Islamabad: The government was determined to explore various additional options to further reduce the cross-subsidy burden on industrial consumers, including subsidy reforms and debt refinancing, in addition to the tariff reduction measures already in place, said a statement issued by the Power Division on Wednesday. According to the Power Division, data show that the industrial […]
Read MorePeshawar: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Commission on the Status of Women (KPCSW) has finalized the draft of Women Empowerment Policy 2026-2030 that would be submitted to provincial cabinet for approval. The draft was finalized in meeting that was chaired by Chairperson Dr. Samira Shams. The meeting was also attended by Technical Committee members including Ayesha Bano, Member […]
Read MoreIslamabad: Acting President Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani on Wednesday described education diplomacy as one of the most enduring instruments of international engagement amid stressing sustained academic partnerships beneficial for the country to address deep-rooted challenges in its education sector and prepare its youth for a rapidly changing world. Addressing a reception hosted in honour of […]
Read MorePeshawar: A detailed discussion was held in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly session on food shortages facing the province, quality of development projects, funds for underdeveloped districts, basic facilities, and the quota system in government jobs. During the session, members strongly criticized the government’s performance, and the Speaker referred several matters to the standing committees. The […]
Read MoreIslamabad: Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Syed Imran Ahmed Shah today visited the National Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine (NIRM), where he conducted a detailed review of the medical financial assistance being provided to deserving patients under Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal. Upon arrival, the Executive Director of NIRM, Dr. Shaista Habibullah, received the Federal Minister […]
Read MoreHyderabad: On the special directives of the Provincial Ombudsman Sindh Suhail Ahmed Rajput (Tamgha-e-Imtiaz), the Regional Director Ombudsman Hyderabad Syed Muhammad Sajjad Haider paid a surprise visit to the Rural Health Center (RHC) Saharish Nagar, Hyderabad. The purpose of the visit was to review the medical facilities being provided at the health center, attendance of […]
Read MoreIslamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr Musadik Malik on Wednesday called for a fundamental shift in Pakistan’s economic model, saying that sustainable prosperity was only possible through higher productivity, an exports-led growth strategy and a stronger role for the private sector. Addressing the inaugural session of the Pakistan Policy Dialogue titled […]
Read MorePeshawar: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Safety and Halal Food Authority (KPFSandHFA) carried out major enforcement operations in different areas of Peshawar, exposing units involved in the production of adulterated spices and fake tomato ketchup. Large quantities of hazardous food items were seized and destroyed on the spot, while the involved units were sealed. According to […]
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