Karachi mayor announces Rs12.75b water supply project for city
Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab has announced that the Sindh government has approved the installation of two new water supply lines at a cost of Rs12.75 billion to address the city’s water shortage. The project is expected to be completed within a year. During a media briefing at the Treatment Plant Three on Mauripur Road on […]
PCB chief confident all teams, including India, will participate in Champions Trophy
Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mohsin Naqvi, has expressed confidence that all teams, including India, will visit Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy scheduled for next year. Speaking informally to the media during a visit to inspect ongoing construction at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday, Naqvi dismissed concerns over BCCI Secretary Jay Shah […]
Govt renegotiating power deals with IPPs to cut costs: Power Minister Leghari – Pakistan
The government is renegotiating contracts with independent power producers (IPP) to rein in “unsustainable” electricity tariffs, said the head of the power ministry, as households and businesses buckle under soaring energy costs. Rising power tariffs have stirred social unrest and shuttered industries in the $350 billion economy, which has contracted twice in recent years as […]
Karachi’s major roads still in disrepair days after rains
KARACHI: Several days after heavy rains, Karachi’s busiest roads remain neglected, with no cleanup efforts initiated. Behind the crucial MA Jinnah Road, streets are still broken, open manholes, stagnant sewage, mud, and piles of garbage, exposing the inefficiency of municipal authorities. Residents have urgently appealed to the local government for the restoration of roads and […]
Government renegotiating power deals to cut costs, says Power Minister Leghari – Pakistan
The government is renegotiating contracts with independent power producers (IPP) to rein in “unsustainable” electricity tariffs, said the head of the power ministry, as households and businesses buckle under soaring energy costs. Rising power tariffs have stirred social unrest and shuttered industries in the $350 billion economy, which has contracted twice in recent years as […]
IHC criticises govt for delays in Dr Aafia Siddiqui’s release efforts
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a written order regarding the petition for Dr Aafia Siddiqui’s release, noting that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has failed to contact foreign lawyers 12 days after being instructed to do so. According to Express News, the order, written by Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan, stated that despite […]
What your phone grip says about your personality?
Have you ever wondered what your phone-holding style says about you? The way you hold your smartphone can reveal a lot about your personality, behaviour, and even your outlook on life and emotions. Here are some common ways people hold their phones and what each style says about their personality: 1) Holding the phone with […]
On Air Force Day, PM Shehbaz pays tribute to ‘PAF’s sacrifices, professional excellence’ – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday paid tribute to the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) unwavering sacrifices and professional excellence on Air Force Day, which is observed on Sept 7 — a day after the annual Defence Day. Yesterday, the nation marked its 59th Defence Day to commemorate the sacrifices of fallen heroes of the 1965 […]
Govt refuses to disclose reasons for election day mobile, internet shutdown
The Federal Ministry of Interior has declined to provide reasons for shutting down mobile and internet services on February 8, the day of Pakistan’s general elections, citing national security concerns. According to Express News, a request was filed with the Pakistan Information Commission to learn why the services were disrupted during the election. In response, […]
Italian minister quits over mistress’ consultancy – World
ROME: Italy’s culture minister quit on Friday after controversy over a consultancy role for his former mistress that had become an embarrassment for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government. Gennaro Sangiuliano, a 62-year-old former journalist, has faced a media storm since self-proclaimed fashion entrepreneur Maria Rosaria Boccia said last month she had been nominated “adviser to […]