Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has assured the government of his cooperation in approving the budget during a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. According to sources, Bilawal expressed concerns to the prime minister, complaining that the government is not consulting the PPP in decision-making processes and that the federal government is not showing seriousness regarding various projects in Sindh. The prime minister assured Bilawal that all reservations would be addressed. Earlier, Bilawal Bhutto, accompanied by PPP leaders Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, Sherry Rehman, and Khurshid Shah, arrived at the Prime Minister’s House for the meeting. Deputy Prime…
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At least seven tourists were injured in a road accident near the Babusar area of the Diamer district on Thursday. According to Gilgit-Baltistan Rescue 1122, a tourist vehicle bearing the registration number ANR 227 met with an accident on the treacherous Babusar Road while traveling from Rawalpindi to Skardu at approximately 10:45 am. The accident, attributed to a brake failure, resulted in injuries to the driver and several passengers. Fortunately, there were no fatalities. The vehicle, navigating the steep and winding terrain of Babusar, experienced brake failure at a critical juncture. The driver, Ahsan, son of Muhammad Sabir, lost control…
Opposition Leader in the National Assembly, Omar Ayub, has harshly criticized the budget for the financial year 2024-25, alleging it was crafted by an “economic hitman” against the interests of Pakistan and its people. Speaking during a National Assembly session, Ayub declared, “This budget is an illegal document, as the required finance bill and supporting documents were not presented alongside the finance minister’s speech.” He emphasized that investors avoid countries lacking the rule of law, pointing to “historically low investment during the current government’s tenure.” Ayub accused the government of contributing to rising unemployment, inflation, and decreasing per capita income,…
The Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) has released detailed information regarding electricity load shedding in the province. According to PESCO officials, the province has over 1300 feeders. Among these, 156 feeders experience only two hours of load shedding. For 135 feeders with 20 to 30 percent losses, six-hour load shedding is implemented. Additionally, 96 feeders with 30 to 40 percent losses face seven hours of load shedding. The PESCO management highlighted that 143 feeders suffer from 40 to 60 percent losses, resulting in 12 hours of load shedding. Feeders with 60 to 80 percent losses, totaling 157, endure 16 hours…
During the Supreme Court hearing on the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) appeal against the formation of election tribunals, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa remarked that the Constitution clearly grants the ECP the power to establish election tribunals. The two-member bench, consisting of CJP Qazi Faez and Justice Naeem Afnan, conducted the hearing. ECP lawyer Sikandar Bashir and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawyer Salman Akram Raja appeared before the court. ECP lawyer Sikander Bashir began the arguments by addressing the interpretation of Article 219(C) of the Constitution. The Chief Justice inquired about the case’s specifics, to which the…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has denied reports circulating on social media that it has imposed a visa ban on Pakistanis. The UAE’s Consulate General, Bakheet Obaid Al-Roumi, issued a video statement refuting the false propaganda. According to Al-Roumi, there is no visa ban for Pakistanis, and the visa section at the UAE consulate remains open. Pakistanis are free to travel to the UAE for work visas, and there is no age limit for those seeking to enter the country. In other news, Dubai has eased travel rules for divorced parents traveling with their children. The new procedure, announced by…
As Pakistan aims to boost its tax revenues in the 2024-25 budget, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) chief has announced that electricity and gas connections of non-filers will be suspended, along with their SIM cards. In a recent development, the Senate’s Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue approved the proposal to impose a foreign travel ban on non-filers. The decisions were made during a session chaired by Saleem Mandviwalla. FBR Chairman Zubair Tiwana informed the Senate committee that non-filers would face actions under the Income Tax General Order (ITGO). However, exemptions would be provided for nationals undertaking Hajj, Umrah,…
Celebrated Pakistani actress Saba Qamar once again charmed her fans on Saturday with her captivating presence in a sleek black outfit. Saba Qamar took to Instagram to post a series of new photos that left her followers in awe. She wore a chic black shirt and trousers, paired with her loose hair and delicate expressions, which garnered widespread admiration. Saba Qamar captioned the photos, “In black attire, but my heart is filled with light.” Social media users have been flooding the comment section with compliments, appreciating the actress’s elegance and beauty.
The Sanghar police on Saturday registered a case against unknown individuals at the Mangli police station, sidestepping charges against an influential landlord accused of severing a camel’s leg. The incident occurred in the Mandh Jamrao area of Sanghar when an enraged landlord allegedly cut off a camel’s leg after the animal strayed onto his agricultural land. The landlord, along with his employees, captured the camel and inflicted the injury with a sharp tool. The camel’s owner, Somar Bhan, protested at the Sanghar Press Club, carrying the severed leg and decrying the landlord’s cruelty. Bhan stated that the landlord mutilated the…
Robbers in Faisalabad made off with Rs10 million in broad daylight on Saturday, targeting traders outside the cattle market. According to the police, a scuffle broke out between the traders and the robbers during the robbery, resulting in injuries to three traders. Despite the confrontation, the robbers successfully escaped with the money. No casualties were reported during the incident. The police have registered a case and initiated an investigation, assuring that efforts are underway to apprehend the culprits soon.
