Pakistan

As PM Shehbaz creates committees to address the PPP’s issues, a thaw is evident.

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3 months ago

Farwa

In response to the issues brought up by PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari during their meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has established committees.

The PPP heavyweights and PML-N leaders met after Bilawal did not attend the June 12 National Assembly session when the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2024–25 was unveiled.

The PPP chief’s concerns were mostly addressed by the prime minister at the meeting, when he also ordered committees to look into his grievances.

Sources claim that on Friday, the committees would undertake discussions to settle the differences between the ruling parties.

Bilawal once voiced concern over the PPP’s lack of faith in the budget. He emphasised that the PML-N is not carrying out the arrangement that the PPP had made to support the government.

Additionally, he charged that the Punjabi government was erecting obstacles in the way of the PPP’s advancement in the region.

For the welfare of the people as well as the growth and prosperity of the nation, Prime Minister Shehbaz urged all political parties to cooperate.

Yousuf Raza Gilani, the Senate Chairman, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, Syed Khursheed Shah, Syed Naveed Qamar, and Sherry Rehman were among the PPP delegation members.

Speaking at the event, the premier stated that additional talks over the budget for 2024–2025 were held with the Pakistan Peoples Party. He claimed that although the stock market had seen an unprecedented boom, the economy was exhibiting encouraging signs.

He claimed that the new fiscal year’s budget included measures to help the average person. He promised that committees will continue to be used for further consultation.

Afterwards, the prime minister hosted a dinner reception in honour of the PPP delegation.

In attendance were Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Federal Ministers for Planning and Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb and Ahsan Iqbal, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, Prime Minister’s Advisor on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah, Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Ali Pervez Malik, and former federal minister Khawaja Saad Rafique.

Business

Report: Solar is expected to set new records this year.

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9 hours ago

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In 2023, there was an expected 87% increase in growth. This year’s increase is 29% over the previous one, according to the research.

The cheapest source of electricity globally is solar power, and as such, it is expanding quicker than many anticipated, according to Euan Graham, an Ember electricity data analyst.

Ember estimates demonstrate the rapid growth of solar energy: in 2024 alone, new solar capacity will surpass the 540 GW of additional coal power added globally since 2010.

Expected to add 334 GW, or 56 percent of the global total in 2024, China continues to lead the globe in this industry.

According to the survey, it is followed by the US, India, Germany, and Brazil. These five nations will account for 75% of the new solar capacity in 2024.

According to the research, maintaining the sector’s growth required grid capacity and battery storage.

“Providing enough grid capacity and developing battery storage is critical for handling electricity distribution and supporting solar outside of peak sunlight hours as solar becomes more inexpensive and accessible,” the statement stated.

“Solar power might continue to surpass forecasts for the remainder of the decade if these issues are resolved and development is sustained.”

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Attorneys and government discussing the Constitutional Court: SCBA

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9 hours ago

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We will hold conversations with government over their suggestions, the President of SCBA stated. The attorneys are to submit their recommendations to the Supreme Court Bar for discussion.

He said that any constitutional choice made without legal counsel would be considered “mere consultation.”

“We are having discussions with the government about the constitutional court, which is something that the bar councils all over Pakistan used to demand,” Shahzad Shaukat stated.

He claimed that the lawyers were pleased with the law minister’s pledge that he had patiently listened to our position.

As stated by the president of the SCBA, “We will jointly give better constitutional proposals over the issue.” The lawyers have organized a committee.

Bar councils are stakeholders and would be given due consideration, according to previous remarks made by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar.

Representatives from bar councils would also be present at the news conference, according to Azam Nazeer Tarar.

After the legal community’s objection to the proposed constitutional amendment, the decision was made to engage with the bar associations.

A constitutional law intended to establish judicial changes, including the creation of a constitutional court, is about to be presented by the coalition government in power.

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Punjab imposes Section 144

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9 hours ago

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According to specifics, section 144’s implementation aims to guarantee a safe testing environment and discourage cheating.

The notice states that unconnected people’s mobility would be prohibited within 100 yards of the exam centers, and that only candidates and supervisory staff will be permitted within the exam centers.

Furthermore, it is forbidden for protests and demonstrations to take place close to the exam centers in the following cities: D.G. Khan, Sahiwal, Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Gujarat, Rahim Yar Khan, Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Multan, Bahawalpur, and Bahawalpur.

These steps are being done to protect applicants from outside help and to make sure everything is secure throughout the MDCAT exam.