Saturday, February 13th, 2021
OGRA recommends Rs16 per litre increase in petrol price: sources
ISLAMABAD, Feb 13 (DNA): The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Saturday proposed Rs16 per litre hike in petrol price from February 16, said sources. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has forwarded its summary regarding new rates of petroleum products to the ministry. The OGRA has proposed raising Rs14 per litre on high-speed diesel. Sources prior to the matter told that OGRA has prepared its summary on the basis of a levy of Rs30 per litre. Currently, the levy on petrol is Rs21.04 per litre. Sources said thatRead More
Nawaz, Usman claim two but South Africa remain on top
OUT! A deserving wicket for Mohammad Nawaz who dismissed Pite van Biljon who went back to the pavilion after scoring handy 42. South Africa 105-4 (12.3 overs) OUT! Finally some relief for Pakistan team but it might be toot late as Reeza Hendricks departs after scoring 42. South Africa 98-3 (11.1 overs) A Pakistan cricket team fan believes that the team management is not doing justice by not giving a chance to top domestic performers. At the end of the powerplay, South Africa are 46-2 OUT! Another wicket for Shaheen Shah Afridi asRead More
Pakistan Army conducts ‘Jidar-ul-Hadeed’ drills in Thar Desert: ISPR
RAWALPINDI, Feb 13 (DNA): Pakistan Army troops are taking part in tactical drills aimed at improving skills in deserts as part of Exercise “Jidar-ul- Hadeed” in Thar Desert, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday. According to a press release issued by the ISPR, troops of the Karachi Corps are practicing tactical drills and procedures as part of Exercise “Jidar – ul- Hadeed” in the Thar Desert that commenced on 28 January 2021. “The four weeks long defensive maneuver exercise is aimed at validating the concept of defence in deserts,”Read More
Opposition opposing open ballot due to fear of defeat in Senate elections: FM
MULTAN, Feb 13 (DNA): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that the opposition was opposing open ballot due to fear of defeat in the Senate elections. Talking to newsmen in Multan, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood said that there could be no compromise on the change of corrupt and rotten system, adding that the Prime Minister of Pakistan was committed to eradicate corruption in the country. He said that the horse-trading is being heard in the Senate elections, the opposition has always played politics with money. The opposition can clearly seeRead More
Punjab Announces Dates For Matric, Intermediate Exams
LAHORE – The dates for matriculation and intermediate exams in Punjab for all boards have been announced. The annual matric exam for all boards across Punjab will begin on May 5, said a notification by the government. Meanwhile, the intermediate exam for all boards across the province will be start on June 12. After an extended closure due to the coronavirus pandemic, students from all public and private primary and middle schools and universities went back to school on February 1. Students of grades nine to 12 had already gone backRead More
Rs1.95 hike in tariff for K-Electric consumers notified
KARACHI, Feb 13 (DNA): Bad news for the Karachi-Electric (K-Electric) consumers as the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has also allowed an increase in electricity tariff by Rs1.95 per unit. The Power Division has issued a notification in this regard on Saturday. A day earlier, the Nepra had given approval to increase of Rs1.95 per unit in the electricity tariff, putting an additional burden of Rs200 billion on all the consumers excluding K-Electric. The raise in power rates by the federal government a few days ago. According to Nepra,Read More