On Tuesday, the federal cabinet approved the Power Division’s proposal to revise agreements with 14 Independent Power Producers (IPPs), aiming to lower electricity costs and save Rs 1.4 trillion for the national treasury. Following discussions with the IPPs, the cabinet endorsed a reduction of Rs 802 billion in profit and cost terms for these companies. Additionally, Rs 35 billion in …

Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir and Bangladesh’s Armed Forces Division Principal Staff Officer (PSO) Lt Gen S M Kamr-ul-Hassan met on Tuesday at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, emphasizing the need for a stronger defense partnership resilient to external influences, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). During their discussions, both sides highlighted the importance of …

The Kuwait Civil Service Commission has announced a three-day public holiday to mark Shab-e-Mairaj, the Night of Ascension, from Thursday, January 30, to Saturday, February 1, 2025. This holiday honors the miraculous journey and ascension of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and holds deep significance for Kuwait’s Muslim community. Although Shab-e-Mairaj falls on January 27, the Kuwaiti government has …

UNITED NATIONS: Syria’s lethal legacy of landmines and other explosives left over from years of conflict has led to the deaths of over 100 children in the last month alone, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said, calling on the international community to urgently support country-wide demining projects. Ricardo Pires, UNICEF Communication Manager for Emergencies, told journalists from Damascus that in …

Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir reaffirmed the strong bond between the people and the military, dismissing foreign narratives attempting to create divisions, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). During a meeting with political leaders in Peshawar, General Munir stated, “The relationship between the army and the people is unique. False narratives of division are part of specific …