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The Federal Government is currently considering a proposal to end the Saturday holiday. A final decision will be taken in the coming days after going through all recommendations requested by the Government regarding the holiday schedule. Govt Considering Ending Saturday Holiday Currently, the federal government employees enjoy two-day weekend with...

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain, wind, and thunderstorms for Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and various parts of Pakistan on Monday night, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Weather Update: Rain and Thunderstorms Expected in Islamabad an Rawalpindi A westerly wave is expected to enter Pakistan’s upper regions on Tuesday evening/night, bringing about...

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a new weather update stating that heatwave conditions are likely to subside during the week with dust-thunderstorms and rains predicted in upper parts from June 4 to 4, 2024. Met office informed that a shallow westerly wave is likely to enter upper and...

The Islamabad Food Authority (IFA) has closed a bakery in Islamabad’s Lehtrar Centre after a surprise inspection revealed serious health and safety violations. Deputy Director Operations of IFA, Dr. Tahira Saddique, stated that the inspection, conducted by food safety teams found the use of rotten eggs, poor sanitation, and unhygienic...

In a surprising turn of events, the Ministry of Finance has refused Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's direction to reduce the petrol and diesel prices by Rs. 15.40 per litre and Rs. 7.90 per litre, respectively. Finance Ministry Refuses PM Orders on Petrol Petrol Reduction Instead, the Finance Ministry announced a...

The federal government on Friday reduced the petrol price by Rs4.74, taking the new rate to Rs268.36 per litre and The price of high-speed diesel (HSD) has also been slashed by Rs3.86 per litre to Rs270.22. Petrol Prices in Pakistan: 1 June 2024 According to the notification, the petrol price...

ISLAMABAD: The district administration of Pakistan's federal capital detained three individuals on Friday on suspicion of arson in the Margalla Hills, as efforts to combat the forest fires entered their fourth consecutive day. Since Tuesday, fires have intermittently erupted across the hills in Islamabad. Authorities have yet to determine whether...

The government is considering a 1% increase in the General Sales Tax (GST) rate for the upcoming 2024-25 budget to align with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) requirements. This measure could generate Rs. 180 billion in revenue for the next fiscal year if implemented. Furthermore, the government is considering standardizing...

Pakistan has launched its second satellite, PAKSAT MM1, into space in collaboration with China. This advanced communication satellite was launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in China and aims to improve internet connectivity across Pakistan, especially in remote areas. Pakistan Launches PAKSAT MM1 Satellite to Boost Internet Connectivity PAKSAT...

In the latest weather update, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted rain and thunderstorms for Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and isolated places across Pakistan on Thursday and Friday. Continental air is prevailing over most parts of the country, with a shallow westerly wave affecting the upper regions. Islamabad, Rawalpindi Weather Update...

Many citizens across various parts of the country took to the streets to protest the severe loadshedding during extreme temperatures and the ongoing heatwave. Protests have been reported in numerous cities, including Karachi and Peshawar, as people struggle with long power outages. Citizens Protest Over Severe Loadshedding Amid Heatwave Karachi...

Diesel and petrol prices in Pakistan are likely to see a reduction of Rs. 5 per litre for the upcoming fortnight, starting June 1, 2024. Petrol Prices Likely to Fall By Rs. 5 Per Litre According to reports, the price of petrol is likely to go down by Rs. 5...