Blogs – Page 16 – Pakistan Affairs

02 Apr, 26

Crime rate falling in Karachi, Kutcha areas cleared of dacoits, says Sindh IGP

Sindh Inspector General of Police (IGP) Javed Alam Odho said on Wednesday that a major crackdown under ‘Operation Najat Mehran’ had cleared the Kutcha areas of dacoits, while crime rates in Karachi had witnessed a significant decline. He was speaking during a meeting with the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), attended by senior […]

02 Apr, 26

Karachi receives heavy rainfall, more showers forecast today

KARACHI: Heavy rainfall swept across Karachi early on Thursday under the influence of a new western weather system, bringing a noticeable drop in temperature and prompting authorities to issue warnings, with more rain forecast. Dark clouds blanket the city in the early hours, followed by steady showers across multiple areas, disrupting routine life and causing […]

01 Apr, 26

PM Shehbaz discusses investment opportunities, digital economy with VEON group chief

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif discussed investment opportunities and the promotion of the digital economy with Kaan Terzioglu, chief executive officer of VEON Group — a telecommunications and digital services company, state-run PTV said on X. During a meeting with the VEON Group CEO at PM House, the prime minister “emphasised the promotion of digital investment in Pakistan”, […]

01 Apr, 26

PM orders action against hoarding of petroleum products

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the petroleum products supply chain and assess ongoing austerity and conservation measures in view of the evolving regional situation, directing authorities to finalize proposals aimed at providing further relief to low-income segments of society. The prime minister amid chairing the meeting […]

31 Mar, 26

Karachi Mayor inaugurates EBM’s recycled road, a step towards sustainable urban infrastructure

KARACHI – Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab inaugurated a newly constructed road developed by English Biscuit Manufacturers (EBM), built using recycled industrial plastic waste, demonstrating how industrial waste can be transformed into repurposed infrastructure, addressing urban challenges while promoting environmental responsibility. Located near EBM’s Karachi manufacturing facility, the road improves connectivity and eases movement in the […]

31 Mar, 26

Govt comes up with hybrid plan to tackle power crisis

• Two to three hours of daily load-shedding expected on average besides tariff hikes• LNG supply to drop to near zero from next month; gas supply to power sector to drop sharply from April• Railways dispute impacting coal transport to power plants ISLAMABAD: While the focus currently remains on managing petroleum supplies and prices, the […]

31 Mar, 26

Provinces to share oil subsidy burden under NFC formula

President, PM chair high-level meetings on austerity measures• Proposed smart lockdowns shelved, may be reviewed later• Emergency steps include grounding of 60pc of official vehicles ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, the provinces have finally agreed to share the burden of the oil subsidy being passed on to local consumers amid prevailing global economic challenges, while […]

30 Mar, 26

Punjab schools to open on April 1 with classes five days a week, minister says

Punjab Minister for School Education Rana Sikandar Hayat said on Monday that educational activities in the province would resume from April 1 (Wednesday), with classes taking place five days a week. He made the statement in a post on the social media platform X. Separately, in an official statement, the minister reiterated that schools in […]

30 Mar, 26

PMDC takes notice of filming of video during medical procedure at Lahore’s Lady Willingdon Hospital

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) on Monday took notice of what it called a “disturbing incident” regarding the filming of patients mid surgery at Lahore’s Lady Willingdon Hospital. The video in question, which was widely shared on social media, showed doctors performing what appeared to be C-sections on two patients in the same […]

28 Mar, 26

Citizens kill four suspected robbers in Jauhar and Orangi

KARACHI: Four suspected robbers were shot dead by citizens in two separate incidents in Orangi Town and Gulistan-i-Jauhar on Friday, officials said. In the Orangi Town incident, four armed robbers shot and wounded three passers-by and a shopkeeper before area people retaliated and killed two of them late in the evening. West SSP Tariq Illahi […]