Punjab CM offers incentives to attract investment in mineral sector
ISLAMABAD/LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Thursday has announced a range of incentives for domestic and foreign investors in the province’s mining sector, including interest-free loans of up to Rs5 billion, concessional land leases and dedicated mineral processing zones.
One dead, four hurt as gunman opens fire in neighborhood near White House
WASHINGTON – Five people were shot, one of them fatally, on Thursday in a trendy Washington neighborhood within walking distance of the White House, prompting a widespread law enforcement response in the area, police said.
JI announces nationwide protest rallies against inflation
LAHORE – Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Wednesday announced a series of public gatherings across Pakistan to protest rising living costs, problems faced by farmers and delays in holding local government elections.
SSGC seeks Rs370 per MMBTU hike in gas tariff, SNGPL Rs10
ISLAMABAD – Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) has sought OGRA’s nod for an increase of Rs370 per MMBTU in gas tariff, while Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has sought a hike of Rs10 against the existing average prescribed price of Rs1,702 per MMBTU.
Turkish Deputy FM to attend ECO foreign ministers conference
ISLAMABAD – The 10-member Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) is all set to convene its 30th Council of Ministers meeting in Islamabad on November 15–16.
Pakistan, Iran agree to work closely for regional peace
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and Iran have agreed to work closely in support of regional peace, security, and prosperity.
Punjab govt withdraws elite force security for Salik, other federal ministers
LAHORE – The Punjab government has withdrawn the permanent Elite Force security protocol assigned to Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Chaudhry Salik Hussain and other federal ministers, while similar security arrangements have also been withdrawn from his cousin, MPA Chaudhry Musa Elahi.
US delivers summonses for India’s NSA, ex-RAW chief in Pannun assassination lawsuit
ISLAMABAD – The United States has formally transmitted court summons and legal documents to the Indian government through diplomatic channels in connection with a civil lawsuit alleging an Indian government-backed conspiracy to assassinate Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York, bringing India’s National Security Adviser.
Trump nominates Natalie Baker as US Ambassador to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD – US President Donald Trump has nominated Natalie Baker, currently serving as the American chargé d’affaires in Islamabad, as the next United States ambassador to Pakistan.
Saudi Air defenses intercept Houthi cruise, ballistic missiles targeting Riyadh
RIYADH – Air defenses intercepted and destroyed a cruise missile launched by the Houthi militia toward Riyadh, the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen announced Tuesday.
