DHAKA: In a major political shift, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has secured a landslide victory in Bangladesh’s historic general elections, winning 209 out of 300 seats in parliament and gaining a two-thirds majority. According to local television channels, the BNP-led alliance dominated the polls, while the alliance led by Jamaat-e-Islami managed to win 68 seats. These elections were held for the first time after the 2024 anti-government movement that led to the fall of the long-serving government of Sheikh Hasina. The vote was widely seen as crucial for restoring political stability in the country. BNP chief and strong prime…
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Islamabad: Federal Minister for Energy Awais Leghari informed the National Assembly on Thursday that the government has suspended the implementation of the policy aimed at transitioning from net metering to net billing. Defending the existing net metering framework during a parliamentary session, the minister said the government had carefully reviewed the impact of proposed regulatory changes. Leghari stated that across the country, approximately 466,000 consumers are currently using net metering. According to him, these consumers are earning up to 50 percent annual returns on their investment. He explained that electricity produced at around Rs5 per unit is being sold to…
Lahore: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry held a special interactive session with students and faculty members at Aitchison College Lahore, focusing on national security, terrorism, and hybrid warfare challenges facing Pakistan. During the session, the DG ISPR spoke in detail about evolving security threats, including terrorist networks and what he described as “Fitna al Khawarij” and “Fitna al Hindustan,” as well as ongoing hybrid warfare efforts targeting Pakistan. He highlighted the importance of national unity, awareness, and resilience in countering misinformation and security challenges in the digital age. The principal of Aitchison College said…
New Delhi: India witnessed widespread disruption as trade unions launched a nationwide strike against the policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, highlighting growing economic and social tensions across the country. According to Indian media reports, including The Indian media, central trade unions called for a “Bharat Bandh” to protest what they describe as anti-worker reforms, rising living costs, and increasing economic pressure on ordinary citizens. The strike reportedly extended to nearly 600 districts, affecting transport networks, healthcare services, educational institutions, and public utilities in several states. Millions of workers were expected to participate, reflecting the scale of dissatisfaction within…
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) cabinet has approved a major Ramadan relief package, alongside key legislative and development measures, while Punjab has started distributing cards under its own Ramadan assistance scheme. KP Finance Adviser Muzammil Aslam said 1.063 million low-income residents will benefit from the Ramadan package this year. Each eligible family will receive an average of Rs12,500. Due to rising inflation, the chief minister increased the Ramadan package by 25% compared to last year. The cabinet also approved the Hindu Marriage Amendment Bill and the Kalash Marriage Bill. Approval was granted for appointments to the National Commission for Minorities’ Rights. In…
Lahore: The Punjab government has completed preparations for Ramadan, announcing the establishment of 100 Ramadan bazaars across the province with discounted essential goods. According to official details, 1,216 free meal points (dastarkhwans) will be set up in 152 tehsils to support low-income families during the holy month. Under the Rs47 billion “Ramadan Nigehban Package,” distribution of special relief cards has begun. For subsidised flour, 120 sale points will be created where a 10kg flour bag will be available for Rs850 at Ramadan bazaars and designated outlets. Authorities said 20 essential food items will be sold at a 20% discount at…
Voting is underway in Bangladesh Elections 2026, with a close contest expected between two major prime ministerial candidates. Polling began at 6:30am Pakistan time and will continue until 3:30pm, according to election authorities. The Bangladesh Election Commission said voting is being held across 300 parliamentary constituencies in 64 districts, with 42,761 polling stations set up nationwide to facilitate voters. For the first time in the country’s history, postal voting has been introduced, benefiting nearly 15 million Bangladeshis living abroad. Simultaneous voting is taking place in 299 of the 300 constituencies. Around 2,000 candidates are contesting for 350 seats in parliament.…
Saudi Arabia has announced a fully funded international research internship for Pakistani students, offering a $1,000 monthly stipend along with housing, travel and health benefits. According to international reports, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has officially opened applications for its Visiting Student Research Program 2026. The prestigious program is available to undergraduate and master’s students from Pakistan and across the world. Selected students will receive a monthly stipend of $1,000. The package also includes a round-trip air ticket, free on-campus accommodation, full health insurance, visa support and access to state-of-the-art research laboratories. The internship will run for…
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has imposed fixed electricity charges on domestic consumers using up to 300 units per month, expanding the fee structure to lower consumption slabs. According to the regulator’s decision, protected consumers using up to 100 units per month will pay a fixed charge of Rs200. Protected consumers using up to 200 units will pay Rs300 in monthly fixed charges. For non-protected consumers, Nepra has set a fixed fee of Rs275 for usage up to 100 units, while those consuming up to 200 units will pay Rs300. Non-protected consumers using up to 300 units will…
The Sindh government has begun preparations to introduce a Youth Card aimed at supporting young people across the province with education, employment and sports opportunities. An important meeting on the proposed Sindh Youth Card was held at the Sindh Secretariat under the chairmanship of Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Sardar Muhammad Bakhsh Mahar. The session was attended by Sports Secretary Munawar Ali Mahesar, Director Asad Ishaq, Chief Engineer Muhammad Aslam Mahar and other officials. Officials gave a detailed briefing on the design and rollout of the Youth Card during the meeting. The provincial minister directed the sports secretary to develop…
