July 2024
Govt committed to support GB’s development: Aurangzeb
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reiterated the government’s commitment to support Gilgit-Baltistan’s development for overall economic growth. He was chairing meeting of the committee on the issues of Gilgit-Baltistan in Islamabad today. The meeting was attended by Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Amir Muqam, Gilgit-Baltistan Finance Minister Muhammad Ismail, Agriculture Minister Mohammad Anwar, Ex-Chief […]
Pakistan condemns Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination in Tehran
Pakistan has condemned the assassination of Chief of Hamas Political Bureau Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, in a statement, said Pakistan condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations including extrajudicial and extraterritorial killings irrespective of the motives. She said Pakistan is deeply shocked by the timing of this reckless […]
PM vows to make Pakistan leading country in AI infrastructure
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said a strategy is being implemented to attract the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for building Information Technology (IT) infrastructure. Talking to a three-member delegation of Asia Internet Coalition led by Managing Director Jeff Paine in Islamabad today, he said the government is working on the promotion of the fundamental infrastructure […]
Patricia expresses resolve to support young entrepreneurs
Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has expressed the commitment to supporting young entrepreneurs and innovators. Addressing the Young Entrepreneurs Awards distribution ceremony in Islamabad on Wednesday, she recognized Pakistani young entrepreneurs as the valuable contributors to the economic growth and progress of the country. Patricia Scotland also appreciated the unwavering dedication of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led […]
Government reduces petrol’s price by Rs6.17
Government has reduced prices of petrol by 6.17 rupees and high speed diesel by 10.86 rupees per liter for next fortnight. The new price of Petrol is 269.43 and high speed diesel 272.77 per liter. Source: Radio Pakistan
PM extends electricity bill payment deadline by 10 days
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed to extend date of payment for electricity bills by 10 days. In this regard, a notification was issued by the Power Division today which orders to all electricity distribution companies. After the notification, the due date of July and August bills will be extended by 10 days. Source: Radio […]
Public warned of NAB impersonators
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has advised the general public to beware of those who deceive people by impersonating as high-ranking NAB officials. According to NAB statement, general Public is informed that some elements have been found impersonating themselves as senior NAB officials and coercing government officials and businessmen through phone calls, SMS, WhatsApp calls, […]
GB Scouts team successfully climb K-2
Gilgit-Baltistan Scouts team led by Major Ijaz Karim successfully climbed K-2. Major Ijaz Karim hoisted the flag of Gilgit-Baltistan Scouts at a height of 8611 meters. It is the first time in history that Gilgit-Baltistan Scouts achieved this historic milestone. Source: Radio Pakistan