LESCO, MEPCO privatisation on the cards

ISLAMABAD: Federal government has begun preparations to privatise electricity distribution companies including the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) and the Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO). According to official documents available with Express News, the Privatisation Commission has sought detailed information from the Power Division as part of the process. Following which, MEPCO’s management has started … Read more

Pakistan condemns Israel over forced displacement remarks

Pakistan strongly condemned recent statements by the Israeli occupying power, expressing its intention to forcibly displace Palestinians from their land, Foreign Affairs ministry said. A press release posted on Ministry of Foreign Affairs official website stated, “Such actions are a clear violation of international law and a deliberate attempt to sabotage efforts for achieving peace … Read more

‘Next time it’ll be 60–0,’ Air Vice Marshal Shehryar warns India on Defence Day

In a bold declaration of military resolve, Air Vice Marshal Shehryar Ahmad Khan of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on Saturday warned that any future aggression by India would provoke a far stronger response than before, asserting, “If the score was 6–0 last time, next time it will be 60–0, God willing.” His remarks came … Read more