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  • No new canal to be constructed without consensus among provinces: PM Shehbaz
    SUCH TV - 16:34 Apr 24, 2025
    No new canal to be constructed without consensus among provinces: PM ShehbazPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday confirmed that no new canals will be constructed unless a consensus is reached in the Council of Common Interests (CCI). "The next CCI meeting, scheduled for Friday, May 2, will officially endorse the agreement reached between the PPP and PML-N on the matter," he said, addressing a joint presser with Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari in Islamabad after a key meeting. Bilawal was joined by senior PPP leaders, including Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah. The meeting came against a backdrop of political turmoil and street protests. Earlier, sources said the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) accepted all of the PPP's demands on the canals project during high-stakes talks between PM Shehbaz and the PPP leadership. The breakthrough came as both sides held critical talks amid escalating political tensions and widespread unrest in Sindh over the federal government’s "controversial" plan to divert six new canals from the Indus River. The prime...
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  • Govt seeks fresh bids for PIA stake sale by June 3
    SUCH TV - 11:37 Apr 24, 2025
    Govt seeks fresh bids for PIA stake sale by June 3The federal government has officially invited expressions of interest (EOIs) from potential investors for the privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), marking a major development in its bid to offload a controlling stake in the national flag carrier. According to the Privatisation Commission, the decision has been made to sell between 51% and 100% of PIA shares, along with management control, to the prospective buyer. Interested parties have until June 3, 2025 to submit their EOIs. As part of the process, the government has announced a number of incentives for investors. These include relief from 18% general sales tax (GST) on the purchase or lease of new aircraft. Additionally, protection and coverage will be provided in certain tax and legal cases, the commission stated. The move also involves the transfer of specific liabilities listed on PIA’s balance sheet, aimed at making the offer more attractive to potential buyers. This privatisation effort is a central component of the government’s br...
  • Trade, ties and flights off-limits as Pakistan retaliates to India’s moves
    SUCH TV - 11:11 Apr 24, 2025
    Trade, ties and flights off-limits as Pakistan retaliates to India’s movesPakistan on Thursday announced the suspension of trade, bilateral accords and airspaces with India, among other moves, as it retaliated to New Delhi’s slew of aggressive measures against the country in the wake of a deadly attack in India-held Kashmir. Among India’s actions was the unilateral decision to suspend the 1960 Indus Water Treaty, which was brokered by the World Bank and has endured through wars and decades of hostility. The decisions were made during a meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC) in Islamabad today, convened to formulate a response to India. Chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the meeting was attended by top government and military officials, including the defence minister, foreign minister, interior minister, national security adviser, and the chiefs of armed forces, among others. The committee highlighted that the Indus Waters Treaty is a binding international agreement brokered by the World Bank and contains no provision for unilateral suspension. Water is a Vital Nati...
  • Fazl rules out formal opposition alliance, keeps door open for issue-based cooperation
    SUCH TV - 18:18 Apr 23, 2025
    Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Wednesday ruled out a formal opposition alliance but kept the doors of cooperation open for collaboration on individual issues. "There is no concept of a formal alliance in the opposition… that’s typically a feature of the government," the religio-political leader said while addressing a press conference after his party’s Majlis-e-Shura meeting in Lahore. The JUI-F and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have been holding consultations in recent months to possibly forge an alliance against the government, in the wake of incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan's call to his party to strengthen contacts with opposition parties. The rift between the two parties deepened after PTI leader Azam Swati said on April 12 that Imran Khan had tasked him with holding talks with the establishment. Commenting on this, JUI-F Senator Kamran Murtaza said, “It is unacceptable to expect us to form a political alliance while simultaneously maintaining undisclos...
  • NSC session summoned to 'appropriately respond to Indian steps': Khawaja Asif
    SUCH TV - 17:54 Apr 23, 2025
    session of the National Security CommitteeDefence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Wednesday that a session of the National Security Committee (NSC) has been summoned on Thursday to decide on an appropriate response to the steps taken by New Delhi following the attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam area. The attack in IIOJK killed at least 26 people and injured 17 others when gunmen attacked a popular tourist spot. India, earlier today, took several measures against Pakistan, including the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty and banning Pakistani nationals from entering its territory. "A session of the National Security Committee will be held under the chair of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif," said Asif in a statement, adding that decisions will be taken to give "an appropriate response to the Indian steps". 'False flag operation' In a separate statement today, the defence minister said that Pakistan condemns terrorism wherever it occurs in the world and India should investigate the Pahalgam incident as merely levelling allega...
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  • PM forms committee to enhance govt efficiency and accountability
    SUCH TV - 12:53 Apr 23, 2025
    Shehbaz SharifPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has established a committee to improve the performance monitoring system of government departments. The goal is to enhance efficiency and accountability within the federal government. The committee will be made up of several key figures, including the Minister for Energy, the Minister for Climate Change, and the Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). The Finance Minister has been appointed as the head of the committee. These officials will work together to improve the government’s overall effectiveness. One of the primary tasks of the committee is to analyze FBR’s current framework and evaluate its outcomes. Furthermore, the committee will develop a standard assessment system and a feedback mechanism for all federal agencies. This will help to ensure better tracking and evaluation of their performance. The committee has been given a deadline of 30 days to complete its analysis and present a comprehensive report to the Prime Minister. This move emphasizes the government’s...
  • Pakistan expresses concern over tourists’ killing in IIOJK firing incident
    SUCH TV - 07:06 Apr 23, 2025
    Pakistani Ministry of Foreign AffairsPakistan on Wednesday expressed concern over the loss of lives in an attack in the Pahalgam area of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), which claimed the lives of 26 people. Responding to media queries, Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said Pakistan was saddened by the incident and expressed sympathy with the families of the deceased. “We are concerned at the loss of tourists’ lives in an attack in Anantnag district of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir,” the spokesperson said. “We extend our condolences to the near ones of the deceased and wish the injured a speedy recovery.” At least 26 people, including an Indian Navy officer, were killed and 17 were injured when gunmen opened fire at tourists in the IIOJK in the worst such attack in the region in nearly two decades. According to police, the attack took place on Tuesday in the popular destination of Pahalgam — a renowned site for tourists in summer some 90 kilometres away from Srinagar. The attack occurred in an of...
  • IMF highlights political influence in Pakistan’s civil service appointments
    SUCH TV - 05:08 Apr 23, 2025
    The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over political interference in civil service appointments in Pakistan.The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over political interference in civil service appointments in Pakistan. According to sources, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva highlighted systemic flaws in Pakistan’s governance structure during a meeting with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. The IMF expressed reservations about widespread corruption risks, citing weak institutional accountability and fragmented decision-making processes, sources said. The Fund further said that political meddling in appointments undermines the credibility and efficiency of the civil service. In response, Finance Minister Aurangzeb assured the IMF chief of Pakistan’s commitment to implementing structural reforms under the ongoing reform program. Following extensive consultations, the IMF has issued a set of key recommendations focused on strengthening anti-corruption measures. Notably, the Fund has linked public procurement processes and departmental performance to enhanced structural accountability. Duri...
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