MaryamNawaz
LAHORE, July 10: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has unveiled a bold initiative to provide 1,224 flats free of cost to workers residing in Taxila and Sundar labor colonies, marking a significant step towards improving the welfare of laborers. In a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz,
ISLAMABAD, July 10: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has declared stone crushing operations near populated areas as a significant threat to human lives. A three-member bench led by Justice Mansoor Ali Shah heard the case against Stone Crushing Plants. During the hearing, Justice Shah emphasized the dangers posed by power
CDA
Islamabad, July 10: A massive fire erupted in the H9 market of Islamabad, ravaging over 70 stalls and drawing a large-scale emergency response. Rescue 1122 personnel, five fire brigade vehicles, and CDA staff are actively battling the blaze at Bachat Bazaar. Deputy Commissioner Islamabad, Rana Waqqas, reported that the fire&
accident
MUZAFFARABAd, July 10: A devastating jeep accident on the Neelum Valley Highway in Deolian has resulted in the tragic deaths of 13 individuals. According to rescue officials, the jeep plunged into a deep ditch, instantly killing all on board, including six men, four women, and three children. Panjgaran police reported
PM
ISLAMABAD, July 10: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has issued directives for immediate relief on electricity bills during a recent federal cabinet meeting. Chaired by PM Sharif, the meeting emphasized rapid implementation of solar tube wells, urging relevant ministries to expedite their efforts. The cabinet also approved advertising medicines across TV,
ImranKhan
Islamabad, July 10: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan has submitted a comprehensive written response to the Supreme Court, urging the dismissal of intra-court appeals against the nullification of recent amendments to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) laws. In his detailed reply, Khan argued that amending
ISLAMABAD, July 04: The Islamabad High Court has issued notices to the SecretaryInterior, Defense Secretary, Superintendent of Adiala Jail, and Punjab Home Department following a request by PTI founder Imran Khan for interference-free meetings in Adiala Jail. Chief Justice Amir Farooq presided over the hearing of Imran Khan's
LAHORE, July 03: Punjab's Wildlife departments in Jhang and Jhelum have made significant strides in combating wildlife crimes. In Jhang, authorities recovered a male black bear from illegal possession in Shorkot, leading to the arrest of the perpetrator who was fined Rs 10,000 by the local court
Ali Pervez Malik
ISLAMABAD, July 03: The Minister of State for Finance, Ali Pervez Malik, has announced Pakistan's ambitious bid to secure a staff-level agreement with the IMF for a bailout package exceeding $6 billion by the end of this month. This move follows Pakistan's commitment to meeting all
Rana Sanaullah
Faisalabad, July 03: Rana Sanaullah, advisor to the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination, has voiced strong criticism against sports federations, describing them as predominantly led by retired individuals. He expressed disappointment over the country's poor performance in sports, citing that only a handful of athletes out of a population
cricket
LAHORE, July 03: Gary Kirsten, the head coach of the national cricket team, has submitted a confidential report to Chairman PCB detailing the team's disappointing performance in the ICC T20 World Cup. Sources reveal that Kirsten's report follows an earlier submission by senior manager Wahab Riaz.
LAHORE, July 03: A petition filed in the Lahore High Court has stirred debate over the federal government's decision to grant tax exemptions to bureaucrats and military officials. Represented by advocate Nadeem Sarwar, citizen Mishkoor Hussain has challenged the constitutionality of Section 236C of the Income Tax Ordinance,
LAHORE, July 03 : Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif's administration continues its crackdown on plastic bags with resolution to towards a greener future. Over a span of 25 days, authorities have seized a staggering 10,919 kilograms of plastic bags and conducted raids at 24,523 locations across
LAHORE, July 03: in a move aimed at tackling corruption and nepotism, the Punjab government has announced a crackdown on allegedly corrupt and politically recommended civil officers. Sources close to the government revealed investigations into the appointments made during the previous administration, particularly those suspected of being influenced by bribery
Heavy pre-monsoon rains
KARACHI, July 03: The Meteorological Department's Early Warning Center has forecasted the onset of monsoon winds entering eastern Sindh from Friday, July 5. Anticipating their influence, thundershowers are predicted across several districts including Tharparkar, Umarkot, Mirpur Khas, and others on July 5 and 6. Similarly, Jacobabad, Larkana, and
QUETTA, July 02 : Balochistan's fiscal management comes under scrutiny as it emerges that the provincial government exceeded its operating expenses budget by Rs. 3.39 billion in the financial year 2023-24. Originally allocated Rs. 31.93 billion for expenses including vehicle fuel and office costs, the final expenditure