Islamabad, In a meeting aimed at enhancing economic cooperation, Uzbekistan's Ambassador Aybek Arif Usmanov and Pakistan's Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan discussed strategies to strengthen trade relations between their countries. Both officials high...
Read More »Neelum Jhelum Hydroelectric Project Reaches Full Capacity of 969 MW
Islamabad, The Neelum Jhelum Hydroelectric Project has reached its full generation capacity of 969 megawatts (MW) following the completion of inspection and rehabilitation work on its tail race tunnel (TRT). The project, crucial for meeting Pakistan’s...
Read More »Lahore High Court Elevates 20 Judges to District and Sessions Rank
Lahore, In a notable judicial advancement, the Lahore High Court's Administration Committee has promoted twenty Additional District and Sessions Judges to the rank of District and Sessions Judge (BS-21). This move, presided over by the Chief Justice, ...
Read More »Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to Reform Tax System for Wedding Halls and Restaurants
Peshawar, The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, led by Finance Adviser Muzamil Aslam, announced a significant shift in the tax structure for wedding halls and restaurants, replacing the existing 8% tax with a fax tax, aimed at broader tax registration an...
Read More »Pakistan’s President Advocates for Enhanced Trade and Solidarity with Iran and Palestine, Islamabad
Islamabad, President Asif Ali Zardari emphasized the importance of expanding barter trade and economic relations with Iran, and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to supporting Palestine during discussions with the ambassadors of Iran and Palestine. The...
Read More »Pakistan Advocates for Strengthened UNGA Role in Global Governance
Islamabad, In a recent statement at the UN headquarters in New York, Pakistan has underscored the vital role and authority of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in global peace and security efforts. Counsellor Naeem Sabir Khan from the Pakista...
Read More »Mirwaiz Calls for Unrestricted Access to Mosques During Ramadan
Srinagar, In a recent address, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, a senior leader of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), voiced his concerns over the continuous restrictions imposed on him, including house arrest, which have hindered his ability to freely a...
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