PTI founder Imran Khan brought to Pims, undergoes eye procedure
Former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan was again taken to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) for tests and follow-up treatment for his eye condition, a hospital official said on Wednesday.
By Tariq Mehmood · National & Policy Editor (Islamabad–Rawalpindi)
Public Accounts Committee seeks to delay power firms’ sell-off until asset valuation
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday proposed deferring the privatisation of power companies, expected to take place in January, until their assets, machinery, land and other properties are properly assessed and revalued to prevent potential losses to the national exchequer.
By Sanaullah Khan · Markets & Economy Editor (Karachi)
Rain, snow in northern parts of the country from today
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain, wind and thunderstorms, with snowfall over the hills, in the upper parts of the country over the next two to three days, urging the authorities concerned to take precautionary measures to prevent any untoward incident, particularly in hilly areas.
By Tariq Mehmood · National & Policy Editor (Islamabad–Rawalpindi)
Development spending stalls despite surplus
The country’s Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) spending in the first four months of the current fiscal year struggled at only 10 per cent of the annual allocation.
By Sanaullah Khan · Markets & Economy Editor (Karachi)