ISLAMABAD, Aug 15: The Foreign Office has introduced stricter guidelines on the issuance of visa notes and note verbales for the Senate and National Assembly Secretariats after the growing trend of Parliament employees and officers seeking political asylum abroad. Following the approval of Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, the Foreign
electric bikes and buses
LAHORE, Aug 15: The Punjab government is taking a bold step to tackle environmental pollution by introducing electric bikes and buses. Senior Provincial Minister Maryam Aurangzeb, who chaired a high-level meeting in Lahore, revealed the plan as part of a comprehensive strategy to reduce smog and improve air quality in
Olympic Bronze Medalist
KARACHI, Aug 13: Pakistan’s former Olympian boxer, Hussain Shah, who secured a historic bronze medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, is still awaiting a plot promised to him by the government 35 years ago. While talking to a local TV channel, Shah, the first Pakistani boxer to win an
LNG
ISLAMABAD, Aug 13: In yet another blow to consumers, the government has approved a hike in RLNG prices for both Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) and Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL). Effective from August, the price of RLNG for SSGC has been increased by 3.20 percent, bringing it
Pakistan's Passport
ISLAMABAD, Aug 13: The government has decided to amend the passport issuance and renewal rules. Under the new guidelines, passports can now be issued from any city, streamlining the process for citizens across the country. Additionally, the revised rules will allow passport fees to be paid at any national bank,
PESHAWAR, Aug 13: A flag seller was severely beaten by highway police officers in the Chamkani area of Peshawar on Tuesday. The victim sustained multiple injuries and was subsequently rushed to Lady Reading Hospital for medical treatment. The incident sparked outrage among local residents who staged a protest outside the
sanamjaved
ISLAMABAD, Aug 13: The Islamabad High Court has granted protective bail to PTI leader Sanam Javed, preventing her arrest by the police. Justice Mian Gul Hasan Aurangzeb presided over the hearing of Sanam Javed's protective bail application. Javed, accompanied by her lawyer Ahad Khokhar, presented her case before
FBR
ISLAMABAD, Aug 13:The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been unable to recover trillions of rupees in income tax, according to sources, exposing significant gaps in the tax collection system. Despite issuing over 3,000 notices, the FBR has failed to recover Rs. 80 billion. A further Rs. 104
CM KP
PESHAWAR, Aug 13: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur has announced the allocation of free plots to the families of martyred personnel from the police, rescue services, and other departments. The decision was made during a meeting of the Housing Department, chaired by CM Gandapur. The initiative also extends
IHC
ISLAMABAD, Aug 13: The Islamabad High Court has signaled its intent to initiate contempt of court proceedings in response to the non-recovery of the two missing brothers of social media activist Azhar Mashwani. During a hearing presided over by Justice Mian Gul Hasan Aurangzeb, the court reviewed the petition filed
women
LAHORE, Aug 13: Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has announced changes to their working hours and introduced two weekly holidays. Rana Sikandar Hayat stated that after the summer vacation, female teachers in government schools will benefit from two days off each week, with an adjustment in their daily schedule.
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