Civil Aviation Authority
KARACHI, Aug 13: The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has been divided into three distinct departments, as per a recent notification. This division aims to streamline operations and enhance efficiency within the organization. According to the notification, the regulatory functions of the CAA will remain intact, continuing under the umbrella
Mohsin Naqvi
Lahore: In a landmark initiative, the Punjab government has begun providing free legal aid to impoverished prisoners across the province. According to the Punjab Interior Department, no prisoner in Punjab will be left without legal representation. Free Legal Aid Committees have been set up in all 43 jails, thanks to
Traffic Police
LAHORE, Aug 06: Lahore traffic police have intensified their efforts to target e-challan defaulters, with significant results. Over the past three months, authorities have apprehended 78,809 vehicles for e-challan violations, amassing fines exceeding 26.2 million rupees. Traffic police data reveals that more than 54,000 e-challan defaulters have
Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman
RAWALPINDI, Aug 06: Amir Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, has voiced strong disapproval of the government's handling of economic issues, particularly the burden of heavy electricity bills and the high costs associated with Independent Power Producers (IPPs). Addressing a gathering, he emphasized that the nation finds the capacity payments
water crisis
KARACHI, Aug 06: The citizens of Karachi are grappling with an escalating water crisis, as access to water becomes increasingly difficult. Many areas now experience only air coming from taps, while the cost of water tankers has surged dramatically, with prices doubling or tripling. During the peak summer months of
Owais Leghari
ISLAMABAD, Aug 06: Speaking during a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Energy, chaired by Mohsin Aziz, Leghari highlighted the dramatic escalation in IPP costs. He announced that the government will cease purchasing electricity in the future, leaving consumers to buy power directly. During the meeting, committee chairman Mohsin
pti
ISLAMABAD, Aug 06: Leaders from the Sunni Ittehad Council and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have announced their decision to challenge the recent Election Act amendment that prohibits party members from changing their party affiliation. During a session in the National Assembly, PTI's Ali Muhammad Khan criticized the legislation, claiming
IMF
ISLAMABAD, Aug 06: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board is expected to approve the staff-level agreement with Pakistan by the end of this month. Speaking at an event in Islamabad, Aurangzeb highlighted that Pakistan is one of the countries severely affected by
infilation
LAHORE, Aug: Inflation rates have surged to their highest level in eight months, with a 2.1 percent increase recorded in July 2024. This marks the steepest monthly rise since November 2023. Despite the sharp monthly increase, the annual inflation rate has dropped to 11.1 percent, down from 28.
Miftah Ismail
ISLAMABAD: Miftah Ismail, a central leader of the Awam Pakistan Party and former Finance Minister, has called on the government to provide immediate relief to domestic consumers by eliminating taxes from electricity bills. Speaking to a local TV channel, Ismail emphasized the need for the government to negotiate with Independent
Asad Qaiser
ISLAMABAD, Aug 04: Asad Qaiser, a key leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has suggested that discussions for a three-month national government could take place if all political parties reach an agreement. Speaking to local TV channel, Qaiser emphasized the need for a constitutional and lawful approach to address the country&
female officer
PESHAWAR, Aug 03: In a historic move, Mehek Pervez Masih has been appointed as the Additional SHO in Landi Kotal, becoming the first female officer to serve in the Khyber tribal district near the Afghan border. According to DPO Khyber Salim Kalachi, this landmark appointment is part of broader efforts
German tourist
LAHORE, Aug 03: A German tourist, 27-year-old Berg Florian from Diyarbakir, was brutally robbed while camping near Lahore's airport. The cyclist was attacked by two armed men who stole expensive mobile phones, cash, and a camera valued at 500,000 Pakistani rupees. Florian, who was assaulted and left
ImranKhan
RAWALPINDI, Aug 03: The founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI), Imran Khan, has criticized political leaders for their perceived hypocrisy, stating that the biggest U-turn is the one who championed the slogan "respect the vote" but instead showed respect to the boot. In a candid conversation with journalists at
IHC
ISLAMABAD, Aug 03: The Islamabad High Court has issued a directive preventing the Federal Police from making a final decision regarding the recruitment of officers from other provinces under a 50% quota. During a hearing presided over by Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kiani, the court ordered that the recruitment process for
electricity
ISLAMABAD, Aug 03: Federal government is set to implement a new measure to combat electricity theft, establishing separate police stations and courts dedicated to this issue, potentially adding to the public's burden following recent increases in electricity bills. A total of 8,769 specialized police stations and 497