack
LANDIKOTAL: A militant attack targeted a check post om the Pak-Afghan Highway, killing to policemen and also a civilian in the Charwazgai area, around three kilometres from Landi Kotal Bazar. Over a dozen militants attacked the checkpoint from two sides late on Tuesday night/early Wednesday morning. it was reported that the assailants used thermal technology […]
Second round of govt-JI talks remain inconclusive
RAWALPINDI: The second round of talks between the negotiation committees of the government and the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) on Wednesday remained inconclusive yet both sides agreed to continue their dialogue on JI’s demands for ending their sit-in in Rawalpindi. Liaquat Baloch, the head of the negotiations committee and Central Naib Amir of the JI, said that […]
PTI protests as NA committee passes bill to ‘circumvent’ reserved seats ruling – Pakistan
The PTI registered its protest as a National Assembly committee on Wednesday approved a bill proposing amendments to the election law, suggesting that a political party should not be allocated seats reserved for women and non-Muslim candidates if it failed to submit its list for the reserved seats within the prescribed time. The PML-N had […]