The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has stepped up efforts to stop the smuggling of non-duty paid cigarettes. Authorities are taking extra measures ahead of the Eid holidays. Intelligence reports indicate that smugglers plan to use the holiday period to transport illegal cigarettes into Pakistan. In response, the government has imposed Section 144 from March 31 to April 2.
Pakistani pilgrims received exciting news as Saudi Arabia approved an additional 10,000 Hajj spots for them. This decision followed a special request from Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar. He sought to increase the Hajj quota on behalf of Pakistani citizens.
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah announced that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) will oppose the canal project before the upcoming budget. He emphasized that neither Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari nor President Asif Ali Zardari would allow this project to proceed, deeming it detrimental to Sindh.
Pakistan has redirected Rs550 million from its Asian Development Bank (ADB) grant to provide flood relief to Turkey and Syria, a move that was disclosed during a meeting of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). Auditors revealed that flood relief items worth Rs552.6 million were sent from the ADB grant. Committee member Omar Ayub expressed concerns, […]
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) police successfully repelled a terrorist attack on the Kingar Bridge checkpost in Bannu. According to police officials, armed militants launched an assault using sophisticated and automatic weapons. However, the security personnel fought back with full force, forcing the attackers to flee under heavy gunfire. Additional police contingents rushed to the scene, and […]
A ceremony was held at the Central Police Office on Sunday to assign ranks to 24 officers promoted to the rank of Inspector. The event, dedicated by IGP Punjab to the blind daughters of promoted Inspector Ahmad Bakhsh, highlighted the personal connection behind the promotions. The daughters of Faisalabad’s Inspector Ahmad Bakhsh shared their emotions […]
Helmets have been made mandatory for motorcycle riders and loader rickshaw drivers, and if they do not comply, they will be heavily fined, CTO Lahore, Dr Athar Waheed, said on Saturday. Answering a question, CTO Dr Athar Waheed informed that before imposing heavy fines, the traffic police will start an awareness drive regarding the importance […]
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet on the evening of Friday, February 28 (29th Shaban ) in Peshawar to sight the moon for Ramazan-ul-Mubarak 1446 AH. Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad will preside over the meeting. Aiming for a unified start to the holy month across Pakistan, the government has convened the meeting […]
MCB Islamic Bank Limited has been awarded the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification, the leading international standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). The certification, granted after a rigorous audit by independent assessors, recognizes the Bank’s effective implementation of robust policies and controls to safeguard customer data, enhance cybersecurity, and ensure operational resilience. This milestone positions MCB […]
Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif visited Jalalpur Pirwala in Multan to express sympathy with the flood-affected communities. She visited flood relief camp set up at Government College Jalalpur Pirwala, and personally interacted with the flood victims and shared their grief. She consoled flood-affected women by extending heartfelt sympathies, embraced and assured them that their […]
To express solidarity with flood-affected families, former provincial minister and Founder of Volunteers Leading Governance (VLG), Ibrahim Hasan Murad, visited Kartarpur Gurdwara. On this occasion, Provincial Minister for Minority Affairs, Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora, welcomed Ibrahim Hasan Murad and the 130-member delegation comprising UMT students and VLG members. Speaking to the delegation, Ibrahim Hasan Murad […]
The United Nations on Monday launched a network on migration in Pakistan in a bid to improve migration governance and tackle human trafficking in the country, according to a UN press release. Every year, many young Pakistanis leave the country via illegal routes in hopes of better employment opportunities. A 2023 study by the United […]
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday paid glowing tribute to the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) for its outstanding role in safeguarding the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Prime Minister expressed these views during a call-on paid by Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu, a Prime Minister’s Office […]
Pakistan faces another wave of flash floods across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Punjab, highlighting the country’s growing vulnerability to climate disasters and urgent need for recovery and resilience funding.A Post-Disaster Needs Assessment after the 2022 floods estimated economic losses at $14.9 billion and total recovery needs at $16.3 billion. Donors pledged $10.9 billion at the 2023 Geneva conference, but only 20% has been mobilized since.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has warned of a potential flood situation in the province’s rivers owing to expected rains in the upper regions and the anticipated release of water from India. A PDMA spokesperson said there is a fear that India will release water into the Sutlej River in the next two […]
ISLAMABAD: A petition seeking restoration of the federal structure of Pakistan and the federal government affected by the Supreme Court of Pakistan’s disqualification of the PM was filed on Tuesday. The petition was filed by Shahid Orakzai under Article 184 (3) of the Constitution, making the chief justice of Pakistan, the president of Pakistan and […]
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on Tuesday approved two bills and deferred one due to absence of Minister for Education, The passed bills included KP Safe Blood Transfusion Project (Phase-II) Employees (Regularization of Services) bill, 2022 and KP Apprenticeship bill, 2022. Meanwhile, the House deferred KP Razmak Cadet College Regulation (Repeal) Bill, 2022 due to absence […]
In democratic setups, accessible and transparent elections provide a strong base for democracy and ensure that the government chosen through polls is of the people, by the people, and for the people. Showcasing the signs of a healthy democracy in a country, a free, fair, and transparent election provides legitimacy to an elected government to […]
The Government of Japan has announced a new US$ 3.1 million grant to procure essential oral polio vaccines as part of its continued support to polio eradication efforts in Pakistan. Pakistan Polio Programme will use these funds to procure more than 20.22 million doses of vaccines to support polio campaigns in 2025. Pakistan is one […]
Two Supreme Court judges on Monday withdrew a contempt notice issued a week ago against a senior staff member for not fixing a case regarding the jurisdiction of regular benches. The decision came as a two-judge bench, comprising Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi, pronounced its verdict on contempt proceedings against […]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reiterated his government’s commitment to facilitating foreign investors by ensuring a business-friendly environment, streamlined processes, and strong institutional support. During a meeting with an international investors’ delegation led by prominent US investor Gentry Beach, Shehbaz Sharif highlighted Pakistan’s strategic location, youthful workforce, and growing consumer market as key factors […]
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