Emirates ramps up operations over summer to serve strong demand

Karachi: Emirates is ramping up its operations and expanding services across its network to meet strong leisure travel demand over the summer, as entry restrictions ease for travellers. The airline has been gradually and safely rebuilding its route network and advancing its strategy to optimise its presence in key markets to serve leisure and growing …

NEPRA takes action on nationwide power outages

The national power regulator has stepped in as tempers flared across the country over protracted power disruptions in hot conditions, despite official promises of surplus electricity. Previously, the country’s persistent power problem provoked summer protests – sometimes with deadly repercussions – but the existing administration claims to have resolved the shortages by establishing many power …

COAS guarantees the business community of the full support

According to an official statement published by Inter Services Public Relations, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday commended the contribution of the business sector in Pakistan’s economic development and reiterated the army’s full support (ISPR). Members of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) met with the …

Hamid Mir issues an apology for his outburst

Hamid Mir, a prominent TV presenter and journalist, apologised on Wednesday for his contentious remarks on the Pakistan Army during a protest outside the National Press Club (NPC) in Islamabad. The journalist stated that protests outside the NPC on May 28 were against attacks on journalists in a joint statement issued by the committee formed …

No pressure on accountability will be accepted, PM

KARACHI: The meeting of the core committee chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan ended. According to sources, discussions and accountability were discussed with Jahangir Tareen Group. PM Imran Khan made it clear that no pressure would be accepted on matters of accountability. During the meeting the growth to 4%, remittances and foreign exchange reserves were …

Govt to freeze TLP’s assets: reports

ISLAMABAD: Following the ban on the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TLP), the government has begun the process of freezing the proscribed organization’s properties. Previously, the Ministry of Interior released a notice saying the TLP “is engaged in the insurgency, has behaved in a manner prejudicial to the stability and stability of the region, and is complicit in …

TLP had ‘dangerous intentions’ for Pakistan: Minister

ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed said on Thursday that the plans of a religious group that recently protested in several cities across Pakistan were “dangerous.” “They [the religious party’s supporters] were adamant about coming [to the Faizabad Interchange] for the fourth time,” he said, referring to the religious party’s supporters. “That’s why we made …

Govt to suspend TLP under anti-terror law

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed has said that the federal government has agreed to suspend the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) under the anti-terrorism law. The federal minister said that the decision was made at the behest of the Punjab government. “We are forwarding a summary to the federal cabinet in order to place a ban on …

Major sit-ins across cities wrap up, traffic normalising

Major sit-ins by a religious group, which blocked traffic and trapped thousands of people for hours the day before, have begun to wind down. Protests are set to begin for a second day but may be restricted to specific locations. Four areas have been closed for traffic in Karachi today. As per the traffic police, …

PPP withdraws from all PDM positions, seeks apology

KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party’s (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has announced on Monday to withdraw from all positions of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM). He announced that the party’s Central Executive Committee (CEC) has called upon its members to resign from the posts. Bilawal along with the party’s leaders held a news conference to speak …

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