Senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Senator Irfan Siddiqui stated that no meeting took place between a visiting US delegation and former prime minister Imran Khan in prison, and added that Imran Khan himself is not willing to meet members of his own party. Speaking to a private news channel, Siddiqui said, “If Imran Khan […]
Minister of State for Interior Tallal Chaudhry on Saturday strongly condemned the recent countrywide incidents of vandalising international fast-food outlets and vowed that the government would deal with the attackers strictly. Chaudhry’s statement comes after a string of recent attacks on outlets of international fast-food chains across Sindh and Punjab – as a form of […]
US Consul General Kristin K Hawkins called on Punjab Home Secretary Noor-ul-Amin Mengal at his office at the Civil Secretariat and discussed law and order situation in the province, professional capabilities of security agencies, and issues of mutual interest. The US consul general congratulated the home secretary on the peaceful conduct of the Champions Trophy. […]
On the direction of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, a tree plantation drive is being held on the eve of International Day of Forests from Friday (March 21) across the province. According to the vision of the Chief Minister, it has been decided to create a ‘Green Zone’ around mosques, shrines and kilns for […]
Crackdown Continued against vendors found involved in overpricing in Shaheed Benazirabad and19 shopkeepers were Imposed fines to the tune of Rs10,600. The raiding teams led by Assistant Commissioners and Mukhtarkars in all Talukas initiated action against shopkeepers charging excessive prices for essential commodities, on the instructions of deputy commissioner Shahryar Gul Memon. Assistant Commissioners and […]
The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has suspended its Chief Engineer Operations, Nadeem Malik, with immediate effect, citing inefficiency and negligence during his official duties, officials confirmed on Monday. The decision came after increasing line losses were reported during the load-shifting process, which was initiated under his supervision.
Federal Minister for Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal, announced that the Sukkur-Hyderabad motorway will be completed within three years. He said the Prime Minister will soon lay its foundation stone. Speaking to the media in Karachi, Ahsan expressed confidence in the project’s timely completion and highlighted its importance for regional connectivity. This motorway will improve travel and trade between the two major cities.
The University of Lahore in Lahore held a grand ceremony on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day and the battle of Haq (truth), where after the flag hoisting, tribute was paid to the Pakistan Army for defeating the enemy in the Pakistan-India war. Chairman of the Board of Governors Owais Rauf, Deputy Chairman Uzaair […]
A female rapid response bike ambulance squad has been introduced to improve emergency medical access in congested and high-traffic areas of Karachi. Talking to a private news channel on Tuesday, Sindh Integrated Emergency and Health Services (SIEHS-1122) General Manager People and Culture, Alishba John, said the new service supplements the existing ambulance fleet, which often […]
Pakistan is no more reliant on the United States for military requirements and will ‘reach out to other sources if one source dries up,’ PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said in an interview with the Arab News on Sunday. “If one source dries up, we have no option but to go to another source. It may cost […]
A Dubai regulator has fined Abraaj Group’s founder Arif Naqvi $135.5 million, saying he deceived investors and misused funds.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather advisory predicting rain and snowfall across various regions of the country from February 19 to 21. According to the department, western winds are expected to enter the upper areas of Pakistan, bringing significant weather changes, including strong winds and rainfall. In Punjab, Lahore and several surrounding […]
Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that the biker lane colour in Lahore was applied by a local company as a test with a one-year guarantee. She said the Punjab government has neither incurred any financial loss, nor has any payment been made to the company. The company will reapply the colour. She made […]
Pakistan, an agrarian economy, has long relied on agriculture as a central pillar of its economic structure. With over 60% of the population engaged in agriculture-related activities, the sector is the largest contributor to employment and has been a key determinant in the country’s development. However, this sector has faced significant challenges, which have hampered […]
Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has directed the party’s accountability committee to submit a report on alleged corruption and the performance of ministers in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) by May. Sources stated that the PTI founder has requested a report regarding the ministers’ performance and the use of funds, prompting the Accountability Committee to […]
In the last 48 hours, 93 Pakistanis have been deported from 10 countries, including Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Morocco, with six individuals placed on a blacklist. According to Geo News, citing immigration sources, Saudi authorities deported four blacklisted individuals, one person due to an expired visa, and 24 others for violating their work contracts. […]
Pakistan’s top trade and industry body on Wednesday called for a 500-basis-point (bps) cut in the policy rate, saying businesses remained dissatisfied with monetary policy and viewed interest rates as excessively high despite inflation hitting a nine-year low. Earlier this month, the government announced inflation had fallen to 1.5 percent in February, down from 2.4 […]
Chairman of the board of Directors at PIC & a prominent cardiologist Dr. Farqad Alamgir Sunday stated that Punjab is rapidly upgrading its cardiac hospitals and expanding their capacity with state-of-the-art technology, in accordance with the Chief Minister’s strict instructions. In an exclusive conversation with ptv news channel, he said Punjab is implementing emergency measures […]
The federal government introduced the Contributory Pension Scheme for civilian employees last year. However, the scheme’s implementation for the armed forces might be delayed.
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday adjourned hearing after the parties did not receive a copy of the notice in the petition to remove the name of Aleema Khan from ECL. Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro heard the case filed by the PTI founder’s sister seeking removal of her name from the ECL. During the […]
Mr. Sohail Jabbar Malik, Hon'ble Chairman/ Judge, Appellate Tribunal Local Councils Sindh is scheduled to hear appeal pertaining to
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