Islamabad: The Bureau of Statistics released data regarding inflation.

According to the Bureau of Statistics, the rate of inflation was recorded at 20.7 percent in March 2024, but in April this rate was recorded at 17.3 percent after a fall of 3.4 percent.

The Bureau of Statistics stated that after a 0.1 percent decline in urban inflation, the rate was recorded at 19.4 percent, and in April, rural inflation saw a 0.9 percent drop to 14.5 percent.

The Bureau of Statistics stated that after a 0.1 percent decline in urban inflation, the rate was recorded at 19.4 percent. And April saw a 0.9 percent drop in rural inflation to 14.5 percent.

According to the Bureau of Statistics, the rate of inflation was recorded at 36.4 percent in April 2023, while the rate of inflation was recorded at 25.97 percent from July to April of the current financial year.

Lahore: The chief election commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja’s appointment has challenged in Lahore high court (LHC). 

According to the details, chief justice Malik Shehzad Ahmed Khan heard the plea of advocate Talib Hussain.

It is stated in the plea that chief election commissioner’s appointment was done without any advertisement. Sikandar Sultan was appointed on political grounds under the one-man agenda appointing a retired officer in a constitutional institution is an insult to the country and the nation.

However, the petitioner requested the court to declare the appointment of Sikandar Sultan Raja as illegal.

During the hearing, the public prosecutor opposed the plea and took the position that the plea is not admissible such kind of plea should be filed in Islamabad high court (IHC).

Later then the court postponed the hearing till May 6 while summoning the response regarding the plea being admissible.

Islamabad: The Ministry of Finance has released funds to end the current passport backlog.

According to the media reports quoting sources of the Passport Office, the international advertisement for the tenders for the purchase of printing machines and e-passport machines has been issued, while the international advertisement for the lamination papers used in printing has also been released.

It is also reported that the backlog will end as soon as the procurement of passport machinery and lamination paper is completed. At this time more than 800,000 passports are being delayed in printing.

According to passport and immigration officials, 20 to 25 thousand passports are being printed daily, while 40 to 45 thousand applications are being received for issuance of passports based on customs clearance.