Author: GovPak

Lahore witnessed its heaviest rainfall in 30 years on Friday, creating significant challenges for the city’s infrastructure and residents. Muhammad Ghafran, the Managing Director of the Water and Sanitation Authority (WASA) Lahore, detailed the extent of the downpour and the efforts being made to manage its impact. Record Rainfall in Lahore Ghafran highlighted that the heaviest rainfall was recorded in Tajpura, which saw 315 mm of rain. This surpassed the previous record of 291 mm at Lakshmi Chowk last year. The rainfall in various parts of Lahore varied, with significant amounts reported across multiple locations: Drainage Efforts by WASA In…

Introduction Pakistan’s Finance Minister, Muhammad Aurangzeb, announced a significant financial breakthrough for the country. Pakistan has secured a $7 billion aid package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which is expected to bring much-needed macroeconomic stability to the nation. This deal, still awaiting approval from the IMF’s Executive Board, promises to lay a foundation for more inclusive and resilient growth. The IMF Aid Package The IMF’s recent announcement provided a sigh of relief for Pakistan. The aid package comes in the form of loans and follows the government’s commitment to implementing key reforms. One major focus is on broadening the…