Ogra seeks to raise gas prices again to meet IMF condition – Business
ISLAMABAD: In order to meet the IMF’s mid-February deadline, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) made significant concessions to the gas utilities — SNGPL and SSGC — to extract another Rs100 billion from consumers over the next four months through an increase of 9 to 35 per cent in tariffs. The decision comes as […]
7 stars who participated in the ‘Me at 21’ trend
The internet is currently abuzz with the ‘Me at 21’ trend, attracting individuals from diverse backgrounds who are eagerly posting images from their 21-year-old days. Notably, Pakistani celebrities such as Sajal Aly and Mawra Hocane, and Bollywood celebrities like Kareena Kapoor Khan and Priyanka Chopra Jonas have enthusiastically joined the trend. Providing a nostalgic look […]
King Charles seen in public as Harry flies in to see him after cancer diagnosis – World
King Charles was seen in public on Tuesday for the first time since it was revealed he was suffering from a form of cancer as his estranged younger son Prince Harry flew into London to see him. Buckingham Palace announced on Monday that Charles, 75, on the throne for less than 18 months since the […]
Federal cabinet approves restructuring of national carrier – Business
With just two days to go for general elections, the federal cabinet on Tuesday approved the restructuring of national flag carrier Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), state-run Radio Pakistan reported. The development comes after the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) asked the government to “refrain from taking any further steps including the signing of an agreement” […]
Country’s first e-Rozgar Centre inaugurated
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications (MoITT), Dr Umar Saif on Tuesday inaugurated the country’s first e-Rozgar Centre in collaboration of Excel Consulting Services. The centre boasts around 100 workstations fully equipped with state-of-the-art facilities tailored for freelancers, with plans to expand to 300 workstations in the future. Additional Secretary MoITT Ayesha […]
Indian state led by Modi’s party seeks to ban polygamy, give women more rights – World
An Indian state ruled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party on Tuesday presented a bill on personal laws that will apply across religions, including banning polygamy and granting equal inheritance rights to sons and daughters. The proposed bill in Uttarakhand, a northern state along the Himalayas, is likely to be used as a template by […]
PM assures peaceful conduct of polls
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Tuesday said that despite numerous challenges, the best possible arrangements had been made to ensure peaceful and seamless conduct of elections on polling day, across the country. He was talking to a delegation of the Commonwealth Observer Group (COG), led by former President of Nigeria Goodluck Ebele […]
OGRA announces major hike in gas prices
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has permitted a significant increase in gas tariffs for consumers of the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and the Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) by 35.13% and 8.57% respectively. This hike, applicable for the current fiscal year 2023-24, will take effect from January 1, 2024. […]
8 dead, 80 injured in India firework factory explosion: officials – World
At least eight people died and 80 were injured on Tuesday in a giant explosion at a firework factory in India that saw balls of flames soar into the sky, officials said. Footage on Indian television showed a tower of flame after the explosion at the firecracker plant, with dozens of ambulances sent and army […]
Police shoot dead two ‘terrorists’ outside Istanbul court: minister – World
Turkish police on Tuesday shot dead a man and a woman belonging to a leftist “terrorist” organisation who attacked a security checkpoint outside Istanbul’s main courthouse, injuring six people, officials said. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said the assailants were members of the Revolutionary People’s Liberation Party-Front (DHKP-C) — a fringe leftist group that has staged […]