Kisan Ittehad
LAHORE: Punjab farmers' union Kisan Ittehad has warned of strong protests across the province after Eid-ul-Fitr, slamming the government for maintaining a low support price for wheat. Kisan Ittehad Chairman Chaudhry Khalid Hussain Bath criticized the government's decision to keep the wheat support price at Rs 3,
Soft drinks
QUETTA: A Soft drinks vendor was shot and killed by unidentified assailants in Panjgur, Balochistan, on Sunday. Police officials reported that the attackers, who arrived on a motorbike, fired five to six shots at the vendor sitting on his cart. The victim, identified as Sajid Hussain from Rajanpur, Punjab, died
heart defects
KARACHI: A staggering number of Pakistani children, exceeding 70,000 annually, are born with congenital heart disease (CHD), according to healthcare professionals. This alarming statistic highlights a critical public health concern in the country. Professor Dr. Sohail Khan Bangash, head of the pediatric surgery unit at the National Institute of
Transporters increases Fare
KARACHI: Karachiites preparing for Eid al-Fitr celebrations are flocking to bus terminals, eager to travel to their hometowns. However, this festive travel comes with a hefty price tag, as transporters have significantly inflated fares. Much like the previous year, transporters have hiked fares as Eid approaches, eliciting complaints from commuters
RAWALPINDI, A massive fire erupted on Sunday in a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinder storage facility located in Gulzar Quaid Nawaz Colony, near Airport police station. The incident sent shockwaves through the densely populated area as LPG cylinders exploded repeatedly. The fire reportedly originated in the agency located on the
electricity
The crackdown on electricity theft continues in Attock district as authorities apprehended three more individuals engaged in illegal electricity connections based on information provided by WAPDA officers. The Sub Divisional Officer (SDO) of Pandigheb notified the Pandigheb police station regarding Zaheeruddin, son of Manwar Deen Suknah Pandigheb, who was allegedly
drug dealers
RAWALPINDI, April 06:- A Rawalpindi district court has sentenced a drug suspect, Rihan Shah, to nine years in prison and imposed a fine of 80,000 rupees. According to reports, Shah was arrested by Gujjar Khan Police in 2023 after they recovered 1.52 kilograms of hashish from his
Peshawar Food Department
PESHAWAR, April 06 : The Peshawar Food Department has intensified its efforts to combat temporary price inflation, arresting 15 wholesalers for violating official price lists. Raids were conducted under department supervision at food shops across Board Bazar and Dalzak Road. Officials inspected the prices of various food items and apprehended 15
Cotton
LAHORE, April 06: The Punjab government has set a goal of cultivating cotton on 4 million acres of land in 2024, aiming to boost the country's economy through increased production. During a meeting at the Civil Secretariat, Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid Akhtar Zaman was briefed by agriculture officials
Eid al-Fitr
PESHAWAR, April 06: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has established a six-member committee within the transport department to tackle overcharging during the upcoming Eid al-Fitr holiday. The committee, comprised of transport department officials including Deputy Director Admin Salman Nisar and Assistant Director Ruidad Khan, is tasked with ensuring citizens are not
Peshawar
PESHAWAR, April 06: The Peshawar City Traffic Police has intensified its efforts to combat traffic congestion through a week-long crackdown on encroachment and illegal parking. During these operations, a significant number of offenders were identified and penalized. A total of 492 individuals were fined for illegally occupying public spaces, hindering
Eid al-Fitr holidays
LAHORE, April 6: The All Pakistan Private Schools and Colleges Association has issued the schedule for Eid al-Fitr holidays. According to the announcement, private schools and colleges across the country will observe Eid al-Fitr holidays from April 10 to 14. These institutions will resume regular classes on Monday, April 15,
dance education in schools
ISLAMABAD, April 06: The Federal Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (FMVEVT) in Pakistan has withdrawn a notification regarding dance education in government schools. This move comes after parents raised concerns about the initiative. The original notification, issued at the request of UNESCO, called for a dance competition in schools.
Benazir Income Support Program
KARACHI, April 06: Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has apprehended a group of suspects accused of stealing from the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) using silicone thumbs. The arrests were made during a raid conducted by the FIA's Cybercrime Circle Hyderabad. According to a FIA spokesperson
wheat
ISLAMABAD, April 06: Pakistan's federal government has significantly reduced its wheat procurement target for the upcoming season, sparking worries about potential shortages. The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet approved a target of only 2.5 million metric tons, a staggering 69% decrease compared to the previous
CTD
KARACHI, April 06: The Specialized Investigation Unit (SIU) of Karachi Police raided the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Garden and arrested four CTD officers on charges of illegally detaining and torturing a citizen and his friends. According to DIG CTD Asif Ijaz Sheikh, the arrested officers - Sub-Inspectors ASI Liaquat, Jahanzeb, and