Latest news from Pakistan, in Pakistani newspapers
Security forces kill two terrorists in D I Khan
RAWALPINDI – The security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan District on the reported presence of terrorists, the military’s media wing said on Sunday. During the conduct of the operation, an intense fire (...)
PakObserver -
28 April 2024
Pro-Palestinian protests embroil US colleges, prompting arrests
Associated Press Of Pakistan Pro-Palestinian protests embroil US colleges, prompting arrests Pro-Palestinian protests embroil US colleges, prompting arrests This post Pro-Palestinian protests embroil US colleges, prompting arrests first (...)
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27 April 2024
Ishaq Dar appointed as Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister
ISLAMABAD – Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has been appointed as the Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan. “The Prime Minister has been pleased to designate Mr Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, as Deputy Prime Minister with (...)
PakObserver -
28 April 2024
Lahore, Punjab weather update; more rains, hailstorms predicted
LAHORE – More rain-wind/thunderstorms with isolated hailstorms are predicted in Lahore and parts of Punjab on Sunday evening/night and the next two days. As per the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), a westerly wave prevails over the (...)
PakObserver -
28 April 2024
Pakistan’s economy is on path to recovery: SBP Governor
KARACHI – Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmad has said that the firm commitment of the government and the SBP to respond to the macroeconomic challenges has resulted in significant improvement in the economy. He was delivering (...)
PakObserver -
28 April 2024
PM Shahbaz Sharif says Track & Trace is nothing but a cruel joke
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif of Pakistan has declared the Track & Trace system, a digital monitoring system to curb tax evasion, a complete fraud to the nation and economy. The Track & Trace system, a digital monitoring initiative (...)
PakObserver -
28 April 2024
Turkmenistan to complete TAPI energy project with regional countries
Turkmenistan is committed to complete the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) energy project together with the regional countries. Muhammetmyrat Amanov, CEO of TAPI Pipeline Company Limited on Thursday said that Turkmenistan has (...)
Daily Times -
28 April 2024
Wheat prices plummet in Punjab as govt delays procurement
Wheat prices in Punjab have plunged below PKR 3,000 per maund (approximately 37 kilograms) due to the provincial government’s failure to begin its procurement campaign. This has caused significant distress among farmers who fear financial (...)
Daily Times -
28 April 2024
Govt forms committee for revival of Pakistan Steel Mills
The Federal Ministry of Industry and Production on Saturday constituted an 8-member committee to revive the Pakistan Steel Mills. According to the official notification, the committee headed by the Federal Secretary of Industry and Production (...)
Daily Times -
28 April 2024
Minister condemns unilateral urea fertilizer price hike
Federal Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain on Saturday has condemned the unilateral price hike of Sarsabz Urea fertilizer by Fatima Fertilizer Limited. He expressed deep concern over an increase of Rs. 561 per urea bag (...)
Daily Times -
28 April 2024
Gold rates decrease by Rs.600 per tola to Rs244,400
The per tola price of 24 karat gold decreased by Rs.600 and was sold at Rs.244,400 on Saturday compared to its sale at Rs.245,000 on last trading day. The price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold also decreased by Rs.541 to Rs.209,534 from Rs. (...)
Daily Times -
28 April 2024
Electric fans’ export increase 4.75% to $19.760 mln in nine months
The exports of electric fans from the country witnessed an increase of 4.75 percent during the first nine months of the current financial year (2023-24) as compared to the corresponding period of the last fiscal year. The country exported (...)
Daily Times -
28 April 2024
FRIA calls for encompassing long-term vision for sustained growth
The Ferozepur Road Industrial Association (FRIA) has asked the government that its strategies should not only focus on short-term gains but also encompass a long-term vision for sustained progress. FRIA senior vice chairman Shahbaz Aslam (...)
Daily Times -
28 April 2024
Gold rates decrease by Rs.600 per tola
The per tola price of 24 karat gold decreased by Rs.600 and was sold at Rs.244,400 on Saturday compared to its sale at Rs.245,000 on last trading day. The price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold also decreased by Rs.541 to Rs.209,534 from Rs. (...)
PakObserver -
28 April 2024
Electric fans’ export increase 4.75% to $19.760m in nine months
The exports of electric fans from the country witnessed an increase of 4.75 percent during the first nine months of the current financial year (2023-24) as compared to the corresponding period of the last fiscal year. The country exported (...)
PakObserver -
28 April 2024
SC orders removal of encroachments across country in 3 days
The Supreme Court on Saturday directed the authorities concerned to remove all encroachments across the country from public roads and pavements within three days. The written order was issued two days after the top court had directed the Sindh (...)
PakObserver -
28 April 2024
PM orders immediate procurement of wheat from farmers
Taking strict action on the complaints of farmers, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the federal government to immediately purchase wheat from farmers. PM Shehbaz Sharif has also increased the target of wheat procurement from 1.4 (...)
PakObserver -
28 April 2024
Imran green-lights negotiations with establishment, political forces
Former prime minister and incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder, Imran Khan, has reportedly authorised his party to engage in negotiations with the establishment and other political entities. The PTI is open to discussions with both the (...)
PakObserver -
28 April 2024
German ambassador ‘loses his cool’ over pro-Palestine protest
Fida Hussnain Lahore German Ambassador to Pakistan Alfred Grannas faced interruption and protest as he took to the stage to address a conference titled ‘Peoples’ Mandate: Safeguarding Civil Rights in South Asia’ in Lahore on Saturday. “Excuse (...)
PakObserver -
28 April 2024
