Government
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has overturned a Lahore High Court (LHC) judgment that declared the practice of applying the fuel price adjustment (FPA) to monthly electricity bills as illegal. The three-member bench, led by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, declared the LHC ruling "impractical both constitutionally and
Government
The caretaker government is preparing to implement a significant increase in gas prices, with reports indicating that the rise could be as high as 100% for various consumer categories. This move is in line with the agreement reached with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and is expected to have wide-
Insights
Karachi Electric (K-Electric) consumers in Karachi are facing the possibility of a significant increase in their electricity bills as authorities contemplate a tariff hike of over Rs3 per unit. K-Electric has formally submitted an application to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) for an increase of Rs2.
National
The district administration of Lahore has granted permission to the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) to hold a public meeting at Greater Iqbal Park on October 21. This rally marks the return of the party's leader, Nawaz Sharif, to Pakistan after almost four years of self-imposed
Breaking News
An Air India passenger plane flying from Dubai to Amritsar was compelled to make an emergency landing at Karachi Airport due to a passenger's health emergency. The incident unfolded when a passenger on Indian Airlines flight IX192 began experiencing epileptic seizures mid-flight. The pilot, in response to
Government
The caretaker government in Pakistan is calling for the strict enforcement of previously established cotton support prices. Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar has taken decisive action against those who are taking advantage of the situation by purchasing cotton below the officially designated rate of Rs8,500 per 40kg. The move
National
Farrukh Habib a senior leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), announced his departure from the party and joined the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP), a new political entity led by estranged PTI leaders Jahangir Tareen and Aleem Khan. This move comes in response to Habib's expressed
Government
Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Murtaza Solangi, has expressed the federal government's commitment to ensuring that the recent reduction in petroleum prices translates into lower costs for essential commodities, ultimately benefiting the common man. Speaking during a televised program on PTV, Minister Solangi emphasized that directives have
National
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has taken a significant step to combat the recurring issue of smog by ordering fines for activities contributing to environmental pollution. The LHC has instructed authorities to impose fines on individuals washing their vehicles at home and for wrongful parking in the provincial capital of
Government
PPP Chairman and former Foreign Minister, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, emphasized that Pakistan stands at the epicenter of the climate crisis. He underscored that the evidence of this crisis is both clear and undeniable, signaling the urgent need for comprehensive action. Speaking at a seminar titled 'The Urgency of Action:
Government
The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has voiced deep concerns regarding the startling absence of approximately 10 million women from the electoral rolls. This alarming issue has prompted the PPP to call for immediate and concerted efforts to address the pressing matter. Malaika Raza, General Secretary of the Human
National
Parvez Elahi, President of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has inadvertently become a benefactor to the Sharif family. This unlikely outcome is the result of legislation passed by the Punjab Assembly during Elahi's term as provincial chief minister in November 2022. This legislative move has paved the