Lahore
Lahore, June 27: The Lahore High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the ongoing doctors' strike in government hospitals, declaring it non-maintainable. Justice Shahid Karim of the Lahore High Court presided over the hearing of a miscellaneous petition filed by citizen Mazhar Abbas. The petition claimed that doctors were
K-Electric
ISLAMABAD: In a pivotal move aimed at restructuring Pakistan's pension landscape, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has greenlit sweeping changes to the pension scheme based on recommendations from the Pay and Pension Commission. Chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, the ECC's decision marks a significant step
ImranKhan
ISLAMABAD: District and Sessions Court Islamabad has rejected the request for suspension of sentence by former Prime Minister and founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Imran Khan, and his wife Bushra Bibi in the dissolution of marriage case. The central appeals in the case are still under hearing. District and Sessions Judge
LAHORE: Punjab Provincial Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has announced that government schools will now observe two holidays per week. The Education Department is considering extending daily teaching hours from Monday to Friday, while making Saturday a full holiday dedicated to phased teacher training. This proposal aims to enhance the
Pakistan's Passport
ISLAMABAD, A controversial government notification banning the issuance of passports to asylum seekers abroad has been challenged in the Supreme Court of Pakistan. Advocate Saim Chaudhry filed the petition under Section 184(3), making the Federal Government and the Director General of Passports parties to the case. The petition demands
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ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Qazi Faiz Isa presided over the swearing-in ceremony of three newly appointed judges at the Supreme Court of Pakistan, marking a significant judicial milestone. During the ceremony, Chief Justice Qazi Faiz Isa administered the oath to Justice Malik Shahzad, Justice Aqeel Abbasi, and Justice Shahid Bilal Hasan,
Mohsin Naqvi
ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has pledged relentless operations against the drug mafia, following the tragic martyrdom of ANF Constable Mohammad Afzal in Panjgur. Expressing condolences to Constable Afzal's family, Minister Naqvi also prayed for the swift recovery of injured soldier Mohammad Shahid, ensuring he receives the
Islamabad: The Islamabad High Court has ruled in favor of proceeding with the expulsion case against Awami Muslim League chief Sheikh Rasheed, concerning his use of offensive language directed at PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto. Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri delivered the verdict, approving Sheikh Rasheed's plea to dismiss similar
OGRA
LAHORE: In result of secer crackdown, 80% of LPG shops in Lahore have been closed, responding to the widespread sale of LPG at inflated prices. The LPG price, officially set at Rs 234 per kg by Ogra, has skyrocketed to Rs 320 per kg in various areas, creating distress among
Islamabad: State-owned enterprises in Pakistan have reported staggering annual losses amounting to 905 billion rupees, marking a significant 23% increase from the previous fiscal year. According to a financial report, the energy sector alone incurred losses of 304 billion rupees, despite government interventions totaling 1,021 billion rupees across various
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LAHORE: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Punjab has requested 1.42 billion rupees from the provincial government for operational upgrades, aimed at enhancing anti-terrorism efforts and maintaining law and order. The funds are intended to equip CTD with modern technology and resources for effective counterterrorism operations. Specifically, 354.5
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ISLAMABAD: The government has earmarked 15,277 billion rupees for the payment of foreign loans and interest, as revealed during a session in the National Assembly detailing significant mandatory expenditures. Out of a total non-approved mandatory expense budget exceeding 34,555 billion rupees, over 19,050 billion rupees have been
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has reversed its decision to boycott the budget session following substantial progress in negotiations with the federal government. Sources indicate that while the PPP has not yet decided on voting for the budget, Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has instructed all National Assembly
LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has decided to establish the Punjab Enforcement Authority, aimed at tackling issues of adulteration, hoarding, and illegal profiteering across the province. This decisive step underscores the government's commitment to safeguarding citizens from unfair practices in food supply. According to Punjab government
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance, chaired by Senator Saleem Mandviwala, has endorsed the decision to remove sales tax exemptions from charitable and welfare hospitals. During the meeting, concerns were raised about trust hospitals not settling bills and the financial practices of hospitals benefiting from tax exemptions. Senator Farooq