President Zardari vows to eradicate terrorism and ensure peace in Balochistan

President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to eradicating terrorism and ensuring lasting peace and development in Balochistan. Chairing a high-level meeting on the province’s security situation, President Zardari highlighted the threat posed by terrorist elements aiming to destabilize the region. “The situation is clear—the state will continue to exist, and we […]

PM Shehbaz Sharif begins four-day visit to Saudi Arabia to boost economic cooperation

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Jeddah on Wednesday for a four-day visit to Saudi Arabia aimed at deepening bilateral trade and strengthening economic cooperation. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Sharif was welcomed by Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, the deputy governor of Makkah, upon his arrival. During his […]

PM likely to announce Rs8 per unit electricity price cut on March 23

Government is set to announce an electricity tariff reduction of Rs8 per unit, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expected to make the official announcement on March 23 following approval from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Express News reported. According to sources, the Ministry of Finance and Power Division are exploring additional measures to further reduce […]

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa pioneers Pakistan’s first Cashless economy with new digital payment system

The provincial administration of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) announced that it has developed a strategy to launch a universal digital payment system, becoming the first province in Pakistan to establish a cashless economy for both business and financial transactions. The “Cashless Khyber Pakhtunkhwa” initiative aims to modernize financial transactions by requiring all public and private payments, […]

Woman charged with murder in Telemundo reporter’s death as investigators probe past allegations

Authorities in Louisiana announced that a woman previously charged with theft and fraud in connection with the death of Telemundo reporter Adan Manzano will now face a second-degree murder charge, NBC News reported on March 19. Danette Colbert, 48, was booked into the Jefferson Parish jail on the charge, Kenner Police Chief Keith Conley confirmed. […]

UK declares Hasan Nawaz tax defaulter, imposes £5.2 million fine

The United Kingdom has declared Hassan Nawaz, son of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, a tax defaulter, imposing a £5.2 million fine on him. British authorities included Hassan Nawaz in their latest list of tax defaulters, officially published on a government website. According to the report, Hassan Nawaz failed to […]