The decision comes amidst a rise in militant attacks in the run-up to the election & a day after jailed former PM Imran Khan urged supporters to wait for results outside polling booths.
The suspension comes as security forces continue their massive search operation to track down terrorists behind the recent ambush on two Army vehicles that left 5 soldiers dead.
Despite growing passenger volume, 11 out of 14 carriers reported losses in 2023-24. IndiGo recorded profit of Rs 8,167 crore, which reduced to Rs 7.253 crore in 2024-25.
Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).
None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.
One one hand Pakistan looks like it will need a new IMF bailout after March. On the other, it acquires a SAAB 2000-based Erieye AWACS as well as a full squadron of JC-10C fighter aircraft from China. It is quite clear what priorities the Pakistan establishment has for the country and the well being of ordinary Pakistanis doesn’t seem to figure on the list.
One one hand Pakistan looks like it will need a new IMF bailout after March. On the other, it acquires a SAAB 2000-based Erieye AWACS as well as a full squadron of JC-10C fighter aircraft from China. It is quite clear what priorities the Pakistan establishment has for the country and the well being of ordinary Pakistanis doesn’t seem to figure on the list.