Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi reviewed on Friday the measures being taken for the return of Afghan citizen cardholders. According to details, the meeting chaired by Naqvi, which assessed the progress of repatriation efforts, focused on the government’s strategies to ensure a seamless process. Addressing the gathering, Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi emphasized the importance of maintaining a respectful and friendly attitude towards foreign nationals during their return. “The process of returning Afghan citizen cardholders will be carried out with full cooperation from both federal and provincial governments,” Naqvi stated. The meeting revealed that all preparations for the return of…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Awam Pakistan Party (APP) convener Shahid Khaqan Abbasi stated on Friday that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif needs to step forward for the country’s sake. Speaking to the media in Rawalpindi, Abbasi said, “It is unclear who holds authority today. Despite discussions about canals, no one is addressing the water crisis.” “Neither Punjab nor Sindh are receiving adequate water supply. The situation in both provinces is concerning. The system of governance has changed in recent years,” Abbasi stated. He said, “Nawaz Sharif is the most experienced politician in the country’s history. If Nawaz Sharif doesn’t take responsibility for…
Ramadan Transmission: Spiritual Growth, Commercial Ties, or the Demise of Decency? By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Ramadan, known as the month of mercy, forgiveness, and salvation, is meant to guide individuals toward piety, patience, and purity. However, the spectacle presented in the name of Ramadan Transmission in our society is not only a mockery of spiritual values but also a funeral for decency and etiquette. Instead of serving as a medium for virtue, charity, and religious education, television screens are filled with vulgar discussions, absurd questions, and sensational content. These so-called Ramadan transmissions offer little in terms of genuine spiritual…
Bill in the U.S. Congress on Military Leadership Sanctions: Restoration of Democracy or Conspiracy Against Pakistan? By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) are celebrating the news that members from both major parties in the U.S. Congress have introduced a new bill recommending sanctions against Pakistan’s military leadership, particularly Army Chief General Asim Munir and other senior officials. This bill calls for the restoration of democracy in Pakistan and the release of political prisoners, including Imran Khan at the forefront. Furthermore, if the Pakistani government does not comply with these demands, harsh measures such as U.S. visa…
Chewing gum was found to release hundreds of tiny microplastic particles directly into people’s mouths, researchers announced on Tuesday. This revelation comes amid growing concerns about the presence of microplastics in various environments, from mountaintops to the deepest parts of the ocean, and even in the air we breathe. The research, conducted by scientists from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), highlights yet another unexamined route through which these minute plastic fragments enter the human body. The pilot study explored how chewing gum, often perceived as an innocent treat, could be contributing to the widespread problem of plastic pollution.…
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will cut about 10,000 full-time jobs and close half of its regional offices, it said on Thursday, a major overhaul of the department under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The latest job cuts, and about 10,000 recent voluntary departures, will reduce the number of full-time employees at the department to 62,000 from 82,000, the department said. “We aren’t just reducing bureaucratic sprawl. We are realigning the organization with its core mission and our new priorities in reversing the chronic disease epidemic,” Kennedy said in a department statement. US President Donald Trump…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff reached a deal with Pakistan for a new $1.3 billion arrangement and also agreed on the first review of the ongoing 37-month bailout program, the IMF said on Tuesday. “Over the past 18 months, Pakistan has made significant progress in restoring macroeconomic stability and rebuilding confidence despite a challenging global environment,” the IMF said in a statement. The new 28-month deal would support Pakistan’s efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change, the Fund said in the statement announcing its decision. Both the new program and the loan review require approval from the Fund’s…
Power Minister Awais Leghari has assured that the government is committed to slashing power tariffs, and the reduction will occur at the “right time,” The News reported on Wednesday. Speaking to reporters after inaugurating Pakistan’s first-ever 120-kilowatt fast charging station in Islamabad, Leghari said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif would soon announce “good news” regarding electricity prices and stated, “The reduction will happen at the right time, whether two days earlier or later.” Responding to concerns over fuel pricing, the minister underscored the government’s resolve to provide relief. “We stand by our pledge. Our commitments are not like those of…
The capital market experienced a strong bullish rally on Wednesday, driven by the staff-level agreement between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the ongoing bailout package, along with a new $1.3 billion arrangement. The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index gained 1,139.15 points, or 0.98%, to settle at 117,772.31 by session’s end. The index touched an intraday high of 118,220.88 and a low of 117,178.23, reflecting a session driven by investor optimism following key economic developments. “The IMF review is the major positive trigger,” said Sana Tawfik, Head of Research at Arif Habib Limited. “We’ve seen the…
Exports from the Gwadar Free Zone (GFZ) are set to begin, playing a crucial role in ensuring the port’s sustainable operation and facilitating entry into the international market, according to The News. A senior official from the Ministry of Maritime Affairs told The News, “The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has been instrumental in promoting exports from the Gwadar Free Zone.” The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) discussed a summary submitted by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs regarding the export of Potassium Sulphate Fertilizer from Gwadar Port. It approved an exemption for M/s Agven Private Limited, operating in the Gwadar North…
