Traders across Pakistan observed a complete shutdown on Saturday as a show of solidarity with Palestinians facing Israeli aggression in Gaza, according to Kashif Chaudhry, President of the Central Organization of Traders Pakistan. During a press conference in Lahore, Chaudhry confirmed that businesses remained closed “from Khyber to Karachi,” with complete shutdowns reported in Punjab […]
The Sindh government has taken a revolutionary step to curb environmental pollution by imposing a complete ban on all types of plastic shopping bags throughout the province. According to a notification issued by the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Coastal Development, the manufacturing, storage, sale, and use of all plastic shopping bags will be […]
Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Syed Murad Ali Shah chaired a high-level meeting at the Chief Minister’s House to review proposals for the upcoming Annual Development Programme (ADP) as part of the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. The meeting was attended by Minister for Planning and Development Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, Chief Secretary Asif […]
A major accident on the M4 Motorway near Pansira left one person dead and dozens at risk when a passenger bus caught fire after colliding with a truck. Swift action by the motorway police helped save the lives of all passengers on board. According to motorway police spokesperson Syed Imran Ahmed, a passenger bus traveling […]
Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that PTI leaders are trying – and failing – to shift the blame for their internal conflicts onto the government. She clarified that the Punjab government has not imposed any restrictions on meetings with the PTI Chairman. “PTI themselves alter the lists of those who want to meet […]
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, who also holds the foreign affairs portfolio, on Wednesday sought the United Nations’ support to curb “cross-border terrorism” from Afghanistan during a meeting with Secretary-General António Guterres, according to an official statement. Dar traveled to New York this week to address a Security Council debate on multilateralism and global […]
Army Chief, General Asim Munir, visited the Warminster and Larkhill garrisons in the United Kingdom as part of his official tour. The visit was made at the invitation of the British Army Chief, General Sir Roland Walker. During the visit, General Munir was briefed on several projects, including those related to the British Army and […]
The Sindh government has decided to activate MVI centers across Sindh within a week. Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has directed the Transport Department to operationalize MVI (Motor Vehicle Inspection) centers within a week. Additionally, it has been decided to make MVI mandatory for all vehicles entering Sindh through Sukkur. A high-level meeting of […]
The Sindh cabinet has approved the establishment of the ‘Dow Science Foundation’ under the management of Dow Medical University, the transfer of Mehar Polytechnic Institute to ZBIST, the procurement of double-decker buses and additional electric buses, the automation of anti-narcotics records, the provision of free pink bus service for women, the installation of a transmission […]
Afghan refugees living in Dalbandin, Chaghi, Nokundi and Taftan in western Balochistan have been ordered to leave Pakistan by March 31, 2025; or otherwise they will be forcibly evicted from there, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Saturday. According to media reports, government of Pakistan had drafted a three-stage repatriation plan for Afghan refugees promised resettlement […]
A research study while finding refusals by 22 percent of parents in vaccination of children in Peshawar metropolis, has laid stress on urgent need for a comprehensive approach to tackle vaccine hesitancy. The study, aimed to assess prevalence, associated factors, and perceptions related to parental refusal of vaccines in Peshawar, is conducted under the supervision […]
Coordinator to PM for Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam emphasized the crucial link between gender equality and environmental sustainability, noting that empowering women is essential for a sustainable future. She highlighted women’s significant role in driving environmental change, underscoring their importance in achieving green solutions and fostering a more sustainable world. In her message, Romina […]
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is actively supporting flood relief operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It delivered 48 tons of emergency aid from Karachi to Peshawar using an Air Eagle B-737 aircraft. The supplies were provided by a non-governmental organization to help people in flood-affected areas. The PAF ensured that the delivery was made swiftly and efficiently.
NADRA spokesperson and Director, Syed Shabahat Ali, on Saturday, revealed that the process for obtaining the Family Registration Certificate (FRC) has been made easier with a focus on including daughters, wives, and mothers in the process while eliminating the need to travel to distant cities, as local NADRA offices are now equipped to handle the […]
Petroleum product prices are expected to see mixed changes from August 16 for the next fortnight, driven by a drop in global oil rates, The News reported. Officials have calculated a reduction of Rs11.75 per litre in the price of high-speed diesel, while petrol is projected to rise by Rs1.32 per litre. Kerosene price is […]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed that a 100-megawatt solar power project in Gilgit-Baltistan be completed within one year. He made this announcement while chairing a high-level meeting on the project. The Prime Minister said he would personally oversee progress and ensure timely delivery. He instructed authorities to prioritize the project and build climate-resilient infrastructure.
PESHAWAR: The National Accountability Bureau in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) distributed cheques worth Rs 8.843 million among those deceived by the Afridi Hajj and Umrah Service Peshawar. As per detail, the accused persons were running a fake Travel Agency in the name of Afridi Hajj & Umrah Services Private Ltd Peshawar. They collected approximately Rs 340,000 […]
An international research team of scientists has demonstrated the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to predict which viruses could infect humans, like the Covid virus and which animals host them, and where they could emerge. Team led by Georgetown University scientists completed an 18-month project to identify specific bat species likely to carry betacoronaviruses — […]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed a three-member inquiry committee to investigate the Port Qasim Authority (PQA) land scandal. Senator Faisal Vawda had alleged that valuable land belonging to Port Qasim Authority was leased at undervalued prices during the tenure of the current government. According to a notification issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, the […]
The National Assembly on Thursday offered Fateha for the departed soul of former Senator Hafiz Hussain Ahmed. Deputy Speaker Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah requested MNA Misbah Uddin to lead the prayer. Hafiz Hussain Ahmed, who had been battling kidney disease and undergoing dialysis, had largely stepped back from active politics in recent years. Born in […]
The Punjab government has officially enacted “The Punjab Sahulat Bazaars Authority Act 2025,” a landmark legislation aimed at establishing bazaars to provide essential commodities at regulated prices while fostering business opportunities for entrepreneurs. Following its approval by the Punjab Assembly and subsequent assent from the provincial government, the act is now in effect across the […]
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