Pakistanis are angry about a sudden increase in their electricity bills. In daily protests that began in late August, people are demanding the government take back the new charges that have made electricity almost unaffordable for many. VOA’s Pakistan …
President approves reconstitution of NEC
President Dr. Arif Alvi has approved the reconstitution of the National Economic Council (NEC).The committee will have 13 members with Prime Minister as Chairman.NEC comprises the Prime Minister, chief ministers as well as representatives of the caret…
Delimitation process to be completed by Nov 30: ECP
The Election Commission of Pakistan has announced the final publication of the delimitation of constituencies on 30th November 2023.In a statement on Friday, the commission said it has further reduced the delimitation timeframe to ensure early complet…
Caretaker Interior Minister vows to root out menace of terrorism
Caretaker Interior Minister Sarfaraz Khan Bugti has expressed government’s determination to root out the menace of terrorism from the country.Addressing the 43rd passing-out parade of Pakistan Coast guards in Karachi on Friday, he clearly stated that …
Caretaker FM, Turkish envoy discuss bilateral ties
Pakistan and Turkiye have expressed satisfaction at convergence of views on all major regional and global issues.This came in a meeting between Foreign Minister Jalil Abass Jilani and Turkish Ambassador Dr Mehmet Paçaci in Islamabad on Friday.They rev…
Army, LEAs and nation can never be coerced by cowardly tactics of terrorists: COAS
Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir has emphasized that Pakistan Army will continue to act as a bulwark against terrorism to safeguard the nation from this scourge.He made these remarks during his visit to Bannu on Friday.The Army Chief was briefed on …