NEW YORK: The interim Prime Minister, Anwaarul Haq Kakar, has expressed his expectation that parliamentary elections will occur in the upcoming year. He dismissed the notion that the country’s influential military would manipulate the election results to ensure that the imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party doesn’t win, describing such a possibility as “completely unfounded.” Kakar emphasized that it is the Election Commission, not the military, that will oversee the elections. He pointed out that Imran Khan appointed the current chief of the commission, so there is no reason for him to act against his own appointee. He pledged…
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Fahad Mustafa has revealed an unusual reason for staying away from the showbiz industry for some time. The Pakistani star Fahad Mustafa has been absent from the entertainment world for a while and has not been a part of any drama or film project. Now, an odd reason for the actor’s absence has come to light. The actor participated in a private TV channel show where he explained that working with industry veterans becomes easier and more enjoyable due to his experience and professionalism. When asked why he isn’t taking on new showbiz projects, he attributed it to fear and…
A NASA capsule is set to land in the Utah desert, carrying the largest asteroid samples ever collected. This mission, known as Osiris-Rex, collected about nine ounces (250 grams) of dust from the asteroid Bennu, and scientists are hopeful that these samples will provide valuable insights into the formation of the solar system and the habitability of Earth. The descent of the Osiris-Rex capsule through Earth’s atmosphere will be challenging, but NASA aims for a soft landing in a military test range in northwestern Utah. The capsule will be released from an altitude of over 67,000 miles (108,000 kilometers) and…
Saba Qamar confessed to being captivated by someone’s love, saying that everyone always needs a special person without whom they cannot live. In a TV show, responding to the host’s question, Saba Qamar said, “People give flowers to those they love, and I have also received a lot of love, and there are also people who love me, but there is one person who is heavy on every love.” She said, “We all need a specific person, no one can live without someone.” When asked a question, the actress said that these days they are very happy and leading a…
India’s space agency, ISRO, is facing challenges in communicating with its moon lander and rover, Chandrayaan-3. Despite efforts to establish contact, no signals have been received. In August, the Vikram lander, carrying the Pragyan rover, successfully reached the moon’s south pole and conducted data gathering and imaging for two weeks. However, it was put into “sleep mode” during the lunar nightfall, with the hope that its batteries would recharge and reactivate when the sun rose. The extreme cold on the moon during the night may have damaged the batteries. ISRO recently made history with the Chandrayaan-3 mission, marking India as…
The Ministry of Information Technology (IT) in Pakistan has initiated preparations for the auction of 5G technology, as reported by ARY News citing sources. According to these sources, the IT ministry has begun the groundwork for the introduction of 5G services and has issued directives to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and relevant departments. It is expected that the government will generate a substantial amount of revenue from the 5G auction, with the spectrum auction tentatively scheduled for August 2024. Sources indicate that mobile companies in Pakistan currently utilize approximately 367 MHz of spectrum, and the upcoming spectrum auction will…
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved Rs3.28 per unit increase in power tariff on the account of fuel cost adjustment for fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022-23. The regulatory body has sent his decision to the federal government for final approval. The increase in electricity prices will come into effect immediately after it is approved by the government. The distribution companies (Discos) would recover Rs159 billion from consumers during the period of six months (October 2023 to March 2024). The revised rate will be applicable on all customers.
MANILA: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has issued a warning that the rapidly rising prices in Pakistan will have a spillover effect on inflation in South Asia. The ADB’s projection for Pakistan’s growth rate in FY2024 (2023-24) is 1.9%, slightly lower than the April estimate. This projection is based on several factors, including the assumption of ongoing reforms, supportive macroeconomic policies, recovery from supply disruptions caused by floods, and improved external economic conditions. The ADB also highlighted that if Pakistan achieves political stability after the general elections later in the year, it could boost business confidence. Additionally, a new standby…
LONDON: Former prime minister and president of the PML-N Mian Shehbaz Sharif has rejected reports about change in date of Mian Nawaz Sharif’s return to Pakistan, saying that the PML-N chief would return to Pakistan on October 21. He was talking to newsmen before his meeting with Nawaz Sharif. Shehbaz Sharif also rejected reports about his meeting at Gujranwala, saying that he returned to London on the directives of Mian Nawaz Sharif for consultation. Meanwhile, addressing the PML-N meeting, Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif once again called for accountability of the former Army Chief General (R) Qamar Javed Bajwa, former…
QUETTA: At least one personnel of the security forces was martyred while another injured in an attack of terrorists in Quetta on Friday. At least three terrorists were killed retaliatory firing of the security forces. The military’s media wing ISPR stated that militants had launched an assault on a security forces’ post situated near Wali Tangi during the evening of the previous day. In the ensuing firefight, three militants were neutralized, but it came at the cost of the life of Pakistan Army soldier Subedar Qaiser Raheem, who made the ultimate sacrifice. Additionally, another soldier sustained injuries during the engagement.…
