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Introduction: Recent monsoon rains in Pakistan’s northwest province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) have caused significant damage, claiming 15 lives in the last four days. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has reported that 12 houses were completely destroyed, and 83 others were partially damaged due to the heavy rains and floods. The government has initiated relief activities and released funds …

Introduction: Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan faces potential arrest as the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) issued non-bailable arrest warrants against him in a contempt case. The ECP instructed Islamabad police to apprehend Khan and present him before the commission following his failure to attend hearings relating to “contemptuous remarks” made against the ECP and its chairman at a …

Introduction: In a significant development, Pakistan has signed a framework agreement with Azerbaijan for the import of low-cost liquefied natural gas (LNG) on flexible terms for a period of one year. The agreement, signed between Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) and Azeri firm SOCAR, marks a major milestone in Pakistan’s efforts to diversify its energy sources and reduce reliance on long-term …

Introduction: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has refuted media reports that the government is considering Finance Minister Ishaq Dar as the caretaker prime minister. Speaking to reporters outside the Parliament House, Asif dismissed the news, stating that it was leaked by a credible journalist but lacks any truth. Clarifying the situation, Asif emphasized that no work has commenced on the matter, …

Introduction: The political atmosphere in Pakistan has intensified as the country’s two major political parties, PML-N and PPP, clash over the nomination of the interim prime minister. While PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif has expressed his desire to see loyalist Ishaq Dar take up the role, the PPP remains opposed to the idea, resulting in a standoff between the ruling coalition …

Introduction: The Pakistani government is contemplating amending the Elections Act 2017 to grant expanded powers to the upcoming caretaker government. The proposed amendments aim to ensure continuity of recently rolled-out economic plans and facilitate foreign investments in state-owned entities. The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is considering the name of Ishaq Dar as the caretaker prime minister, a move designed to …

Introduction: The federal government in Pakistan has made a significant decision to increase the power tariff by up to Rs7.50 per unit, causing concern among the inflation-ridden masses. The basic tariff will see a significant increase, affecting electricity consumers across various usage categories. The government has filed a request with the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) for this increase, …

Introduction: In the ongoing Toshakhana case, the trial court in Islamabad granted former Prime Minister Imran Khan a one-day exemption from appearing in court. The case, filed by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), revolves around allegations of concealing details about state gifts. Amid legal developments and pleas for exemption, the court proceedings continued, and Imran Khan was directed to …

Key Takeaways: Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari denies supplying weapons and ammunition to Ukraine during the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The denial comes during a joint press conference with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba in Islamabad. Bilawal emphasizes Pakistan’s non-partisan position on the Ukraine-Russia conflict. The two foreign ministers discuss mutual cooperation, including trade, investment, agriculture, and digitization of state services. …

The Cabinet Committee on Inter-Governmental Commercial Transactions (CCoIGCT) Meeting Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Ishaq Dar, chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Inter-Governmental Commercial Transactions (CCoIGCT) on Wednesday. The committee discussed various matters related to inter-governmental cooperation between the UAE and Pakistan. Summary and G2G Agreement for KPT Development During the meeting, the committee reviewed a …