The National Assembly has passed the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2024. Moving the Bill, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said the bill is aimed at giving more autonomy to the Board of Radio Pakistan to improve its governance and performance. Under the bill, the Federal Government shall appoint Director
National Logistics Corporation (NLC) in collaboration with Kazak companies has successfully delivered first-ever consignment of goods from Kazakhstan to Dubai via Afghanistan. The consignment comprises two trucks with twenty one tons of load. Initially, the trucks completed 4,900 kilometer distance to Karachi in twenty days only and the shipment was
International Day of Play is being observed today to mark a significant milestone in efforts to preserve, promote, and prioritize playing. The day creates a unifying moment at global, national, and local levels to elevate the importance of play. Source: Radio Pakistan
The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has resolved the long-standing issue of supply of water to a plant of Sodium Carbonate (Soda Ash), established in Khushab district. In this connection, approval has been accorded to supply two point five cusecs of water to the project through Muhajir branch canal. The
Pakistan has imposed a one document regime at Chaman Border to stop the transportation of contrabands and illegal cross bordering of people. The imposition of one document regime will transform Chaman and make it a Border trade hub instead of smuggling trade hub. However, smuggler mafia and some political leaders
Pakistan Railways has announced twenty-five percent reduction in the fares as a special package for the commuters on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. According to the Pakistan Railways, this discount will be available on all types of trains and classes. However, the discount will not be applicable on Eid Special trains.
The World Bank has approved one billion dollar additional financing for Pakistan to support Dasu Hydropower Project and the transition to clean and affordable energy. A decision to this effect was take in the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors in Washington. According to a statement of the Bank, this
The Pakistan Economic Survey 2023-24 report will be launched today. Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb will launch it during a ceremony at Pak Secretariat in Islamabad this evening. The pre-budget document will provide details about the major socio-economic developments, performance and trends of various sectors of the economy