islamabad
ISLAMABAD, Aug 28: The Federal Cabinet has approved a sweeping institutional reform plan, approving the merger and dissolution of 82 government institutions into just 40. This decision follows the recommendations of the Cabinet Committee for Right Sizing, led by the Finance Minister, and was confirmed during a meeting chaired by
Peshawar
PESHAWAR, Aug 28: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is facing a major gas theft crisis, with losses exceeding Rs 2 billion annually, according to Waqas Shinwari, General Manager of Sui Northern Gas. Shinwari revealed that the southern districts, particularly Kirk, are hotspots for gas theft. In response, meters are being installed in Kirk,
FBR
ISLAMABAD, Aug 28: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is poised to introduce significant changes to its tax scheme in response to demands from the trading community. The proposed reforms include simplifying the income tax return form into Urdu and exempting small traders from sales tax on annual turnovers up
Drugs
LAHORE, Aug 28: The Lahore High Court has rejected the Lahore CCPO's report during a bail hearing for drug case defendants, demanding the officer's reappearance with an accurate report. Chief Justice Alia Neelam presided over the case involving Shakeel and other accused, issuing a stern rebuke
Karachi
KARACHI, Aug 28: Karachi police have arrested three robbers in injured conditions following alleged encounters. The Liaquatabad and Sarjani Town police made the arrests between Tuesday and Wednesday night. The Liaquatabad police's Shaheen Force apprehended two suspects, Owais (30) and Jalil (28), with injuries after an alleged shootout
Punjab Home Department
LAHORE, Aug 28: The Punjab Jails Department, the Punjab Home Department has announced extensive appointments and transfers. As part of the new Prison Reforms Policy, officers who have served in a jail for over three years are being transferred, with no transfers permitted within the first year of posting unless
LahoreCourt
LAHORE, Aug 28: The Lahore High Court has issued an injunction against the collection of fixed charges on electricity bills on Wednesday. Justice Muhammad Raza Qureshi presided over the case, which was brought by nine companies, including Flying Paper Mills, challenging the imposition of these charges by LESCO. Khawaja Waseem
Ali Amin Gandapur
PESHAWAR, Aug 28: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial cabinet for the second time, is set to hold its meeting in Islamabad, with cabinet members and ministers already stationed in the capital. The meeting will take place tomorrow (Thursday) at KP House, Islamabad. According to an official announcement, letters have been dispatched
software technology
KOTLI, Aug 28: The Special Communications Organization (SCO) has inaugurated a new Software Technology Park and Freelance Hub in Kotli, Azad Kashmir, aimed at boosting technological development and creating job opportunities for local youth. The inauguration was led by DGSCO Major General Umar Ahmad Shah, with civil and military officials,
ECP
ISLAMABAD, Aug 28: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued a notice to Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) for failing to hold intra-party elections and has summoned party chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman to appear tomorrow (Thursday) at 10 a.m. A four-member commission, led by ECP member Nisar Durrani, will hear
pakistan
Ambassador Khalil Hashmi hosted Pakistan-China media delegation at the Pakistan House in Beijing today. The interaction was part of ongoing efforts of Pakistan Embassy Beijing to further strengthen bilateral ties through enhanced media collaboration. The delegation included prominent journalists from both the countries, representatives of China International Communication Group. While
PCB
RAWALPINDI, Aug 27: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced free entry for students at the second Test match against Bangladesh, starting August 30 in Rawalpindi. In a bid to boost attendance and support for the national team, the PCB has declared that students can enter the stadium at no
IPP
ISLAMABAD, Aug 27: The Secretary of Water and Power has declined to present contracts with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) during a Senate committee meeting, sparking concerns over transparency. The Senate Functional Committee on Devolution, chaired by Senator Zarqa Taimoor, held a session to discuss the IPP agreements. The committee chair
Anti-bagger law
LAHORE, Aug 27: The Punjab Cabinet has approved significant amendments to the Punjab Vagrancy Ordinance 1958, classifying begging as a non-bailable offense and intensifying penalties for those involved in organized begging. Under the new regulations, mafia chiefs who solicit begging from a single individual face up to 3 years in
PTI Leader
ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (INP): PTI leader Sheikh Waqas Akram has demanded an explanation from Rana Sanaullah on whether Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur was approached by the government directly or at someone else's behest regarding the postponement of a PTI rally. Talking in local TV programme,
molana fazalur rehman
ISLAMABAD, Aug 27: Maulana Fazlur Rehman, leader of Jamiat Ulema Islam (F), has expressed his strong support for the nationwide traders' strike planned for August 28, citing severe economic pressures faced by the public. In his statement, he criticized the IMF-driven budget, claiming it has significantly worsened the financial