The World Bank funded program looks to save over 180 GWh of electricity annually through solarization, retrofitting, and replacement of inefficient appliances. By Muhammad Ali.
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Handshake snub: India-Pakistan tension on display at SCO conference
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan reiterated their entrenched diplomatic positions on issues such as Kashmir and terrorism, suggesting that no thaw in ties between the nuclear-armed neighboring is likely anytime soon.
Can census results arrive in time for polls in Oct ’23?
The census authorities have been given until May ’15 to vet and reconcile the results, but can they remove the glaring controversies by the extended deadline is an open question. By Muhammad Ali.
ECC okays PKR 500 million more for BISP child nutrition program
The Nashonuma direct cash transfer intervention looks to improve uptake of health and nutrition services among the poorest of the poor. By Muhammad Ali.
Monkeypox case in Pakistan not linked to local transmission: Ministry
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ministry of National Health Services (NHS) said on Wednesday there was no evidence of localised transmission of monkeypox, a day after the country reported its first case of the viral zoonotic disease.
Justice Isa says suo motu power of Supreme Court not solely for chief justice
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The senior puisne judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Qazi Faez Isa, said the Constitution gave the top court the power to take suo motu notice, and this power was not exclusively for the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP).
Mountaineer Sadpara makes history by climbing 10th highest peak without supplemental oxygen
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani mountaineer Sajid Ali Sadpara has accomplished the impressive feat of scaling Mount Annapurna, the 10th highest peak in the world, without the use of supplementary oxygen, officials from mountaineering clubs said on Saturday
Economic fallout of Pakistan’s political, judicial crises
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is facing an economic crisis amidst a deepening judicial crisis and increasing political uncertainty. The scheduled verdict for holding elections in Punjab and KP provinces today has all eyes on the top court of Pakistan, the issue of Pakistan’s ailing economy remains the least interesting topic among those who really matter in the country.
Supreme Court reserves judgment in election delay case
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday said it will announce the verdict on Tuesday on the petition filed by former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party challenging the country’s election regulator’s decision to postpone polls in the Punjab province until October 8.
Two judges of SC challenge Chief Justice of Pakistan’s power to form bench
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ISLAMABAD: Two senior judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan challenged the chief justice’s power to form a bench or take suo motu notices, media reported.