October 5, 2022
Reko Diq: President approves filing of reference to Supreme Court
President Dr Arif Alvi has approved filing of reference to the Supreme Court in Reko Diq Project. Earlier the Apex Committee, headed by Minister for Finance and Tethyan Copper Company Pakistan (Private) Limited had agreed to a framework for settlement and revival of the Reko Diq Project in March this year. It is pertinent to […]
President rejects mercy petitions of five convicts involved in brutal crimes
President Dr. Arif Alvi has rejected the mercy petitions of five condemned prisoners who have been sentenced to death after the charges of brutal crimes were proved against them. The President rejected the petitions under Article 45 of the Constitution. Source: Radio Pakistan
Govt to Install AMI Meters by Mid-2023 to Reduce Electricity Losses
In order to curb the losses incurred by the ex-WAPDA distribution companies (DISCOs), the federal government has decided to install AMI (Advanced Metering of Infrastructure) meters on all the feeders suffering high losses by June 2023. A daily national, while quoting a senior official of the Energy Ministry, said that besides feeders, the AMI system […]
Assistance from global partners vital for rehabilitation of Pakistan flood victims: COAS
Pakistan and United States have agreed on improving bilateral cooperation in economic, trade and investment sectors. The understanding was reached during meetings of Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa with Secretary of Defence General Lloyd James Austin III Retired, National Security Advisor Jacob Jeremiah Sullivan and Deputy Secretary of state Wendy Ruth Sherman […]
Dar Invites Textile Exporters After Mills Threaten Shut Down
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has summoned an important meeting to address the reservations of textile exporters. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Commerce Textile Wing, All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) and other stakeholders of the textile industry have been invited to participate in a meeting on Thursday (tomorrow) on regionally competitive […]
IS Ramps Up Attacks in Afghanistan, Taliban Claim Key Arrest
Amid an intensified terror campaign by the Islamic State Khorasan (ISK) group in Afghanistan which has killed dozens of civilians this week, Taliban authorities claim they have captured the group’s liaison for Europe. On Tuesday, the Taliban’s intelligence agency released a video confession of an alleged ISK member who says he helped foreign nationals join […]
Ryan Kavanaugh and Proxima Media Launch New Banner Production Company ‘The Quad’ in Partnership With Amy Kim and Jaime Burke of Lifeboat Productions
The Quad will produce 3-5 films per year with a self-funded budget of $3M – $12M each, and will star a top influencer paired with a world-renowned director and actor LOS ANGELES, Oct. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ryan Kavanaugh, in tandem with Proxima Media and Lifeboat Productions’ Amy Kim and Jaime Burke, proudly announces […]