[ad_1] PESHAWAR: In a rapidly evolving political scenario in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), 35 independent Members of the Provincial Assembly (MPAs) have emerged as kingmakers in determining the future of the current government set-up. These independent lawmakers, all formerly affiliated with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), currently hold the key to maintaining or toppling the administration led by … Read more
[ad_1] Listen to article The US Supreme Court dealt a blow on Friday to the power of federal judges by restricting their ability to grant broad legal relief in cases, as the justices acted in a legal fight over President Donald Trump’s bid to limit birthright citizenship. The court ordered lower courts that blocked the policy to … Read more
[ad_1] Twenty-nine students taking their high school exams in the Central African Republic died in a stampede sparked by an exploding power transformer, the health ministry told AFP Thursday. Just over 5,300 students were sitting the second day of the baccalaureat exams at the time of the explosion early Wednesday afternoon in Bangui, the capital … Read more
[ad_1] Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Power consumers across Pakistan, excluding K-Electric (KE) and lifeline users, may face a 10-paisa per unit increase in electricity tariffs under the Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) for May 2025. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) is scheduled to hear the proposed hike of Rs0.1015 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) on June 30, 2025, … Read more
[ad_1] The ending of 28 Years Later has divided fans after an unexpected twist that many are comparing to Power Rangers. While the film features tense action and horror sequences, it closes with a stylised scene that caught audiences off guard. As Spike (Alfie Williams) faces a swarm of infected, a group in colourful tracksuits appears, … Read more
[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: The Energy Ministry has issued orders for uninterrupted power supply throughout the country during Muharram and instructed the distribution companies (DISCOs) to ensure immediate repair or replacement of faulty equipment in their system. Energy Minister Awais Leghari has issued the instructions to the chief executive officers of all Discos, saying that the holy … Read more
[ad_1] Listen to article The government has signed term sheets with 18 commercial banks for a Rs1.275 trillion ($4.5 billion) Islamic finance facility to help pay down mounting debt in its power sector, government officials said on Friday. The government, which owns or controls much of the power infrastructure, is grappling with ballooning “circular debt”—unpaid bills and … Read more
[ad_1] Listen to article Leaders, diplomats, parliamentarians, students and scholars gathered at the Pakistan-China Dialogue hosted by Pakistan-China Institute (PCI) under ‘Friends of Silk Road’ auspices, focused on ‘Strengthening Mutual Understanding Between Pakistan and China and Building a Community with a Shared Future for Neighbouring Countries.’ Speakers celebrated the enduring ‘Iron Brothers’ partnership, championed a multipolar order … Read more
[ad_1] PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s Adviser to Chief Minister on Finance, Muzammil Aslam, said during the budget session of the provincial assembly that real electricity relief for the province will only be possible if it generates its own electricity and supplies it directly to the public. He announced that the provincial government plans to establish its own … Read more
[ad_1] KARACHI: The ongoing spell of humid weather coupled with prolonged power outages has become a nightmare for patients suffering from chronic illnesses in the metropolitan city. Doctors at Civil Hospital report that heart patients, diabetics, individuals with high blood pressure, and epilepsy patients are increasingly being rushed to emergency wards in deteriorating conditions. Dr. … Read more