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Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Nawaz leaves for London on special plane
Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Sunday left for London on a special plane. According to family sources, the PML-N president will celebrate Eidul Azha with his sons in the United Kingdom during the two-week visit and will also get his medical examination conducted during the stay. Nawaz is visiting London after seven months. The former PM was scheduled to spend his Ramazan in Saudi Arabia but had cancelled the trip on his doctors' advice. The PML-N chief remained in London from October 2019 to October 2023 in what could be described as a self-imposed exile. Upon his return to the country after formation of a PML-N led coalition government Nawaz was acquitted of the charges of corruption.
Business Recorder
24-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
SAPM assures PVMA of prompt dues clearance
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA) raised the challenges facing the ghee manufacturing sector including outstanding dues in a high-level meeting. The high-level meeting was held on Friday between Prime Minister's Special Assistant, Haroon Akhtar Khan and the Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA). Present at the meeting were PVMA Chairman Sheikh Umar Rehan, Secretary of the Ministry of Industries and Production Saif Anjum, and representatives of the ghee industry. The discussions focused in detail on the challenges facing the ghee manufacturing sector. Haroon Akhtar Khan acknowledged the concerns raised by the industry and assured them of the government's support. 'We fully recognise the issues being faced by the ghee sector and are committed to not putting the industry under any additional pressure,' said Haroon Akhtar Khan. He assured that all outstanding dues will be paid promptly. 'The Government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will ensure the timely disbursement of all pending payments,' he stated. While acknowledging that cash disbursements take time, he emphasised that efforts will be made to expedite the process. Khan also highlighted the government's recent efforts in supporting low-income families, stating, 'Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif successfully delivered the Ramazan package directly to deserving households.' He reiterated the Ministry of Industries and Production's dedication to resolving the industry's concerns and emphasised, 'The Government and the Ministry of Industries and Production are always available to support and address your issues.' 'Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is committed to taking every possible step for the facilitation of the business community,' Haroon Akhtar Khan concluded. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
24-05-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Ghee millers demand payment of Rs13b dues
Listen to article Ghee millers have asked the government to clear the outstanding dues of Rs13 billion against the Utility Stores Corporation (USC). Ghee millers and other industries had supplied their products to USC but they were denied payments. The matter was taken up at a meeting between Prime Minister's Special Assistant Haroon Akhtar Khan and the Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA) on Friday. PVMA Chairman Sheikh Umar Rehan, Ministry of Industries and Production Secretary Saif Anjum and representatives of the ghee industry were present in the meeting. The discussion focused on the challenges being faced by the ghee manufacturing sector. Haroon Akhtar acknowledged the concerns raised by the industry and assured them of the government's support. "We fully recognise the issues being encountered by the ghee sector and are committed to not putting the industry under any additional pressure," the PM aide said. He declared that all outstanding dues would be paid promptly. While acknowledging that cash disbursements take time, he emphasised that efforts would be made to expedite the process. He also highlighted the government's recent efforts to support the low-income families, stating, "PM Shehbaz Sharif has successfully delivered the Ramazan package directly to the deserving households."
Express Tribune
17-05-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Govt releases Rs340 million for salaries, pensions in 17 tehsils
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) government has released Rs340 million to ensure the payment of salaries and pensions to employees in 17 tehsils across the province. According to a statement issued by the Finance Department, funds have been disbursed to cover outstanding payments of salaries and pensions for the staff of 17 Tehsil Municipal Administrations (TMAs). The breakdown of the allocations is as follows: TMA Lower Tanawal Rs3 million, Bannu Rs34 million, Kakki Rs15 million, Bakakhel Rs21 million, Charsadda Rs20 million, Khall Rs10 million, Kundai Rs20 million, Karak Rs27 million, Takht-e-Nasrati Rs20 million, Lakki Marwat Rs23 million, Dargai Rs1 million, Takht Bhai Rs23 million, Garhi Kapura Rs20 million, Pishtakhara Rs34 million, Chota Lahore Rs23 million and Barikot Rs3 million. The funds are aimed at easing financial pressures and ensuring timely payments to municipal staff. It may be recalled that in March this year, the Finance Department had released Rs1.15 billion to cover salaries and pensions for the employees of 64 tehsil municipal administrations (TMAs) across the province, addressing months of delayed payments that had sparked widespread protests. According to official sources, the funds cover the period from January to March 2025. Haripur Tehsil received the highest allocation, with Rs100 million earmarked for its workforce. The release of funds came in the wake of growing unrest among local government employees, who had announced plans to stage protests during Ramazan if their dues were not cleared. Workers affiliated with the Municipal Workers Union (MWU) and Pakistan Local Government Workers Federation (PLGWF) had threatened to take to the streets, blaming the provincial government for ignoring their grievances. In a joint press statement, PLGWF Central and Provincial President Malik Muhammad Naveed Awan, and other union leaders from across the province condemned the delays in salary and pension payments.
Express Tribune
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Pindi cops accused of torture, extortion
A new case of alleged police brutality has recently surfaced in Rawalpindi, where a citizen was reportedly abducted, held in a private torture cell and was subjected to physical abuse and extortion. Following a complaint submitted to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, Rawalpindi City Police Officer (CPO) Khalid Hamdani took swift action. An inquiry was initiated, and after identifying the involved police personnel, a case was registered under sections of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) related to extortion and the Police Order 2002. According to police, Farooq Khan, a resident of Rawalpindi, filed a written complaint to the provincial chief executive that on March 19 during the holy month of Ramazan, he was stopped at Pirwadhai Mor by two uniformed police officers for ID verification. Shortly afterward, three plainclothes officers arrived and forced him off his vehicle, telling him he was being taken to the police station. The complainant was instead seated on a motorcycle and taken to the Pirwadhai Bus Stand. There, he was transferred into a car and driven around Raja Bazaar Road for about an hour while the officers repeatedly demanded money. Later, he was taken to a private torture cell located on the second floor of an unknown building, where another individual named Ghulam Abbas was also being held. Farooq Khan alleges he was handcuffed, tortured all night, and threatened with false charges unless he paid a ransom of Rs2 million. On March 20, he was allowed to call home to arrange the money. After iftar, the officers allegedly collected Rs400,000, released him at Mandi Mor, and kept his vehicle registration book and a guarantee for an additional Rs100,000. The victim said that the police acted like outlaws from remote tribal regions. He alleged that such officers regularly detain civilians in private cells instead of legal detention centres and keep them imprisoned for days until their demands are met. Farooq Khan also sent his complaint to the Inspector General of Punjab Police, DIG Special Branch, and the Rawalpindi RPO. Acting on the report, the CPO ordered a case to be filed against Head Constable Rizwan and Constable Mehran.
