Islamabad, Aug 15: Plan to reduce Electricity prices were disclosed by Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Wednesday and would be made public in the next few days. During a speech on Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day, he stated that the country’s economic progress depended on lowering power costs. Shahbaz advised youth to prioritize their education and underlined the importance of maintaining national unity. He gave his word that his administration is determined to offer the most relief possible. In an effort to guarantee stability over the long run, he also unveiled a new five-year economic strategy. Arshad Nadeem, the Olympic gold…
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Islamabad, Aug 14: As the summer break draws to an end, schools in Sindh are scheduled to return tomorrow. The start of a new academic year will see the return of teaching activities to both government and private schools in Sindh, according to confirmation from the education department. Syed Sardar Shah, the minister of education for Sindh, has urged students to start the new year with renewed resolve and focus. He stressed that in order to succeed academically, hard work and perseverance are essential. The Minister also stressed the importance of teachers accepting their responsibilities, emphasizing the notable advancements in…
Islamabad, Aug 14: According to Balochistan’s Chief Minister, Mir Sarfaraz Bugti, the province government’s top priorities are the health and education sectors. He made this statement on Wednesday during an event held in honor of Pakistan’s 77th Independence Day in this city. For the Pishin district, the chief minister unveiled numerous development initiatives. He added that the elders in this area have always been devoted to Pakistan and that the people of Pishin have backed Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. He argued that college and school instructors, who receive government funding, need to be required to work and not just sit…
Islamabad, Aug 14: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday thanked his UAE counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for his warm greetings on Pakistan’s Independence Day. “I thank Your Highness and the entire leadership of UAE for always standing with Pakistan in our journey towards peace, progress and prosperity. I am confident that by working together, we can build a bright future for our peoples. Long live Pakistan-UAE brotherhood,” the prime minister wrote on his official X account in response to the felicitation message by Prime Minister of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.…
Islamabad, Aug 14: Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) is getting ready to start the Swat River diversion at the Mohmand Dam Hydropower Project. According to the specifics, the project team anticipates starting the river diversion within the next few days following the completion of the river-closure-dyke. Although the high-flow season poses certain problems, great efforts are being undertaken to reach this important milestone. Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (Retd), Chairman of WAPDA, recently visited the Mohmand Dam project site to assess the status of work. He examined a number of project components during his visit, such as the powerhouse,…
Islamabad, Aug 14: Prepare to see the pinnacle of opulent living as Pakistan’s top real estate website, Zameen.com, presents an exclusive Property Sales Event (PSE) that is sure to raise the bar for real estate in Karachi. The esteemed Ramada Plaza in Karachi will host this amazing event on Sunday, August 18, from 10 AM to 7 PM. This is your chance to see some of the most luxurious and sought-after residences in the city all under one roof. Why are you unable to skip this PSE? With its exceptional lineup of real estate investors, enthusiasts, and industry insiders, the…
Islamabad, Aug 14: :The Federal Flood Commission (FFC) has said that presently, River Indus is experiencing Medium Flood in Guddu-Sukkur Reach whereas it is in Low Flood at Tarbela-Kalabagh-Chashma-Taunsa reaches while River Kabul is also running in Low Flood at Warsak. According to daily FFC report on Wednesday, all other major rivers of the Indus River System i.e. Rivers Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi and Sutlej are discharging normal flows. The current Combined Live Storage of the country’s major reservoirs (Tarbela, Mangla & Chashma) stands at 10.573 MAF (79.17% of the total live storage capacity of 13.354 MAF). According to the Flood…
Islamabad, Aug 14: The government on Tuesday decreased the price of Motor Spirit (MS) Petrol by Rs 8.47 per liter and high speed diesel (HSD) by Rs 6.70 per liter. The price of MS petrol was fixed at Rs 260.96 per liter as against its existing price of Rs 269.43 per liter, said a press release issued by the Ministry of Finance. Meanwhile, the price of High-Speed Diesel was decreased by Rs 6.70 per liter as HS- Diesel would be available at Rs 266.07 per liter as compared to its previous price of Rs 272.77 per liter during next fortnight starting from…
Islamabad, Aug 14: The United States Government, through USAID, has handed over 5,000 lady health worker kits, 90 maternal, neonatal, and child health packages, and 120 birthing stations to improve health services in eleven flood-affected districts of Sindh and Balochistan. These supplies, part of USAID’s $27.8 million investment in the health sector’s flood response, will enable lady health workers and health facilities to provide better health services to more than 80,000 children and 100,000 married women of reproductive age, said a press release. The devastating floods in June 2022 severely disrupted health services in Sindh and Balochistan, affecting over 13…
Islamabad, Aug 14: The government of Pakistan approved 15 development projects on Tuesday, totaling Rs515 billion, including a $900 million foreign loan aimed at combating climate change. This stands in stark contrast to the country’s deteriorating fiscal situation and growing public debt. To review 18 applications, the Central Development Working Party (CDWP), which approves development projects, convened for a full day. They included two concept clearance documents, one position paper, and fifteen development projects for obtaining more foreign funds. Twelve of the fifteen designs were accepted by the CDWP; the remaining seven were sent to the Executive Committee of the…
