IHC
ISLAMABAD, July 02: The Islamabad High Court Tribunal has scheduled election petitions from the city's constituencies for early hearing. The tribunal approved multiple requests for expedited hearings, summoning Tariq Fazal Chaudhary and Raja Khurram Nawaz on July 8. Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri has also called upon Election Commission
PAKPATTAN, July 02: The city of Pakpattan is abuzz with spiritual fervor as the 782nd 15-day Urs of the revered Sufi sage, Hazrat Baba Fariduddin Masood Ganj Shukar, commenced. Pilgrims from across the nation have gathered to honor the great Sufi saint. Sajjada Nashin Durbar Alia Dewan Maudod Masood led
FBR
Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has successfully achieved its revenue target for the fiscal year 2023-24. Against the target of Rs. 9252 billion, the FBR collected Rs. 9306 billion, surpassing the goal by Rs. 54 billion. The FBR reported a 30% increase in revenue collection compared to the
PIA
ISLAMABAD, June 30: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has unveiled a substantial reduction in Umrah fares, offering considerable savings for pilgrims traveling to Madinah from various Pakistani cities. Effective immediately the round-trip fare for Umrah from Karachi to Madinah stands at Rs. 76,000 plus tax, marking a reduction of Rs.
Finance Minister
ISLAMABAD, June 30: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, addressing the media in Islamabad, underscored the government's commitment to tackling tax evasion among non-filers through decisive actions. He highlighted significant economic improvements attributed to government initiatives and expressed determination to clear fiscal backlogs as the new financial year approaches. Aurangzeb
CTD
PESHAWAR, June 30: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has released a report detailing its operations and successes in countering terrorism threats so far in 2024. The report highlights a proactive approach by the CTD, with 1433 intelligence-based operations conducted against terrorist groups. These efforts have resulted in
UK universities
LONDON, June 30: A significant decline in international student enrollment is raising concerns about the financial stability of universities in the United Kingdom. British media reports indicate that four of the ten largest universities in Yorkshire have already incurred losses, while others have been forced to implement staff reductions and
Government of Punjab
LAHORE, June 30 : Lahore: Under the chairmanship of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and PML-N President Nawaz Sharif, a significant 5-hour meeting was convened where senior provincial minister Maryam Aurangzeb presented a detailed briefing on the Murree development project. The meeting saw the approval of the Murree development plan, focusing
pti
ISLAMABAD, June 30: Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Barrister Gohar Khan has announced the formation of a 19-member central committee to oversee the upcoming Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rally scheduled for July 6 in Islamabad. The decision comes amidst ongoing legal proceedings regarding the rally's venue. The committee, headed by
protest
KARACHI, June 30: Citizens across various cities in Pakistan, including Karachi, have taken to the streets in protest against prolonged power outages and erroneous billing practices. Despite sweltering temperatures, residents express frustration over receiving exorbitant electricity bills despite enduring extensive periods without electricity. Enduring 14 to 16 hours of load
Sport
ISLAMABAD, June 30: Top-seed Hamza Khan of Pakistan triumphed at the 31st Asian Junior Squash Championship held in Islamabad, winning the Under-19 final. Additionally, Pakistan's Sohail Adnan emerged victorious in the Under-13 category. In the Under-19 final, Hamza Khan faced off against Malaysia's third-seed Haris Danial.
Flood
QUETTA, June 30: Balochistan is grappling with severe rainfall, resulting in the tragic deaths of seven individuals, including two children, and injuring 25 others. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) reported fatalities in Dera Bugti, Jhal Magsi, Khuzdar, Barkhan, and Musakhail. The intense downpours have damaged 258 homes and killed
Telecom
ISLAMABAD, June 30: The government has decided to impose substantial fines on telecom companies that fail to block SIMs of non-filers, as proposed in the Finance Bill for the next financial year. Under the new amendments, a penalty of Rs 10 crore will be levied for the first default, with
CAA
KARACHI. June 30: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced the temporary closure of the Dera Ismail Khan Airport route, effective from July 1 to December 1. Air traffic controllers have been notified of this decision. Route number J183, connecting Dera Ismail Khan and Islamabad, will remain closed during this
motorcycle
KARACHI, June 30: In a tragic accident near the Chase Up Store under the Gulshan Nipa flyover, a young woman lost her life after her burqa became entangled in the wheel of a motorcycle. The victim, identified as 24-year-old Elia Dakhtar Zulfikar, was traveling with her father when the incident
Asif Ali Zardari
ISLAMABAD, June 30: President Asif Ali Zardari has officially signed the Finance Amendment Bill 2024, greenlighting the federal budget for the upcoming financial year. The signed bill has been forwarded to Parliament, marking a crucial step in implementing the new fiscal policies. The federal budget, totaling over 18 trillion rupees,