KARACHI:The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Wednesday approved an Rs2.31 per unit hike in the power tariff for K-Electric consumers, according to a report on Wednesday. The power regulator authority approved Rs2.31 per unit hike in the power tariff for K-Electric consumers on account of fuel charge adjustment (FCA) for the month of June. As per the notification, the power tariff hike for KE consumers will only be implemented on the bills of August, meanwhile, the increase in electricity tariff will not be applicable to lifeline consumers and vehicle charging stations. Karachi’s sole power provider had sought Rs2.33

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ISLAMABAD:Speaker of National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf says Pakistan firmly supports China’s core interests and stands ready to work with Beijing to strengthen the construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and jointly build the Belt and Road. He was talking to the chairman of the Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress Zhao Leji on video link today. He said National Assembly of Pakistan is willing to strengthen exchanges and mutual learning with the NPC of China and play a positive role in promoting cooperation in various fields. Zhao Leji said that China is ready to work with Pakistan

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ISLAMABAD:A sessions court in Islamabad on Wednesday declared Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shahbaz Gill an absconder over his continued absence in sedition case. Additional District and Sessions Judge Tahir Abbas Supara heard the case and rejected Gill’s plea for an online court appearance. The court declared PTI leader an absconder and adjourned the hearing of case until July 31. In previous hearing, the court directed National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) chairman to block the Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC). The court also directed authorities concerned to fix notice of absconder at his Faisalabad residence. The details of properties under

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ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the government has approved a National Adaptation Plan to build resilience against climate induced disasters. In a tweet on Wednesday, he said this will give Pakistan the essential tools to adapt to the risks of climate stress. He said climate change is redefining every human experience on the planet, especially Pakistan. Alluding to the last year’s floods, Shehbaz Sharif said climate change is a development, economic, human and national security issue critical to the future of our people. He said there is a reason to invest in climate adaptation to build our core capacities to

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ISLAMABAD:Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has said that police serves as a frontline force for maintenance of law and order and protection of lives and properties of the people. Addressing the passing out parade of constables in Islamabad today, he said policing is a sacred duty, expressing the confidence that the police personnel will dispense their duties with the spirit of serving the masses. He said ensuring law and order is imperative to take the country forward on the path of progress and prosperity. The Interior Minister said the recent induction in Islamabad police has been made purely on merit. He

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ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif distributed awards among exporters and industrialists at a ceremony organized by Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Karachi on Wednesday.The awards were decorated to those exporters and business…

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