Tuesday, May 14th, 2019
LHC approves TLP chief Khadim Rizvi’s bail
LAHORE (DNA) – Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday has approved bail of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) Chief Khadim Rizvi and senior leader Afzal Qadri on charges of sabotaging peace in the wake of Supreme Court of Pakistan’s (SC) verdict acquitting Asia Bibi in blasphemy case. The court has announced the decision that was reserved on May 10. Earlier, Lahore police had booked top brass of TLP including party s chief Khadim Hussain Rizvi and senior leader Afzal Qadri and lodged as many as 11 cases against them and 500 otherRead More
Govt agrees to hike electricity prices by Rs2.60 after IMF deal: sources
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – The government has agreed to stepwise increase electricity prices by Rs2.60 per unit after the bailout deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The hike in rates will provide relief to the national exchequer worth Rs200 billion that are given as subsidy. The prices are scheduled to be surged in two phases which will create a new wave of inflation. Further details suggest that Rs1.30 per unit are likely to be increased from July 1 in first step, and the same amount again from September 1 inRead More
Tax Amnesty Scheme likely to be approved by Federal Cabinet today
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan will chair a meeting of the federal cabinet at the Prime Minister office today (Tuesday). According to details, draft for East Declaration Ordinance 2019 has prepared to present in the meeting for approval. However, final announcement regarding Tax Amnesty Scheme will be made afterwards. Sources said that Tax Amnesty Scheme can be brought under presidential ordinance. The members will also discuss monthly inflation rate and price control measures for essential commodities, steps taken for improvements in the educational system of the country, counselorRead More