MULTAN, Qari Hafeez Jalandhri, a representative for Pakistan's Wafaq-ul-Madaris, announced an impressive accomplishment by a Pakistani madrassa. The madrasa has broken the world record by graduating over 1 million Hafiz Quran, a significant milestone in Quranic education. The madrassa, affiliated with the Wafaq-ul-Madaris, has been instrumental in facilitating
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited
Lahore, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) intensified its crackdown on gas theft across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Islamabad, disconnecting a total of 182 illegal gas connections and imposing fines exceeding Rs. 1.7 crore. The crackdown targeted various areas, with Lahore seeing 5 connections disconnected (2 for illegal use
Muhammad Zubair
KARACHI, Former Sindh Governor and prominent leader of the Muslim League-N, Muhammad Zubair, voiced grave concerns over Pakistan's economic condition. According to Zubair, the number of individuals living below the poverty line has surged to 110 million, while the count of unemployed citizens has surpassed 20 million. In
Rawalpindi Police
Rawalpindi: Rawalpindi's Civil Lines Police on Sunday apprehended a two-man gang suspected of involvement in street crimes and motorcycle thefts. The operation, conducted on March 31, 2024, resulted in the recovery of three stolen motorcycles and Rs. 20,100 in stolen cash. According to authorities, the arrested individuals,
FBR
KARACHI, The Federal Government of Pakistan is considering an ordinance to expedite the resolution of a backlog of 27,000 tax cases pending in various appellate courts. According to media reports that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has communicated to the Law Ministry regarding the initiation of an ordinance
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PESHAWAR, Mar 29: The Peshawar district authorities seized a large quantity of unfit meat and apprehended four individuals, including a bus driver, in connection with the illegal transportation. Acting on a tip-off, the Assistant Commissioner of Hassan Khel, under the Peshawar district administration's supervision, intercepted a passenger bus
Lahore Police
LAHORE, Mar 29: Lahore police responded swiftly to a disturbing video circulating online, depicting the brutal abuse of a child. The video showed a minor being tethered and subjected to violence. Upon receiving the distressing footage, Superintendent of Police (SP) Akhlaq Allah Tarar wasted no time in directing Inspector Qamar
economy
ISLAMABAD, Mar 29: In the second quarter of the current fiscal year, the uncertain performance of industries and services sector had a negative impact on economic growth, pushing Pakistan's economic growth rate down to just one percent. According to media reports, just two days before leaving office, former
FIA
QUETTA, Mar 29: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in Balochistan has intensified its efforts to combat the sale of counterfeit medicines during the ongoing lockdown in the province. A spokesperson for the FIA revealed a series of successful raids conducted across various regions. These operations resulted in the seizure of
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
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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