The German government has stated that the assassination of Hassan Nasrallah may have adverse effects on Israel’s own security. In an interview with German TV channel ARD, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock expressed concerns that the extremely dangerous situation arising from Nasrallah’s death poses a risk of instability across Lebanon, which is not in Israel’s security interests. Meanwhile, France has called for an immediate halt to Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon, stating its opposition to any ground operations by Israel in the region. Following a phone conversation with Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian urged Hezbollah…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
Islamabad: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi condemned the recent shooting incident in the Panjgur area, stating that those involved in the murder of innocent laborers do not deserve any leniency. Expressing heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased workers, the Minister also prayed for the swift recovery of the injured laborer. Mohsin Naqvi emphasized that all sympathies lie with the bereaved families of the deceased workers, asserting that he stands in solidarity with them during this time of grief. It is worth noting that armed individuals entered a home in the Khuda Badhan area of Panjgur and opened fire…
Rawalpindi / Lahore: The Inspector General (IG) of Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, has commended police officers and personnel in Rawalpindi for ensuring law and order, while also appreciating the public for their cooperation. According to Express News, IG Punjab praised the Rawalpindi Police for their dedication, courage, and bravery in maintaining peace and security, stating that the officers, including the Regional Police Officer (RPO), City Police Officer (CPO), and SSP Operations Rawalpindi, remained consistently present in the field. Dr. Usman Anwar noted that all necessary security and traffic arrangements, including flag marches, were effectively executed, and the overall situation in…
Karachi: Authorities from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have announced that the Bureau of Safety Investigation (BASI) will conduct an investigation into the helicopter crash involving a Mari Gas Company aircraft that made an emergency landing in North Waziristan on Friday. According to CAA officials, the helicopter departed Islamabad at 11:15 AM, headed for Shawa, Waziristan. It took off again at 1:15 PM with new passengers from Shawa to Bannu. Due to engine failure, the helicopter attempted an emergency landing in Shawa, during which its tail rotor struck the ground, causing the aircraft to overturn. The CAA reported that there…
Burhanpur: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur used inappropriate language against protesting party workers during a recent demonstration. According to Express News, tensions flared when Gandapur announced the end of the protest at the Burhan location, which had led to the closure of the motorway. The announcement sparked anger among the workers, who surrounded the Chief Minister’s vehicle. As Gandapur attempted to leave, the protesters demanded that he get out of his car and walk alongside them. They expressed their frustration, stating, “Here we are enduring tear gas, while the ministers sit comfortably in air-conditioned vehicles.” In response to…
Karachi: The installation of e-gates at the country’s airports has faced delays, prompting an extension of the tender deadline to October 10. Previously, interested companies were invited to submit their applications by August 13. According to Express News, the project aimed at facilitating faster immigration through the installation of e-gates at international airports has been hindered. The Pakistan Airports Authority has issued a notification regarding the extension of the tender deadline. Sources reveal that due to the short timeline, no bids were received for the multi-billion-rupee e-gates project, which led to this extension. The Government of Pakistan had directed the…
In a recent decision, the government has placed domestic and commercial consumers at the forefront of gas supply priorities, relegating industrial users to the last position. The Federal Ministry of Energy and the Petroleum Division has amended the priority order list for gas supply, now designating captive power units as the lowest priority. According to the notification, industries will be categorized with CNG and the cement industry as third and final in the priority list. This means that during periods of gas shortages, particularly in winter, the first priority will go to domestic and commercial consumers, followed by special commercial…
Islamabad: The government has proceeded with the implementation of a controversial decision by NEPRA to benefit sugar mill owners. It has disbursed the first installment of PKR 8.2 billion for eight Independent Power Producers (IPPs) owned by five sugar mill owners under the provision of imported fuel. However, these IPPs have been utilizing by-products of sugarcane instead of imported fuel in their plants. Estimates indicate that a total of PKR 20 billion will be paid to these eight power plants, despite objections from the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA-G) and the caretaker government. At a time when the government is…
Karachi: The Italian Consul General, Danilo Giordani, expressed optimism about the promotion of Italian technology in Pakistan during the introduction ceremony of diesel engines featuring Italian technology. He emphasized that Italian technology would play a significant role in ensuring environmental protection in Pakistan, as Italy is among the global market leaders in manufacturing engines that minimize carbon emissions, contributing to a safer environment. The introductory event for the FTP engines took place at a local hotel and was attended by key figures, including Mehmood Ahsan Ali, CEO of Power Zone, Ricardo Puani, Gianna Maria, and Mansoor Rizvi, President of the…
With the support of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and various government initiatives, Pakistan’s current account balance has shown remarkable improvement. Government measures facilitated by the SIFC are steering the national economy toward recovery. Increasing IT exports, rising foreign direct investment, and remittances from overseas Pakistanis are contributing significantly to the enhancement of the current account balance. According to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan, the current account balance turned positive in August 2024, after remaining negative for three months, with an increase of $75 million. IT exports saw a 27% rise, reaching $298 million, which has…
