LAHORE: Chung police raided a dance party in a private society house, arresting 29 individuals, including both men and women. According to police, the party was held in the Chung area, and items such as hookahs, shisha, flavors, speakers, and weapons were seized from the scene. The raid was conducted
Finance Minister
ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb emphasized the need for enhancing public services to justify tax increases during a press conference in Islamabad. Minister Aurangzeb highlighted the importance of balancing relations with both the US and China, stressing that efforts are underway to improve the national economy. He stated that
Sport
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Street Child Football Federation has unveiled its new kit for the Norway Cup 2024 as the national team departs for the tournament. The squad left for Norway on July 25 and will kick off their campaign with a group stage match against Norway's Astor Football
IT sector
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has seen a remarkable rise in new company registrations this year, with 27,542 new firms established, predominantly in the IT sector. According to the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), the total number of registered companies has now reached 222,697 for the fiscal year 2023-24.
garbage tax
LAHORE: A new garbage tax has been introduced across all cities in Punjab, following approval from the provincial cabinet's standing committee on finance and development. The Punjab government has issued a notification detailing the new tax rates, which apply to both small and large businesses, as well as
Health Cards
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved a significant 40% increase in the rates for cardiac procedures covered under the health card scheme, aimed at enhancing free treatment for heart disease patients. Effective from August, the new rates will apply to all free cardiac procedures performed at hospitals. The adjustment
Journalist Hasan Zaib Murder
Nowshera: Police have apprehended a father and son involved in the murder of journalist Hasan Zaib. The District Police Officer (DPO) announced at a press conference that a special team was formed to capture the hired assassin responsible for the crime. The hired killer, identified as Bilal, was paid 100,
ImranKhan
Lahore: The Lahore High Court has overturned the physical remand of Imran Khan in 12 cases from May 9. The court, led by Justice Tariq Saleem Sheikh, reviewed the cases against the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). At the beginning of the hearing, Justice Anwarul Haq inquired about the number
NAB
Islamabad: The National Accountability Ordinance 2024 has been challenged in the Islamabad High Court. Citizen Malik Najiullah, represented by lawyer Azhar Siddique, filed the petition against the ordinance, naming the Cabinet Secretary, President, Senate Chairman, and National Assembly Speaker as respondents. The petition argues that the ordinance extends the remand
Islamabad High Court
Islamabad: The District and Sessions Court in Islamabad has approved post-arrest bail for two women arrested from the PTI Secretariat. The bail hearing was conducted by Judicial Magistrate Shabbir Bhatti. During the session, FIA prosecutor argued that the women were involved in running a campaign against two state institutions and
Fawad Chaudhary
Islamabad: The Islamabad High Court has annulled the jail trial and indictment imposed on Fawad Chaudhry in the contempt case against the Election Commission and its Chief Commissioner. The court, under Justice Saman Rafat Imtiaz, declared the Election Commission's jail proceedings and the indictment against Chaudhry at Adiala
Azma Bukhari
Lahore: The Lahore High Court has ordered PML-N leader Azma Bukhari to approach the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) regarding an alleged obscene video issue. Chief Justice Aaliya Neelum presided over the hearing of Bukhari’s petition, which names FIA, the Ministry of Interior, and other parties. Bukhari alleges that a
IPPS
Islamabad: The Senate Standing Committee has requested the original documents related to agreements with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) dating back to 1992. The Chairman of the Senate Committee has directed the Ministry of Energy to provide comprehensive records of all IPP contracts. The committee has asked for a comparison of
Islamabad: In response to the recent attack on the Pakistani embassy in Germany and the removal of the national flag, members of the federal cabinet have launched a "Flag Respect" campaign. Federal ministers, including Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, and ministers Owais Leghari, Abdul Aleem Khan, Rana Tanveer,
Sheikh Rashid
Rawalpindi: Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, head of the Awami Muslim League and former federal minister, has stated that the future of Pakistani politics will be "crystal clear" by August 31. Speaking to the media during a court appearance, Rashid declared that Lal Haveli will remain silent until August 31,
Umer Ayub
Islamabad: Opposition Leader Umar Ayub Khan has announced a nationwide peaceful protest set for tomorrow, emphasizing that the demonstration will be conducted "at all costs." In a video message regarding Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) nationwide protest planned for Friday, Ayub outlined three primary demands: the release of