Smog declared ‘calamity’ in Punjab
The development came after the city on Tuesday continued to maintain its unfortunate position as the world’s most polluted with hazardous air quality.
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Caretakers say Pakistan gas tariff hiked steeply due to circular debt
“Because of rising fiscal deficit, we were prone to more borrowing,” he stressed. “These loans are making us more vulnerable to inflation,” said Energy Minister Muhammad…
Women behind bars — The nightmare of prisons in Pakistan
Women prisoners, who do not have anyone to take care of their children, bring them to the prison with them. Jails in Pakistan are one of the worst places for their upbringing.
Pakistan’s state bank keeps policy rate unchanged at 22% ahead of IMF review
The decision to keep the interest rate unchanged by the central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee came after government data showed September consumer inflation hit another high…
May 9 Pakistan riots: Supreme Court declares military trials of civilians null and void
In a 4-1 majority ruling, the court said that the trial of May 9 suspects would be conducted in ordinary courts.
Pakistan Airlines cancels 48 flights amid fuel shortage
The cancellations were a result of restrictions on fuel supply owing to non-payment of dues as well as certain operational issues.
Competition Commission of Pakistan okays Coca-Cola Pakistan acquisition
This marks a significant vote of confidence in the Pakistani economy, demonstrating its great potential for above-average returns on capital for international investors.
Punjab govt deliberating on weekly holiday, work from home arrangement to counter smog in Lahore
Separately, the Lahore Commissioner’s Office has said that if the decision was implemented, a weekly holiday in the city would be observed on Wednesday and the implementation…
Police on alert as threat warns of blowing up Ahmedabad stadium during World Cup
Reports by Indian media also mention that the "threat email" from an anonymous sender has asked for Rs. 5,000 million to be paid to a local gangster.
Imran, Qureshi to be indicted in cipher case on Oct 17
The cipher case pertains to a diplomatic document which reportedly went missing from former PM Imran Khan’s possession.