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
Karachi
KARACHI, April 14: Karachi's Mominabad police apprehended Dacoit Farhan, who was injured during his arrest, police confirmed on Sunday. SSP West Abdul Hafeez Bugti revealed that accused Farhan was involved in a robbery near Orangi Town Football Chowrangi on Eid-ul-Fitr, where he shot and injured a woman. Bugti
Punjab police
LAHORE, April 14: The Punjab government has constituted a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to probe the recent clash between police and Pakistan Army personnel in Bahawalnagar. This move follows an earlier statement by the Army's Public Relations Department (ISPR) calling for a transparent investigation. According to the notification,
Dasu Hydropower Project
ISLAMABAD, April 14: Pakistan received a much-needed boost for its energy sector as the World Bank approved a $1 billion loan for the 2,160-megawatt Dasu Hydropower Project. This critical infrastructure project aims to provide Pakistan with affordable and reliable electricity. The loan approval comes after some delays, with initial
Pakistan Railway
ISLAMABD, April 14: Pakistan Railways is set to undergo a major green shift, with plans to switch to solar energy in collaboration with China. This initiative aims to reduce massive financial losses and pave the way for a more sustainable railway infrastructure. Officials identified 100 initial sites with high electricity
polio vaccine
ISLAMABAD, April 13: Pakistan's fight against polio faces a renewed challenge as a recent national anti-polio campaign encountered resistance from a significant number of parents. According to media reports, over 63,000 parents across Pakistan refused to vaccinate their children during the campaign with a significant majority from