ISLAMABAD: Calling the economy and the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) a ‘lifeline’ and ‘red line’, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar expressed optimism that development would continue with more investment in the days ahead. “These are our red lines, which some disgruntled elements are trying to violate and trespass and they are surely doomed to fail,” the minister said while addressing a press conference, flanked by Commerce Minister Jam Kamal, on Friday. Mr Tarar said efforts led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to attract foreign investment were bringing positive results, with the clear signs of economic stabilisation. Steps were underway to create an…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
Protesters led by a PTI provincial lawmaker ended a protest outside Peshawar’s Rehman Baba Grid Station on Saturday after receiving assurances from the utility company that it would reduce prolonged power cuts. The PTI MPA, Fazl Elahi, announced the end of the rally, after negotiations between the demonstrators, Assistant Commissioner Haroon Saleem and executive engineer Alam Zeb proved successful. The protesters were assured that loadshedding would not exceed 10 hours and that feeders in the area would be supplied with adequate power. Earlier, they had threatened to enter the grid station and restore power themselves. According to, police arrived on…
PESHAWAR: In an unprecedented move that drew the Centre’s ire, the PTI-led Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on Friday unveiled its first budget of Rs1.7 trillion for the upcoming fiscal year (FY25) with a development outlay of Rs416 billion mainly focusing on social protection, law and order and economic development. It is extremely rare for a provincial government to present its budget before the federal government lays out its financial plan, scheduled to be unveiled on June 7 this year. The budget, presented by KP Finance Minister Aftab Alam Afridi in a provincial assembly session presided over by Speaker Babar Saleem Swati, envisages a…
GILGIT: Princess Zahra Aga Khan, who arrived at Gilgit-Baltistan on Thursday, has assured the government of support and cooperation for development in the education and health sectors. GB Governor Syed Mehdi Shah, Chief Minister Haji Gulbar Khan and his cabinet members met Princess Zahra during her visit to the region. On the occasion, the chief minister lauded the services of the Aga Khan Development Network in the health, education, infrastructure, and social development. GB Chief Minister Haji Gulbar Khan welcomed her in GB on behalf of the government and the people of Gilgit-Baltistan. He said that it was their wish…
At least five people were killed and 11 injured on Saturday when a pickup tuck collided with a trailer in Jhirk, Thatta, police said. According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Imran Khan, the deceased were labourers on their way to a factory in Kotri when the Suzuki pickup they were travelling in collided with a 22-wheel trailer. The accident took place near Hameed Fruit Farm, SSP Khan said. All the injured have been shifted to Kotri Hospital, according to SSP Khan. He added that the labourers were members of the Behrani community. The Suzuki pickup was completely crushed in…
A suspected robber was lynched while police saved another from being torched in Karachi’s Orangi Town late on Friday night, according to police. According to Orangi Town Station House Officer (SHO) Jamal Leghari, the two suspects allegedly snatched a mobile phone and motorcycle from one citizen, Arsalan, as he was purchasing something from a milk shop. As the suspects were fleeing, the victim created a commotion, which alerted people nearby. The mob chased and caught one of the suspects, subjecting him to a severe beating with blunt instruments that killed him on the spot. Meanwhile, his accomplice had allegedly held…
An emotionally charged mob that gathered outside the houses of members of the Christian community in Sargodha was dispersed on Saturday, and two families were rescued, a police official said. Sargodha District Police Officer Asad Ejaz Malhi confirmed that the incident occurred in Sargodha’s Mujahid Colony today over an incident of alleged desecration, but stressed that a large contingent of police was deployed in the district and that there have been no fatalities. According to DPO Malhi, when the police reached the scene, they saw the mob crowding outside houses. The police cordonned off the two houses in the colony…
Kid Cudi is feeling more blessed than ever after a successful second foot surgery and having a supportive partner by his side. The 40-year-old rapper took to social media on Thursday, May 22, to gush over his fiancée, Lola Abecassis Sartore, who had been a steadfast support for him throughout the medical procedure. He posted an endearing snapshot of the two sharing the hospital bed, holding hands, with Cudi wrapping one arm around his fiancée. He captioned the Instagram post, “My ride or die holdin me down [flying kiss emoji My babe stayed all day and even slept at the…
Morgan Spurlock, the acclaimed documentary filmmaker behind Super Size Me, passed away at the age of 53. Variety reported on Friday, May 24, that the 2004 feature Oscar-nominated director died on Thursday, May 23, in upstate New York due to complications from cancer. His brother, Craig Spurlock, confirmed the heartbreaking news to the outlet, saying, “It was a sad day, as we said goodbye to my brother Morgan.” Craig, who worked with his brother on several projects, added, “Morgan gave so much through his art, ideas, and generosity. Today, the world has lost a true creative genius. I am so proud to…
Jelly Roll recently made a wild confession about his substance use issues. The Save Me singer, who has been candid about his addictions, revealed that smoking Marijuana kept him “sober” all over the years. Speaking exclusively to the Taste of Country in a candid interview on Friday, May 24, the country superstar said that the substance helped him contain his mental health. He shared: “I get in trouble for this, all the time, but my stance on marijuana will always be the same: I believe marijuana has helped me in so many regards, with my anxiety.” “This is a hot button topic, but,…
