Government approves export of 200,000 tonnes of sugar
The Cabinet Committee on Sugar Exports, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, has approved the export of 200,000 metric tonnes of sugar. The committee finalised the modalities for the export and approved the formation of a monitoring committee to regularly oversee sugar prices in the domestic
Talking about governor’s rule or emergency in KP Is premature, says Attaullah Tarar
ISLAMABAD: Federal Information and Broadcasting Minister Attaullah Tarar has said that discussing the imposition of governor’s rule or an emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is premature, while accusing the provincial government of failing to improve the law and order situation. Speaking about the situation in the province, Tarar alleged that the
NEPRA to review PM’s power package for industrial, agricultural consumers
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) will conduct a six-month review of the Prime Minister’s electricity package for industrial and agricultural consumers. According to NEPRA, a hearing for the review will be held on October 5, during which the authority will assess key aspects of the package, including
Fresh Graduates Can Earn Rs 80,000 Monthly Under PMDC Management Trainee Programme
ISLAMABAD: Fresh graduates have been offered an opportunity to receive a monthly stipend of Rs80,000 under a one-year Management Trainee Programme launched by the Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC). The state-owned corporation, working under the Ministry of Energy, has introduced the programme to provide young professionals with practical training and
Travelling Abroad on an ‘Azad Visa’? Here’s What Could Go Wrong
ISLAMABAD: Pakistanis planning to travel abroad on an “Azad Visa” have been advised to understand the potential legal and financial risks before making the journey. According to the Migrant Resource Centre, travelling under the name of an “Azad Visa” can expose individuals to serious risks, including legal complications, arrest, deportation,
Free Benazir SIM: BISP Reveals How to Get and Activate It
ISLAMABAD: Women registered as beneficiaries of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) have been urged to obtain their free Benazir SIM before the deadline of September 30. According to a statement issued by BISP, beneficiaries who have not yet received their Benazir SIM should visit their nearest BISP office as
PTI Parliamentary Party Meeting Ends in Peshawar, Long March Preparations Ordered
PESHAWAR: The parliamentary party meeting of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in Peshawar has concluded, with preparations for the party’s planned long march reviewed and members directed to continue their arrangements. The meeting was chaired by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister, who instructed all members of the National and Provincial Assemblies to
FPSC Postpones Tests for 17 Posts at Investment Board, PM Office
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has postponed recruitment tests for 17 posts across five cases related to the Board of Investment and the Prime Minister’s Office. According to details issued by the FPSC, the recruitment process for the posts has been suspended until further orders, and the tests
Demolition of 600-Year-Old Shahi Mosque in India causes uproar in Muslim population
Tension escalated in Ujjain city in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh over the removal of a part of the historic Shahi Mosque under a road widening project, where clashes broke out between police and protesting local people. Police fired tear gas shells and baton-charged to disperse the crowd. According
Gold Price Forecast: Experts Predict Range-Bound Movement
ISLAMABAD: After hitting a historic high of $5,595 per ounce earlier this year, gold prices have entered a consolidation phase, with experts predicting range-bound movement for the next two to four months. According to market reports, gold witnessed an 8 percent correction in September after the US 10-year Treasury yield
