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Essential Services Act enforced in power sector to avert protests ahead of privatisation D_Trends

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Essential Services Act enforced in power sector to avert protests ahead of privatisation D_Trends

The government has enforced the Essential Services Act for all employees of Pakistan’s power sector, including distribution companies (Discos), generation companies (Gencos), and the National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC).  According to a recent notification issued by the Interior Ministry, the act will remain in force for six months, starting from July 27, 2024. According … Read more

NA nods key Election Act and Public Order bills amid opposition resistance Dtrends

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NA nods key Election Act and Public Order bills amid opposition resistance Dtrends

The National Assembly on Thursday passed the Election Act Amendment Bill and the Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Bill, following approval by the Senate. The session, chaired by Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, saw the introduction of the Election Act Amendment Bill 2024 by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Azam Nazir Tarar. After voting, the bill was passed by … Read more

North Korea condemns Ukraine’s incursion into Russia as act of terror Dtrends

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North Korea condemns Ukraine’s incursion into Russia as act of terror Dtrends

PYONGYANG: North Korea condemned Ukraine’s incursion into Russia as an unforgivable act of terror backed by Washington and the West, adding it would always stand with Russia as it seeks to protect its sovereignty, state media said on Sunday. Ukraine’s drive into Russia is a product of the anti-Russia confrontational policy of the United States, … Read more

Senate passes Election Act Amendment Bill 2024 after NA approval Dtrends

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Senate passes Election Act Amendment Bill 2024 after NA approval Dtrends

The Senate has passed the Election Act Amendment Bill 2024 by a majority vote, following its approval in the National Assembly, according to Express News. The government benches in the Senate had 30 members present during the vote. The opposition, with 15 members in attendance, did not propose any amendments to the bill, said Senator … Read more

Finance Ministry proposes amendments to SOEs Act 2023 D_Trends

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Finance Ministry proposes amendments to SOEs Act 2023 D_Trends

The Ministry of Finance is working on amendments to the State-Owned Entities (SOEs) Act 2023 to align it with international law and prevent local firms from signing agreements involving international arbitration.  Since the promulgation of the SOE Act 2023, various agencies, ministries, and SOEs have faced issues interpreting and implementing the law. The Finance Ministry’s … Read more