Lahore, November 28, 2024 – The National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) has improved power transmission by installing a second 250 MVA autotransformer at the 220 kV Grid Station in WAPDA Town, Lahore. This step aims to increase the grid’s electricity handling capacity. The Project Delivery (North) team in Lahore completed the replacement of the old 160 MVA, 220/132 kV autotransformer (T-2) with the new 250 MVA unit. This project is a significant part of the World Bank-funded National Transmission Modernization Project (NTMP-1). The latest power transmission upgrade will boost the grid’s capacity and ensure a reliable supply of electricity…
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SLAMABAD/MANSEHRA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized the urgency of making bold decisions to eliminate agitation politics and ensure stability in Pakistan. Addressing the federal cabinet on Wednesday, he stated, “We must decide whether to save Pakistan or allow sit-ins to continue disrupting the country.” The prime minister warned against chaos in the capital, pointing out that security agencies successfully dispersed protesters in Islamabad the previous night. He praised the army chief, intelligence agencies, and police forces for maintaining law and order. Shehbaz highlighted the economic damage caused by the unrest, noting that businesses in Islamabad and Rawalpindi suffered, daily…
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar Central Police Office (CPO) has initiated an inquiry into tear gas usage after reports surfaced about its deployment during the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest in Islamabad. Law enforcement arrested nearly 1,000 PTI supporters this week. These arrests followed a demonstration led by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s supporters who stormed Islamabad to demand his release. Islamabad police chief Ali Nasir Rizvi revealed that weapons, including automatic rifles and tear gas guns, were seized at the protest site. Thousands of demonstrators had gathered at the location, creating a volatile situation. The Peshawar CPO has issued directives…
Disheartened Workers Turn Against PTI Leaders Frustrated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers smashed the windows of vehicles belonging to Bushra Bibi, wife of PTI founder, and Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur. The incident occurred after both leaders left the ongoing protest unexpectedly. Videos circulating on social media show angry protesters throwing stones and hitting the vehicles with sticks. The workers were reportedly upset because they had been assured the sit-in would continue until the PTI founder’s release. However, the abrupt end of the protest after a government crackdown left them feeling betrayed. Government Crackdown Sparks Arrests The “do-or-die”…
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) reached an all-time high on Thursday. It crossed the 100,000-point benchmark for the first time in history. This historic milestone reflects strong investor confidence and improving economic conditions. The KSE-100 Index, PSX’s main indicator, jumped by 1,077.25 points, or 1.09%, to hit 100,346.50 points during intra-day trading. It had previously closed at 99,269.25 points. Earlier this week, political instability caused a sharp market dip. The PTI’s violent protest in Islamabad led to a 3,500-point crash. However, the market rebounded, surging over 4,600 points after the protest ended. The index closed at 99,269.25 points on Wednesday.…
PTI leader Shaukat Yousafzai has criticized his party’s leadership, expressing disappointment over the abrupt end of the Islamabad protest. He stated that the leadership’s poor planning and unclear guidance were evident during the three-day demonstration, which began on November 24. Speaking to the media, Yousafzai said he felt let down by the party’s lack of organization. He noted that, apart from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, no other prominent leader stepped forward to lead the protest. This gap in leadership highlighted serious issues within PTI’s decision-making. Yousafzai questioned the leadership’s choice of D-Chowk as the focal point…
Pakistan’s economy has endured staggering losses of more than Rs600 billion due to recent protests organized by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), as revealed by government officials. The financial toll includes daily economic losses surpassing Rs190 billion. Additional costs were incurred for maintaining law and order and repairing damage to public property. Massive Impact on GDP, Revenue, and Investments In just three days, the GDP suffered a direct loss of Rs432 billion. Tax revenues fell by Rs78 billion during the same period. The export sector faced damages amounting to Rs50 billion. Foreign direct investment (FDI) dropped by Rs10 billion, worsening the economic…
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday expressed his gratitude for the failure of the “mischievous plot” behind the PTI protest. After the operation to disperse the demonstrators, Naqvi praised the role of law enforcement agencies in maintaining order. During his visit to D-Chowk and Khyber Plaza, he acknowledged the Rangers, Pakistan Army, FC, and police forces from Islamabad, Punjab, and Sindh for their bravery. He highlighted the courage of the Rangers, who led efforts to bring calm to the streets. At D-Chowk, Naqvi personally met law enforcement officers. He thanked them for their valiant work in clearing the area…
The PTI protest, led by Bushra Bibi, has created turmoil at Islamabad’s D-Chowk. The convoy traveled from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, facing strong resistance along the way. Upon reaching the federal capital, tensions escalated, turning the area into a battlefield. Police have resorted to heavy tear gas shelling to disperse the protesters. PTI workers, however, are retaliating by throwing stones at law enforcement personnel. The authorities are struggling to control the situation, as clashes grow more intense. Police granted full powers Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi addressed the press, stressing the importance of securing the Red Zone. This high-security area includes D-Chowk, where…
Islamabad: A shocking incident involving Rangers personnel unfolded last night, with CCTV footage revealing an attack by individuals linked to the PTI. The footage shows a speeding vehicle, allegedly belonging to the miscreants, hitting Rangers personnel during a supposed protest. This tragic event occurred at 2:44 am on November 26, 2024, in Islamabad. The CCTV footage clearly captures the vehicle approaching from behind a tree before striking the Rangers personnel. The devastating incident resulted in the martyrdom of three Rangers officers, while three others sustained severe injuries. The attack happened as the Rangers were being stationed at a checkpoint. Authorities…
