Dry conditions continue to dominate across Punjab, including in Lahore, with temperatures slowly climbing, as per the Meteorological Department’s update on Saturday. Cloudy Days Ahead, but Rain is Unlikely The Met Office predicts that most areas of Punjab, including Lahore, will experience cloudy weather on Sunday and Monday. However,
Provincial Minister of Irrigation, Pir Kazim Pirzada, revealed that 30,000 government positions were eliminated as part of measures dictated by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This decision has sparked conversations about the country’s economic challenges and its attempts to meet IMF conditions. Irrigation System Challenges and Future Repairs
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s full support for the Arab League’s proposal to reconstruct Gaza, which is to be governed by the Palestinian Authority. He expressed this stance during an Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers held in Jeddah.
Advocate Akhtar Hussain, a member of the Supreme Judicial Council and representative of the Pakistan Bar Council in the Judicial Commission, has tendered his resignation. This move comes amid rising tensions within the commission, particularly surrounding the issues of seniority and the judicial selection process. Advocate Hussain’s resignation signals
In a groundbreaking move set to transform Pakistan’s digital landscape, Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has successfully connected the country to the Africa-1 submarine cable, marking a significant milestone in the enhancement of Pakistan’s telecommunication and digital infrastructure. The Africa-1 cable system, a state-of-the-art high-capacity submarine cable capable
Education authorities in Pakistan have officially announced the revised school timings for Ramadan 2025, setting the schedules for schools across Punjab and Sindh. In Punjab, regular schools will operate from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM during the weekdays, with Friday classes concluding earlier at 12:30 PM. For
In a significant development, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has granted bail to over 120 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers who were detained during the November 26 protest. The court’s decision paves the way for their immediate release. A bench led by Acting Chief Justice Sarfaraz Dogar and Justice Muhammad
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb shared optimistic news for Pakistan’s climate finance prospects, revealing that the country is likely to receive between $1 billion and $1.5 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The minister announced that an IMF mission would be visiting Pakistan on February 24 to discuss
Three cases have been filed against individuals accused of orchestrating a social media propaganda campaign aimed at Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and state institutions. According to the police, the cases include serious charges under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) and other legal provisions. The FIRs were registered
Pakistan has firmly rejected Afghanistan’s request to extend the stay of Afghan nationals living illegally in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. These individuals, who were given until February 28, 2025, to leave the country, now have just seven days remaining in the twin cities before they must depart. Sources reveal that
Pakistan’s current account, which had remained in surplus for five months, slipped into a deficit in January due to increasing imports, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The country recorded a current account deficit of $420 million in January, marking the highest level in seven months. The
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has launched the ‘Asaan Karobaar’ programme, an initiative aimed at providing interest-free loans to entrepreneurs and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across the province. The programme seeks to promote economic growth by facilitating startups and existing businesses with accessible financing. Addressing the launch ceremony in
Sindh High Court has approved the physical remand of Armaghan — the primary suspect in the kidnapping and murder of Mustafa Amir, following a detailed hearing held on Tuesday. The court, after reviewing the case, approved four requests made by the police to extend Armaghan’s physical remand. After that, the
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar claimed that the 2018’s government had compromised with terrorism, leading to the return of 35,000 to 40,000 militants of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to Pakistan. He was talking to the Pakistani community in New York City (NYC) the other day. Dar
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director International Monetary Fund (IMF), lauded Pakistan’s economic progress, saying the country was moving in the “right direction”. “This is indeed the right trajectory, the right direction to travel,” said Georgieve while lauding Aurangzeb and his team for their “dedication to stay the course”. She remarked
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has expressed her determination to showcase the stunning beauty of Punjab to the world. On Global Tourism Resilience Day, she shared her vision of unlocking the province’s vast tourism potential, highlighting its deserts, mountain ranges, lakes, and rivers that remain underexplored. She emphasized that