ImranKhan
RAWALPINDI, April 16: Prime Minister Imran Khan has denounced the recent incident in Bahawalnagar, emphasizing the need for equal application of the law across the country. In a media briefing at Adiala Jail, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan and party leaders, including Sher Afzal Marwat, voiced their concerns after meeting
Entrepreneurship
ISLAMABAD, April 16: Federal educational institutions has geared up to introduce entrepreneurship education, aiming to nurture business acumen among students from grades 6 to 10 starting from the next academic session. The newly designed curriculum aims to cultivate entrepreneurial skills, providing students with the tools and mindset needed for innovation
Ice addiction
RAWALPINDI, April 16: Director of Drug Advisory Training Hub, Syed Zulfiqar Hussain, has sounded the alarm over a 40% surge in ice addiction cases among women in Lahore during 2023. He pointed to the easy availability of drugs as a primary factor driving this alarming trend and announced the launch
ECP
QUETTA, April 16: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has suspended the notification of Abdul Khaliq Khan's victory in the general elections and ordered re-polling at 12 polling stations in the provincial constituency PB-51 (Chaman) on April 21. The decision comes after petitions were filed by Mr. Khan&
KARACHI, April 16: A bridge construction project over the Indus River between Ghotki and Kandhkot has come under scrutiny after it was revealed that the project's cost has ballooned to 19 billion rupees, despite an initial allocation of only 9 billion rupees. According to media reports, documents show
LAHORE, April 16: The Punjab School Education Department, in a move to combat plastic pollution and promote environmental responsibility, has announced a ban on plastic bags in all government schools across the province. The department issued a letter to education authorities, outlining the new policy. Students will no longer be
KARACHI, April 16: Over 80 young people in Karachi have become victims of an alleged job scam that promised employment abroad. According to media reports, the fraudulent company lured victims seeking better career opportunities overseas. The company collected a total of over Rs 20 million from the youths. However, upon
England Cricket
English cricket is in mourning following the passing of spin bowling great Derek Underwood at the age of 78. The news was confirmed by his county side, Kent Cricket. Underwood carved a remarkable career for both England and Kent, etching his name in history as England's most prolific
finance
Pakistan's Finance Minister, Muhammad Aurangzeb, painted a picture of a stabilizing economy during his visit to Washington. He addressed the Atlantic Council, highlighting positive trends in GDP growth, particularly within the agriculture sector (5%) and the services sector. Aurangzeb claimed significant progress has been made this year. Pakistan
Petroleum
Pakistanis will face higher transportation costs as the government raised petrol and diesel prices due to a global surge in oil prices. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) announced the increase on Monday, effective from midnight. Petrol prices rose by Rs 4.53 per liter, reaching a new high
Quaid Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Maulana Fazlur Rehman and senior leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, former Speaker of National Assembly, Asad Qaiser have had a telephonic conversation in which they first congratulated each other on Eid. After that, the political situation of the country and the government formation process were discussed. Maulana Fazlur
Allama Iqbal Open University
ISLAMABAD, April 14: Allama Iqbal Open University has unveiled the eagerly awaited schedule for the examinations of the Autumn Semester 2023. Excitement mounts as international students gear up to kick off the exam season on April 22, followed closely by their Pakistani counterparts commencing exams on April 23. In a
CAA
KARACHI, April 14: In response to heightened tensions in the Middle East, Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has implemented stricter monitoring procedures for incoming flights. Media reports citing aviation sources reveal new instructions issued to Pakistan Air Traffic Control (ATC). These directives mandate close scrutiny of all flights
Lightning
MULTAN, April 14: A series of lightning strikes across southern Punjab and Balochistan on Saturday resulted in the tragic deaths of 25 people. The majority of casualties, at 17, occurred in southern Punjab, with Muzaffargarh, Rahim Yar Khan, Rajanpur, Lodhran, Bahawalpur, and Bahawalnagar districts reporting fatalities. Balochistan's Nushki
CM
LAHORE, April 14: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered the establishment of special courts martial to try police officers and personnel accused of corruption and criminal activity. The decision came during a special meeting held in Murree to review the province's law and order situation. The
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PESHAWAR, April 14: Heavy rains and landslides have caused fatalities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with authorities confirming seven deaths since yesterday across Dir, Chitral, and Swat districts. Details from the incidents reveal a cowherd falling to his death in Upper Chitral's Istaro area, while two others sustained injuries. Landslides