Day: December 20, 2025

Sindh Launches New Electric Scooter Training Programme for Women

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The Sindh government has launched another phase of its electric scooter driving training programme for women, aimed at promoting safe, affordable and independent mobility for students and working women across the province. Sindh Senior Minister for Information and Transport Sharjeel Inam Memon said the latest training sessions have begun in Karachi’s Korangi, Gulshan-e-Iqbal and Malir areas. He added that working women from all districts of Karachi would be encouraged to apply for the pink electric scooters under the initiative. The minister said the programme was launched in Hyderabad on December…

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Rare Storm Batters UAE, Floods Roads and Disrupts Flights

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DUBAI: A rare and intense rainstorm lashed the United Arab Emirates on Friday, flooding roads in major cities and forcing the cancellation and delay of dozens of flights across the country. Dubai’s Emirates airline cancelled 13 flights, while neighbouring Sharjah airport also reported multiple delays and cancellations following overnight downpours accompanied by lightning and thunder. Airport authorities said operations were disrupted due to adverse weather conditions. In Sharjah, large stretches of the main road were submerged early Friday, with residents seen wading through knee-deep water. The scenes revived memories of…

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Government Seeks IMF Flexibility to Remove Growth Barriers

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ISLAMABAD: The government has formally sought proposals from key economic ministries to identify potential concessions from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) aimed at easing constraints on economic growth and bringing greater realism to the budget framework. According to government sources, the decision was taken at the highest level following a review that concluded the current economic structure is failing to attract meaningful foreign investment or deliver sustainable growth. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired the first meeting with economic ministries on Thursday, directing them to submit proposals outlining a future roadmap…

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Gas Utilities Oppose Move to Scrap Asset-Based Return Formula

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OGRA

ISLAMABAD: The country’s two public gas utilities have rejected a proposal to abolish the guaranteed asset-based return mechanism, urging the government to retain the existing pricing regime despite mounting criticism from industrial consumers. The government had directed the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) to restructure Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) by ending the fixed return on assets. Ogra engaged consultancy firm KPMG to review the formula, and the firm has submitted its report, officials said. Critics argue that as the gas pipeline…

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Pakistan Seeks Explanation from India Over Sharp Drop in Chenab River Flows

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Chenab-River

ISLAMABAD / LAHORE: Pakistan on Friday sought a formal explanation from India over what it described as an “extraordinary reduction” in Chenab River flows earlier this month, alleging violations of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty following the discharge and refilling of the Baglihar dam. In a statement, the Ministry of Water Resources said Chenab flows had now stabilised after a period of abnormal volatility. It added that Pakistan’s Commissioner for Indus Waters had taken up the matter with his Indian counterpart through the Permanent Indus Commission, seeking detailed data on…

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