Pending approvals for the revised PC-1 project for the 2,160 MW Phase 1 hydropower project and unresolved security concerns are delaying the signing of additional $1 billion in financing agreements with the World Bank. Business Registrar The Ministry of Economic Affairs has urged the Ministry of Water Resources to expedite the submission and approval of … Read more
Meezan Bank has strongly denied allegations of a data breach following reports of unauthorized transactions on customers’ debit and credit cards circulating on social media. In an advisory to customers issued on Thursday, the bank reassured its customers that their data was “completely secure”, stressing that “there has been no security breach whatsoever”. The advisory … Read more
Karachi Police Chief Javed Alam Udo speaks during an event in Karachi, on July 24, 2024. – Facebook/@ssusindhpolice Oddo calls for stricter laws to address this worrying trend. Karachi’s top cop warns security company owners to take action. He adds that there is legislation to tighten rules on operating companies. Karachi Police Chief Javed Alam … Read more
The Quetta district administration rejected the PTI’s request to hold a public rally on Saturday, despite an alleged court order in favor of the rally. The decision is due to ongoing security concerns in the region. Rejection of assembly request PTI had planned to hold a public rally at the hockey stadium in Quetta and … Read more
Naqvi meets Chinese envoy amid shooting of Chinese nationals in Karachi; Agreeing on a joint security strategy Special correspondent ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has assured China of Pakistan’s commitment to the safety of its citizens and projects following the recent shooting incident involving two Chinese workers in Karachi. Naqvi made the remarks during … Read more
Federal Home Minister Mohsin Naqvi meets Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zedong in Islamabad on November 7, 2024. – PID Naqvi expresses his solidarity with the injured Chinese citizens. The Security Czar briefs Ambassador Zedong on the Karachi incident. It confirms the presence of additional security protocols for a safe environment. ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on … Read more