A meeting of Cabinet Committee on Energy chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today approved in principle the formation of an Independent System and Market Operator (ISMO) for generation and purchase of electricity. Its approval will also be sought from the federal cabinet. ISMO will be registered with
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has launched the Leadership Development Internship Program for environment protection under ‘My Punjab Smog Free’ campaign. Addressing the launching ceremony in Lahore this evening, she announced to increase the monthly internship stipend from the proposed twenty-five thousand to sixty thousand rupees. The Chief Minister said
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed government’s commitment to implementing its reforms agenda to achieve inclusive and sustainable growth. He was speaking at a meeting with a high-level delegation of the Asian Development Bank led by Executive Director Donald Bobiash that called on him in Islamabad today,. The Minister said
President Asif Ali Zardari has appreciated the security forces for conducting successful intelligence-based operation in Mir Ali area of North Waziristan. In a statement, the President said the security forces sent two terrorists to hell by taking timely action. Commending the bravery of the security forces, the President said that
Two Khwarij were killed by the security forces in an intelligence based operation in Mir Ali area of North Waziristan. The operation was carried out on the reports regarding presence of terrorists in the area. During the conduct of the operation, an intense exchange of fire took place between own
Timely action by the Security Forces has foiled a terror bid in Turbat city of Balochistan. The security forces recovered 280 kilograms of explosive material planted in a vehicle that was to be used for terrorism in Turbat. Defence experts have commended the security forces’ timely action, as well as
A delegation of Executive Directors and Alternate Executive Directors of the Asian Development Bank met with Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema in Islamabad. The delegation is on Pakistan’s visit from 6th to 12th of this month for consultations with the government and key stakeholders to better align ADB’s
Lieutenant General retired Akhtar Nawaz Satti today took oath as Chairman of the Federal Public Service Commission. President Asif Ali Zardari administered the oath. Source: Radio Pakistan