Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Saturday reiterated the party’s stance that its mandate was “stolen in the darkness of the night” during the February 8, 2024, general elections. Addressing a massive gathering in Swabi, he stated that the people had “made history” on February 8 and were once again demonstrating their strength. “We secured a lead of 180 seats in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and a two-thirds majority in the province in the name of the PTI founder, while also achieving a single majority in Punjab,” he claimed, adding that despite this, the election results were manipulated. Rally…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Privatisation Minister Abdul Aleem Khan on Saturday lauded the efforts of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his team. The Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) president marked the first anniversary of the general elections with a special event at the party’s office on Upper Mall Road. The event, attended by the IPP president, the Federal Minister for Food Security and Research, and other party leaders, featured a cake-cutting ceremony. Aleem Khan reaffirmed his support for the coalition government at both federal and provincial levels, emphasizing their commitment to working together for national progress. He stated, “We have not seen a single scandal in…
Several Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders and workers were arrested in Multan on Saturday, including Shah Mehmood Qureshi’s daughter Meher Bano Qureshi and Javed Hashmi’s son-in-law Makhdoom Zahid Bahar Hashmi. According to police officials, PTI leaders and supporters organized a rally despite restrictions imposed under Section 144, which prohibits public gatherings. The rally, led by Meher Bano Qureshi, Makhdoom Zahid Bahar Hashmi, and PTI ticket-holder Dalir Mahar, was intercepted by law enforcement near Pul Chattha Makhdoom Rashid, where several workers were also detained. “The accused were taken into custody for violating Section 144,” police stated, adding that several participants managed to…
Dan Buettner, who has extensively researched the world’s ‘Blue Zones’, has shared an unexpected drink that might help increase lifespan. He shared on TikTok that coffee is one of the best beverages for longevity. “I think one of the greatest longevity beverages out there is coffee, but I think one of the most important secrets to drinking it and living longer is to drink it before noon,” Dan explained. Dan added, “If you drink your cup of coffee or two before noon, it actually lowers your chance of cardiovascular disease. Whereas, if you are drinking your coffee [in the] afternoon…
On Thursday, Pakistan received a shipment of 37,500 doses of the meningitis vaccine, which arrived just hours before Saudi Arabia suspended its requirement for the vaccine for Umrah pilgrims from around the world. The shipment, imported by a private pharmaceutical company, was aimed at addressing the recent vaccine shortage following Saudi Arabia’s mandate for Umrah pilgrims on January 7. According to sources in the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP), 16,000 doses have already been dispatched to Punjab. Other provinces, including Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan, will receive the vaccine as per their requirements. The Punjab government prioritized the distribution…
Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) and Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) have expressed reservations about the government’s decision to allow third parties to sell up to 35% of their gas. However, officials from the Petroleum Ministry have clarified that this decision will not cause any financial loss to the Sui companies. According to the Petroleum Ministry, the Sui companies currently have 1,500MMCFD (million cubic feet per day) of gas available, and third-party sales will account for only 2.5% of this volume. Officials further explained that this move will also result in a 2.5% increase in the annual tariff of…
Gold prices in Pakistan have crossed the historic Rs300,000 mark for the first time, following a slight increase on Friday, reflecting global market trends. In the local market, the price of 24-karat gold per tola rose by Rs1,346, reaching the highest-ever price of Rs300,046, according to data shared by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA). Similarly, the price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold increased by Rs1,154, taking it to Rs257,241. Gold Price Rises Globally In the international market, gold prices also saw a rise of $10 on Friday, reaching $2,869 per ounce with an additional premium of…
Global rating agency Fitch has stated that Pakistan is making progress toward restoring economic stability. In its latest report, Fitch emphasized that structural reforms are crucial for Pakistan’s debt profile. Progress on challenging reforms is key to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) review, as well as bilateral and multilateral financing. According to the report, the State Bank’s decision to reduce the interest rate to 12% signals lower consumer inflation. The average inflation rate was 24% until June, which has since dropped to slightly over 2% in January. Fitch Upgrades Pakistan’s Credit Rating Fitch has upgraded Pakistan’s credit rating. The agency…
Pakistan’s nationwide campaign against power theft has resulted in the recovery of Rs 146.64 billion since its launch in September 2023, according to official figures released by authorities. The ongoing operation has led to the arrest of 115,280 individuals across the country for electricity theft, reflecting the extensive scope of the enforcement actions. In the past week alone, authorities apprehended 174 individuals and recovered more than Rs 970 million. This anti-power theft initiative is part of broader government measures aimed at addressing the country’s economic challenges and alleviating the ongoing energy crisis. Relevant agencies have expressed their commitment to continuing…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reduced its key repo rate for the first time in nearly five years, aiming to provide stimulus to the sluggish economy, which is expected to grow at its slowest pace in four years during the current fiscal year. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), consisting of three RBI members and three external members, reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25%, following eleven consecutive policy meetings with no changes. This decision was in line with a Reuters poll, where 70% of economists had predicted a quarter-point reduction. It marked the first reduction…
