Deputy Commissioner Tharparkar and District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Abdul Haleem Jagirani has issued directives to all educational institutions across the district to protect students from the harmful effects of rising temperatures. It may be mentioned that the Pakistan Meteorological Department has also forecast very hot weather in the central and southern regions of the […]
The Punjab government on Wednesday morning announced to close all schools, colleges and universities on May 7 (Wednesday) in the wake of uncalled for Indian aggression in various cities of Punjab province and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). In a notification issued here,the Higher education Department announced to postpone all board of Intermediate and Secondary […]
National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lahore, in a significant development, has successfully recovered Rs1.34 billion in Formanities Housing Society scandal and promptly initiated commencement of the same among 1,446 affectees of the said scam. Marking this milestone, Director General (DG) NAB Lahore, Mr. Muhammad Ahtram Dar stated that, keeping in view the special directives of the […]
The Power Division has officially announced a reduction in electricity prices across Pakistan. The notification states that electricity will be cheaper by Rs. 1.71 per unit for all consumers. This reduction includes customers of K-Electric as well. The change will take effect from April to June 2025.
Federal Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal appealed to parents to safeguard their children against polio, emphasizing the government’s new approach to engage polio vaccination refusals through community influencers rather than punitive measures. In an exclusive Interview with a Private news channel, Kamal emphasized persuasion over punishment in the polio vaccination drive, highlighting that community influencers are […]
In a modest government school classroom in Pakistan, a young Shafiqa Iqbal sat quietly, clutching a notebook as she dreamt of a future far beyond her small town. Forbidden by family to pursue higher education, she applied to university in secret, fueled by a fierce determination to break barriers. Today, Shafiqa is a Big Data […]
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday summoned the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) over petitions challenging the issuance of disqualification notifications following convictions. According to Express News, Justice Khalid Ishaq heard the petitions filed by Muhammad Ahmad Chattha and Muhammad Ahmad Khan Bachhar, represented by Advocate Shehzad Shaukat.Local events calendar Last month, both Chattha […]
Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day was marked by dignified guard changing ceremonies at Mazar-e-Quaid in Karachi and Mazar-e-Iqbal in Lahore. The events were attended by officials, military personnel, and citizens who came to pay tribute to the nation’s founding leaders.
Senior Superintendent of Police SSP District Central Zeeshan Shafiq Siddiqui took action after a video surfaced on social media showing police personnel from Shahrah-e-Noor Jahan Police Station harassing a young man. In the video, recorded by the victim, Faiq Ubaid, he claimed that the officers stopped him the previous night, harassed him, and broke his […]
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly adopted five resolutions on Tuesday and referred as many bills to the relevant committees for further consideration. The sitting was held under the chair of Deputy Speaker National Assembly Murtaza Javed Abbasi. The House adopted resolutions to restore the educational increments of all federal government employees, control the manufacturing of spurious […]
Kashmiris are all set to mark Youme Ashur, the 10th of Muharram-ul-Haram to reiterate pledge to follow the footsteps of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions who rendered supreme sacrifices for the supremacy and upholding of righteousness, truth and justice. With reiteration of a firm resolve they have shown an unwavering resolve to fight […]
A police constable embraced martyrdom on Monday when unidentified terrorists opened fire on him near Kotli Imam Husain area of Dera Ismail Khan. After receiving the report of the incident, heavy contingent of police reached the area and shifted the dead body of Constable Fazal Shah to District Headquarters Hospital (DHQ) in Dera Ismail Khan. […]
At least 48 miscreants in Kurram tribal district has been arrested and further actions would continue to ensure lasting peace in the region. This was told during a meeting attended by Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shahab Ali Shah and Inspector General of Police Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Zulfiqar Hameed in Kohat district where they chaired a high-level […]
The Supreme Court of Pakistan would hear the petitions on February 28, seeking judicial inquiry of May 9, riots and investigation regarding the election results. A five member constitutional bench headed by Justice Amin Ud Din Khan would take up the case for hearing. The registrar office had issued the cause list for fixation of […]
In a groundbreaking move, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has decided to extend the Sehat Card health facility to overseas Pakistani laborers. Acting on the directives of Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur, the provincial government has requested data from the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation to identify eligible workers from KP. Overseas Pakistani laborers are among […]
The advent of online cab services had brought a sigh of relief to commuters in Islamabad, providing a convenient and reliable transportation solution. For years, residents of the capital city have struggled with inadequate public transportation, relying on overcrowded buses and taxis that often refuse to use meters. However, with the launch of online cab […]
Supreme Court Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar has observed that neither the armed forces nor the military court are part of the judiciary, nor is it written in any judicial verdict that the military court is part of the judiciary. His remarks come as a seven-member constitutional bench of the apex court – headed by Justice […]
The Governor of Sindh Mohammed Kamran Khan Tessori arrived in Shah Faisal Colony for his eighth Sehri, where he received a warm welcome from the local residents. He mingled with the people, listened to their concerns, and took selfies with them. The Governor also had Sehri with the locals at a nearby hotel. Talking to […]
The Punjab Health Department released an inquiry report on Tuesday regarding the deaths of patients allegedly caused by a reaction to Ceftriaxone injections at Mayo Hospital. Three nurses-Saima Seher, Nazia Hassan, and Sunaina Khalid-have been suspended for negligence. The authorities have also issued show-cause notices to the suspended nurses and directed them to report to […]
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC), under the chairmanship of Junaid Akbar Khan on Thursday has announced the formation of three new sub-committees during a recent meeting that also addressed pressing financial matters, including lapsed grants and unauthorized honorariums. According to the announcement, the first sub-committee will be convened by Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, with members Sanaullah […]
The Punjab Police are set to deploy over 47,000 personnel across the province to ensure security during the upcoming Eidul Fitr holidays. The holiday, marking the end of Ramadan, is expected to begin on Monday, depending on the moon sighting. This large-scale deployment aims to keep celebrations safe amid recent security concerns.
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