By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Torrential rains have killed at least 195 people and wounded 362 across Pakistan since July 1, with the death toll rising by seven in the past 24 hours, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Sunday.
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Russian mountaineer missing, two critically injured in Gasherbrum IV avalanche
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: A Russian mountaineer went missing and two others were critically wounded on 26,000-foot Gasherbrum IV mountain in norther Pakistan, officials said on Sunday, as a rescue operation was hampered by treacherous weather.
IT minister denies state role in internet disruptions, points to VPNs
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The government on Sunday contradicted its earlier stance on internet disruptions in the country, blaming virtual private networks (VPNs) for slowdowns after previously acknowledging that a new firewall had caused the problem.
FM Aurangzeb welcomes BYD’s Pakistan foray as sign of pro-business shift
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Saturday hailed the launch of BYD, the world’s leading new electric vehicle manufacturer, in Pakistan as a testament to the government’s commitment to creating an environment conducive to economic growth led by the private sector.
Pakistan reports lone mpox case, no need for panic: official
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Health authorities moved to calm public fears over mpox on Saturday, saying only one case had been reported in the country despite a World Health Organization (WHO) warning of a global health emergency.
Pakistan maintains no-trade stance with India on Kashmir status
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has no plans to resume trade with India, its foreign office said on Friday, as the situation in Indian-administered Kashmir remains unchanged since New Delhi’s controversial revocation of its special status in 2019.
Five bullet-riddled bodies found hanging from electric pole in restive Balochistan
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The bodies of five men, identified as Afghan nationals, were found hanging from an electric pole in Dalbandin, Balochistan, on Friday, bearing multiple bullet wounds, government officials said.
Punjab offers Rs14/unit electricity subsidy in summer relief
By Staff Reporter
LAHORE: The provincial Punjab government announced a temporary subsidy of Rs14 per unit for electricity consumers using up to 500 units, seeking to provide some relief from high electricity bills during the peak summer months of August and September, at an estimated cost of Rs45 billion.
Govt to axe 28 departments, 150,000 Jobs in reform push
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s government has embarked on a major overhaul of its bureaucracy, abolishing 28 departments across five ministries and proposing the merger of two ministries, in a bid to slash costs and enhance governance.
Pakistan authorities detect three mpox cases linked to UAE travel
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has identified three cases of the mpox virus, also known as monkeypox, in individuals who recently arrived from the United Arab Emirates, a provincial health department said on Friday.