Massive drive begins against poorly performing officers in electricity companies
ISLAMABAD: The Energy Ministry said on Thursday that a massive operation has been launched against officers guilty of poor performance in electricity companies across the country. According to sources, the operation against the underperforming officers was initiated on the directives of the federal minister for Energy, Owais Leghari. The Energy
How Much Does Every Pakistani Owe? Per Capita Debt Revealed
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s per capita debt has reached Rs333,000 following a 13% rise in the last fiscal year, according to official data. The rising public debt in Pakistan has sounded the alarm for both the government and the economy, the volume of which has reached 76 percent of the country’s GDP.
Govt Takes Major Step Regarding BISP Programme
ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to include unmarried women aged 35 and above in the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), expanding the scope of the country’s flagship social protection initiative. According to reports, the decision was discussed during a meeting of a sub-committee of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), where
Shafi Jan Claims Major PTI Win in Upcoming G-B Polls
ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Information and Public Relations Shafi Jan has said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf is certain to secure victory in the general elections scheduled to be held in Gilgit-Baltistan on June 7. He stated that, in practical terms, PTI has already won the Gilgit-Baltistan elections. He said that,
Diamer administration closes Fairy Meadows road
DIAMER: The district administration Diamer on Wednesday imposed a ban on the movement of vehicles on the road leading to the scenic tourist destination Fairy Meadows until June 10, following a recent fatal traffic accident that caused several tourist casualties. The Assistant Commissioner Chilas issued a notification imposing a ban
HEC dismisses reports of data leak
ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has refuted the alleged reports of a data leak and termed them baseless attempts at disinformation. The Higher Education Commission issued a clarification statement following reports on social media about data leaks from the database and refuted the claims. The HEC statement clarified that
India-backed anti-Pakistan Bahot Baloch account perminentaly removed from X
Social Media Company X (Formerly Twitter) has suspended the fake account of Bahut Baloch, who was targeting the Pakistan Army and involved in anti-Pakistan propaganda. According to sources, the fake account in the name of “Bahut Baloch” has reportedly been used by an Indian RAW officer, Colonel Deepak Negi, for
National Cyber Emergency Response team launches internship program
ISLAMABAD: To prepare the workforce for the protection of Pakistan’s cyberspace, the National Cyber Emergency Response Team has launched a cybersecurity internship program. Undergraduate students and recent graduates will receive six weeks of practical training. Applications for the internship program can be submitted online until June 16. The internship program
Interest-Free Electric Bikes and E-Taxis Announced for Youth
LAHORE: In order to promote employment among the youth and to provide eco-friendly options for transportation, the Punjab government has announced its plan to offer free-of-interest electric bikes and e-taxis for youths in the coming fiscal year. As per official sources, the Punjab government plans to offer 50,000 electric bikes
Fresh Notification Issued on Summer Holidays for Private Schools
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Federal Education has reissued a formal notification reinforcing the strict implementation of the summer vacation schedule for private educational institutions in the federal capital, warning of legal action against any violations. According to details, the notification came in the wake of complaints from citizens regarding some
