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The Government of Sindh has declared a public holiday on 25 December 2024 (Wednesday) in observance of Quaid-e-Azam Day and Christmas. According to a notification issued by the Services, General Administration & Coordination Department, the holiday applies to all officers, autonomous Bodies, semi-autonomous bodies, corporations, and local councils under the...

The price of gold in the local Sarafa (bullion) market has dropped by Rs. 5,000 per tola, bringing it down to Rs. 277,800. Similarly, the price of 10 grams of gold decreased by Rs. 4,286, now standing at Rs. 238,169. This decline is also reflected in the global market, where...

Minorities caution against establishing a sham National Commission for Minorities

The students of Punjab University in Lahore blocked the canal road to protest the daylight killing of a fellow student on Thursday. The protest caused a major traffic jam on one of Lahore’s busiest roads, as police tried to negotiate with the demonstrators to clear the area. According to reports,...

An earthquake has shaken parts of Pakistan, including Lahore, Islamabad, and other surrounding areas. The earthquake was felt around 11:22 pm. There have been no reports of damages or casualities. According to reports, the earthquake was recorded at 5.3 on the Richter scale. This is a developing story.

LAHORE: Inspector General of Punjab Police, Dr. Usman Anwar, has announced the promotion of 46 senior traffic wardens to Grade 17, elevating them to the position of Traffic Officers. The promotion orders were formalized with the signing of the official notification by IG Dr. Usman Anwar. In a video message,...

A complete shutdown strike call in Azad Kashmir region from 5th December 2024, Tourists are advised to follow the instructions, and anyone planning to visit Azad Kashmir must read this before preparing for a trip. Starting December 5, a complete shutdown and wheel-jam strike will be enforced across Kashmir. The...

Senior journalist Matiullah Jan was released on November 30 after being granted bail by an Anti-Terrorism Court in Islamabad, with a bond set at Rs10,000. Jan had been arrested in a case involving terrorism and narcotics possession, which rights groups and journalist bodies have widely condemned as "bogus" and based...

Honda has maintained its motorcycle prices for December 2024, offering stability in the market. Below are the current prices, inclusive of an 18% sales tax. The Honda CD 70 and Honda CG 125 continue to dominate as the top-selling motorcycles in Pakistan. Their enduring popularity is driven by easy availability...

ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has made some changes in public transportation accessibility, few old stops have been removed and new stops have been introduced across several electric bus routes in Islamabad. The changes aim to improve connectivity to key areas, making travel more convenient for residents and commuters. FR-9...

LAHORE: The Punjab government has taken a significant step towards addressing the province’s persistent smog problem, authorities announced that M-tags will no longer be issued to vehicles lacking valid fitness certificates. Additionally, vehicles older than 30 years will be prohibited from entering Lahore and using motorways from October to January, aligning with the...

Following a late-night operation by Islamabad Police and law enforcement agencies (LEAs) against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protestors in Islamabad’s Blue Area, tear gas shelling persisted throughout the night. Over 500 protestors were reportedly arrested, according to sources. Notably, the sudden disappearance of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and...