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Nepra reserves verdict in price hike case
Jun 30th
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) reserved its judgement over increase of electricity tariff by 61 paisas under fuel adjustment, Geo News reported.
Eight Power Distribution Companies (DISCOs) including the Karachi Ele…
Litigation causes Rs131bn loss: FBR
Jun 30th
ISLAMABAD: According to the FBR the national exchequer is facing a loss of Rs 131 billion due to pending tax cases, Geo News reported. In light of this the FBR has decided to request the Chief Justices of higher courts to deal with these cases immediat…
Monsoon likely to continue up country
Jun 30th
ISLAMABAD: Scattered thunderstorm/rain with isolated heavy falls is expected over Lahore, Sargodha, Gujranwala divisions, Rawalpindi division, Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Kohat, Bannu D.I.Khan division).
Isolated thunderstorm/rain may also occur ov…
CJCSC links regional peace to IHK solution
Jun 30th
ISLAMABAD: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), General Khalid Shameem Wynne has said that as long as the (Indian held) Kashmir (IHK) issue remains un-resolved, this region is likely to remain unstable.
He said: We must therefore co…
Hajj scam: SC issues notices to respondents in Kazmi’s bail request
Jun 30th
Earlier his bail application was rejected by the Islamabad High Court.
Region will remain unstable till Kashmir issue is resolved: Gen Wynne
Jun 30th
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee said as long as Kashmir remains unresolved, the region will remain unstable.
Pakistan rebuts US criticism of anti-terror action
Jun 30th
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday rejected assertions by US military commanders that its army lacked capacity and commitment in tackling militants.
Ties between the two countries hit a low point after the May 2 killing of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Lade…
Shab-e-Meraj being observed
Jun 30th
ISLAMABAD: Shab-e-Meraj is being observed on Wednesday night across the country with great respect and religious fervour.
Special programmes of Mehfil-e-Naat and prayers are being organized at the mosques and houses.
The Muslims every year on 27th of…
Power companies: USAID to continue assistance
Jun 30th
Power costs must be covered to address outages: director.
