Web Desk Staff, Author at Pakistan Observer

Inquiry committee recommends action against four officers in wheat import scandal

ISLAMABAD – A committee assigned to investigate the wheat import scandal recommended action against four officials from the Federal Ministry of National Food Security &…

Punjab Food dept suspends 20 officers over corruption, negligence

LAHORE – Following instructions of Punjab Food Minister Bilal Yasin, the provincial food Secretary suspended 20 officers for corruption, incompetence and serious neglect of duty…

Pakistan Railways cuts train fares over 50pc

LAHORE – Good news for passengers as Pakistan Railways on Tuesday cut train fares over 50 per cent across various classes. The revised fares will…

Rain likely to disrupt Pakistan, England First T20I in Leeds

LEEDS – The rain is likely to disrupt first T20I match between Pakistan and England in Leed on Wednesday (tomorrow). The weather reports expressed concerns…

Cricket Australia to start ticket Sales for India, Pakistan Fan Zones on June 4

MELBOURNE – Cricket Australia on Tuesday announced that ticket sales for the fan zones dedicated to India and Pakistan would start on June 4. The…

Parvez Elahi gets bail from LHC in illegal recruitments case

LAHORE – The Lahore High Court (LHC) allowed bail to PTI leader and former Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi on Tuesday in a case…

New Pakistan Coach Jason Gillespie aims for consistency, discipline

LAHORE – Jason Gillespie, the head coach of Pakistan’s red ball team, said that his priorities for the team are consistency and discipline. Gillespie expressed…

Govt likely to further increase electricity prices by Rs3.49 per unit

ISLAMABAD – The federal government likely to further increase electricity prices by Rs3.49 per unit, the sources close to the development said on Tuesday. The…