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
power outages
ISLAMABAD, July 02: Pakistan's energy woes deepened on Tuesday, with the electricity shortfall in the country ballooning to a staggering 6,663 megawatts (MW). This comes just a day after the shortfall reached 6,206 MW, highlighting the ongoing struggle to meet national power demands. Sources report that
PBC
PESHAWAR, July 02: The Peshawar High Court has constituted a two-member bench to examine the removal of the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Scrutiny Committee, following a hearing on a petition challenging the dismissal. The court, comprising Justice SM Atiq Shah and Justice Mohammad Ijaz Khan, convened to
ICC
DUBAI, July 02: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the lineup of 12 teams for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, slated to be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka. In a historic move, Pakistan has secured direct entry into the tournament, bypassing the qualifying rounds for the
Justice Babar Sattar
ISLAMABAD, July 02 : Progress in the contempt of court case involving Justice Babar Sattar sees Islamabad High Court taking decisive action to trace the source of leaked personal data. Following directives from the Islamabad High Court Larger Bench, the Registrar High Court has penned a crucial letter to the Chief
SWAT, July 02: In a tragic incident, 19 children were injured when the roof of a private school collapsed in Tehsil Matta. Police report that the roof of the school in the Tangar area of Matta Tehsil, Swat, gave way, causing injuries to 19 young students. The school, located in
Contaminated milk
SAHIWAL, July 02: In a heartbreaking incident in Sahiwal's suburb village 1011, two young girls died after consuming contaminated milk, while three others remain in critical condition. Police have identified the deceased as two-year-old Zahra and nine-month-old Amara. The girls' father, Sharafat Ali, mother Asia Bibi, and
IHC
ISLAMABAD, July 02: The Islamabad High Court Tribunal has scheduled election petitions from the city's constituencies for early hearing. The tribunal approved multiple requests for expedited hearings, summoning Tariq Fazal Chaudhary and Raja Khurram Nawaz on July 8. Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri has also called upon Election Commission
PAKPATTAN, July 02: The city of Pakpattan is abuzz with spiritual fervor as the 782nd 15-day Urs of the revered Sufi sage, Hazrat Baba Fariduddin Masood Ganj Shukar, commenced. Pilgrims from across the nation have gathered to honor the great Sufi saint. Sajjada Nashin Durbar Alia Dewan Maudod Masood led
FBR
Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has successfully achieved its revenue target for the fiscal year 2023-24. Against the target of Rs. 9252 billion, the FBR collected Rs. 9306 billion, surpassing the goal by Rs. 54 billion. The FBR reported a 30% increase in revenue collection compared to the