News – Page 31 – Pakinomist

The food sector is booming amid an economic downturn

FAISALABAD: Despite a general slowdown in business activity across the country, the food sector in Faisalabad is witnessing robust growth with nearly 25,000 registered food shops across the district, reflecting increasing consumer demand and an expanding urban economy. Official data reveals that 24,933 active food business operators (FBOs) have been registered since January 2024, indicating […]

The food sector is booming amid an economic downturn Read More »

the scandal affects over 2,500 candidates

News / Leave a Comment

HYDERABAD: As controversy over alleged corruption and falsification of examination results engulfs the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Mirpurkhas, the board has released a list of 2,539 candidates who secured undue advantage in the results between 2021 and 2025. The board’s chairman, Col (R) Dr. by manipulating the examination results, they issue a list

the scandal affects over 2,500 candidates Read More »

‘New wheat procurement policy to protect farmers’

News / Leave a Comment

KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon stated that Sindh government’s new wheat procurement policy has been formulated in line with its broader government vision. The primary objective of this policy is to protect the interests of farmers. He said the decision to procure one million tonnes of wheat has been taken to ensure food

‘New wheat procurement policy to protect farmers’ Read More »

The government taps 24,000 phones to run the fuel subsidy scheme

News / Leave a Comment

ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to acquire around 24,000 mobile phones as part of a nationwide rollout of a digital, app-based fuel subsidy system, as a major step towards dealing with the ongoing energy crisis through targeted relief and tighter monitoring. The devices, to be installed at petrol pumps across the country, will form the

The government taps 24,000 phones to run the fuel subsidy scheme Read More »

Bushra Bibi undergoes eye check in Adiala prison

News / Leave a Comment

Former first lady Bushra Bibi. PHOTO: FILE RAWALPINDI: Bushra Bibi, the wife of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, underwent a medical examination at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi after complaining of pain in her right eye, jail sources said Express Pakinomist on Sunday. Officials said she was examined by Dr. Muhammad Arif Khan, Head of

Bushra Bibi undergoes eye check in Adiala prison Read More »

PIA completes preparations for Hajj operations

News / Leave a Comment

LAHORE: PIA has completed preparations for its pre-Hajj flights, which are set to begin on April 18 and continue till May 21, official sources told The Express Pakinomist. In the initial phase, there will be flights to Madinah and Jeddah to facilitate pilgrims traveling for Hajj. PIA plans to transport more than 60,000 pilgrims to

PIA completes preparations for Hajj operations Read More »

Fuel crisis: The government is considering smart lockdown

News / Leave a Comment

LAHORE: The federal government has finalized a comprehensive plan to impose a nationwide “smart lockdown” along with extended austerity measures aimed at curbing energy consumption and dealing with the deepening fuel crisis triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East, sources said on Saturday. An official announcement is expected after consultations with key stakeholders. The

Fuel crisis: The government is considering smart lockdown Read More »

Derailment: PR takes preventive steps

News / Leave a Comment

Pakistan Railways’ Engineering Branch has declared mandatory pre-departure fitness certification of trains and imposed a strict ban on the use of "dummy trainers" to ensure passenger safety and prevent accidents. According to the directive, the authorities will no longer allow buses with brake systems that are not 100 percent functional to be attached to trains.

Derailment: PR takes preventive steps Read More »

Staff-level agreement on $1.2 billion. loan obtained with the IMF

News / Leave a Comment

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Saturday announced a staff-level agreement with Pakistan to release a $1.2 billion loan, but linked the board meeting to approve the tranche to Islamabad’s ability to collect Rs322 billion in revenue from the lawsuits. After finding the performance of the Federal Board of Revenue below par, the Washington-based

Staff-level agreement on $1.2 billion. loan obtained with the IMF Read More »

Pakistan eases banking regulations for Iran’s exports

News / Leave a Comment

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Commerce has approved a temporary exemption from financial instruments, including bank guarantees and letters of credit, for exports to Iran, the Central Asian Republics and Azerbaijan via Iran’s land route, it appeared on Saturday. The development arose from a March 24 notification from the commerce ministry received by The Express Pakinomist.

Pakistan eases banking regulations for Iran’s exports Read More »