Pakistanis are angry about a sudden increase in their electricity bills. In daily protests that began in late August, people are demanding the government take back the new charges that have made electricity almost unaffordable for many. VOA’s Pakistan …
Day: 1 September 2023
Funeral prayer of Jani Khel suicide attack martyrs offered
The Namaz-e-Janaza of Shuhada, who embraced shahadat in yesterday’s motorcycle-borne suicide blast in Jani Khel area of Bannu was offered at Bannu today.Later, the Shuhada will be laid to rest with full military honour in their respective hometowns.Se…
PAF releases short documentary in connection with September 1965 war
Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has released a short documentary on the courage and bravery of Pakistan Air Force soldiers in connection with the September 1965 war, in which the air battle that took place on 1st September 1965, has been described.Source: Ra…
Nine soldiers martyred in Bannu suicide attack
Nine soldiers have been martyred while five others injured in a suicide blast in Jani Khel, Bannu.According to ISPR, a Motorcycle borne suicide bomber exploded himself on a military convoy.The area has been cordoned off by security forces and sanitiza…
Jamal Shah inaugurates week-long Pakistan Defence Day cultural activities
Caretaker Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Jamal Shah has formally inaugurated a week-long cultural activity being organized in connection with Pakistan Defence Day to be observed on Wednesday.In this regard, a special exhibition of …
Sindh: Dr Saad Khalid rejects rumours of suspected cases of Mpox disease
Sindh Caretaker Health Minister Dr Saad Khalid Niaz has categorically rejected the rumors of the suspected cases of Monkeypox disease in the province.In this connection, he stated that the results of initial diagnostic report of three suspected people…
US Dollar is Now Selling For Rs. 331 Against Rupee in Open Market
The Pakistani rupee halted its neck-breaking fall against the US Dollar today after opening trade at 304 in the interbank market.At 12 PM, it was bearish, falling as low as 307.925 after losing ~Rs. 4 against the greenback, in tandem with opening-bell…
Pakistan Railways Increases Freight Rates by 5%
Pakistan Railways has announced that all freight rates will be increased by 5 percent across the board, effective from 12 AM on 2 September 2023.According to a letter issued by Pakistan Railways, all goods traffic will be subject to this increase, wit…