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iCube Qamar, Pakistan’s lunar satellite, has achieved a significant milestone by sending its inaugural picture/image from the lunar orbit after completing three orbits around the moon successfully. iCube Qamar Sends First Image From Lunar Orbit Launched aboard China’s Chang’e-6 spacecraft from Hainan, China, on May 3, iCube Qamar marked its...

The federal government is moving forward with legislation to regulate social media, proposing amendments to the PECA Act 2016 to establish the Digital Rights Protection Authority. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has endorsed the creation of this authority through amendments to the PECA Act. Govt to Tighten Control of Social Media...

The Metropolitan Corporation of Islamabad has approved the establishment of six cattle markets, aka maveshi mandi, within the city, comprising three large and three small ones. Islamabad Cattle Market Locations Revealed for 2024 The larger markets will be situated in Sangjani, I-15, and I-12, while the smaller ones will be...

The government of Pakistan has recently announced significant hikes in the fees for fast-track category passports, which has already taken effect from today (May 8th, 2024). As per the notification, the fee for a 36-page Machine Readable (MR) passport, valid for five years, will now stand at Rs. 12,500, while...

The capital administration has recently adjusted the weight of Roti from 120 grams to 100 grams, while maintaining its price at Rs. 16. However, the price and weight of Naan will remain unchanged at Rs. 20 for 120 grams. Islamabad Reduces Roti Weight, Keeps Price Unchanged This decision came after...

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a new weather update stating that daytime temperatures are likely to rise while rain and thunderstorms are expected during the weekend. Weather Update: Rising Daytime Temperatures, Weekend Rain Expected The Met Office informed us that daytime temperatures are likely to increase due to...

The Federal Ministry of Education, in cooperation with the district administration, has announced plans to introduce a fleet of 20 buses in Islamabad, exclusively to provide free transport service to female students and teachers. These buses will be easily distinguishable by their pink color and will operate in both rural...

Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi recently announced the launch of 24/7 passport office in Karachi and Lahore. He shared this news on X, previously known as Twitter, highlighting how this move could transform how people access passport services. This decision is a significant step forward in making passport services more...

Pakistan is all set to launch its first lunar mission, iCUBE, today. The project is a significant milestone for the country's space exploration endeavors. Pakistan Launches First Lunar Mission: iCube Qamar According to the Institute of Space Technology, the satellite ICUBE-Q has been designed and developed by IST in collaboration...

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) released a statement regarding the blocking of more than 500,000 mobile phone SIMs of non-filers at the request of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). PTA Releases Statement After FBR's Requests to Block SIMs of 500,000 Non-Filers "PTA is currently deliberating on the recent decision...

The government of Pakistan, facing financial strain, has taken a strong step against non-filers. They've ordered the blocking of over 500,000 mobile phone SIM cards of non-filers who haven't filed their tax returns for 2023. This action is based on the Income Tax Ordinance of 2001, showing the government's commitment...

The government has decided to reduce the petrol prices in Pakistan for the next fortnight, from 1 May 2024 to 15 May 2024. According to the details, the government has decided to slash the price of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) for the next fortnight. Petrol Prices in Pakistan: 1 May 2024...