. LAHORE: The ECP has issued a revised notification for the by-election to the vacant Punjab Assembly seat PP-167 Lahore, announcing changes in the polling date and election schedule. According to the notification, polling for the by-election will now be held on February 4, instead of the previously announced date of February 8. Candidates will […]
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The notification was issued by the Prime Minister as Chairman of the Gilgit-Baltistan Council, following a recommendation from the Acting Chief Minister and in accordance with constitutional provisions. PHOTO: Express A 14-member caretaker cabinet was formally named in Gilgit-Baltistan on Friday, ending over a month of administrative uncertainty since the caretaker chief minister took charge.
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Latest discovery of reserves of 1.58 million cubic feet per day to improve country’s energy security through indigenous resources, says PPL Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) announced the discovery of new gas reserves in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa for the second consecutive day and informed the Pakistan Stock Exchange about the latest discovery. According to a letter released by
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KP ATC’s decision comes after Zahid Afridi’s lawyer argues charges were politically motivated Mohammad Zahid Afridi, youth president of Jamaat-e-Islami and spokesperson of the Bara Tirah Political Alliance, was arrested by the police. Source: La PK Press Club Express A special anti-terrorism court in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has approved the bail of Mohammad Zahid Afridi, a
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Double-digit inflation, currency devaluation and IMF conditions add pressure on middle-income households Pakistanis spent almost two in three rupees on food and housing-related expenses, while reliance on foreign remittances and financial aid increased to support household spending, according to a new government survey. The Integrated Household Economic Survey 2024 to 2025, released by Federal Minister
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Nearly 1.9 million people in Gaza are at risk due to inadequate shelter and harsh winter conditions Police officers stand guard outside the main gate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad. Photo: File The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates have expressed concern
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First meeting of the New Year also approves off-grid gas sales and changes to captive electricity tax Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a federal cabinet meeting on January 1 Photo: Prime Minister’s Office A new local government system will be introduced in Islamabad after the federal cabinet approves decisions taken by the Cabinet Committee on
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Accused of imitating Sting’s overall design, color combination, bottle shape and branding A fine of Rs150 million was imposed on Friday on Mizan Beverages (Pvt) Ltd for copying the packaging and trade dress of PepsiCo’s energy drink ‘Sting’ by the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP). According to the Commission, Mizan’s ‘Storm’ energy drink imitated the
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ATC imposes additional 35 years of imprisonment, fine of Rs 1.5 million as trial takes place in absence of accused Major (retired) Adil Raja. SCREENSHOT An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad has awarded double life sentence to YouTuber Adil Raja, former army official Syed Akbar Hussain and journalists Wajahat Saeed, Sabir Shakir, Moeed Pirzada, Shaheen
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PTCL Group has approved an equity investment of Rs 15 billion (approximately $53 million) in U Microfinance Bank Limited (U Bank), its microfinance subsidiary. The group said the investment was intended to support U Bank’s growth plans and accelerate the development of its digital banking platform to broaden its reach. Hatem Bamatraf, Chairman of U
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