Politics
Power Minister Awais Announces 45% Cut in Electric Charging Station Tariff to Rs39 Power Minister Awais Leghari announced on Wednesday that the government has taken a “crucial” step to enhance the public’s access to electric vehicles (EVs) by cutting the tariff for electric charging stations by 45 percent. Pakistan began its transition to electric vehicles…
Prime Minister Calls for Collaborative Effort to Combat Human Smuggling Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the need for all institutions to participate in the fight against human trafficking actively. He chaired a meeting to assess the actions taken to combat human smuggling. The Prime Minister stated that stringent legal measures would be enforced against individuals…
Shehbaz Emphasizes Promotion of Electric Vehicles to Control Pollution Prime Minister Shehbaz has urged the advancement of electric vehicles to reduce pollution, unveiling a significant cut in power tariffs for EV charging stations. While discussing the government’s strategy to support Electric Vehicles, Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the need for measures to mitigate pollution and praised Energy…
World Bank Commits $20B to Pakistan: PM Lauds Pledge Under Partnership Framework Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed gratitude for the World Bank’s $20 billion commitment under its inaugural 10-year partnership framework for Pakistan. In a message on the x forum, the prime minister mentioned that the framework emphasizes six critical areas, which include child…
Russia-Pakistan Relations on the Rise: Lavrov Praises Bilateral Progress Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has indicated that the relationship between Russia and Pakistan is currently at its highest point and is experiencing what might be its most favorable phase. During a press conference discussing the achievements of Russian diplomacy in 2024, he noted that ties…
NDMA Hosts Seminar on Empowering Women to Strengthen Disaster Resilience A two-day seminar titled “Transforming Communities through Women and Girls’ Leadership for Climate Resilience and Gender Equality” began in Islamabad and was organized by the National Disaster Management Authority. The seminar aims to emphasize the essential role women and girls play in fostering transformative change…
Pakistan Navy’s Yamama Visits Turkish Ports of Gölcük and Aksaz The Pakistan Navy Ship PNS Yamama has stopped at the ports of Gölcük and Aksas in Turkiye. Upon its arrival, the ship was welcomed by senior officials from the Pakistani Embassy and the Turkish Navy. Vice Admiral Ibrahim Ozden Kocer, the Deputy Commander of the…
President, PM Praise Security Forces for Successful IBO Against Khwarij in North Waziristan President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have praised the security forces for their successful mission in Spinwam, which resulted in the elimination of four Khwarij. They commended the security forces for their effective intelligence-driven operation in their individual statements….
Four Terrorists Killed in North Waziristan Intelligence-Based Operation ISLAMABAD: In the ongoing battle against terrorism, security forces executed an intelligence-based operation (IBO) during the night of January 14-15 in North Waziristan’s Spinwam, resulting in the death of four terrorists. “While carrying out the operation, our troops effectively targeted the location of the khawarij and engaged…
World Bank Commits $20B to Pakistan Under 10-Year Partnership Framework According to an official announcement, the World Bank has committed to offering $20 billion to Pakistan as part of the 10-year country partnership framework (CPF) to promote inclusive and sustainable development in the nation. The new national framework is designed to “promote inclusive and sustainable…