ISLAMABAD – Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has temporarily suspended its flight operations to Canada this month. The airline stated that the decision was made to carry out mandatory maintenance of its special Boeing 777 long-range aircraft, which are capable of flying nonstop for up to 17 hours. Both aircraft will undergo a three-week technical inspection…
Islamabad (M.Saleem Jutt) The federal government has decided to introduce a new municipal tax to finance the construction of a medical complex in Islamabad and has formally sought approval from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). According to sources, the IMF has requested further details on the government’s proposal. The medical complex is estimated to cost…
Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has paid rich tribute to Major Aziz Bhatti, recipient of Pakistan’s highest military award Nishan-e-Haider, on his martyrdom anniversary. Maryam Nawaz said the nation would never forget the sacrifices of its martyrs, calling them the true benefactors of the country. She noted that Major Aziz Bhatti “wrote history…
Islamabad, (International Desk) — Pakistan is expected to face tough negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during the second economic review, as revenue shortfalls threaten to complicate the country’s commitments under the bailout program. According to official sources, the government set a revenue target of PKR 3.083 trillion ($11.1 billion) for the July–September quarter….
Rawalpindi,(International Desk) — Pakistan’s armed forces on Friday paid tribute to Major Raja Aziz Bhatti, one of the country’s most decorated war heroes, on the 60th anniversary of his martyrdom. In a joint message, Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf,…
Islamabad,(International Desk) — Pakistan has emerged as one of the top five countries in the world for artificial intelligence (AI) usage, according to a new survey by the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society. The study, covering 21 nations, ranked Pakistan fourth after India, Kenya, and Brazil. Survey findings show that 26% of Pakistanis…
Karachi,(International Desk) — The Sindh government has announced an expansion of its Benazir Hari Card scheme to provide financial assistance and solar energy solutions to more farmers across the province. Provincial Agriculture Minister Muhammad Bux Maher said on Thursday that registration of 80,000 additional farmers has been completed, with 50,000 cards expected to be issued…
Islamabad,(International Desk) — Nineteen Pakistanis are missing after a boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Oman, Pakistani authorities confirmed on Friday. One survivor has been rescued. According to an initial report by Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), the vessel, carrying 20 Pakistanis, was caught in a storm on September 7. A gas cylinder…
Islamabad,(International Desk) — Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Ministry of Finance to open talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to arrange temporary relief on electricity bills for households in flood-affected areas. Government sources said the proposal under consideration includes a one-month exemption from electricity charges, aimed at providing urgent assistance to…
LAHORE: CCPO Lahore Bilal Siddique Kamyana, chairing a review meeting, stressed that ensuring foolproof security for foreign nationals, especially Chinese citizens, is the top responsibility of the city police.He directed a crackdown on beggar mafias, drug dealers, and illegal gambling dens, while also ordering strict enforcement against aerial firing, one-wheeling, and kite flying.
