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Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah announced in a press conference that the government will soon deliver on its promise of providing free electricity of up to 300 units. He also pledged to ensure safe drinking water for every village and neighborhood in the province. Additionally, the CM highlighted the ongoing rehabilitation efforts for those affected by the 2022 floods, with six lakh housing units already constructed out of a total of 2.1 million. Furthermore, Shah emphasized the government’s focus on primary healthcare and outlined plans to introduce initiatives such as the Kisan Card. He expressed confidence in the People’s…

Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Chaudhry Anwarul Haq, has extended an invitation for talks with protesters amidst a shutter down strike in the region demanding cheaper electricity and flour. In a press conference, PM Haq addressed the situation, condemning the extremist actions that led to the tragic martyrdom of a police officer during the protest. Emphasizing the government’s commitment to dialogue, Haq expressed willingness to negotiate with the action committee and dismissed rumors of officials resigning. He assured that measures will be taken to ensure relief for the people, even if it means cutting the development budget. Highlighting…

Crackdown on Tandoors Selling Naan/Roti at Arbitrary Prices in Karachi The Karachi administration has taken a strong stand against tandoors selling naan/roti at increased prices by sealing three indoor shops in Khadda Market and Chand Bibi Road. The Commissioner of Karachi has directed deputy commissioners to ensure compliance with government-set rates and warned of zero tolerance for violators. This comes after the Naan Bai Association in Punjab announced a strike against what they consider an unjust price set by the authorities. The association demanded a reduction in flour prices to align with the government-set rate of Rs. 16 for a…

KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab has announced a Rs100,000 cash prize for each member of the Pakistan Hockey team in recognition of their exceptional performance at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2024. Japan emerged as the champions of the tournament after defeating Pakistan in a thrilling penalty shoot-out, with a final score of 4-1. Despite a valiant effort by both teams, they were evenly matched with a 2-2 score at the end of regulation time. The Mayor commended the team’s efforts in reaching the final after a 13-year absence and expressed pride in their representation of the country. He…

Federal Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain Aims to Increase Wheat Purchase Target to Benefit Farmers In a recent visit to the PASSCO Center in Faisalabad, Federal Minister for National Food Security, Rana Tanveer Hussain, emphasized the government’s dedication to ensuring a fair price for wheat farmers. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also addressed the issue of gunny bags’ unavailability, promising that every grain would be lifted to safeguard the farmers’ interests. The government has directed PASSCO to adopt a transparent strategy for wheat procurement, receiving 88,000 applications and verifying 1500 so far. Despite challenges posed by climate change, Pakistan has seen a…

Protesters Decry Killing of Punjab Barbers in Gwadar A recent rally in Gwadar, Balochistan, saw scores of protesters denouncing the brutal murder of seven barbershop workers from Punjab. The community came together to show solidarity with the victims’ families and demand justice for the perpetrators. Chanting slogans against outlawed organizations, the protestors emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and harmony among the diverse population of the town. The incident, which took place near Fish Harbour Jetty, left seven workers dead and one injured in a cowardly act of terrorism. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack and vowed to eliminate…

Shocking Corruption Scandal Uncovered: CIA Police Inspector Arrested for Kidnapping The Anti-Corruption Department of Sindh has made a significant breakthrough by apprehending a Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) police inspector, Abid Ali, over corruption charges. Imtiaz Abro, Director of Anti-Corruption, revealed a disturbing case where Inspector Abid Ali allegedly kidnapped a citizen named Adnan who had plans to travel to Europe. Adnan was reportedly abducted on April 7 near Karachi’s Sadar area by Inspector Abid Ali, who demanded ransom for his release. Despite not receiving the ransom, Inspector Abid staged an arrest on April 19 and claimed custody of Adnan’s remand.…

Indian Authorities Arrest Another Member of Lawrence Bishnoi Gang in Salman Khan Firing Case The Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested Mohammed Rafique Chowdhary from Rajasthan for his alleged involvement in providing finances to the suspect who fired shots outside Bollywood star Salman Khan’s residence. According to reports, Chowdhary was instructed by Anmol Bishnoi, brother of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, to support the shooters financially. Chowdhary facilitated the purchase of a bike and rental house for the alleged shooters, Sagar Pal and Vicky Gupta. The arrest marks the fifth in the case as police continue to track other suspects. Further investigations revealed…

Pakistan Traders Threaten to Protest Against Tajir Dost Tax Scheme The All Pakistan Traders Association has expressed dissatisfaction with the Tajir Dost tax scheme introduced by the government to include 3.5 million retailers in the tax system. President Ajmal Baloch has warned of nationwide protests starting on May 14 if their concerns are not addressed. Baloch emphasized that the scheme has not received a positive response from the traders and urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to engage in dialogue to resolve their issues. He stated that traders will not comply with the scheme until their grievances are resolved.…

Finance Minister Directs Proposal for Tax Exemption on Dairy Exports Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has instructed authorities to prepare a proposal following the request from Pakistan Dairy Association to waive taxes on dairy exports. The directive came during a meeting with the delegation of the association in Islamabad. Aurangzeb emphasized the government’s dedication to facilitating the dairy sector for enhanced export opportunities. He urged the industry to introduce initiatives benefiting both large-scale producers and small-scale farmers. Industry leaders expressed their commitment to seizing the increasing export potential in the dairy sector. With a promising outlook on dairy exports, the collaboration…