Monday, August 28th, 2023
China, Pakistan hold joint air drill
ISTANBUL, AUG 28: A joint air combat exercise involving longtime allies China and Pakistan began on Monday. Ground and air forces from the two sides are “focusing on organizing joint training in typical combat scenarios such as joint air defense, joint countermeasures, and joint seizure and control,” said a Chinese Defense Ministry statement. The ministry said that two sides will use fighters, early warning aircraft and several other types of planes, as well as ground-to-air missiles and radar and signal troops during the exercise being held in China. Chinese naval aviation units willRead More
Relief to masses in electricity bill, caretaker govt’s priority: Solangi
ISLAMABAD, Aug 28 (DNA): Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi on Monday said the complete focus of the government was on providing relief to the masses in electricity bills. “We are focusing on how to provide relief to the masses instead of delving into discussion that who is responsible for expensive electricity,” the minister said while talking to a private TV channel. He said the caretaker government took the oath on August 17, and the consumers received inflated bills of the month of July. Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-HaqRead More
Traditional ways of using Electricity will have to Change
Author: Zahiruddin Babar People are protesting about the increase in electricity bills, of course the government is well aware of the difficulties of the common man in this matter, but the question is how the price of electricity is increased, what are the hidden factors in this decision, actually. It is important to keep in mind that Pakistan has to depend on furnace oil, coal, diesel or other imported fuels from abroad to meet its energy needs, so when the prices of these commodities increase in the global market, inevitablyRead More
Collective responsibility for energy conservation in Pakistan
AUTHOR: Aydaan Aali The ongoing electricity crisis is not to be blamed on the government as is done always. Rather, some other factors are needed to be looked upon as well. It is time that traditional ways of using/consuming electricity must change and efficiency be brought in the system. A significant challenge in improving electrical energy efficiency in Pakistan is the lack of awareness and knowledge among the general public. Most people in Pakistan are not aware of the benefits of energy-efficient appliances and practices. There is a need toRead More
PAJCCI requests IG FC to intervene in slow release of vehicles at Torkhem border
From Shamim Shahid PESHAWAR, Aug 28: Chairman Pak-Afghan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PAJCCI), Muhammad Zubair Motiwala has requested IG FC KP to intervene in resolution of slow processing of vehicles loaded with empty containers at Torkherm border. In a letter sent to IG FC and Secretary Commerce Ministry of Commerce, Muhammad Sulaeh Ahmad Faruqui, Chairman PAJCCI apprised that complaints are being received from our members pertinent to the stoppage and slow release of vehicle loaded with empty containers at Torkham border. This situation is further aggravated on dailyRead More
Mother of 4 commits suicide as electricity remains unrestored despite bill payment
JAHANIAN, AUG 28 (DNA) — In a tragic happening, a mother of 4 children, perplexed by the bad domestic conditions, committed suicide when electricity was not restored despite electricity bill’s payment. A sad incident took place in Tehsil Jahanian of Khanewal district, where a mother of 4 children swallowed poison pills after being fed up with the domestic situation after the electricity was not restored despite paying the bill. Her husband, Qasim said, after paying electricity bills, they left with no money for ration in the house and the childrenRead More