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.
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 […]
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 […]
In the last week of April 2025, the Government of Sindh issued a notification appointing the highly respected and well-known bureaucrat, Mr. Gahanwer Ali Laghari, as the Managing Director of the Sindh Education Foundation (SEF). Demonstrating his deep commitment and proactive leadership, Mr. Laghari was in the field the very next day of his joining, […]
Pakistan has requested an emergency United Nations Security Council session after Israeli strikes in Doha targeted Hamas leaders. The attacks expanded Israel’s military campaign across the Middle East to the Gulf, sparking global alarm. Qatar, which mediated Gaza ceasefire efforts with Egypt, condemned the strikes as cowardly and illegal. Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said the request was made with Somalia and Algeria to address the aggression. He expressed complete solidarity with Qatar and its people in this critical moment.
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Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Monday emphasized the urgent need to construct small dams across the country to tackle looming water scarcity and mitigate flood devastation. Speaking in the National Assembly, he said, “Small dams should be built nationwide instead of waiting decades for mega projects,” warning that water would become an extremely […]
An inquiry committee on the escape of 225 prisoners from Malir Jail in Karachi held jail authorities responsible for the incident. According to the Inquiry Committee report, in the incident, negligence, mismanagement, and poor security arrangements were revealed. The report said the situation worsened due to the lack of preparation and implementation of SOPs after […]
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz highlighted the urgent need for infrastructure to store floodwater, following heavy rains and the opening of spillways in Indian dams, which worsened river flooding.During her visit near Shahdara on the Ravi River, she said flood conditions in Narowal, Gujrat, and Sialkot are critical. She has requested all relevant authorities to prepare next year’s flood prevention plans.Maryam Nawaz stressed
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 […]
The 19th Convocation of Bahria University Karachi and the Institute of Professional Psychology was held in Karachi. Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, and Rector Bahria University, Vice Admiral (Retd) Asif Khaliq, graced the twin sessions of the convocation ceremony as chief guests, respectively, and awarded Medals and Merit Certificates to the students […]
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday served notices to respondents in an intra-court appeal (ICA) for formation of federal capital’s own legislative assembly. A division bench, comprising Chief Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Saman Raffat Imtiaz, heard the appeal. Petitioner Barrister Yawar Gardezi appeared before the court and pleaded that a legislative assembly of […]
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has dismissed the acquittal petition of incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan in General Headquarters (GHQ) attack case related to May 9 violent protests that broke out in the country in 2023. The development came during a hearing of the former prime minister’s acquittal petition – filed under […]
Following US President Donald Trump’s pledge to take back military equipment left behind in Afghanistan during troops withdrawal in 2021, the Foreign Office said that the advanced weapons have been an issue of profound concern for the safety and security of Pakistan and its citizens. “These weapons, left behind in the aftermath of the withdrawal […]
At least five people, including four Levies personnel, were martyred when their vehicle came under attack in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s (K-P) Dera Ismail Khan (DI Khan) district. According to Assistant Commissioner Daraban, the Levies team was ambushed while en route to recover a stolen vehicle in tehsil Daraban. A private driver accompanying the officers was also killed […]
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has launched the Motor Vehicle Automation System under its online service platform, “Dastak.” The inauguration ceremony took place at the Chief Minister’s House in Peshawar, with Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur as the chief guest. The event was attended by the Speaker of the Provincial Assembly, cabinet members, and officials […]
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 […]
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