Tuesday, July 1st, 2025
Anti-people petrol price hike: a vetrayal of public trust
In a shocking move, the government has once again increased petrol prices abnormally, further burdening the already struggling masses. This decision has sparked widespread anger and protests across the country, as citizens grapple with skyrocketing inflation, unemployment, and declining purchasing power. The recent petrol price hike is not just an economic blow but also a stark reminder of the government’s anti-people policies, where the rulers seem indifferent to the suffering of ordinary citizens. The common man is already reeling under the worst inflation in decades. Prices of essential commodities—food, electricity,Read More
Islamabad property fees under review as CDA eyes reforms
ISLAMABAD, JUL 1 /DNA/ – The 12th meeting of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) Board was held at CDA Headquarters, Islamabad, under the chairmanship of Chairman CDA, Chief Commissioner Islamabad and DG Civil Defense, Muhammad Ali Randhawa. The meeting was attended by CDA Board members, the Deputy Commissioner of Islamabad and other senior officers of CDA. Several agenda items were discussed during the 12th CDA Board meeting, the details of which are as follows: The Board reviewed the current transfer fees, registration fees and stamp duties on urban properties withinRead More
Aurangzeb calls for reforms
DNA MADRID, JUL 1: Aurangzeb Calls for Equitable Global Financial Reforms and Scaled-Up Development Support at FFD4 Conference in Spain Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, represented Pakistan at the plenary session of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) held in Sevilla, Spain. The conference, convened to address the widening gap in financing for sustainable development, served as a global platform for countries to present national perspectives and outline their contributions and expectations regarding sustainable development financing. In his address to the conference, SenatorRead More
JCP ‘approves’ new chief justices for high courts
ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) on Tuesday approved the appointments of permanent chief justices for four high courts, sources told Geo News on Tuesday. The JCP meeting, headed by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, convened to consider the nominations for high court appointments. The top judicial body approved Justice Atiq Shah as the new chief justice of the Peshawar High Court (PHC), while Justice Rozi Khan has been endorsed for the top post at the Balochistan High Court (BHC). Justice Junaid Ghaffar, the senior-most judge of the Sindh HighRead More
Experts warn of rising Pak-India tensions, urge diplomacy & economic security
ISLAMABAD, JUL 1 /DNA/ – “The 2025 crisis was a reminder that while full-scale war may be avoided due to nuclear deterrence, the threat of limited conflict persists under the stability-instability paradox,” Dr. Adil Sultan, an expert on nuclear studies, remarked. A high-level roundtable recently held at the Institute of Regional Studies featured prominent national security and strategic experts. The experts discussed growing concerns over the recurring confrontational pattern between Pakistan and India. The dialogue emphasized the critical need for robust deterrence, regional diplomacy, and a calibrated response to emergingRead More
Ethiopia, Pakistan agree to forge stronger cultural relations
ISLAMABAD, JUL 1 /DNA/ – The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on Tuesday agreed to further strengthen the bilateral relations by enhancing cultural ties of the two nations. To this end, H.E. Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula, Special Envoy and Ambassador Extraordinary of the FDR Ethiopia held a productive discussion with H.E. Mr. Muhammad Aurangzeb Khichi, Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture. H.E. Mr. Asad Rehman Gilani, Federal Secretary of Pakistan for the National Heritage and Culture Division, was also present on theRead More