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Balochistan sees transparency gains

FAFEN report reveals that public bodies proactively disclose 48% of information required by law Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) logo. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: Government bodies in Balochistan proactively disclose an average of 48 percent of the information required under the Balochistan Right to Information (BRTI) Act, 2021, reveals the latest transparency assessment report released […]

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PIA seeks Ramazan Iftar bids

. KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has begun preparations for Ramazan by issuing tenders for procurement of dates and juice to be served to passengers for iftar on domestic and international flights during the holy month. During the tender, 130,000 packets of dates, each weighing between 30 and 35 grams, will be procured for distribution

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‘India’s IWT termination claim has no status’

. Commissioner of Indus Waters Mehar Ali Shah. Photo: Radio Pakistan Pakistan’s Indus Waters Commissioner Mehar Ali Shah on Sunday rejected India’s claim to “terminate” the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), saying the treaty remains fully valid under international law. He expressed these views during a program on a private television channel. “As far as keeping

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Pakistan calls for restraint, peaceful resolution in Venezuela

stresses the need for adherence to the principles of the UN Charter and international law to resolve all outstanding issues Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Photo: File Pakistan on Sunday called for restraint and de-escalation to end the ongoing crisis in Venezuela, underscoring the need for adherence to the principles of the UN Charter and international

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Rawalpindi sees a fresh rise in food prices at the start of the New Year

RAWALPINDI: After the start of the new year, prices of food items including vegetables, fruits, meat and bakery products have witnessed an uncontrolled rise in Rawalpindi. Bakeries across the city have raised the prices of buns, tarts, biscuits and bread by 20 to 30 percent and have started charging new rates. Chicken is sold for

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2.4 million SIM cards distributed among BISP beneficiaries for payments through wallet accounts

BISP DG Punjab said that future payments should be made through wallet accounts linked to SIM cards provided free of charge As many as 2.4 million free SIM cards have so far been distributed to Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) beneficiaries across Punjab to facilitate disbursement of financial assistance through digital wallet accounts, ensuring safe,

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