PIA decides to charge airfare in US dollars

PIA decides to charge airfare in US dollars

For the first time in its history, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has decided to charge airfare in US dollars for Hajj pilgrims flying via a private scheme. For pilgrims from the Northern region and the

Anila Ali responds to Imran Khan’s claims regarding Israel visit

Anila Ali responds to Imran Khan’s claims regarding Israel visit

A Pakistani-American woman came under fire in Pakistan for leading a delegation to Israel. However, on Monday, she defended the trip, saying she traveled to Jerusalem to promote interfaith harmony. Anila Ali, a Pakistani-born US

Electricity price hike on cards to revive IMF program

Electricity price hike on cards to revive IMF program

A substantial hike in the base price of electricity – up to Rs7-7.50 per unit – is expected from July 1, 2022, onwards to ensure the restoration of the IMF program.  Federal Minister for Power

PML-N denies SC’s impact over Hamza’s election

PML-N denies SC’s impact over Hamza’s election

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) denied Monday the effect of the Supreme Court’s interpretation of Article 63-A of the Constitution on the CM’s contest held on April 16. The PTI, on the other hand, maintained

Israeli president says had an amazing experience meeting Pakistani expats

Israeli president says had an amazing experience meeting Pakistani expats

Israel President Isaac Herzog said Thursday that he had had an "amazing experience" meeting a delegation, composed of Pakistani expatriates, in the United States.The Israeli president spoke at the World Economic Forum (WEF) — in

Miftah says no added taxes on already burdened masses

Miftah says no added taxes on already burdened masses

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenues Miftah Ismail stated Friday that the government would not add to the burden of the salaried class and pensioners in the upcoming budget.  Ismail also said the government would

Shehbaz terms himself Majnoo, says refused salary as CM

Shehbaz terms himself Majnoo, says refused salary as CM

On Saturday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif testified in a hearing of the Rs16 billion money laundering case against him that he did not receive any salary or benefits when he was CM of Punjab. He

Asad Umar welcomes govt’s offer for fresh elections

Asad Umar welcomes govt’s offer for fresh elections

On Thursday, Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) general secretary Asad Umar welcomed PM Shehbaz Sharif’s offer for talks on fresh elections in Pakistan. Speaking to a private TV channel, Umar stated that Shehbaz Sharif should form a

Shehbaz Sharif asks Imran not to pressure government

Shehbaz Sharif asks Imran not to pressure government

On Thursday, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said the government would pay attention to the suggestions of the Opposition. He vowed to bury the examples of the past. PM Sharif was addressing a session of the

Industries reject hike in petroleum products

Industries reject hike in petroleum products

Trade and industry leaders have slammed the hike in petrol and diesel rates, saying that it will not only multiply the woes of the inflation-hit masses but will also increase the cost of production. It