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The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) concluded its hearing on Monday regarding SNGPL's request for a 155% increase in gas tariffs. The Chairman of OGRA announced that any decision regarding gas prices will be implemented starting from July 1st. Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd, responsible for supplying gas to...

The Benazir Kafalat Program, which was formerly operating as the Ehsaas Kafalat Program under Khan's government, has rolled out its quarterly cash payments of Rs. 10,500 to deserving households included in its list of beneficiaries. BISP Kafalat Program 2024: Ramadan Payment Update The Benazir Kafalat Program is in the process...

Pakistan Railways has announced plans to run special trains for passengers traveling for Eid-ul-Fitr. According to the details, Pakistan Railways will run special Eid trains from Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, and Quetta to provide relief and convenience to passengers during the festive season. Pakistan Railways Announces Special Eid Trains Aamir Ali...

In a tragic incident, a 12-year-old minor girl was allegedly raped in Islamabad's F-9 park, and the incident has sparked outrage on social media. 12-Year-Old Minor Girl Raped in Islamabad F-9 Park According to the details, the Islamabad Police has lodged a First Information Report (FIR) and arrested a suspect,...

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has announced the closure of all hiking trails in Islamabad for the March 23 (Pakistan Day) parade. Islamabad Closes All Hiking Trails According to the notification, the Islamabad authorities stated that hiking trails 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 will remain closed to the...

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has refuted claims of forecasting the date for Eid-ul-Fitr in the country. Reports circulating on social media and local news channels suggested that PMD had predicted Eid-ul-Fitr to occur on April 11, but the department has denied making any such forecast. Fact Check: Met Office...

Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) issued a traffic plan for the Pakistan Day Parade (aka 23rd March Parade). As part of the traffic plan, the entry of heavy vehicles to the federal capital has been banned at certain times of the day until the parade. Islamabad Traffic Plan for Pakistan Day...

The government has decided to maintain the petrol prices in Pakistan for the next fortnight from 16 March to 31 March 2024. According to the details, the government has decided to keep the price of petrol unchanged, while the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) has been reduced for the next fortnight. Petrol...

The federal government might reduce petrol prices in Pakistan for the next fortnight, starting March 16, 2024. According to reports, the government may announce a reduction of Rs. 5.00 per litre for petrol and Rs. 4.80 per litre for high-speed diesel (HSD). Petrol Prices in Pakistan: Expected Petrol Prices From...

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has taken notice of the surge in price of LPG in Pakistan since the start of Ramadan over fears of a shortage. However, OGRA has revealed that ample stocks of LPG are available in the country, but an artificial shortage is being created...

The Islamabad High Court held a session today to address a petition challenging the suspension of social media platform X (formerly Twitter) in Pakistan. Chief Justice Aamer Farooq oversaw the hearing regarding journalist Ehtesham Abbasi’s plea. IHC Hears Petitions Against X Suspension in Pakistan Representatives from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority...

The former CEO of HBL, the country's largest bank, Muhammad Aurangzeb, has taken charge as the Finance Minister of Pakistan, disclosed the Ministry of Finance on X, a platform that remains blocked in Pakistan by authorities who continue to use the service themselves. Muhammad Aurangzeb Takes Charge as Finance Minister...