Author: admin
-
No region, province targeted in restructuring debate: official
ISLAMABAD: The ongoing debate over the creation of new provinces and administrative units is not aimed at targeting any particular province or region, a key government official said on Sunday, stressing that the basic objective of the exercise was to improve governance and make the state’s administrative system more responsive to the people. Talking to The…
-
PM Shehbaz ‘strongly’ condemns Houthi attack on Saudi civilian, energy sites
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has “strongly” condemned the Houthi attack targeting Saudi civilian and energy facilities, terming it a “cowardly” act that endangered innocent lives and threatened regional peace and security. In a statement on X, the prime minister expressed Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz…
-
New Provinces, Administrative Units or Devolution of Powers? No Decision Yet, Say Sources
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has not yet made any final decision on whether Pakistan needs additional provinces, new administrative units or greater devolution of powers to the district and local-government levels, according to a senior government official. Speaking on condition of anonymity, the senior official said the ongoing discussion about creating new provinces and administrative…
-
Fire at Two Landhi Factories Brought Under Control After 16 Hours
KARACHI: A major fire that broke out at two factories in the Landhi Export Processing Zone was brought under control after a firefighting operation lasting around 16 hours. According to fire brigade officials, the blaze was eventually brought under control after firefighters worked continuously to prevent the flames from spreading further. The affected factories contained…
-
Pakistan Will Always Remain United With Four Provinces: Murad Ali Shah
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has once again opposed the creation of new provinces, saying that Pakistan will always remain established with its four existing provinces. Speaking at an event in Karachi, the chief minister said Sindh was among the founding provinces that played a role in the creation of Pakistan and stressed…
-
Proposal to Make Islamabad a New Federal Unit: Governance Models of 13 Global Capitals Reviewed
ISLAMABAD: A high-powered committee has reviewed the governance structures of 13 international capitals as part of a proposal to establish Islamabad as a separate federal unit. The committee, formed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and headed by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, examined different models of capital-city governance to finalize recommendations concerning the future administrative structure…
-
Asim Iftikhar Ahmed Likely to Be Appointed New Foreign Secretary
ISLAMABAD: Senior-level consultations over the appointment of Pakistan’s next foreign secretary have been completed, with consensus reportedly reached on the name of Asim Iftikhar Ahmed. According to informed sources, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to announce the appointment of the new foreign secretary before departing for New York to attend the United Nations General…
-
Federal Government Paid Rs2.935 Trillion to IPPs in 11 Months
ISLAMABAD: The federal government paid a total of Rs2.935 trillion to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) during the first 11 months of the last financial year, according to details presented by the Ministry of Energy before Parliament. The figures provide a breakdown of payments made to IPPs during the period, showing that a substantial portion of…
-
Fire Breaks Out at KMC Head Office, Karachi Mayor’s Office Completely Destroyed
KARACHI: A fire broke out at the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) head office on M.A. Jinnah Road, completely destroying the office of Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab. According to Geo News, the fire started in a kitchen adjacent to the Karachi mayor’s office at the KMC headquarters. The flames quickly spread and engulfed the entire portion…
-
Punjab Forensic Lab Fails to Unlock Mir Raza’s iPhone, Hopes of Finding Evidence Fade
KARACHI: Hopes of finding significant evidence from the Apple Watch and iPhone of young businessman Mir Raza have diminished after the Punjab Forensic Science Agency was also unable to unlock his iPhone. According to investigative sources, the Punjab Forensic Laboratory has formally informed the investigation team in writing that it was unable to access the…
