ECC approves power tariff increase for Karachi

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet on Wednesday once again approved an increase in electricity rates by Rs1.09 to Rs2.89 per unit for various consumers of Karachi to bring it on a par with the rest of the country, with effect from September 1.  A meeting of the ECC presided over by […]

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Terrorism clauses added to FIR against Maryam, Safdar for clash outside NAB Lahore office

Lahore police on Friday added Section 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) 1997 in the FIR against PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz, her husband retired captain Muhammad Safdar and party workers in a case relating to a clash outside the National Accountability Bureau’s (NAB) Lahore office. Safdar appeared before an anti-terrorism court today and obtained interim bail […]

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MNA Mohsin Dawar says stopped at Quetta airport, barred from entering city

Lawmaker Mohsin Dawar said he was barred from leaving Quetta airport on Friday by authorities upon arrival in Balochistan’s capital. “I have just landed in Quetta and I have been stopped from leaving the airport by security agencies,” said Dawar via a tweet. “I have been told that my entry to Balochistan has been barred again for […]

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PM Imran refuses to accept Bajwa’s resignation as information aide

Prime Minister Imran Khan has refused to accept the resignation of his aide on information and broadcasting, retired Lt Gen Asim Saleem Bajwa, in the wake of allegationslevelled regarding his family’s assets. Confirming the development in a tweet, Senator Faisal Javed Khan said the premier had directed Bajwa to continue working as his aide. Meanwhile, the […]

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SECP official Sajid Gondal missing from Islamabad, says family

Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Joint Director Sajid Gondal has been missing from Islamabad since last night, his family confirmed on Friday.  His car was found in front of the National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC) on Park Road, located in Chak Shahzad, and his family says they have not been able to contact […]

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Plan for uplift of Karachi reviewed

ISLAMABAD: Prime Min­­ister Imran Khan on Thu­rsday reviewed the Karachi Transformation Plan and directed the provinces to revise master plans of major cities to overcome disastrous civic issues. Meanwhile, the prime min­ister amended his plan to visit Karachi on Friday (today) and is now expected in the country’s commercial hub on Saturday (tomorrow). A source […]

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Much-delayed opposition moot now slated for 20th

ISLAMABAD: After several meetings and behind-the-scenes contacts among top leaders of the country’s major opposition parties aimed at removing misunderstandings developed among them on certain political matters, the opposition’s Rehbar Committee on Thursday finally announced that the much-delayed multiparty conference (MPC) would be held at Zardari House in Islamabad on Sept 20. The decision to […]

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Messi confirms staying at Barcelona but rages at president

Lionel Messi ended speculation about his future at Barcelona by announcing on Friday that he would reluctantly stay for another season rather than tackle his career-long club in court. A week after saying he wanted to leave the La Liga side, and with a contract row still raging, the 33-year-old six-time player of the year […]

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England, Australia renew old rivalry on T20 battlefield

SOUTHAMPTON: One of England’s most extraordinary seasons will end with them facing arch-rivals Australia as both sides try to strike a balance between playing their strongest limited-overs teams and keeping an eye on the future.  The novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic threatened to wipe out England’s entire home season yet they are now set to complete […]

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Waqar backs young pacers to uphold tradition

LONDON: Pakistan bowling coach Waqar Younis is confident that the future of country’s ‘trademark’ fast bowling is in safe hands after overseeing the latest generation of quicks during their recent tour of England.  Teenage paceman Naseem Shah and 20-year-old left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi both impressed as Pakistan lost the three-match Test series 1-0 […]

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