Roots of country’s debilitating debt trap highlighted KARACHI: Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman Altaf Shakoor has said that Pakistan needs a deep reform program in... Published 11 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Business & Finance Why consumers pay for ‘unused surplus electricity’: PDP KARACHI: Pasban Democratic Party PDP Chairman Altaf Shakoor here Sunday asked why the electricity consumers of... Published 28 Aug, 2023 06:27am
Pakistan PDP chief assails mayor for ‘poor’ performance KARACHI: Though Karachi has already elected mayor, it has not changed anything on ground as open gutters and ... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Pakistan Monetary policy is ‘dictated’ by IMF: PDP KARACHI: Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman Altaf Shakoor has said we are an independent nation, but we can’t... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Pakistan Growing inflation making life miserable for the poor: PDP KARACHI: Growing price hike has made miserable the lives of millions of poor families but the government is not... Published 14 Aug, 2023 06:29am
Pakistan ‘Long-term stable national govt’ only solution: PDP KARACHI: Pasban Democratic Party PDP Chairman Altaf Shakoor said that a long-term stable national government or... Published 31 Jul, 2023 07:57am
Pakistan Elections should be held on the basis of recent census: PDP KARACHI: The coming general elections should be ideally held on the basis of recent population census after ... Published 24 Jul, 2023 07:13am
Pakistan Karachi among top 5 ‘least liveable’ cities: rulers urged to take notice KARACHI: The megacity of Karachi continues to be amongst least liveable cities, as the rulers at federal, provincial... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Pakistan Indirect taxes fuelling poverty: PDP KARACHI: Opposing the idea of collecting radio license fee from the public through electricity bill, Pasban... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Business & Finance Hike in energy rates to hurt economy: PDP Karachi: Expressing serious concern over reports of further hike in oil and gas prices following new loan from... Published 03 Jul, 2023 06:04am
Pakistan PDP for speedy uplift of Gorakh Hill KARACHI: People of Sindh are deprived of quality recreational and tourist facilities as the corruption-marred ... Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:52am
Pakistan Karachi mayor urged to help resolve water issue immediately KARACHI: The megacity of Karachi also faces ‘mega’ issues and the newly elected mayor Murtaza Wahab should brace... Published 19 Jun, 2023 06:55am
Business & Finance Karachi can host six more industrial estates: PDP chief KARACHI: Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman Altaf Shakoor here Sunday said that new industrial cities are... Published 29 May, 2023 04:27am
Pakistan Use of AI can help improve policing standards: PDP KARACHI: Use of artificial intelligence (AI) is imperative for better policing to control crime and ensure better... Published 22 May, 2023 07:17am
Pakistan Working class being squeezed by rising food inflation, joblessness: PDP KARACHI: Expressing grave concern over the worsening economic conditions of working classes, Pasban Democratic Party... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Pakistan Hike in medicines’ prices criticised: PDP assails pharma industry for charging MRP from consumers KARACHI: Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman Altaf Shakoor has said that yet another hike in the price of already... Published 30 Apr, 2023 05:10am
Pakistan Govt urged to seek urgent debt write-off KARACHI: Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) chairman Altaf Shakoor here on Saturday said that the country should demand ... Published 09 Apr, 2023 05:58am
Pakistan PDP says refocus on CPEC to augur well for economy KARACHI: Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman Altaf Shakoor has said in Pakistan the policies are mostly based on... Published 27 Mar, 2023 07:51am
Pakistan PDP calls for redesigning of healthcare system KARACHI: Regretting that the healthcare has gone beyond the reach of the common man after record inflation in... Published 13 Mar, 2023 07:17am
Business & Finance To lessen pressures on rupee: PDP calls for trade in currencies other than dollar KARACHI: Chairman of the Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) Altaf Shakoor has said that to tackle the ongoing economic... Published 06 Mar, 2023 07:29am
Pakistan PDP assails rulers over high food inflation in agri country KARACHI: Pakistan is amongst the countries facing highest food inflation in the world and this grave food inflation... Published 13 Feb, 2023 07:42am
Pakistan Pakistanis should take Turkiye quake as a wake-up call: PDP KARACHI: Expressing heartfelt condolences on loss of lives in an earthquake in Turkiye, Chairman of the Pasban... Published 07 Feb, 2023 06:07am
Pakistan PDP terms hike in oil prices cruelty to poor masses KARACHI: Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman Altaf Shakoor on Sunday expressing dismay to a sharp hike in prices... Published 30 Jan, 2023 05:56am
Pakistan Appeal to govts, army, navy: Dewatering of farmlands needed urgently: PDP KARACHI: Chairman of Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) Altaf Shakoor has demanded of the federal and provincial... Published 03 Oct, 2022 05:52am
Pakistan Karachi deserves status of ‘charter city’: PDP KARACHI: Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) chairman Altaf Shakoor said the present system of local government has failed... Published 29 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Pakistan Self-sufficiency in energy a prerequisite for economic survival, says PDP KARACHI: Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman Altaf Shakoor has emphasised that all political parties should agree... Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am
Pakistan Govt urged to avoid debt trap, not to sell strategic assets KARACHI: A large number of citizens and civil society members on Sunday demanded of the government to stop selling... Published 01 Aug, 2022 07:28am
Pakistan Karachi’s drainage system needs to be overhauled, says PDP chief KARACHI: Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman Altaf Shakoor, expressing grave concern over inundation of roads and... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Pakistan Low-income families: Govt urged to provide free solar panels under BISP KARACHI: Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) chairman Altaf Shakoor has said that costly electricity has left Pakistani... Published 21 Jun, 2022 07:07am
Share under NFC Award: Govt may explore option of sharing debt servicing, power circular debt with provinces