ARAGHCHI LEADS IRANIAN DELEGATION TO ISL AMABAD AS US CONFIRMS DELEGATION VISIT TO PAKISTAN
g FM ABBA S ARAGHCHI RECEIVED BY DPM/FM DAR, CDF A SIM MUNIR, INTERIOR MINISTER AND OTHER SENIOR OFFICERS
g IRAN ’S STATE MEDIA, WHILE CONFIRMING THE VISIT, SAID THAT ARAGHCHI WOULD HOLD ‘ BILATERAL CONSULTATIONS ’
g US LOGISTICS AND SECURITY TEAM ALREADY IN ISLAMABAD A S SECOND ROUND OF US, IRAN TALKS EXPECTED TO GAIN MOMENTUM
regional tour on Friday evening, April 24, travelling to Islamabad, Muscat and Moscow,” the official IRNA news agency said “The purpose of this trip is to hold bilateral consultations discuss ongoing developments in the region and review the latest situation regarding the war imposed by the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran, it said
D ar, Lavrov disc uss rescheduling PM S
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday held a detailed telephonic conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, focusing on bilateral relations, regional developments, and the rescheduling of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif s postponed visit to Russia The high-level contact comes against the backdrop of shifting geopolitical dynamics, particularly following the recent escalation in the Middle East triggered by strikes involving the United States and Israel against Iran
The situation had prompted Islamabad to defer the prime minister s official visit which according to earlier reports, was scheduled for March 3 to 5 According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan both leaders reaffirmed the importance of maintaining regular high-level exchanges to sustain momentum in Pakistan-Russia relations They agreed to work towards identifying new dates for Prime Minister Shehbaz’s visit at a mutually convenient time reflecting a shared commitment to strengthening diplomatic engagement
cooperation, and the peaceful resolution of disputes in line with the United Nations Charter Islamabad has been positioning itself as a key intermediary leveraging its relations with both Washington and Tehran to facilitate dialogue and ease tensions following weeks of conflict that had raised concerns over a wider regional escalation At a time when the global community faces complex security challenges, Pakistan is promoting dialogue and diplomacy as the path toward regional and international peace and security,” the prime minister said in a statement issued by the Prime Minister s Office on the occasion of the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace, observed annually on April 24
the Petroleum Division, the revised price of petrol now stands at Rs393 35 per litre while HSD has been fixed at Rs380 19 per litre The price of high-speed diesel has increased from Rs353 42 per litre to Rs380 19 per litre, reflecting a 7 5% rise,
Gwadar to get 40MW loc al power plant as outages from Iran impor ts raise risks
termed the trip a “timely tour emphasizing coordination with regional
Iranian delegation arrived shortly after White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that US Special Envoy on the Middle East Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump s adviser Jared Kushner would be leaving for Pakistan on Saturday for a second round of talks with Iran I confirm special envoy Witkoff and Jared Kushner will be off to Pakistan again tomorrow morning to engage in talks direct talks intermediated by the Pakistanis who have been incredible friends and mediators throughout this entire process with representatives from the Iranian delegation, she told Fox News Everyone will be on standby to fly to Pakistan if necessary, but first, Steve and Jared will be going over there to report back to the president the vice president and the rest of the team Leavitt said The president the vice president the secretary of state, will be waiting here in the United States for updates, and the vice president, I understand, is on standby and will be willing to dispatch to Pakistan if we feel it’s a necessary use of his time ” she said The Iranians reached out as the president called on them to do and asked for this in-person conversation she claimed
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The president always wants to give diplomacy a chance It s always his first option, and he s willing to do that here again, Leavitt said
She added that the US had seen some progress from the Iranian side in recent days and hoped more would be made in weekend talks The development comes hours after Ishaq Dar held a phone call with his Iranian counterpart Araghchi, during which both sides exchanged views on the fragile US-Iran ceasefire and Islamabad’s ongoing diplomatic efforts, the Foreign Office said in a post on X Dar underscored the need for sustained dialogue and engagement to address outstanding issues and advance regional peace while Araghchi appreciated Pakistan s consistent and constructive facilitation role Both leaders agreed to remain in close contact
The first round of what were described as historic direct talks between Washington and Tehran took place in Islamabad on April 11–12 following a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire on April 8 While the talks ended without a formal agreement, they also avoided a breakdown, keeping diplomatic channels open However, momentum toward a second round has been slowed by persistent friction particularly over Iran’s reported closure of the Strait of Hormuz and a continuing US blockade of Iranian ports In recent days Pakistan has intensified diplomatic outreach to bring both sides back to the table Interior
Policy for next crisis
R I M E MINISTER Shehbaz Sharif is either lackadaisical, or he knows something no one else does He has called for the shift towards electric vehicles to be speeded up, and for the establishment of a strategic petroleum reserve Even if the government was to push matters along, neither would be useful in overcoming the present crisis However, if there present crisis lasts a long time, such as a couple of years, the shift to electric vehicles would reduce the fuel export bill Admittedly, the foreign exchange thus saved would probably go on EV imports As for a strategic reserve, that requires two things, crude oil (or refined products) to be stored and places to store it in Both will require money The present conservation measures, such as closing schools and government offices, are perhaps all the government can do Reserves are problematic for they cost money
Also, a shortage is not the best time to start buying to save up fuel, even if one has somewhere to put it, which it does not at the moment The reserve will be needed if shipments stop but there will Always be the temptation to use up the reserve, which after all represents blocked funds For a country already on an IMF programme and heading towards another it is the sort of extravagance it cannot afford Yet it cannot afford to do without one It should also be remembered that whoever pays for the reserve will control it The government will try to make the oil marketing companies pay, in which case it will not be able to stop them making profits at the time of release
The PM showed an accurate understanding of the power situation when he told officials that authorities should encourage consumers to adopt battery storage solutions, so as to better manage surplus
PTU N J A B S governance landscape is undergoing a visible shift, marked by increased administrative engagement and more direct public interaction This heightened visibility has begun to signal a stronger sense of state presence that has often been missing in the past Yet the central question is whether this approach can move beyond optics and translate into sustained policy reform and institutional strength While visibility may shape public perception in the short term, it is consistency predictability and system-wide improvements that ultimately determine the credibility of governance For decades governance in Punjab has been viewed as procedural and distant with limited connection to the everyday concerns of citizens Decision-making has often appeared centralized, while service delivery at the local level has remained uneven Recent efforts to increase field presence and communication have begun to narrow this gap creating a greater sense of accessibility However public trust cannot rest on engagement alone Without durable systems that ensure continuity even well-intentioned initiatives risk fading once immediate attention shifts elsewhere
A more meaningful shift is visible in the renewed focus on service delivery Attention to routine governance functions such as price regulation municipal management and administrative facilitation reflects a move toward practical governance These areas rarely dominate political discourse, yet they define how citizens experience the state on a daily basis When essential services function reliably, governance acquires tangible meaning Strengthening delivery in these domains requires not only administrative will but also clear standard operating procedures adequate resource allocation and continuous monitoring At the institutional level the activation of bureaucratic structures is an important development Punjab s administrative system is extensive, but it has long faced challenges of inertia, weak coordination, and inconsistent accountability A stronger emphasis on performance and responsiveness can improve outcomes but only if it is embedded within stable frameworks Sustainable reform requires clearly defined roles, transparent evaluation mechanisms, and protection from arbitrary decision-making Without these
safeguards administrative energy can dissipate as quickly as it emerges The long-term viability of governance reform will depend heavily on progress in the social sectors In healthcare, access has expanded over time, but disparities in quality and efficiency remain a persistent concern Strengthening primary care is essential to reducing pressure on tertiary hospitals and ensuring timely treatment at the community level Basic Health Units and Rural Health Centers must be equipped with functional diagnostic facilities, reliable staffing, and effective referral systems Integrated patient management systems can improve continuity of care while accountability mechanisms for medical personnel can help address absenteeism and uneven service standards Emergency response systems also require better coordination to ensure that critical care is available without delay across both urban and rural settings Education reform presents a parallel challenge While enrollment has improved learning outcomes continue to lag behind expectations The next phase of reform must focus on what happens inside classrooms Continuous professional development for teachers is critical to modernizing teaching practices and improving student engagement Curriculum design must move beyond memorization and encourage analytical thinking problem-solving and adaptability Assessment systems should align with these goals measuring understanding rather than recall School leadership also plays a decisive role Head teachers and administrators must be empowered but also held accountable through measurable performance indicators At the same time, infrastructure deficits such as inadequate buildings, lack of clean water, and unreliable electricity continue to affect
expand export logistics Emergency measures ensured
Governance is ultimately judg ed not by activity but by outcomes The transition from visible engag ement to consistent policy implementation will determine whether this moment leads to meaningful chang e .
that infrastructure bottlenecks were minimized and production scaled rapidly The message was clear: US energy would not only fill the global gap but dominate it Another critical dimension was refining US Gulf Coast refineries, among the most advanced globally, ramped up production of diesel, jet fuel, and gasoline As crude exports surged, refined product exports also hit record highs further strengthening the USA’s position as a fully integrated energy powerhouse from extraction to final consumption Yet, despite this remarkable surge, limitations persisted The USA could not fully replace the total lost supply from the Middle East, and global markets remained volatile Price instability continued and long-term dependence on a single supplier raised concerns among importing nations Nevertheless the strategic advantage gained by the USA during this period was undeniable
In geopolitical terms, the Iran war marked a turning point It demonstrated that control over chokepoints like Hormuz is no longer just about geography but about influence and timing By ensuring prolonged instability in the region and stepping in as the alternative supplier, the USA effectively reshaped global energy dependency In conclusion, the Iran war did far more than disrupt energy flows it redirected them decisively toward the USA Through a combination of strategic timing geopolitical leverage and market readiness US oil and gas exports surged to unprecedented levels doubling and even tripling across key markets The war, while destructive, became a catalyst for consolidating US energy dominance Whether this dominance endures beyond the conflict remains uncertain but one reality is clear: in the crucible of war the USA transformed crisis into unmatched economic and strategic gain
The writer retired as Press Secretary the President, and is former Press Minister at Embassy of Pakistan to France and former MD Shalimar Recording & Broadcasting Company Limited
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of collateral damage This discursive shift effectively transforms the U S military from a peacekeeping force into an instrument of eschatological fulfillment where the Total Destruction of an adversary is seen not as a humanitarian disaster, but as a necessary purification before the “End Times ” This is the ultimate “fraud” being played on the global public While the official press releases talk about international law the private conversations are about the Book of Revelation This isn t just a critique of religion; it s a critique of the absolute apathy shown toward the human cost of these beliefs To these decision-makers, the millions of Iranians, Iraqis and Kurds caught in the crossfire are just “props” in a cosmic drama Their lives their homes and their futures are viewed as secondary to a divine timeline that requires chaos before it can bring redemption This is the peak of arrogance to believe that your specific religious interpretation gives you the right to set the world on fire
The most disturbing part of this playbook is how it uses the most vulnerable people in the region as fuel for the fire Look at the current strategy regarding the Kurdish people For decades, the Kurds have been used and then abandoned by the USA when-
ever it was convenient Now the plan is to foment militancy among the Kurds in Iran to destabilize the government from within This is a classic move of vested interest disguised as “support for freedom ” Washington isn’t supporting Kurdish independence because it cares about Kurdish rights; it is using Kurdish blood to weaken a rival But this is a dangerous game of dominoes The Kurdish population is scattered across Iran, Iraq, Turkey, and Syria If you light a fire in Iranian Kurdistan, you aren t just burning Tehran you are threatening the borders of Turkey and the fragile stability of Iraq Turkey a NATO ally sees any rise in Kurdish militancy as an existential threat By pushing this agenda the USA is effectively pushing Turkey into the arms of its enemies It is a strategy of total fragmentation They aren’t trying to fix the Middle East; they are trying to break it into so many pieces that it can never be put back together again
The irony of this entire situation is the helpfulness the West claims to offer They talk about liberating the people of Iran while dropping bombs on their infrastructure They offer empathy to the oppressed while cutting off their access to food and medicine through sanctions and strikes It is the most profound form of hypocrisy: being helpful only when it serves a hidden selfish agenda It is the same selfless mask that covers a face of pure vested interest
Every move made on this regional chessboard is calculated to benefit a small group of ideologues in Washington and Tel Aviv, while the actual people of the region are treated like ghosts We must also critique the short-lived war myth We were told in February that these strikes would be surgical and quick Instead, we see the war expanding every day
In the end, the land they claim to be „saving‰ is the land they are destroying They think they own the „Zamanas‰ (the eras) and the „Zameens‰ (the lands), but they are merely „Gadaagars‰ (beggars) of power, desperately tr ying to force a divine conclusion to a human trag edy We must call this out for what it is: a cynical, dang erous, and fraudulent use of faith to justify the slaughter of the innocent and the destabilization of an entire civilization If we stay silent, we are simply waiting for the fire to reach our own doorstep The world does not need an apocalypse It needs an awakening
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Sliding toward ‘predator y hegemony’
have been hearing repeatedly in recent weeks from Israelis and American Jews who are alarmed by the sharp decline in support for Israel in the United States The concern is real and justified since what we are seeing is a historic shift that may never return to the way things once were The vote in the Senate last week, for example, when 40 out of 47 Democratic senators supported a resolution to block the sale of bulldozers to Israel, and 36 backed a similar move on bombs, was not an outlier It was a reflection of a broader trend that has been building for years and is now prevalent on both sides of the aisle A Pew Research Center survey published earlier this month found that 60% of American adults now hold an unfavorable view of Israel, including the share of Republicans, which has surged since last year, driven by those under 50 Gallup data published just before the war showed how
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For 40 days, the US and Israeli militaries operated in a way never seen before Intelligence was shared in real time missions were planned in joint command centers and aircraft flew side by side over hostile territory And yet back in the United States public sentiment was moving in the opposite direction In Israel, there is a tendency to dismiss this as the result of two external problems: growing antisemitism and a generational shift within the US that is independent of Israel’s actions Both are partially true Antisemitism is rising and younger Americans lack the historical or emotional connection to Israel held by their parents In addition there is also a broad turn inward in American politics – from America First on the Right to skepticism of foreign alliances on the Left But these explanations are also an escape They let us point a finger outward instead of asking the more uncomfortable question: What needs to change
ern statecraft actually functions and it treats the alliance as one-dimensional We see this lack of nuance repeatedly
During the kinetic phase of the war against Iran Trump was viewed by many on the Israeli right as strongly supportive Now, as he extends the ceasefire with Iran, even the Right in Israel is starting to have doubts This transactional mindset distracts us from the more important question: How is our own behavior eroding our most vital asset?
Take for example the issue of Jewish extremism in the West Bank Everyone in Israel understands that it exists, even if it s a tiny fringe minority Yet, it resonates in the United States across both parties We know the violence is wrong, we know it is damaging, and yet the government refuses to do anything to stop it
Another example was the refusal to outline a coherent political vision for Gaza during the war For two years Israel refused to discuss how it wanted the war to end and who it wanted to control Gaza the day after The result was a perception that Israel was fighting just to fight and destroying just for the purpose of destroying without any other objective That perception was further reinforced when Israeli ministers made extreme or irresponsible statements whether about annexation or even the use of nuclear weapons
ISRAEL’S ACTIONS SHAPE HOW THE COUNTRY
IS VIEWED: What we need to realize is that none of this exists in a vacuum It shapes how Israel is viewed, how its actions are interpreted, and ultimately how people feel about the state When they see an Israel that is embroiled in conflict for more than two years without end even if it is justified they distance themselves A country at war is not one the average American wants to be identified with
The hard truth is that while Israelis are experts in the tactics of war, they are strategically illiterate regarding the United States Because if they were not, they would behave differently If Israelis truly understood the value of the alliance they would demand a different kind of behavior from their leaders They would demand disciplined messaging careful policies and an awareness that our actions in Jerusalem have immediate consequences in Washington
This is not just about military aid, even though that remains a critical issue It is about something deeper – the strategic and moral framework at the foundation of Israel’s most important relationship
In Washington organizations like the American Israel Public Affairs Committee have spent decades educating lawmakers and shaping understanding of the alliance It is time to build an AIPAC-style organization aimed at educating Israeli leaders and the public about the importance of this relationship, how it works, and how fragile it is when it is taken for granted Because the reality is simple: the alliance is not just defined in Washington It is also shaped in Jerusalem and if we want it to last the work needs to start here
The writer is a co-founder of the MEAD policy forum a senior fellow at JPPI, and a former editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Post
Shopes for an early end to the conflict, it is also asking: why was
war launched on Iran?
The concept of “predatory hegemony,” proposed by Stephen Walt a professor of international relations at Harvard University offers
foreign policy Predatory hegemony refers to the US using its privileged position in the international system to extract concessions, tributes and compliance from allies and adversaries
In short it treats all bilateral relationships - not just with adversaries but also with partners and allies - as a zero-sum game attempting to extract maximum benefit from every interaction What s mine is mine and what s yours is negotiable is its core principle
The US’ actions have laid bare its predatory hegemony From recklessly withdrawing from international agreements and abandoning international responsibilities to using international rules selectively; from attempting economic blackmail through tariffs and trade wars, to now readily using or threatening to use force against sovereign states and ruthlessly seizing resources and claiming territory all of these clearly demonstrate that the US is rapidly degenerating into a system where might makes right
This degeneration manifests on two levels
First there is a degradation of its role After the Cold War, while the US retained its hegemonic n a t u r e , i t , a t l e
image of a “responsible country”: maintaining
goods and dominating the formulation and implementation of international rules Now this mask has been rapidly peeling away and the US has
EMAIL FLOATS SUSPENDING SPAIN FROM NATO, OTHER STEPS OVER IRAN RIFT, SOURCE SAYS
Hegseth says Iran still has an
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PAKISTAN STOCK MARKET HOLDS GROUND DESPITE GLOBAL TURMOIL:
standards He directed the concerned teams to expedite the completion of finishing works at CBD Vertex and accelerate infrastructure development at NSIT City He further emphasized the importance of completing the structural phase of CBD Walk within the stipulated timeline to ensure timely project delivery
SECP Strengthens Anti-Money Laundering Framework, Proposes IBAN, Biometric Verification for Digital Onboarding of Investors ISLAMABAD s ta f f r e p o r t
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed major amendments to the AML/CFT/CPF Regulations, 2020 to strengthen anti-money laundering safeguards while enabling fully digital onboarding of investors introducing IBAN-based verification mandatory use of verified bank accounts/e-wallets and multibiometric authentication Under the proposed framework, IBAN verification through SECPnotified entities, including the National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) via RAAST will be accepted as valid proof of identity subject to compliance with all AML requirements Investors will be required to transact only through IBAN-verified bank accounts or e-wallets improving traceability and reducing risks of unauthorized transactions The amendments also introduce a multi-biometric verification system, including facial recognition, aligned with systems of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) to further strengthen identity authentication SECP has clarified that Regulated Persons (RPs) will continue to bear full responsibility for KYC, due diligence, transaction monitoring, and AML compliance
UoG welcomes Punjab officers: Governance, research and empowerment drive future vision
GUJRAT s ta f f r e p o r t A delegation of Punjab government officers undergoing training at the National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA) visited the University of Gujrat (UoG) for an informative and goodwill tour, commending the institution s academic and research achievements The delegation comprised participants of the 39th Senior Management Course Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Zahoorul Haq Tamgha-e-Imtiaz along with faculty deans and staff warmly received the officers Chairing a special session, Dr Zahoorul Haq presented a comprehensive overview of UoG s progress over the past year, future planning and institutional vision He emphasized that universities are guiding institutions for societal development where good governance and reforms remain critical to academic and administrative excellence
CJP OPPOSES JUDGES' TRANSFER, WARNS OF THREAT TO FEDERALISM AND JUDICIAL INDEPENDENCE
Pakistan (JCP), the CJP expressed concern that transferring Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro back to the Sindh High Court (SHC) would defeat the purpose of earlier judicial transfers aimed at promoting inclusivity within the superior judiciary
The issue arose after IHC Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar informally requested a JCP meeting to consider transferring five IHC judges to other high courts including the Lahore High Court (LHC) Peshawar High Court (PHC) Balochistan High Court (BHC) and SHC The proposed transfers included Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kiani to LHC, Justice Babar Sattar to PHC, Justice Arbab Tahir to BHC, and Justices Saman Rafat Imtiaz and Khadim Hussain Soomro to SHC CJP Afridi noted that Justice Soomro had only recently been transferred to the
from constitutional safeguards merely by its label, he observed, cautioning that such practices would violate the framework governing judicial accountability
The CJP also raised concerns over the scale of the proposal noting that transferring five out of nine IHC judges would create significant vacancies and disrupt the court s functioning, potentially eroding public confidence in the administration of justice
He warned that allowing such transfers would set a dangerous precedent treating judges as interchangeable and undermining the independence and stability of the judiciary
federalism and equitable representation “redundant ” reducing judicial appointments to temporary administrative arrangements He further cautioned that transferring both Soomro and Justice Imtiaz judges from Sindh would leave the IHC without any representation from the province undermining inclusivity The chief justice also pointed out that
the transfer request lacked any stated reasons or institutional necessity In such circumstances, he warned, transfers could take on a penal character, effectively amounting to the removal of judges without due constitutional process Referring to Articles 175A and 209 of the Constitution CJP Afridi stressed that any action resembling removal from office must follow the prescribed mechanism through the Supreme Judicial Council, rather than being carried out indirectly through administrative transfers “A transfer which operates as a removal from office cannot be insulated
Such an approach would have serious implications for institutional integrity and public trust ” he emphasised adding that any move with punitive implications finds no support within the constitutional scheme
While rejecting the substance of the proposal, CJP Afridi acknowledged that under Article 175A(22), a meeting of the JCP must still be convened if requisitioned by the required number of members and directed the commission s secretary to proceed accordingly
The development highlights growing institutional sensitivity around judicial independence, representation and the constitutional limits of administrative authority within Pakistan’s superior judiciary
Pa k i s t a n d i p l o m a c y ave r t e d global war, says CM Mar yam
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Friday lauded Pakistan s diplomatic leadership for what she described as a [decisive role] in defusing a recent global crisis, saying the country’s efforts helped avert a potential large-scale conflict and “saved millions of lives
In a special message marking the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace, the Punjab chief minister paid tribute to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Field Marshal Asim Munir crediting their coordinated diplomatic outreach for easing tensions at a critical moment Owing to Pakistan s successful diplomacy, a potential global war was averted saving millions of human lives ” she said adding that Islamabad s approach had instilled new hope amid an increasingly volatile international environment Maryam Nawaz emphasized that dialogue remains the only viable path to resolving disputes, noting that Pakistan’s principled stance on diplomacy has gained international recognition “Diplomacy is the solution to conflicts and disputes and it can open avenues for peace trade and tourism worldwide, she said
M o n i to r i n g d e S k
Pakistan is facing a power shortfall of more than 11,000MW due to the unavailability of re-gasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) outages at major plants and transmission constraints according to official data and sources in the power sector As per media reports, the country’s installed generation capacity stands at around 46 000MW but effective operational capacity has declined to about 29 066MW After accounting for unavailable capacity, actual electricity supply is estimated at nearly 17,000MW The shortfall has been exacerbated by the shutdown of major facilities including the 969MW
Highlighting regional issues, she reiterated that the longstanding Kashmir dispute could also be addressed through sustained and constructive diplomatic engagement She added that global challenges such as climate change poverty and conflict require collective diplomatic action to yield meaningful and practical outcomes “Successful diplomacy in the recent global crisis has further strengthened Pakistan s image as a responsible member of the international community, she said,
stressing that dialogue engagement and mutual understanding remain key to resolving even the most complex global challenges Khyber operation praised Separately, the chief minister commended security forces for a successful counterterrorism operation in Khyber District where 22 militants were killed She praised the professionalism and coordination of law enforcement agencies, reaffirming the government s resolve to eliminate “Fitna al-Khawarij ” Maryam Nawaz also expressed deep sorrow over the martyrdom of a 10-year-old child in terrorist firing extending heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family
Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project and reduced output from the 747MW Guddu Combined Cycle Power Plant which is operating at partial capacity Of the operational capacity, hydropower and RLNGbased generation each contribute around 6 602MW followed by coal at 6 778MW residual furnace oil at 3 472MW gas at 1 907MW nuclear at 2 990MW and smaller contributions from solar wind and bagasse-based plants Officials said around 5,500MW of generation capacity remains idle due to the absence of LNG supply A spokesperson for the Power Division said 4 950MW of electricity was generated during peak hours through water releases, although total installed hydropower capacity is around 11,500MW Lower water demand from provinces has limited hydel output by roughly 6 000MW The system is also facing transmission constraints with about 400MW of surplus electricity from the southern region unable to be fully transferred to northern areas contributing to load shedding in parts of Punjab Distribution companies have implemented load management of
