Friday, June 14th, 2024
Govt reduces prices of petrol, diesel
Petrol price cut by Rs 10 per liter ISLAMABAD, JUN 14 /DNA/ – Two major announcements by Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif have been made in one day. After making electricity cheaper for industries, Prime Minister’s big Eid for the people on Eid comes in the shape of reduction of petrol prices. A big reduction in the price of petrol by 10 rupees 20 paise per liter While Reduction in the price of diesel by 2 rupees 33 paise per liter has been announced. On June 1, the government hadRead More
Pakistan out of T20 World Cup
Internal grouping led to downfall of the team DNA New York: To the disappointment of the cricket fans Pakistan’s race for the T20 World Cup has ended as match between USA and Ireland could not take place due to heavy rain. USA and India will now qualify for the super 8 stage of the World Cup. In any case Pakistan will play its last pool match against Ireland but even if Pakistan win, they cannot qualify for the super 8 stage. After being kicked out of the world cup Pakistan,Read More
Africa Day celebrated in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, JUN 14 /DNA/ – Federal Minister for Energy Mussadaq Masood Malik, along with Dean of the African Group Mohamed Karmoune, Ambassador of Morocco, and heads of missions from various African countries, gathered to celebrate Africa Day with a ceremonial cake cutting. The event highlighted the strong diplomatic ties and mutual cooperation between Pakistan and African nations.
Zhao Shiren discusses China’s global initiatives and impact on Pakistan’s future at CASS Lahore
LAHORE, JUN 14 /DNA/ – Chinese Consul General, Zhao Shiren Explores China’s Expanding Role in Global and Regional Politics and its Benefits for Pakistan at CASS Lahore The Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies (CASS) Lahore, hosted His Excellency Zhao Shiren, the Consul General of the People’s Republic of China, for an enlightening guest lecture titled “China’s Growing Influence in Global and Regional Politics: Benefits for Pakistan” on 14 June 2024. Mr Ameer Abdullah Khan, Senior Researcher, CASS Lahore, introduced the speaker. The distinguished guest highlighted the importance of globalRead More
IESCO issues 2-day power suspension programme
ISLAMABAD, JUN 14 (DNA) — Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) on Friday issued 2-day power suspension programme for Saturday and Sunday for various areas of its region due to necessary maintenance and routine development work. According to IESCO Spokesman, the power supply of different feeders and grid stations would remain suspended for the period on Saturday from 07:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Rawalpindi Cantt Circle, PWD-II Feeder, From 07:00 AM to 03:00 PM, Islamabad Circle, NCP Feeder, On Sunday, from 06:00 AM to 08:00 AM, GSO Circle, Pindi Point, Barian, Public Health, Gharial,Read More
Weekly inflation up by 1.30 pc
ISLAMABAD, JUN 14 (DNA) — The weekly inflation measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), witnessed an increase of 1.30 percent for the combined consumption groups during the week ended on June 13, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported on Friday. According to the PBS data, the SPI for the week under review in the above-mentioned group was recorded at 313.93 points as compared to 309.91 points during the past week. As compared to the corresponding week of last year, the SPI for the combined consumption group in the week underRead More