ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) acquitted Yousaf Raza Gilani on Friday, dismissing the Pakistan Tehreek-e-(PTI) Insaf’s petition for the disqualification of the PPP leader from the Senate seat. The commission announced its decision today, stating that no evidence was found against Yousaf Raza Gilani. The ECP, on the other hand, has directed the […]
Day: April 29, 2022
Loadshedding increases as electricity shortfall reaches 9,000 MW
LAHORE: The country’s electricity crisis has worsened, with 10 to 15 hours of load-shedding observed nationwide after a power shortfall of 9,000 megawatts (MW). According to sources, the country’s power supply remained at 15,000 MW despite the demand of 24,000 MW. “Major urban areas are experiencing load shedding for up to 10 hours, while rural […]
PM Shahbaz pays respect at Roza e Rasool
MEDINA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his delegation paid their respects at Roza-e-Rasool (Peace Be Upon Him) in Medina Munawara on Friday. At Riaz-ul-Jannah, the prime minister offered Nawafils and prayed for the country’s security, progress, and socioeconomic development. When Prime Minister Sharif arrived, he was greeted by Medina Governor Prince Faisal Bin Salman Al […]
Eidul Fitr: Pakistan Railways releases schedule for special trains
KARACHI: Pakistan Railways has announced the operation of five special trains on Eidul Fitr to accommodate the additional passengers traveling home to celebrate Eid from various parts of the country. On April 29 and 30, two Eid special trains will run from Karachi to Peshawar and Lahore, according to PR. According to Pakistan Railways, the […]
Investigation against US letter: Imran Khan to write letters to president, CJP
President Arif Alvi and the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Umar Ata Bandial will be contacted by PTI Chairman Imran Khan to inquire about the progress of investigations into a letter from the United States (US) that referred to the “conspiracy” against his government. Pakistan’s prime minister wrote to the ambassador in Pakistan’s capital, […]