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Islamabad:An Accountability Court (AC) on Monday acquitted former Senate deputy chairman Saleem Mandviwala and others in the Kidney Hills reference. Accountability Court Judge Nasir Javed Rana approved the application of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and returned the reference. The NAB, in its plea, stated that Mandviwala had no connection with the case. Moreover there was […]

Islamabad:Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) on Monday issued power suspension programme for Tuesday for various areas of its region due to necessary maintenance and routine development work. According to IESCO Spokesperson, the power supply of different feeders and grid stations would remain suspended for the period from 08:00 AM to 02:00 PM, Sihala College, From […]

Islamabad:The National Accounts Committee (NAC) on Monday approved revised quarterly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rates for the fiscal year 2023-24, reflecting a significant improvement in the country’s economic performance. ‘The updated provisional and revised growth rates for FY 2023-24 and FY 2022-23 are 2.52% and -0.22% compared to 2.38% and -0.21% approved in the […]

Islamabad:Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani Monday extended heartfelt congratulations to Chinese leaders, including President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang, on Foundation Day of China, celebrated on October 1. In a statement, he praised the visionary leadership of the late Chairman Mao Zedong, whose contributions have propelled China to socio-economic excellence and established it […]

Islamabad:Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training (MoFEPT) Sohail Akhter emphasized the Ministry’s critical role in addressing Pakistan’s urgent education challenges during his speech at the two-day workshop on “Facilitating and Communicating Research for Policy Planning and Decision-Making” held here on Monday. The event was organized by the Pakistan Institute of […]

Islamabad:Federal Minister of Energy (Power Division) Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari on Monday expressed displeasure over the management of power distribution companies (DISCOs) with unsatisfactory performance. Presiding over the meeting to review performance of DISCOs, the minister reviewed line losses and bill collection performance for the months of July and August, said a statement issued […]

Islamabad:Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed on Monday emphasised upon history and heritage as sources of strength for a nation and urged the government to work out a comprehensive strategy to capitalise on Pakistan’s rich historical and cultural heritage. He was addressing as chief guest at a one-day International Conference, titled ‘Celebrating Pakistan’s Ancient Archaeological and Civilisational […]

Islamabad:Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast hot and dry weather for most parts of the country during the next 24 hours. According to the synoptic situation, continental air was prevailing over most parts of the country. A shallow trough of westerly wave was present over western parts. The weather will remain hot and dry in […]