The Pakistan government has postponed the opening of the nearly USD 250 million New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA) due to security concerns, marking a setback in efforts to boost Chinese investment in the struggling economy, according to Nikkei Asia.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leaders to a meeting on Thursday (today) to resolve concerns amid mounting disagreements between the two major ruling coalition parties regarding the federal government's downsizing of ministries and the power rate su
The statement of PPP and Imran Khan-founded party came after the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif on Friday announced the two-month power subsidy programme for the people of Punjab, which would be given to residents using up to 500 units in August and Septem
On August 16, PML-N President Nawaz Sharif directed his brother Shehbaz Sharif and daughter Maryam Nawaz to collaborate on resolving the rising electricity bills, a key issue for the party's revival. During a senior leadership meeting, Nawaz Sharif discussed tackling electricity costs, party
Bodhgawan Phulwari Sharif (Bihar) [India], August 14: The International Youth Development Foundation (IYDF) and New Child Fun joined hands to host a meaningful charity event, bringing much-needed supplies and joyful moments to 55 underprivileged children. The event took place at Jhuggi Jh
Pakistan's federal government has reduced petrol prices by Rs 8.47 per litre and high-speed diesel by Rs 6.70 per litre for the next two weeks, following a global drop in fuel prices. The new petrol price is Rs 260.96, and diesel is Rs 266.07. This move, announced before Independence Day, ai
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif honoured Paris Olympics gold medallist Arshad Nadeem with a PKR 100 million cheque and a four-wheeler with the registration number plate "PAK 92.97."
While speaking in an interview on Saturday, Chief Financial Advisor to the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Muzzammil Aslam stated that the Centre should not hold KP accountable for meeting its budget target if it fails to provide the necessary funding.
Local businessmen in Pakistan slammed the Pakistan government for high electricity tariffs and gas bills, adding that the government needs to urgently tackle the issue.
Showcasing the country's immense support for China, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that what Beijing has done for the country, US could never do, reported Dawn.
The statement comes after an increase in the federal government's loaded frustration, which was demonstrated by its subdued criticism of the apex court for delaying its verdict on reserved seats.