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
ISLAMABAD, July 03: The District and Sessions Courts in Islamabad have acquitted all accused, including PTI founder Imran Khan, in the case filed at the Aabpara police station. Judicial Magistrate Yasir Mehmood announced the reserved verdict, leading to the acquittal of several prominent PTI leaders. The acquitted individuals include Shah
ISLAMABAD, July 03: The Islamabad High Court has scheduled a hearing for the petition filed by PTI founder Imran Khan seeking uninterrupted jail visits. During the hearing, Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court Aamer Farooq addressed the objections raised by the Registrar's Office. Imran Khan's lawyer,
ImranKhan
ISLAMABAD, July 03: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan has urgently called for a meeting with disgruntled National Assembly members amid rumors of a potential forward block. According to sources, notable PTI members including Shehryar Afridi, Junaid Akbar, and Shandana Gulzar are set to meet with
CM Punjab
LAHORE, July 03: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced an ambitious plan to revamp the health sector, aiming to bring comprehensive healthcare services directly to the people’s doorsteps. In a pivotal meeting chaired by CM Maryam Nawaz, significant decisions were made to improve the health infrastructure across Punjab.
OGRA
ISLAMABAD, July 02: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has released a new notification regarding gas prices after receiving approval from the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC). Contrary to expectations, there will be no reduction in gas prices for domestic consumers this financial year, despite earlier proposals for a 10%
Maryam Aurangzeb
LAHORE, July 02: Senior Provincial Minister Maryam Aurangzeb has announced the commencement of the second phase in Punjab's efforts to combat smog. In a statement, she highlighted that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has instructed stringent enforcement of environmental laws and regulations as part of the renewed initiative.
pension reforms
ISLAMABAD, July 02: Pakistan's government has finally greenlit a series of pension reforms aimed at tackling the country's growing pension burden. These measures, approved by the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC), are designed to make the pension system more sustainable in the long run. Key measures include
NEPRA
ISLAMABAD, July 02: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has announced revised fixed charges for domestic consumers, effective from July 1, aimed at boosting revenue for electricity distribution companies. According to the latest details, households consuming up to 200 units of electricity will be exempt from fixed charges. For
Polio
KARACHI, July 02: In response to a reported polio case in Keamari, a special polio eradication campaign has been launched by the Health Department of Sindh. The Health Department has initiated a targeted campaign in Keamari district, administering polio drops to children under 5 years old until July 13. This
Azam Nazir Tarar
Islamabad, July 02: Federal Law Minister Senator Azam Nazir Tarar has reaffirmed Pakistan's stance on Imran Khan's arrest, dismissing international concerns as the country's internal affair. The Geneva-based United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention recently criticized Imran Khan's arrest and pending