Pak Railways
LAHORE, Mar 29: Pakistan Railways Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Amir Ali Baloch has addressed passenger concerns and outlined potential improvements for the upcoming Eid holiday rush. In a positive development for travelers, Baloch revealed that Pakistan Railways is considering reducing fares for special Eid trains. This move would likely ease
electricity
ISLAMABAD, Mar 29: The Pakistani government, led by Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, has announced plans to privatize the country's power generation companies as part of efforts to combat electricity theft and alleviate the burden on the national economy. According to media reports, the decision follows a high-level
Sindh Government
KARACHI, Mar 29: The Sindh Home Department has allocated Rs. 1,300,149,000 (over Rs. 1.3 billion) for the repair and improvement of 15 jails across the province. This initiative aims to address infrastructure concerns and enhance overall jail conditions. The Home Department prepared a case for approval
kpk
PESHAWAR, Mar 29: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, has announced a series of welfare and development initiatives, including a Rs. 1.15 billion Eid package for deserving individuals across the province. Under the new program, 1,000 deserving individuals in each provincial assembly constituency
CM Punjab
LAHORE, Mar 27: Government of Punjab has approved the establishment of three new police stations and a dedicated tax consultancy unit. This decision came to light following a comprehensive review meeting held by the Excise Taxation and Narcotics Control Department, presided over by Chief Minister Punjab, Maryam Nawaz. During the
tax evasion
ISLAMABAD, Mar 27: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the current government to implement an automatic track and trace system, emphasizing the need to seal units not included in the system. According to media reports, sources within the Ministry of Finance revealed that the IMF has expressed dissatisfaction with
tax return
LAHORE, March 27 : The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken a strict stance against non-compliant teachers in Punjab, announcing fines for those who fail to submit their tax returns. The FBR has compiled lists of teachers who have defaulted on submitting their tax returns for the year 2023, with
IHC
Islamabad, March 27: The Islamabad High Court, while hearing the plea of former Prime Minister Imran Khan to meet his lawyers in jail, questioned the arrangements for prisoners from Islamabad detained at Adiala Jail. The Chief Commissioner of Islamabad has been directed to submit a report on this matter. According
pti
ISLAMABAD, Mar 27: Ali Muhammad Khan, a prominent leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has announced the nomination of Sher Fazl Marwat for the chairmanship of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). Emphasizing the significance of the PAC chairmanship as an opposition privilege, Khan asserted that it is not within the
shortfall
KARACHI, Mar 27: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon announced the activation of a test-based system for appointing Station House Officers (SHOs) to improve police leadership and professionalism in Karachi police stations. This new system emphasizes meritocracy by establishing a pool of qualified officers who have passed
Maulana Fazlur Rehman
ISLAMABAD, Mar 27: Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI), has declared the initiation of a movement starting from April 25, vehemently rejecting the outcomes of recent elections. In a statement, Maulana Fazlur Rehman asserted the party's refusal to acknowledge the election results, declaring their intent
crackdown
SIALKOT, Mar 26 : Police have launched a major crackdown against the banned practice of kite flying, resulting in the arrest of over 630 individuals. This operation aims to safeguard public safety during the upcoming Basant celebrations. According to a Sialkot Police spokesperson, a total of 681 cases have been registered
gas slab discount
ISLAMABAD, Mar 26: The government has abolished the current tiered gas billing system with slabs and discounts, instead moving to a flat rate system for gas consumption. This change will impact domestic and industrial consumers alike, as everyone will be charged the same rate regardless of the amount of gas
Islamabad Food Authority
ISLAMABAD, Mar 26 : The Islamabad Food Authority (IFA) sealed a counterfeit butter factory on Tuesday, in a raid led by the Deputy Director of IFA. Acting on a tip-off, a team from the IFA sealed the illegal manufacturing unit located in the Tiramiri area. The raid uncovered evidence of large-scale
National Savings surpasses
ISLAMABAD, March 26: The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has achieved remarkable success in promoting Islamic finance, exceeding expectations with Rs 65 billion collected through Islamic bonds in the current financial year from July to March 25th, 2024. A CDNS official highlighted the significant progress, exceeding the initial collections
painting competition
ISLAMABAD, Mar 26 : The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) is hosting a drawing and painting competition for young artists between the ages of 6 and 25. The competition's theme, "Land and People of Pakistan," coincides with the upcoming Pakistan Day celebrations. According to Director