The government will shut down 1,100 loss-making utility shops. Channel News Pakistan

ISLAMABAD (Channel News) The federal government has chosen to close 1,100 loss-making utility retailers as part of its privatization agenda. The Senate Standing Committee on Industries and Production, led by Senator Aun Abbas, met to debate the future of the Utility Stores Corporation. According to the Ministry of Industries andContinue Reading

NHA announces toll tax hike again Channel News Pakistan

(Web Desk) – The National Highway Authority (NHA) has announced another toll hike for national roads and motorways. The revised tariffs will take effect on April 1. An official notification has been issued in this respect. Tolls for automobiles will be Rs70, vans Rs150, and buses Rs250. Two- and three-axleContinue Reading

The nation commemorates Pakistan Day with typical zeal. Channel News Pakistan

ISLAMABAD (Channel News) – The nation is poised to celebrate Pakistan Day on Sunday (today) with a fresh commitment to working hard for the country’s growth and stability. The day commemorates the adoption of the momentous Lahore Resolution in 1940, which established a framework for achieving the objective of aContinue Reading

Four Punjabi laborers were shot dead in Kala, Balochistan. Channel News Pakistan

KALAT (channel news) – On Saturday, four Punjab laborers were shot dead by unknown gunmen in Balochistan’s Kalat area. According to Levies authorities, the unfortunate tragedy occurred in the Mangochar region of Kalat. The deceased were working on a tube well when they were assaulted, according to security sources. AccordingContinue Reading

The opposition has announced a boycott of today's Parliamentary National Security Committee meeting. Channel News Pakistan

ISLAMABAD (Channel News Pakistan) Opposition parties including the Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP), Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM), and Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M) have indicated that they will boycott today’s (Tuesday) Parliamentary National Security Committee meeting. Mahmood Khan Achakzai (PkMAP), Sahibzada Hamid Raza (SIC), Allama Nasir Abbas (MWM),Continue Reading