Namibia plans to cull 723 wild animals, including 83 elephants, and to distribute the meat to people struggling to feed themselves because of a severe drought across southern Africa, the environment ministry said. The cull will take place in parks and communal areas where authorities believe animal numbers exceed available grazing land and water supplies, … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The government is steadfast in its commitment to reducing the tax burden on exporters, Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan said while giving assurances to industry representatives during a meeting with the Sectoral Council for Sports Goods. The virtual meeting, held at the Ministry of Commerce, focused on addressing the challenges faced by the … Read more
Democratic presidential nominee and US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks on Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, US, August 22, 2024. — Reuters Harris formally accepts party’s nomination for president. US VP assails Donald Trump as she caps four-day DNC. Calls building middle class “defining goal of … Read more
A collage of Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah (left) and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s stills taken from a video. — Geo News Live/YouTube Maryam Nawaz says she found Sindh CM’s remark funny. Don’t know how to respond to “impractical announcements”: Murad “We will rid masses of bills once and forever,” says Punjab CM. … Read more
Listen to article The governments of Sindh and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) have declined to provide immediate relief on electricity bills to the public. Sindh government spokesperson Murtaza Wahab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s Finance Advisor Muzzammil Aslam stated that their respective provincial administrations would not be able to offer instant relief on electricity charges. In an interview with a private TV … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet here on Thursday approved the continuation of the Prime Minister’s (PM) Relief Package for the fiscal year 2024-25. The decision was taken in the ECC meeting chaired by Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb, according to a press statement issued here. The ECC approved continuing … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday approved a Rs60 billion relief package to provide five essential goods to poorer households at subsidised rates, a 71% increase from the previous allocation due to a significant rise in prices over the past year. The decision was made by the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, led by … Read more
Former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-NN) President Nawaz Sharif has termed the rising electricity bills as “unbearable” for the public, stressing the need for immediate relief. In a crucial consultative meeting held at the party secretariat in Lahore’s Model Town on Thursday, Nawaz Sharif chaired discussions that included Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that he will soon deliver “good news” to the nation regarding a reduction in electricity bills, emphasizing that lowering energy costs is crucial for the progress of Pakistan’s industry and agriculture. Speaking at the Independence Day ceremony, the Prime Minister also revealed plans to present a five-year economic … Read more
Kamala Harris vows to eliminate taxes at her rally in Las Vegas. —Reuters With US presidential election just around the corner, Democratic candidate Kamala Harris promised to eliminate taxes in an effort to win over service workers. “It is my promise to everyone here when I am president we will continue to fight for working families, … Read more