Today's News: Milk Prices Rise in Lahore, Railway Privatization, and Security Situation
Today's key news includes the increase in milk prices in Lahore, statements from security officials regarding regional peace, and the privatization of railways. Additionally, there are reports of power outages in some areas of Lahore and a change in Bushra Bibi's meeting schedule.
Following the announcement of the new budget, milk prices in Lahore have been significantly increased. This hike will further burden the household budgets of ordinary citizens who are already facing rising inflation.
Pakistan's security officials have clarified that peace and stability in the region are the country's top priority. According to officials, Pakistan wants good relations with Afghanistan and also seeks stability in matters between Iran and the US. Furthermore, emphasis was placed on resolving the situation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir according to the law.
Pakistan Railways has handed over five trains to the private sector for 10.75 billion rupees under a Public-Private Partnership. The aim of this move is to increase railway revenue, and officials expect the total revenue of the railways to reach 100 billion rupees by the fiscal year 2026-27.
The date for the meeting between Bushra Bibi, wife of PTI founder Imran Khan, and her family has been changed. According to sources, the schedule for this meeting in Rawalpindi has been altered, though details of the new date have not been clarified.
The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has announced power outages in various areas of the city on Wednesday, June 17. Due to maintenance of the electrical system, power will be suspended from 8 AM to 2 PM. On the other hand, a slight change has been observed in silver prices in Karachi's markets, and the price of silver per tola is now 6,795 rupees.
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