Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s office has denied reports that the supply of Starlink services from SpaceX was discussed during her recent visit to the United States. The Prime Minister’s office said in a statement on Monday, “The Prime Minister’s Office categorically denies, and considers it ridiculous, that the topic of SpaceX was a topic … Read more
Petroleum Minister Mosaddeq Malik said discussions with Saudi Arabia regarding the sale of shares in the Reko Diq mine are progressing positively, with the deal expected to be completed soon. Speaking about reports about the federal cabinet approving the sale of a 15% stake, Malik denied the allegations and termed them untrue. He added: “The … Read more
In an important move to support Pakistan’s aviation sector, the Federal Cabinet has approved relaxation of the National Aviation Policy (NAP) 2019, allowing Serene Air to start its international operations and enabling Airblue to continue its foreign flights. The decision was taken in light of the severe financial challenges faced by airlines globally due to … Read more
The salaries of ministers rise to 960,000 rupees, the Speaker of Parliament from 125,000 rupees to 950,000 rupees, and the Deputy Speaker of Parliament from 120,000 rupees to 800,000 rupees. The Punjab Assembly passed Punjab Public Prosecutors Salary Review Bill, 2024Approval of a significant increase in the salaries and allowances of members of the House … Read more
Islamabad: As the government intensifies efforts to re-evaluate agreements with independent power producers amid rising electricity tariffs, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Energy Mohamed Ali accused energy companies of obstructing regulatory audits. Speaking on a talk show, Ali criticized independent power producers for resisting attempts by regulators to review their operations. He stressed … Read more
Islamabad: The Prime Minister’s Committee on IT Export Remittance, in a meeting on Friday, noted that while Pakistan’s IT exports are increasing steadily, a major portion of the profits remains unremitted as many IT companies fail to repatriate the full amount. of its foreign income. The meeting, chaired by Finance and Revenue Minister Senator Muhammad … Read more
The federal government has decided to ratify the Protocol to the Forced Labor Convention of 1930, in a move to strengthen its cooperation with global trading partners, especially the European Union, which prioritizes human rights. Pakistan’s failure to ratify the Protocol could be seen as a failure to comply with human rights, especially in light … Read more
MADRID: Foreign ministers from several Muslim and European countries will meet in Madrid on Friday to discuss how to implement a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the governments of Spain and Norway announced. Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares will chair the meeting, which will be attended by his European counterparts, European Union foreign … Read more