Sindh govt to cover 50% bus fare; passengers to pay remaining half, says official. Peoples bus service formally launched in Sukkar. PHOTO: Mukesh Kumar Chawla FB page Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Friday said the launch of the People’s Bus Service from Shikarpur to Sukkur was a gift for the people of Shikarpur….
Says progress has been significant, and both sides have developed an understanding Minister for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik. SCREENGRAB Minister for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik said on Friday the coming week would be “quite significant” for Pakistan, as Islamabad was once again expected to host talks between the United States and…
Rangers personnel take part in joint operation against criminal gang in Rajanpur district. PHOTO: ONLINE RAHIM YAR KHAN: In a move to improve law and order, authorities have imposed a ban on sugarcane cultivation near roads and police check posts in the riverine (Katcha) areas of Rahim Yar Khan and adjoining Rajanpur districts. The restriction…
Tarbela discharge rises from 8,000 to 30,000 cusecs, while Mangla releases around 15,000 cusecs View of the Sukkur Barrage formerly known as the Lloyd Barrage, as flood water passes through, following monsoon rains and rising levels of Indus River in Sukkur, Sindh province. Photo: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) has increased water…
Ex-controller examinations sent show cause notice over irregularities, including delays, late issuance of admit cards KARACHI: The Sindh government on Friday warned that students found involved in cheating during matriculation and intermediate examinations will be barred from appearing in future board exams, as authorities intensified measures to ensure transparency in the examination system. In a joint…
Both sides reaffirm commitment to strengthen economic cooperation and strategic partnership Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb meets with Chinese Finance Minister Lan Fo’an in Washington DC. PHOTO: X Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday expressed appreciation for China’s continued bilateral support at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as well as the constructive role played by its…
A staff member removes the Iranian flag from the stage after a group picture with foreign ministers and representatives of the US, Iran, China, Russia, Britain, Germany, France and the European Union during Iran nuclear talks at the Vienna International Centre in Vienna, Austria on July 14, 2015. FILE PHOTO: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday…
Shehbaz describes Turkiye as his ‘second home’ and terms it a pleasure to visit the country PM Shehbaz Sharif meets with Turkish FM Hakan Fidan in Antalya. PHOTO: ISHAQ DAR/X Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday held an early meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan shortly after landing in Antalya on Thursday, who thanked…
Gohar says he was informed via message, is awaiting briefing on treatment, will request she be allowed to meet family Bushara Bibi, wife of incarcerated former premier and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, was taken to the hospital last night, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan posted on X on Friday. In a post on…
FinMin witnesses signing ceremony of an ‘important financial agreement’ in Washington, DC SFD signs agreement to extend $3b deposit with the SBP. PHOTO: Radio Pakistan The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) on Friday signed an agreement with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to extend the maturity of its $3 billion deposit, Radio Pakistan reported….