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Standing committee annoyed over delay in completion of NHA projects

Dawn 15 Apr 2025
ISLAMABAD ... The committee, chaired by Senator Saifullah Abro, was apprised that 33 projects were completed with various development partners, with a commitment of $9.9 billion ... Published in Dawn, April 15th, 2025. .
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JCP to mull addition of more judges to CB on 18th

Dawn 15 Apr 2025
ISLAMABAD. The Jud­icial Commission of Pakis­tan (JCP) will meet on April 18 to consider nomination of two more judges to the constitutional ben­ch of the Supreme Court, whose strength may then swell to 15 judges ... Published in Dawn, April 15th, 2025. .
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Dozen booked for storming fast food outlet in Pindi

Dawn 15 Apr 2025
RAWALPINDI ... Police spokesperson Inspector Malik Sajjadul Hassan told Dawn.com that the suspects would be arrested soon after obtaining their data from Nadra ... Published in Dawn, April 15th, 2025. .
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PM expected to unveil package for overseas Pakistanis today

Dawn 15 Apr 2025
OPF chairman says measures aim to address key concerns raised by the diaspora. • NA speaker calls for legislation to protect diaspora’s land and property rights. ISLAMABAD ... Published in Dawn, April 15th, 2025. .
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Federal govt urged to grant formal status to ship-breaking industry

Dawn 15 Apr 2025
QUETTA ... While speaking at the meeting about the modernisation of the Gadani ship-breaking yard, the minister urged the BDA to prepare a human resource development plan that provides direct benefits to the people ... Published in Dawn, April 15th, 2025. .
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Seven injured in KP as explosion rocks Rescue 1122 site

Dawn 15 Apr 2025
PESHAWAR. A police official was martyred in Bannu, while an under-construction Rescue 1122 building in Tank came under attack on Monday, causing injuries to seven labourers ... Both were shifted to a local hospital ... A.K ... Published in Dawn, April 15th, 2025.
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Senate panel greenlights biological weapons bill

Dawn 15 Apr 2025
ISLAMABAD ... The legislation mandates the creation of a national mechanism to ensure Pakistan’s compliance with the 1972 Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BWC) ... Published in Dawn, April 15th, 2025. .
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Govt, judiciary urged to reconsider Afghan repatriation plan

Dawn 15 Apr 2025
QUETTA ... Speaking at a press conference on Monday alongside other Afghan representatives, including Noo­rullah Khan, Na­­dir Khan, Jumma Khan & Haji Ha­­meedullah, he said ... Published in Dawn, April 15th, 2025. .
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Attacks on FC, Levies posts in Noshki foiled

Dawn 15 Apr 2025
... them, and the attack was effectively foiled,” a senior official of the Balochistan Levies told Dawn, adding that in the exchange of fire a terrorist was injured ... Published in Dawn, April 15th, 2025.
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Turkiye, Iran envoys call on CJP Afridi

Dawn 15 Apr 2025
ISLAMABAD. The ambassador of Turkiye, Irfan Neziroglu, and ambassador of Iran, Dr Reza Amiri Moghadam, separately called on Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi, at the Supreme Court building on Monday ... Published in Dawn, April 15th, 2025. .
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CM terms govt’s Pink Scooty plan ‘beacon of hope’ for every girl

Dawn 15 Apr 2025
QUETTA ... In a statement shared on social media, CM Bugti said, “A few months ago, the dream we envisioned — of our daughters being independent and standing on their own feet — is now becoming a reality” ... Published in Dawn, April 15th, 2025. .
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Ahsan sees Pakistan among top five Asian economies

Dawn 15 Apr 2025
KARACHI ...Unfortunately, Pakistan has struggled to implement these pillars consistently. It’s time we commit ourselves as a nation to safeguarding them for economic progress,” he said ... The time to act is now.” ... Published in Dawn, April 15th, 2025. .
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RLNG gets costlier by over 5pc this month

Dawn 15 Apr 2025
ISLAMABAD ... Karachi-based Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) serves consumers in Sindh and Balochistan, and its system losses at the distribution stage dropped from 16.16pc to 10.6pc ... Published in Dawn, April 15th, 2025. .
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World shares rise, dollar sags on tech tariff twist

Dawn 15 Apr 2025
LONDON. Stock markets rose, gold hit another record high and the dollar re­­mained under pressure as investors grappled with the latest twists and turns in US President Donald Trump’s trade war ... Published in Dawn, April 15th, 2025. .
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Trade gap with ME widens

Dawn 15 Apr 2025
ISLAMABAD ... The growing trade deficit raises concerns among decision-makers, mainly due to the rising influx of petroleum products ... In FY24, exports to Saudi Arabia rose 40.98pc to $710.335m from $503.851m in FY23 ... Published in Dawn, April 15th, 2025. .
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