August 27, 2023 - News Feed

Pakistani Prime Minister Holds Emergency Meeting on High Electric Bills

Posted August 27, 2023 by Web Desk

Pakistan’s caretaker prime minister, Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, is holding an emergency ministers’ meeting Sunday to discuss the high electricity bills that have caused some people to take to the street in protest.“In the meeting, a briefing will be taken from the ministry of power and distribution companies and consultations will be…

Protests Over Power Bill Increases Spread in Pakistan

Posted August 27, 2023 by Web Desk

Protests against soaring power prices continued in Pakistan for a third consecutive day on Sunday, with television footage showing enraged consumers at rallies burning their electricity bills.The power supply department in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province formally requested that police provide security for its staff and installations in the wake of…

Widespread protests against higher electricity bills hit Pakistan

Posted August 27, 2023 by Web Desk

Thousands took to the streets across Pakistan to protest rising power bills, some violently, forcing the power companies to seek police security.Interim Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar summoned an urgent meeting with power authorities to "review" the situation after angry protesters blocked roads and attacked power company representatives in several parts…

Pakistan reacts to EU state’s planned ‘Quran’ bill

Posted August 27, 2023 by Web Desk

Pakistan has welcomed the Danish government’s decision to propose a bill that would make it illegal to burn the Quran in public. Acts of public desecration of the Muslim holy book have led to protests and diplomatic tensions between the Nordic countries and Muslim-majority nations.“This, we believe, is a step…

Pak Army’s rescue, relief efforts continue in areas inundated by flood water

Posted August 27, 2023 by Web Desk

Pakistan Army’s rescue and relief efforts are continuing in low-lying areas, which have been inundated by flood water released in the Sutlej River by India.In this connection, the troops are also engaged in distribution of free ration; besides, carrying out rescue operation and running free medical camps for the flood…

Caretaker PM vows to utilise all available resources for development of Balochistan

Posted August 27, 2023 by Web Desk

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has vowed to utilize all available resources for development of Balochistan.Talking to tribal elders in Quetta, he expressed government's resolve to develop infrastructure and provide all resources including electricity and water in the province to ensure its vibrant role in national economy.The Prime Minister said…

PM Kakar vows to bring higher education in Pakistan at par with world standards

Posted August 27, 2023 by Web Desk

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has reiterated to remove all hurdles in the way of bringing the level of higher education in Pakistan equal to the international standards.He was chairing a meeting of the vice-chancellors of all the public sector universities of Balochistan in Quetta on Sunday.The Prime Minister said…

Caretaker PM convenes emergency meeting regarding electricity rates

Posted August 27, 2023 by Web Desk

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul-Haq Kakar has convened an emergency meeting in Islamabad on Sunday regarding electricity rates and consumer bills.According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister office, the Prime Minister also instructed the Ministry of Power and the distribution companies to give a detailed briefing in this…

Caretaker PM assures resolution of all issues of Balochistan

Posted August 27, 2023 by Web Desk

A delegation from Balochistan led by Sahibzada Muhammad Khan called on Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar in Quetta on Sunday.The delegation members congratulated Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar for assuming office of the interim Prime Minister and expressed best wishes for him.The apprised the Prime Minister of longstanding problems of the people of…

Commerce Ministry devising a plan to boost country’s exports

Posted August 27, 2023 by Web Desk

Ministry of Commerce and Industries is devising a plan to boost the country’s exports by extending all-out support to the industry stakeholders.This was stated by Caretaker Minister for Commerce and Industries Dr Gohar Ejaz while talking to leading exporters during his visit to All Pakistan Textile Mills Association House in…

Steps being taken to uproot menace of terrorism: Bugti

Posted August 27, 2023 by Web Desk

Caretaker Interior Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti visited the headquarters of Frontier Corps Balochistan in Quetta, where he was briefed about the security situation in the province, border management and other matters.Speaking on the occasion, Sarfaraz Bugti said all possible measures are being taken to uproot the menace of terrorism from…

No room for extremism, religious animosity in Pakistan: Jamal

Posted August 27, 2023 by Web Desk

Caretaker Minister for National Heritage and Culture Dr Jamal Shah says extremism and religious animosity will not be tolerated at any cost in Pakistan.Talking to media in Jaranwala, he said our religion Islam doesn't permit any kind of discrimination and violence against any other religion and beliefs. He said that…

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