Ufone committed to fostering women’s access to mobile Internet

ISLAMABAD:A Pakistani telecom company,  Ufone 4G, is at the forefront to support women’s empowerment in the country, expanding its female customer base significantly.   Through its commitment with the global association of mobile operators, the GSMA, Ufone 4G aims to bring high-speed connectivity to more Pakistani women to enhance their participation in the mainstream socio-economic […]

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Muqam directs NADRA, Passport authorities to provide speedy services to people

PESHAWAR:Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political and Public Affairs, Engr Amir Muqam on Friday directed National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) and Immigration and Passport (I&P) authorities in Khyber Pakthunkhwa to provide speedy services to people.   Presiding over a high-level meeting here at NADRA Regional Office Hayatabad, Amir Muqam said NADRA was a […]

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NEPRA notifies Rs 4.8269 per unit increase in power tariff of KE

ISLAMABAD:National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Friday approved Rs.4.8269 per unit increase in tariff of K-Electric for March under monthly fuel adjustment mechanism (FCA).   The KE has requested FCA of Rs 5.275 per unit increase having an impact of Rs 8.592 billion, said a notification issued here.   The Authority approved the FCA […]

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Seeking reset of U.S.-Pakistan ties, Bilawal says they agree on far more than they disagree on

WASHINGTON:Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has called for a reset of the strained US-Pakistan relations through engagement, saying he believes the two countries agree on far more than they disagree on.   “The way in which this relationship progressed in recent years doesn’t serve the interests of the people of Pakistan, but it also doesn’t […]

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Pakistan, Indonesia agree to promote bilateral ties in diverse areas

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Indonesia have agreed to promote bilateral relations in diverse areas including trade, investment, health, education and science and technology.   This was agreed during the Third Bilateral Consultative Forum between Pakistan and Indonesia held in Bali, a press release issued here by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.   Additional Secretary (Asia […]

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Govt to devise new strategy to deal with inflation in country: Dr Aisha

ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Finance and Revenue Dr Aisha Ghaus Pasha on Friday said the incumbent government was working on many structural reforms to bring back the economy on the track of an inclusive and sustainable growth.   Responding to various queries during the Questions Hour in the Senate, she said the government was completely […]

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