Govt allows officials to meet Indian spy

Govt allows officials to meet Indian spy

Indian High Commission officials apparently refused to meet their own compatriot and armed forces official, currently under arrest in Pakistan, after seeking permission for consular access to the prisoner.  Confirming the development, the Foreign Office

Load shedding due to power theft, says KE CEO

Load shedding due to power theft, says KE CEO

Karachi’s power utility company K-Electric's Chief Executive Officer Moonis Elahi on Thursday blamed the city-wide power theft as the main cause behind long power outages and energy shortfall to meet the demand.  He said the

Pakistan Rain forecast for Thursday, Friday

Pakistan Rain forecast for Thursday, Friday

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Thursday said that various areas of the country are expected to experience rain with thunderstorms during the day whereas some regions will brave hot and humid weather.  “It will

Every pilot’s license is valid: CAA

Every pilot’s license is valid: CAA

Pakistan’s airline regulator the Civil Aviation Authority on Thursday contradicted the claims made by the Aviation Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan and said that all licenses issued to the pilots were genuine and valid.  “It is

Sindh government extends lockdown till Aug 15

Sindh government extends lockdown till Aug 15

Sindh Government on Thursday extended the province-wide lockdown for another month till August 31 after holding consultation with the federal government’s National Command and Operation Centre.  “In continuation of order of even number dated 1

Ogra Proposes 6pc Cut in Gas Prices

Ogra Proposes 6pc Cut in Gas Prices

The country’s oil and gas regulator on Wednesday proposed a cut in gas prices between 2-6 percent for the ongoing year after accounting for the revenue requirements of both the Sui Southern Gas Company Ltd

Govt working on SOPs to reopen restaurants

Govt working on SOPs to reopen restaurants

The government on Tuesday said it is working on the standard operating procedures to allow restaurants to resume dining in on their premises.  The announcement was made by the Special Assistant to the PM on

SC allows govt to take action against sugar mill owners

SC allows govt to take action against sugar mill owners

The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the government to take action against the sugar mill owners after it set aside the Sindh High Court notification.  The call to action against millers comes after the recommendations

Pakistan allows Afghan exports through Wagah border

Pakistan allows Afghan exports through Wagah border

The government on Monday said it will allow Afghanistan to export goods to India through the Wagah Border, Lahore from July 15 after implementing the standard operating procedures (SOPs) at border stations.  “At the special

Cattle markets can open between 6am to 7pm, says NCOC

Cattle markets can open between 6am to 7pm, says NCOC

Cattle markets across the country can operate between 6am to 7pm, the National Command and Control Centre said allowing the markets to operate under strict operating procedures on Monday.  “The movement of cattle and people