Pakistanis are angry about a sudden increase in their electricity bills. In daily protests that began in late August, people are demanding the government take back the new charges that have made electricity almost unaffordable for many. VOA’s Pakistan …
Day: September 1, 2023
Nine soldiers martyred in Bannu suicide attack
Nine soldiers have been martyred while five others injured in a suicide blast in Jani Khel, Bannu.According to ISPR, a Motorcycle borne suicide bomber exploded himself on a military convoy.The area has been cordoned off by security forces and sanitiza…
Sindh: Dr Saad Khalid rejects rumours of suspected cases of Mpox disease
Sindh Caretaker Health Minister Dr Saad Khalid Niaz has categorically rejected the rumors of the suspected cases of Monkeypox disease in the province.In this connection, he stated that the results of initial diagnostic report of three suspected people…
PAF releases short documentary in connection with September 1965 war
Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has released a short documentary on the courage and bravery of Pakistan Air Force soldiers in connection with the September 1965 war, in which the air battle that took place on 1st September 1965, has been described.Source: Ra…
Pakistan to attract investment of 60 to 70 bln dollars: PM
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar has said Pakistan is expected to attract an investment of sixty to seventy billion dollars in a span of three to five years.Talking to senior journalists and anchorpersons in Islamabad, he also mentioned th…
PM directs authorities to curb smuggling of sugar, petroleum products and other goods
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has strictly instructed the Customs authorities and law enforcement agencies to curb smuggling of sugar, petroleum products, urea, agri produce and other goods from the country.He was chairing a high-level …
DAP Price Crosses Rs. 13,000 In Punjab Amid Devaluation and Hoarding
The price of Diammonium Phosphate, more commonly known as DAP fertilizer, has spiked to Rs. 13,000 per 50kg bag in Punjab as the rupee has fallen more than 7 percent against the dollar in a month.Well-informed sources told ProPakistani that DAP is bei…
Punjab Reports Over a Thousand Accidents in Last 24 Hours
The Punjab Emergency Services Department (ESD) has reported just under 1,100 road traffic collisions in the last 24 hours. According to the report, five people died and 1,130 were injured in 1,097 road accidents across all 37 districts of Punjab.Of th…
Karachi Airport Gets Modern Baggage Scanner
In a significant development aimed at bolstering aviation security and streamlining passenger processes, Jinnah International Airport in Karachi proudly unveiled its new state-of-the-art hold baggage scanning machine.The inauguration ceremony, graced …