Blogs – Page 6 – Pakistan Affairs

21 Apr, 26

KP plans five more FM radio stations to widen provincial coverage

The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government plans to establish five more FM radio stations and improve the reach of 10 existing stations. Officials were also directed to prepare a legal framework and launch a website and mobile app for the network. PESHAWAR: The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to expand its FM radio network, with plans to establish five […]

21 Apr, 26

Armed robbers loot families, traders near Lahore

Several armed robbery incidents were reported in areas near Lahore, including raids on homes and attacks on traders, commuters and a labourer. Police registered separate cases, but no arrests had been made. LAHORE: Armed robbers struck in several areas near Lahore, targeting households, traders, commuters and a labourer in separate incidents, with cash, gold jewellery and […]

21 Apr, 26

Doctor shot dead in Karachi

A doctor, identified as Dr Sarang Memon, was shot dead late on Monday night near Karachi’s Mehran Hotel, police said. Investigators said the killing appeared to be a suspected targeted attack and were collecting CCTV footage and other evidence. KARACHI: A young doctor was shot dead late on Monday night in what police described as […]

17 Apr, 26

Govt employees protest for restoration of pension, leave encashment

Hundreds of AGEGA workers protested outside the Civil Secretariat in Lahore, demanding restoration of pension, gratuity and leave encashment. They also called for a 30pc disparity allowance and a 50pc salary increase. LAHORE: Hundreds of workers of the All Government Employees Grand Alliance (AGEGA) held a protest outside the Civil Secretariat on Thursday, calling for […]

17 Apr, 26

Two workers die while cleaning sewer in Dera Ismail Khan

Two labourers died after losing consciousness while cleaning a sewer in Dera Ismail Khan’s Garaha Bakhsha area, Rescue 1122 officials said. One victim was identified as Mohammad Saleem, while the second had not been identified immediately. DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Two labourers died after they lost consciousness while cleaning a sewer in the Garaha Bakhsha area on […]

17 Apr, 26

Govt admits up to seven hours of power outages

• Duration nearly three times more than what was announced earlier• Minister cites LNG import disruption, Middle East crisis as key factors• Shortfall estimated at 3,400MW• Demand spikes from 9,000MW to 20,000MW in days• Nuclear plant maintenance postponed to boost supply ISLAMABAD: Power Minister Awais Leghari on Thursday confirmed six to seven hours of load management — […]

16 Apr, 26

Punjab Assembly unanimously adopts resolution reccomending Nobel Peace Prize for PM, CDF Munir

LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution on Thursday, which called for awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir for their efforts for peace amid the war in the Middle East. The resolution, a copy of […]

16 Apr, 26

Port upgrades move into execution phase

Port infrastructure upgrades at Karachi have entered the execution phase, according to KGTL and KGTML CEO Khurram Aziz Khan. He said completed dredging and ongoing turning basin work will allow larger vessels and improve cargo handling capacity. KARACHI: Major infrastructure improvements at the port have entered the implementation stage, with the work aimed at improving operational […]

16 Apr, 26

Power minister reiterates govt’s apology for power cuts arising from ‘out of control’ situation

Power Minister Awais Leghari on Thursday reiterated the government’s apology for excessive loadshedding, explaining that the external factor of the fuel supply crisis due to the Middle East war was one of the main reasons. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, Leghari reiterated the apology for higher than promised “load management”, which the government had […]

14 Apr, 26

Afridi terms robust infrastructure foundation for sustainable economic growth

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Mohammad Sohail Afridi said here on Sunday that robust infrastructure served as the foundation of sustainable economic growth. Chairing a meeting of communication and works department at Chief Minister’s House, he said that government was committed to constructing modern and high quality transport infrastructure to provide improved travel facilities to people, according […]