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Pakistan’s Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved a new policy for electricity purchases from net metering consumers, lowering the rate from Rs27 per unit to just Rs10 per unit. This decision comes after a significant increase in the number of homes and offices in Pakistan installing solar panels to generate their own electricity, a trend driven by escalating power outages and rising electricity costs in recent years. The government’s new policy aims to address the economic burden placed on general consumers due to the growing number of net metering users. "The attack on regular consumers due to net metering has created an additional economic burden, and this policy was approved to alleviate it," said a government spokesperson. According to official data, the number of net metering consumers in the country is expected to reach 283,000 by the end of 2024, up from 226,440 in October 2024. The government has calculated that, by December 2024, net metering consumers w...

Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, is addressing a press conference to provide details on the Jaffar Express hijacking and the clearance operation that followed. The military spokesperson is flanked by Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti. The ordeal began on Tuesday when separatist militants ambushed the Jaffar Express en route from Quetta to Peshawar, blowing up the railway track and attacking the train with rockets. Security forces stormed the hijacked Jaffar Express on Wednesday, bringing a dramatic end to a 30-hour siege in the rugged Bolan area of Balochistan, killing all 33 terrorists, while successfully rescuing more than 300 passengers. In a presser today, Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti strongly condemned the attack on the Jaffar Express, describing it as an act of terrorism targeting unarmed civilians. He stated that the perpetrators of the attack were purely evil forces and should be referred to ...

An explosion occurred inside a mosque in Azam Warsak Bazaar, South Waziristan, injuring multiple people, including the District Amir of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI), Abdullah Nadeem, Express News reported on Friday. According to police, the explosion took place inside the mosque, with reports confirming several injuries. District Police Officer (DPO) Asif Bahadur told media that explosive materials were planted inside the mosque.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, and security has been increased in the area. The condition of the injured individuals remains unclear, and further details are awaited as the investigation continues. More details to follow... from Pakistan News, Latest News Pakistan, Pakistan Headline | The Express Tribune https://ift.tt/HoD3zN2

Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Thursday condemned the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for spreading a "fake narrative" regarding the recent terrorist attack on the Jaffar Express. Speaking in the National Assembly, Asif accused PTI’s social media platforms of misrepresenting the tragic incident and undermining national unity by promoting misinformation. Asif expressed sorrow over the loss of innocent lives in the attack and criticised PTI for misinterpreting the situation. He specifically pointed out how PTI-affiliated social media accounts falsely claimed that the terrorists had released the hostages, instead of acknowledging the sacrifices made by the armed forces in the rescue operation. He also accused PTI leaders living abroad of continuing to criticize national institutions while avoiding accountability. The defence minister referred to PTI's leaders as products of past military regimes, pointing out their support for martial law and constitutional violati...

The Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday accused India of being behind the deadly terrorist attack on the Jaffar Express in Balochistan. During his weekly briefing in Islamabad on Thursday, Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan confirmed that the rescue operation following the Jaffar Express attack had been successfully completed. He also revealed that intelligence reports indicated the terrorists involved were in contact with their associates in Afghanistan during the operation. The statement comes after security forces carried out a two-day operation to neutralise the terrorists who had hijacked the Jaffar Express. The ordeal began on Tuesday when separatist militants ambushed the Jaffar Express en route from Quetta to Peshawar, blowing up the railway track and attacking the train with rockets.  In a statement today, FO spokesperson reiterated Pakistan’s longstanding concerns about terrorist groups using Afghan soil as a base for cross-border attacks. "We have repeate...

The United States Embassy in Islamabad has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on the Jaffar Express train in Balochistan, expressing sympathy and condolences for the victims of the “horrific act.” The attack, carried out by gunmen on Tuesday afternoon, occurred in a remote mountainous area of Balochistan province and was immediately claimed by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA). The assailants forced the train to halt and took hundreds of passengers hostage. Security sources report that at least 30 terrorists were killed, and 190 passengers were rescued as security operations against the attackers continued for a second day on Wednesday. “We strongly condemn the attack on the Jaffar Express train, and the hostage-taking of passengers in Kacchi, Balochistan, claimed by the Baloch Liberation Army, a US-Specially Designated Global Terrorist group,” the US Embassy said in a statement posted on X. “We extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to the victims, their families, and all t...

The National Assembly session revealed that some Pakistani citizens have been submitting fake degrees, diplomas, and job contracts to obtain visas for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Express News reported. The session, chaired by Presiding Officer Abdul Qadir Patel, discussed the growing concerns over the limited issuance of UAE visas for Pakistani citizens. During the question hour, it was disclosed that several individuals had submitted forged documents in their visa applications. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained that some Pakistani workers had overstayed their visas, while others had been involved in political and criminal activities. Additionally, some individuals were found misusing social media platforms, contributing to the stricter scrutiny and imposed restrictions. In response, Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar stated in a written reply that UAE authorities had informed Pakistan that there were no formal visa restrictions on Pakistani citizens. He added that the UAE ...