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Nepra approves Rs 5.72 per unit increase in base tariff

zarnabbhatti Jul 4, 2024

Islamabad, 4 July 2024, (GNP): The federal cabinet has taken a significant step to comply with a major condition set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by approving an increase in electricity tariffs. Sources from The News revealed…

Eurasian unity: SCO’s growing influence

zarnabbhatti Jul 4, 2024

Beijing, 4 July 2024, (GNP): A club of Eurasian countries, led by China and Russia, is set to expand again this week. This time, it will include Belarus. Belarus is expected to be admitted to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)…

Pakistan to host SCO Heads of Government summit in October

zarnabbhatti Jul 4, 2024

Islamabad, 4 July 2024, (GNP): Pakistan will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Heads of Governments meeting in October this year, according to Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch on Thursday. During the weekly…

SC suspends LHC verdict and ECP notification in tribunals case

zarnabbhatti Jul 4, 2024

Islamabad, 4 July 2024, (GNP): The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday suspended both the Lahore High Court's decision to establish additional election tribunals and the Election Commission of Pakistan's (ECP) notification from April 26. The…

PM suggests tripartite framework to boost trade

zarnabbhatti Jul 3, 2024

PM suggests tripartite framework to boost trade

Govt meets all requirements for new IMF bailout deal

zarnabbhatti Jul 3, 2024

Islamabad, 3 July 2024, (GNP): The IMF is currently working towards finalizing a staff-level agreement with Pakistan for a bailout exceeding $6 billion this month, as confirmed by Minister of State for Finance, Revenue, and Power Ali…

PSX benchmark KSE-100 over 80,000 points

zarnabbhatti Jul 3, 2024

Islamabad, 03 July 2024, (GNP): The Pakistan Stock Exchange's (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 index rose by 739.71 points, or 0.93%, reaching 80,292.59 points during the intraday session, compared to the previous day's close of 79,552.89 points.…

Pakistan urges immediate release of its citizens from Indian prisons

zarnabbhatti Jul 1, 2024

Islamabad, 1 July 2024, (GNP): Islamabad has called on New Delhi to promptly release its citizens who have finished their sentences and are still detained in Indian prisons, as the two countries exchanged lists of inmates. In a statement…

Inflation rose to 12.6% year-on-year in June, says PBS

zarnabbhatti Jul 1, 2024

Islamabad, 1 July 2024, (GNP): According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), headline inflation accelerated at the start of the new fiscal year, reaching 12.6% year-on-year in June, up from 11.8% in May, as reported by the country’s…

LHC orders the PM Office to stop agencies from contacting judges

zarnabbhatti Jun 29, 2024

Lahore, 29 June 2024, (GNP): The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ordered the Prime Minister's Office to ensure that all civil and military agencies, including the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), refrain from…

Iranians vote in snap presidential elections amid regional tensions

zarnabbhatti Jun 29, 2024

Tehran, 28 June 2024, (GNP): An Iranian watchdog group consisting of clerics and jurists loyal to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei initially approved only six candidates from a pool of 80, with two later dropping out. Voting has commenced in…

Operation Azm-e-Istehkam: Pakistan envoy to US highlights need for advanced small arms

zarnabbhatti Jun 28, 2024

Islamabad, 28 June 2024, (GNP): Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States(US) , Masood Khan, stated that Pakistan requires small arms and other modern equipment to ensure the success of Operation Azm-e-Istehkam. This week, the federal…

SC withdraws contempt notices against Vawda and Kamal

zarnabbhatti Jun 28, 2024

Islamabad, 28 June 2024, (GNP): The Supreme Court (SC), accepted the apologies from Senator Faisal Vawda and Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) lawmaker Mustafa Kamal, thereby withdrawing the contempt of court notices issued to them.…

Kenyan president withdraws controversial tax bill

zarnabbhatti Jun 27, 2024

Nairobi, 26 June 2024, (GNP): Kenyan President William Ruto withdraws the finance bill following intense protests, where more than 20 casualties occurred and parliament was stormed by demonstrators opposing the legislation. Ruto…

PHC directs PTA to remove sacrilegious content from TikTok

zarnabbhatti Jun 26, 2024

Islamabad, 26 June 2024, (GNP): The Peshawar High Court (PHC) ordered the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to remove all blasphemous, objectionable, and immoral content from the social media short-video sharing platform TikTok.…

Pakistan dismisses the US Congress resolution on election probe

zarnabbhatti Jun 26, 2024

Islamabad, 26 June 2024, (GNP): The United States (US)  House of Representatives objected to Pakistan's 2024 national elections through a resolution. In response, Pakistan's Foreign Office dismissed the claims, describing them as based on…

Cabinet decides not to impose new duty on solar panels

zarnabbhatti Jun 25, 2024

Islamabad, 25 June 2024, (GNP): The cabinet has opted against imposing extra charges on solar panels. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed worries regarding potential alterations to net metering and the introduction of new taxes on solar…

PSX reaches new highs amid optimism for a longer deal with the IMF

zarnabbhatti Jun 21, 2024

Karachi, 21 June 2024, (GNP): The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) maintained its post-budget rally on Friday, achieving new heights by surpassing the 79,000 mark in the early hours of trading. The PSX's benchmark KSE-100 shares index…

Fuel prices likely to be reduced by up Rs9 per litre

zarnabbhatti Jun 13, 2024

Islamabad, 13 June 2024, (GNP): The potential reduction in fuel prices announced by the federal government of Pakistan signals a proactive measure aimed at addressing the economic challenges facing the country. With a significant portion…

Govt unveils Rs18.5 trillion budget

zarnabbhatti Jun 12, 2024

Islamabad, 12 June 2024, (GNP):The government's plan to unveil the upcoming budget for 2024-25 includes setting an ambitious tax collection target for the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) at Rs12.97 trillion. This represents a significant…

IEA forecasts a significant oil supply surplus by 2030

zarnabbhatti Jun 12, 2024

Paris, 12 June 2024, (GNP): The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported on Wednesday that the world will probably experience a significant oil surplus by 2030. This is due to increased production combined with a decrease in demand as the…

Kremlin says France ready for a ‘direct’ role in Ukraine

zarnabbhatti Jun 8, 2024

Moscow, 8 June 2024, (GNP): Kremlin stated on Friday that recent comments by French President Emmanuel Macron are escalating tensions in Europe and suggest that France is preparing to take a direct role in the Ukraine conflict. Macron…

Punjab defamation law challenged in LHC

zarnabbhatti Jun 8, 2024

Lahore, 8 June 2024, (GNP): The controversial Punjab Defamation Law, 2024, Saturday was challenged in the Lahore High Court (LHC),  after acting Governor Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan signed the bill. Earlier today, media sources reported…

Pakistani envoy urges USA to balance ties in South Asia

zarnabbhatti Jun 8, 2024

Washington, 8 June 2024, (GNP): The Pakistani Ambassador to the United States (US) , Masood Khan, emphasized the importance of Washington maintaining a strategic equilibrium in its relationships with South Asian nations. Khan observed…

Rs2 trillion tax plan being prepared under the direction of the IMF

zarnabbhatti Jun 7, 2024

Islamabad, 7 June 2024, (GNP): The government will need to introduce additional taxes amounting to Rs2 trillion in the next budget, a move unprecedented in Pakistan's history. With a high likelihood of setting the annual tax collection…

Spain to join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel

zarnabbhatti Jun 7, 2024

Madrid, 7 June 2024, (GNP): Madrid aims to assist the International court of Justice (ICJ) in implementing measures, including instructing Israel to halt its military operation in Rafah, southern Gaza. Spain, represented by Foreign Minister…

Over 1M people in Gaza could face “death and starvation” by July, FAO

zarnabbhatti Jun 5, 2024

New York, 5 June 2024, (GNP): The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) warned that around 1 million individuals, nearly half of Gaza's Palestinian residents, are at risk of death and famine by mid-July. The FAO's…

NEPRA notification: Electricity bill installments are allowed once a year

zarnabbhatti Jun 5, 2024

Islamabad, 05 June 2024, (GNP): The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has revised the Consumer Service Manual, 2021, placing limitations on power companies regarding the allowance of multiple installments for electricity…

Indian elections: Vote count begins as BJP seeks 3rd term

zarnabbhatti Jun 4, 2024

Delhi, 4 June 2024, (GNP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is anticipated to secure a third term in India's election, as vote counting began on Tuesday with results expected to be announced soon. Exit polls indicate that Modi's Bharatiya…

IHC directs CDA to unseal the PTI central secretariat

zarnabbhatti Jun 4, 2024

Islamabad, 4 June 2024, (GNP): The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday instructed the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to unseal the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Central Secretariat, offering relief to the former ruling party.…

Inflation slowed to 11.8% in May, lowest in 30 months

zarnabbhatti Jun 3, 2024

Islamabad, 3 June 2024, (GNP): Pakistan's consumer price index (CPI) increased by 11.8% in May compared to the same month last year, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Monday. This is the lowest…

FBR initiates probe into officer’s fistfight over tax division refund ‘cut’

zarnabbhatti Jun 1, 2024

Islamabad, 1 June 2024, (GNP): The Federal Bureau of Revenue (FBR) announced it will investigate the incident where its officers were involved in a fistfight over a portion of a company's tax refund. An FBR spokesperson confirmed that…

Deaf Reach is transforming lives in Pakistan

zarnabbhatti Jun 1, 2024

Lahore, 28 May 2024, (GNP): Deaf Reach school transforms the lives of over 200 disadvantaged deaf students by teaching them sign language and providing education. Founded in 1998, Deaf Reach operates eight schools across the country,…

SC’s full bench to hear SIC case on reserved seats

zarnabbhatti May 31, 2024

Islamabad, 31 May 2024, (GNP): A 13-member Supreme Court bench has been assembled to hear the appeal by  Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) contesting the Peshawar High Court's decision, which rejected the party's reserved seats for women and…

PAKSAT MM1: Pakistan launches second satellite to boost internet speed

zarnabbhatti May 30, 2024

Islamabad, 30 May 2024, (GNP): Pakistan's advanced communication satellite, PAKSAT MM1, has been launched into space in partnership with China, marking Islamabad's second satellite to enter orbit. According to the Space and Upper…

Instagram conceals Israel’s Rafah carnage, bans and removes content

zarnabbhatti May 29, 2024

Ankara, 29 May 2024, (GNP): On Instagram, users who have attempted to share content about Gaza on their stories often find themselves either unable to upload or facing removal of their posts. Additionally, they lose all followers and are…

PM invites Chinese textile firms to set up plants in Pakistan

zarnabbhatti May 28, 2024

Islamabad, 28 May 2024, (GNP): PM Shehbaz Sharif extended an invitation to Chinese companies, particularly those in the textile industry, to set up factories in Pakistan, assuring them that the government would offer full support and…

EU striving to increase military assistance to Ukraine

zarnabbhatti May 28, 2024

Brussels, 28 May 2024, (GNP): European Union (EU) defence ministers are meeting in Brussels to try again to raise military support to Ukraine. The Tuesday meeting occurs as Ukraine and several EU nations aim to boost supplies of weaponry…

Taiwan’s parliament passes a bill promoting pro-China changes

zarnabbhatti May 28, 2024

Taipei, 28 May 2024, (GNP): Taiwan's legislature, controlled by the opposition, has passed legislative changes that have sparked significant controversy and large protests. These changes are seen as advantageous to China and reduce the…

Cyclone Remal hits Bangladesh and India, causing power outages

zarnabbhatti May 27, 2024

Delhi, 27 May 2024, (GNP): Severe gusts and heavy rainfall have battered the coastal areas of Bangladesh and India as cyclone Remal hit land, resulting in millions losing electricity due to fallen power poles and some trees being uprooted…

Gaza conflict is a ‘real genocide’ says Spanish defense minister

zarnabbhatti May 27, 2024

Madrid, 27 May 2024, (GNP): Spanish defence minister said on Saturday that the Israeli war on Gaza is a "real genocide", as relations between Tel Aviv and Madrid worsen following Spain's decision to recognise the State of Palestine. On…

Gas transmission system at risk due to line pack pressure

zarnabbhatti May 27, 2024

Islamabad, 27 May 2024, (GNP): Pakistan's gas transmission and distribution system is in danger due to rising line pack pressure, which has escalated to a hazardous level of 5.13 billion cubic feet (bcf) as of May 5. The pressure in the…

IMF wants Ogra to announce gas sale prices twice a year

zarnabbhatti May 25, 2024

Islamabad, 25 May 2024, (GNP): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Pakistani authorities to authorize the Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) to independently set gas sale prices twice per financial year, based on the…

Australian Muslim advocacy group wins hate speech case against X

zarnabbhatti May 25, 2024

Canberra, 25 May 2024, (GNP): A Muslim advocacy group has secured a landmark victory against X in a hate speech lawsuit, as reported on Facebook. The Australian Muslim Advocacy Network (AMAN) won the case after an Australian court ruled…

Korean Embassy announces entries for K-pop Festival in Pakistan

zarnabbhatti May 24, 2024

Islamabad, 23 May 2024, (GNP): The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Islamabad has announced that the Regional Preliminary Round of the 2024 K-pop World Festival will be held on June 28th. The Pakistan National Council of the Arts…

Govt sets up committee to modify passport policy for women

zarnabbhatti May 23, 2024

Islamabad, 23 May 2024 (GNP):Director General of Immigration and Passports, Mustafa Jamal Kazi, clarified on Thursday the directorate's position concerning the discrepancy noted between the policies of the National Database and Registration…

Iraq settles all outstanding debts owed to the IMF

zarnabbhatti May 23, 2024

Baghdad, 23 May 2024, (GNP): Mazhar Salih, the financial advisor to the Iraqi Prime Minister, confirmed that Iraq has fully settled all the loans it borrowed from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) since 2003, amounting to nearly $8…

China warns “Taiwan independence forces” will have “heads broken”

zarnabbhatti May 23, 2024

Beijing, 23 May 2024, (GNP): China has warned that supporters of Taiwanese independence would face severe consequences, describing it as "heads broken and blood flowing," and stated that its military exercises around the self-governed…

Govt updates solar power policy over IMF concerns

zarnabbhatti May 23, 2024

Islamabad, 22 May 2024, (GNP): On Tuesday, representatives from the Power Division briefed the visiting International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation about revisions to the solar power policy. They also highlighted that power consumers…

Norway, Ireland and Spain recognizes Palestine as a state

zarnabbhatti May 22, 2024

Gaza, 22 May 2024, (GNP):Norway, Ireland, and Spain have made a historic decision to recognize a Palestinian state, sparking criticism from Israel and joy among the Palestinians. Israel responded by recalling its ambassadors from Norway and…

UAE and US plan to seal more AI deals

zarnabbhatti May 21, 2024

Abu Dhabi, 21 May 2024, (GNP): The United Arab Emirates and the United States plan to increase their investments in artificial intelligence as part of a strategic partnership, according to Omar Sultan Al Olama, the UAE's state minister for…

PTI leader Raoof Hasan injured in Islamabad attack

zarnabbhatti May 21, 2024

Islamabad, 21 May 2024, (GNP): A group of approximately four individuals, who appeared to be transgender, assaulted and injured Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) spokesperson Raoof Hasan in Islamabad on Tuesday. This incident has prompted…

Dialogue on human rights between the U.S. and Kazakhstan

zarnabbhatti May 21, 2024

Astana, 21 May 2024, (GNP):Erzhan Kazykhan, Assistant to the President of Kazakhstan for International Affairs, and Uzra Zeya, U.S. Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, jointly led the third annual…

Turkmenistan’s President expressed condolences to Iranian leadership

zarnabbhatti May 21, 2024

Ashgabat, 21 May 2024, (GNP): President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan expressed his profound condolences to Mohammad Mohber, the esteemed First Vice-President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in light of the unexpected and tragic…

Imran Khan and PTI leaders acquitted in 2 cases

zarnabbhatti May 20, 2024

Islamabad, 20 May 2024, (GNP): Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), along with other party leaders, were cleared of charges in two cases related to the vandalism during the long march, as decided by a district and…

Iran confirms President Raisi’s death in a helicopter crash

zarnabbhatti May 20, 2024

Tehran, 20 May 2024, (GNP): Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi, known for his hardline stance and considered a potential future leader after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, died in a helicopter accident near the Azerbaijan border, as…

Japan releases sixth batch of nuclear waste despite concerns

zarnabbhatti May 20, 2024

Tokyo, 20 May 2024, (GNP): Japan has released the sixth batch of treated radioactive water from the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the sea, despite strong opposition from China and Russia. The operator of the plant,…

Musk arrives in Bali for a planned Starlink launch

zarnabbhatti May 19, 2024

Bali, 19 May 2024, (GNP): Elon Musk arrived on the Indonesian island of Bali on Sunday in preparation for the launch of SpaceX's Starlink internet service. The Indonesian government expects this service to enhance internet access and…

Flash floods in Afghanistan claims 50 lives

zarnabbhatti May 18, 2024

Kabul, 18 May 2024, (GNP): Afghanistan is susceptible to natural disasters, and the United Nations ranks it among the countries most at risk from floods.  According to an official, at least 50 people have died due to recent heavy rain and…

Western nations urge Israel to avoid a large-scale Rafah invasion

zarnabbhatti May 18, 2024

Rafah, 18 May 2024, (GNP): Thirteen Western nations, many of which have traditionally supported Israel, have urged it not to initiate a large-scale military operation in Rafah. "We reiterate our opposition to a full-scale military…

No Pakistani fatalities reported in Bishkek attacks

zarnabbhatti May 18, 2024

Bishkek, 18 May 2024, (GNP): Pakistan's Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, Hasan Zaigham, met with the Kyrgyz Deputy Foreign Minister, Imangaziev Almaz, on Saturday to convey the concerns of Pakistani nationals in Bishkek, where violent mobs…

France brain drain: Muslim professionals leaves country quietly

zarnabbhatti May 17, 2024

Paris, 17 May 2024, (GNP): A recent study reveals that well-educated French individuals with Muslim heritage, frequently the offspring of immigrants, are quietly emigrating from France to pursue fresh opportunities in cities such as London,…

Pro-Israel lobby influences TikTok ban in the US

zarnabbhatti May 17, 2024

New York, 17 May 2024, (GNP,): Republican Mike Gallagher and Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi strongly support the notion of banning the TikTok app. Two US legislators, who collaborated on a contentious bill to ban TikTok in the country, were…

Xi and Putin pledges ‘new era’ amid efforts to counter USA

zarnabbhatti May 17, 2024

Beijing , 17 May 2024, (GNP): Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian leader Vladimir Putin have vowed to initiate a 'new era' to counter the influence and efforts of the US. Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to stand together…

Pakistan seeks to extend $15.36 billion debt owed to Chinese IPPs

zarnabbhatti May 17, 2024

Islamabad, 17 May 2024, (GNP): IMF team arriving to assess Islamabad's ability to repay the growing debt, Pakistan is considering options to request a 5-year extension on the repayment period of the $15.36 billion debt owed to Chinese…

Dubai property leaks: Mohsin Naqvi asserts full property disclosure

zarnabbhatti May 17, 2024

Lahore, 16 May 2024, (GNP): Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi responded to the inclusion of his name alongside other Pakistani polical figures in Dubai property leaks by affirming that all properties owned by him and his spouse were duly…

Imran Khan appears in NAB amendment case via video link

zarnabbhatti May 17, 2024

Islamabad, 16 May 2024, (GNP): Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), appeared in the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) amendments case at Supreme Court a video link. A larger bench of the Supreme Court, consisting…

Israeli tank kills Indian UN officer in Gaza

zarnabbhatti May 17, 2024

New York, 17 May 2024, (GNP): The United Nations has provided additional information regarding the fatal assault on a UN convoy in Gaza on Monday. According to the report, an Israeli tank targeted a clearly identified UN vehicle, resulting…

NAB Case: SC allows Imran Khan to appear via video link

zarnabbhatti May 14, 2024

Islamabad, 14 May 2024, (GNP): The Supreme Court of Pakistan directed the federal and Punjab governments to set up a video-link system for imprisoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan. This would enable him to present his…

Armenia apprehends 60 people as protestors demand PM’s ouster

zarnabbhatti May 14, 2024

Yerevan, 14 May 2024, (GNP): Armenia has arrested numerous protesters in Yerevan amid significant demonstrations against government intentions to hand over territory to Azerbaijan, its historical adversary. A significant police presence…

76mn people displaced globally due to climate change and conflicts

zarnabbhatti May 14, 2024

Melbourne, 14 May 2024, (GMP): Amidst escalating conflicts and the growing impact of climate change-induced disasters, the number of internally displaced people (IDPs) surged to nearly 76 million by the close of 2023, as reported in the…

ECP suspends lawmakers elected on reserved seats

zarnabbhatti May 13, 2024

Islamabad, 13 May 2024, (GNP): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) temporarily halted the lawmakers who were elected on reserved seats that were withheld from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-supported Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC).…

IMF urges FBR and Cabinet to stop giving tax incentive

zarnabbhatti May 13, 2024

Islamabad, 13 May 2024, (GNP): IMF has urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to remove the authority of the Board and the cabinet to grant tax incentives arbitrarily and to revise tax laws concerning NGOs, charitable organizations, and…

PM Shehbaz Sharif steps down as PML-N president

zarnabbhatti May 13, 2024

Islamabad, 13 May 2024, (GNP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif resigned as the president of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), stating that it's now time for his older brother and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to "reclaim his…

Pakistan’s lunar satellite sends first images from space

zarnabbhatti May 12, 2024

Islamabad, 12 May 2024, (GNP): The Institute of Space Technology, (IST) of Pakistan has achieved a significant milestone in astronomical science with the transmission of the first-ever image of the moon by its inaugural satellite mission,…

IMF team arrives in Pakistan for discussions on a larger program

zarnabbhatti May 11, 2024

Islamabad, 11 May 2024, (GNP): IMF delegation arrived in Pakistan on Friday to engage in discussions concerning Pakistan's request for an expanded and extended bailout package through the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). As per insiders…

Trinity College: Pro-Palestinian students triumph in antiwar protests

zarnabbhatti May 11, 2024

Dublin, 11 May 2024, (GNP): In the ongoing anti-war protests, Trinity College Dublin distinguishes itself with the rapid success of pro-Palestine students, showcasing effective campaigning. As anti-war sentiments sweep across campuses…

Northern Afghanistan flash floods killed more than 200 people

zarnabbhatti May 11, 2024

Kabul, 11 May 2024, (GNP): The United Nations (UN) reported that over 200 individuals lost their lives due to flash floods in one province of northern Afghanistan. Over 200 individuals lost their lives, and numerous residences were…

UN General Assembly backs Palestinian membership bid

zarnabbhatti May 10, 2024

New York, 10 May 2024, (GNP): The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is poised to support a Palestinian request for full UN membership by acknowledging its eligibility and referring the application back to the UN Security Council for a…

First ‘extreme’ solar storm in 20 years hits Earth

zarnabbhatti May 10, 2024

New York, 10 May 2024, (GNP): The initial of multiple coronal mass ejections (CMEs) – releases of plasma and magnetic fields from the Sun – occurred shortly after 1600 GMT, as reported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration…

Punjab Assembly speaker suspends 27 lawmakers after SC ruling

zarnabbhatti May 10, 2024

Lahore, 10 May 2024, (GNP): The ruling coalition faced a significant setback in Punjab when the speaker of the provincial assembly suspended 27 of its lawmakers from reserved seats on Friday, following the Supreme Court's verdict earlier…

Seven barbers shot dead in Gwadar

zarnabbhatti May 9, 2024

Gwadar, 9 May 2024, (GNP): Seven individuals were fatally shot as they slept in their homes in the residential area of Balochistan's port city. As per SHO Mohsin Ali of the Gwadar Police Station, an unidentified assailants fired shots at…

Pakistan’s first moon satellite successfully enters the lunar orbit

zarnabbhatti May 9, 2024

Islamabad, 9 May 2024, (GNP): Qamar, Pakistan's first lunar mission, has been effectively launched into orbit, as stated on Wednesday by Dr. Khurram Khurshid from the Institute of Space Technology (IST). Dr. Khurshid, a key member of the…

Russia prepares for victory day celebrations amid Ukraine war

zarnabbhatti May 9, 2024

Moscow, 9 May 2024, (GNP): Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing to speak at the yearly Victory Day parade in Moscow, aiming to bolster patriotism amidst the ongoing advancement of his forces in Ukraine. On Thursday, the May 9…

ECC has authorized a rise in Passco’s wheat procurement goal

zarnabbhatti May 8, 2024

Islamabad, 8 May 2024, (GNP): The Cabinet's Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) granted permission to raise PASSCO's wheat procurement goal from 1.40 to 1.80 million metric tons (MMT), alongside increasing the necessary Cash Credit Limit…

Supreme Court suspends allocation of SIC’s reserved seats

zarnabbhatti May 7, 2024

Islamabad, 7 May 2024, (GNP): The Supreme Court of Pakistan halted the decision of the Peshawar High Court (PHC) and the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to allocate extra reserved seats to other parties. The court questioned the…

Gaza ceasefire proposal includes three-phases

zarnabbhatti May 7, 2024

Gaza, 7 May 2024, (GNP):The ceasefire plan, backed by Hamas and endorsed by Qatar and Egypt, comprises a three-step truce, according to a Palestinian insider who spoke to Anadolu news agency on Monday. During the initial phase, lasting…

Pro-Palestine protestors reoccupy MIT encampment

zarnabbhatti May 7, 2024

New York, 7 May 2024, (GNP): Pro-Palestine protesters, who had been blocked by police from accessing an encampment at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), have broken through fencing, linked arms, and encircled the remaining…

IHC takes action over social media campaign against Justice Babar Satar

zarnabbhatti May 7, 2024

Islamabad, 7 May 2024, (GNP): The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has opted to launch contempt of court proceedings against individuals orchestrating a social media campaign aimed at Justice Babar Sattar. This decision follows Justice…

Netanyahu’s order to shut down Al Jazeera sparks global criticism

zarnabbhatti May 7, 2024

Doha, 6 May 2024, (GNP): The Netanyahu administration is receiving criticism from international and domestic human rights organizations, as well as the foreign press association, for shutting down Al Jazeera. This move is seen as an attempt…

Kissan Ittehad plan nationwide protests over wheat import scandal

zarnabbhatti May 6, 2024

Lahore, 6 May 2024, (GNP): Kissan Ittehad Pakistan announces that numerous farmers plan to participate in demonstrations on May 10, accompanied by their farming equipment, livestock, and families. Khokhar accuses the interim government of…

Saudi minister sees Pakistan as ‘high priority’ economic opportunity

zarnabbhatti May 6, 2024

Islamabad, 6 May 2024, (GNP): The Pakistan-Saudi Arabia investment conference commenced on Monday with upbeat remarks from the leader of the Saudi delegation, emphasizing their view of Pakistan as a significant economic, investment, and…

Supreme Court suspends High Court’s ruling on reserved seats

zarnabbhatti May 6, 2024

Islamabad, 6 May 2024, (GNP):  Supreme Court has temporarily halted the decision made by the Peshawar High Court regarding the reserved seat, following its acceptance of the plea filed by the Sunni Ittehad Council challenging the high…

Imran Khan shows readiness for talks

zarnabbhatti May 4, 2024

Islamabad, 4 May 2024, (GNP): Imran Khan expressed his willingness to engage in discussions. In a statement he outlined that he is ready to have a discussion but will not settle for a deal. In a conversation with journalists at Adiala…

ICC warns against retaliation threats

zarnabbhatti May 4, 2024

Hague, 4 April 2024, (GNP): Prosecutors from the International Criminal Court have cautioned against individuals who express intentions to retaliate against the court or its personnel, suggesting that such behavior could be considered a…

Indian citizens arrested for Sikh activist’s killing in Canada

zarnabbhatti May 4, 2024

Ottawa, 4 May 2024, (GNP): Three citizens of India have been apprehended and accused in connection with the assassination of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada, leading to a significant diplomatic dispute between the two nations. Hardeep…

Finance minister advocates measures to boost tax-to-GDP ratio

zarnabbhatti May 4, 2024

Islamabad, 4 April 2024, (GNP): Muhammad Aurangzeb, the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, emphasized the measures to boost the tax-to-GDP ratio and expand the tax base in order to maximize revenue collection. The minister visited…

Pakistan successfully launched its first lunar expedition

zarnabbhatti May 3, 2024

Islamabad, 3 May 2024, (GNP):Pakistan has achieved a significant milestone as its first moon satellite mission, iCube Qamar, was successfully launched aboard China's Chang'E6 spacecraft from Hainan, China. After the launch, Prime…

Reconstruction of Gaza will take decades says UN

zarnabbhatti May 3, 2024

New York, 3 May 2024, (GNP): A United Nations official stated that the devastation in Gaza is unparalleled since World War II, suggesting that rebuilding efforts might require as much as $50 billion. “We have not seen anything like this…

Oil prices rises over the prospects of OPEC+ output cuts

zarnabbhatti May 3, 2024

Vienna, 3 May 2024, (GNP): Oil prices increased today over expectations that the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, known as OPEC , would continue production cuts. It's not uncommon for oil prices to react…

Journalism in Pakistan at risk says International Federation of Journalists

zarnabbhatti May 3, 2024

Islamabad, 3 May 2024, (GNP): The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) stated that the state of journalism in Pakistan is "in danger" as the world marks Press Freedom Day. May 3, celebrated globally as World Press Freedom Day,…

PM Shehbaz Sharif vows aid for labours in Pakistan

zarnabbhatti May 2, 2024

Islamabad, 2 May 2024, (GNP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the importance of recognizing the contribution of laborers and workers to the national economy, urging affluent individuals, businessmen, investors, and industrialists…

IMF delegation to arrive in May to complete the next program

zarnabbhatti May 2, 2024

Islamabad, 2 May 2024, (GNP): A group from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected to arrive in Pakistan in mid-May to iron out the specifics of Islamabad's upcoming financial assistance plan, which falls under the Extended Fund…

Colombia cuts diplomatic ties with Israel over Gaza war

zarnabbhatti May 2, 2024

Bogata, 2 May 2024, (GNP): President Gustavo Petro declares during May Day festivities, receiving enthusiastic applause from tens of thousands of Colombians, "If Palestine dies, humanity dies.” "Tomorrow diplomatic relations with the…

China’s first rain measurement satellite starts operating

zarnabbhatti May 2, 2024

Beijing, 2 May 2024, (GNP): China's first precipitation monitoring satellite in a low-angle orbit, the Fengyun-3G (FY-3G), commenced its official operations on Wednesday, as announced by the China Meteorological Administration. Deployed…

China mediates to strike deal between Hamas and Fatah

zarnabbhatti May 2, 2024

Beijing, 1 May 2024, (GNP):  Hamas and Fatah, rival Palestinian factions, have indicated their intention to pursue reconciliation through discussions during unity talks held in Beijing, as stated by China's foreign ministry on Tuesday.…

International Labour Day: President and PM recognizes labour rights

zarnabbhatti May 2, 2024

Islamabad, 1 May 2024, (GNP): On International Labour Day both President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have pledged to honor the dignity of laborers, acknowledging their significant historical struggle. Numerous…

Pakistan set to launch its historic lunar mission on May 3

zarnabbhatti May 1, 2024

Islamabad, 1 May 2024, (GNP): Pakistan's groundbreaking lunar endeavor, the ICUBE-Q mission, is scheduled for launch on May 3rd, at 12:50 PM Pakistan Standard Time, aboard China's Chang'E6 spacecraft from Hainan, China. The satellite…

Lahore police disperses farmers’ demonstration on Mall road

zarnabbhatti May 1, 2024

Lahore, 30 April 2024,(GNP): Numerous farmers detained following a police charge; Punjab's information minister refutes the arrests. Azma Bukhari, Punjab Information Minister, alleges certain groups aim for political gains. Agriculturists…

China’s Xi to visit Europe as trade conflicts rise

zarnabbhatti Apr 30, 2024

Beijing, 30 April 2024, (GNP): China's President Xi Jinping is set to begin a six-day journey to Europe starting this Sunday, marking his first visit to the continent since 2019. His itinerary includes visits to France, Serbia, and Hungary,…

Six killed in mosque shooting attack in Afghanistan

zarnabbhatti Apr 30, 2024

Kabul, 30 April 2024, (GNP): Residents claim that the mosque catered to the Shia minority in a district situated south of the provincial capital, Herat city. The casualties included the imam and a three-year-old child. According to local…

Petrol and diesel prices are expected to decrease starting May 1

zarnabbhatti Apr 30, 2024

Islamabad, 30 April 2024,(GNP):  According to sources, it's anticipated that the federal government will lower the prices of petroleum products, potentially resulting in a decrease of up to Rs 5 per litre for petrol and diesel. The…

Columbia University suspends pro-Palestine protesters for seizing Hamilton Hall

zarnabbhatti Apr 30, 2024

New York, 30 April 2024,(GNP): Columbia University, the focal point of pro-Palestinian demonstrations that have disrupted college campuses nationwide, has initiated suspensions for student protesters who refused to comply with an ultimatum…

Several people dead in western Kenya after dam collapses

zarnabbhatti Apr 29, 2024

Nairobi, 29 April, 2024 (GNP): The Old Kijabe Dam, situated in the Mai Mahiu area of the Great Rift Valley region known for flash floods, collapsed, resulting in water flowing downstream. Heavy rains and floods wreaked havoc in Kenya's…

IMF likely to approve Pakistan’s $1.1bn tranche today

zarnabbhatti Apr 29, 2024

Islamabad, 29 April 2024, (GNP): Finance Ministry sources informed the media on Monday that Pakistan will present its argument for the release of the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) last installment of $1.1 billion during the global…

Xi meets Blinken, urges major country responsibilities for China and U.S.

zarnabbhatti Apr 27, 2024

Beijing, 27 April 2024, (GNP): Xi Jinping emphasized to Blinken that China views the United States with optimism, welcoming a confident, open, prosperous, and flourishing America. Additionally, China hopes for reciprocal positivity from the…

China expresses concern over Israel’s ongoing attacks in Syria

zarnabbhatti Apr 27, 2024

Beijing, 26 April 2024, (GNP:  Chia's representative to the UN expressed strong concern over Israel's ongoing aerial attacks in Syria on Thursday. "Such acts constitute a grave violation of Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity.…

ECP issues notification for by-election winners

zarnabbhatti Apr 26, 2024

Islamabad, 26 April 2024, (GNP):  The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued the notification listing the winning candidates from the by-election conducted on April 21st. The notification of victory for Faisal Ameen Khan from…

USA to pull out troops from Chad in the wake of Niger exit

zarnabbhatti Apr 26, 2024

Washington, 26 April 2024, (GNP):  The Pentagon has announced that the United States will pull back a portion of its troops from Chad, following a recent decision to relocate forces from neighboring Niger. As part of its efforts to…

Hundreds detained as collage protests over Gaza sweep across the US

zarnabbhatti Apr 25, 2024

Hundreds detained as collage protests over Gaza sweep across the US

China sends three astronauts to space in Shenzhou-18 mission

zarnabbhatti Apr 25, 2024

Beijing, 25 April 2024, (GNP):  The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced the launch of the Shenzhou-18 crewed spacecraft on Thursday from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. At 8:59 p.m. Beijing Time, a Long…

Turkey’s Erdogan on a rare visit to Iraq

zarnabbhatti Apr 22, 2024

Baghdad, 22 April 2024 (GNP): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held talks with Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid during an official trip to Baghdad. "President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is in Baghdad for an official visit, met…

Outrage in India over Modi’s comments targeting Muslims

zarnabbhatti Apr 22, 2024

Delhi, 22 April, 2024 (GNP): Narendra Modi's recent comments targeting Muslims during a campaign rally in Rajasthan state have stirred controversy amidst ongoing general elections. It is reported that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP),…

Pakistan and KSA set to take steps towards economic partnership

zarnabbhatti Apr 16, 2024

Islamabad, 16 April 2024, (GNP):  Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are poised to explore fresh opportunities for mutual economic collaboration by investing in diverse development areas. This initiative comes as the top-level Saudi delegation,…

Iran’s retaliatory strike on Israel: Global response

zarnabbhatti Apr 15, 2024

Tehran, 15 April, 2014 (GNP): Iran launched a barrage of missiles and drones on Saturday night and early Sunday, targeting Israel in retaliation for the Israeli strike on its consulate in Damascus on April 1, which resulted in the deaths of…

Search for Al-Shifa victims continues on Eid Day for Palestinians

zarnabbhatti Apr 10, 2024

Gaza, 10 April 2024, (GNP): Palestinians work to move the dead bodies as the Israeli army dismantles a temporary cemetery set up by Palestinians at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. Palestinian nurse Maha Sweylem arrived at the devastated…

Norway removes Pakistan from its NTA list

zarnabbhatti Apr 8, 2024

Islamabad, 08 April, 2024 (GNP): Norway has made a noteworthy decision to eliminate Pakistan from its National Threat Assessment list. The NTA, issued by the Norwegian Police and Security Service, is a vital document that assesses…

China vows positive role in resolving Myanmar’s state crises

zarnabbhatti Apr 5, 2024

Beijing, 5 April, 2024 (GNP): China reaffirmed its dedication to contributing positively to the resolution of tensions in Myanmar's Rakhine State, emphasizing the need for stability amidst recent outbreaks of violence. Speaking at a UN…

Pentagon drafts Gaza peacekeeping force plan

zarnabbhatti Mar 30, 2024

Gaza, 30 March, 2024, (GNP): The discussions within the Pentagon reflect a growing concern over the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza amid the relentless conflict with Israel. The devastating toll of the war, marked by extensive…

Sam Bankman-Fried crypto king’ jailed for 25 years

zarnabbhatti Mar 29, 2024

New York, 29 March, 2024 (GNP): Sam Bankman-Fried, also known as SBF, has been handed a 25-year prison term for embezzling billions of dollars from customers of his cryptocurrency platform, FTX. The once-prominent figure in the…

Beijing pledges to protect Pak-China cooperation from being sabotaged

zarnabbhatti Mar 27, 2024

Islamabad, 27 March,  2024 (GNP): China reaffirmed its backing for Pakistan's socioeconomic progress, emphasizing that efforts to disrupt collaboration between China and Pakistan will be unsuccessful. Islamabad and Beijing have a…

Israel implements extensive facial recognition system in Gaza

zarnabbhatti Mar 27, 2024

Gaza, 27 March, 2024 (GNP); After passing through an Israeli military checkpoint on Gaza's main highway on November 19, the Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha was singled out from the crowd. He placed his 3-year-old son on the ground and sat…

KP government seeks withdrawal of military trials appeal

zarnabbhatti Mar 25, 2024

Peshawar, 25 March, 2024 (GNP): The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa made a request to the Supreme Court on Monday to retract the appeal filed by the previous provincial caretaker government regarding the court's ruling on October 23, which…

UN Security Council passes ceasefire resolution on Gaza.

zarnabbhatti Mar 25, 2024

New York, 25 March, 2024 (GNP): The resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza throughout Ramadan was approved by a vote of 14-0 by the United Nations Security Council. The United States opted to abstain from voting, thereby enabling the…

Gaza is now world’s biggest ‘open-air graveyard’, EU foreign policy chief

zarnabbhatti Mar 19, 2024

Gaza , 19 March, 2024 (GNP): The EU foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, remarked that Israel's military operation in Gaza had transformed the area into the largest "open-air graveyard" in the world. "Gaza was before the war the greatest…

IMF wants cryptocurrencies to be included in the tax net

zarnabbhatti Mar 18, 2024

Islamabad, 18 March, 2024 (GNP); The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to broaden the scope of the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) by including cryptocurrencies. This recommendation was made during…

Trump greet elections as ‘most important date’ in US history

zarnabbhatti Mar 18, 2024

Ohio, 18 March, 2024 (GNP); At a rally in Ohio, Donald Trump emphasized that the upcoming presidential election in November would be of utmost significance in American history, portraying his bid for the presidency as pivotal for the…

US Diplomat Donald Lu to testify on Pakistan’s election fairness

zarnabbhatti Mar 15, 2024

Washington, 15 March, 2024 (GNP): Donald Lu, the Assistant Secretary of the US Department of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, has been summoned to testify about the fairness of Pakistan's recent general elections before a…

UN report: Pakistan’s Human Development ranking declines

zarnabbhatti Mar 15, 2024

Islamabad, 15 March, 2024 (GNP): Pakistan's Ranking in the UN Human Development Index (HDI), according to the latest report released by the United Nations, has slipped to 164th out of 193 countries. This marks a slight decrease from its…

Biden and Trump secure nominations for historic Presidential rematch

zarnabbhatti Mar 14, 2024

Washington, 14 March, 2024 (GNP): On Tuesday, both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump clinched their respective party nominations, setting the stage for the first U.S. presidential election rematch in nearly seven…

Atta Tarar claims PTI plot to revoke Pakistan’s GSP+ status

zarnabbhatti Mar 13, 2024

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar asserted today that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has been lobbying the European Union to withdraw Pakistan's Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) Plus status.