LOWER DIR (Channel News Pakistan) – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi visited Lower Dir on Saturday and inaugurated the 40.8-megawatt Koto Hydropower Project. The facility, which cost Rs21.7 billion to build, is anticipated to produce 207 million units of power every year, generating an estimated Rs2.4 billion in income.Read More →
ISLAMABAD: Justice Mansoor Ali Shah and Athar Minallah, two senior judges of Pakistan’s Supreme Court (SC), have resigned, according to Channel News. Justices Mansoor Ali Shah and Athar Minallah have submitted their resignations to President Asif Zardari. Justice Mansoor Ali Shah’s resignation is seven pages long and declares the 27thRead More →
Karachi A fire broke out in a fireworks warehouse on MA Jinnah Road in Karachi on Thursday, injuring at least 31 people. There have been reports of explosions coming from within the facility, and the fire department is making every effort to contain the fire. The fire started in theRead More →
ISLAMABAD During his recent visit to Brussels, Field Marshal Asim Munir made no political statements and made no mention of an apology, according to Lt Gen. Ahmed Sharif, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The army commander spoke at high-level gatherings and events in Brussels, where he discussed mattersRead More →
ISLAMABAD Imran Khan, the founder of the PTI, was granted bail by the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday in eight instances pertaining to the events of May 9. Khan received relief when the three-member bench, led by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, heard the petitions. In a previous reconstitution ofRead More →
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) — As the government cranks up efforts to upgrade the country’s financial system, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad announced on Wednesday that the institution intends to start a pilot for a digital currency and is completing legislation to regulate virtual assets. Central banks across theRead More →
(Reuters) – On Wednesday, India’s space authority gave Starlink a licence to begin commercial operations in the nation, removing the sole remaining regulatory obstacle for the satellite operator to join the market. Elon Musk’s company has been waiting for commercial licensing in India since 2022. It acquired a critical launchRead More →
ISLAMABAD – The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has deferred its decision in the case challenging the election of National Assembly Opposition Leader Omar Ayub, following concluding arguments from both parties. During the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel, representing Babar Nawaz, claimed that he was not seeking re-election, but rather aRead More →
ISLAMABAD – The deadline for Hajj 2026 registration has been extended by two days, allowing candidates more time to get their papers in order. According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, pilgrims can now submit their applications through specified banks and the ministry’s web site till July 11. The registrationRead More →
ISLAMABAD – According to the most recent Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) figures, there are 134,428,577 registered voters in Pakistan. According to ECP sources, there are now 72,124,209 male voters and 62,304,368 female voters. Punjab has the most registered voters, at 76,503,243. Sindh has 28,170,274 voters, whereas Khyber Pakhtunkhwa hasRead More →
