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A proposal has been presented to suspend mobile and internet services in sensitive areas on 8th February, the date of Pakistan's General Elections 2024. This proposal came up during a meeting of the ECP where the law and order situation in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was brought to light. Elections...

In a new development that further puts the consumers under financial pressure, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has increased electricity tariff by Rs 4.56 per unit on account of fuel adjustment charges for December 2023. NEPRA Approves Another Hike in Electricity Tariff NEPRA has stated that consumers will...

The Punjab Masstransit Authority (PMA) has discontinued an express metro bus service, which connected Saddar in Rawalpindi to the Pakistan Secretariat in Islamabad with just seven stops, due to limited funds. However, the decision has been met with a lot of criticism as commuters argued that the 'non-stop' bus service...

Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s low-cost carrier, announces the commencement of its international operations with the launch of its inaugural flight connecting Pakistan’s capital city Islamabad with the city of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates starting from February 17th, 2024.This step marks a significant milestone in the carrier’s growth journey after...

The Islamabad administration has closed the entrance to Murree for tourists after consultation with Murree management due to snowfall at the hill station. According to the details, a large number of tourists have already arrived in Murree, which has caused traffic congestion on the roads and the matter has been...

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has declared a public holiday on the day of the general elections, which are scheduled to take place on February 8, 2024. Public Holiday Announced for General Elections in Pakistan "The Election Commission of Pakistan is pleased to declare public holiday on 08 February,...

The caretaker Government has decided to increased the Petrol Prices in Pakistan for the next fortnight from 1 February 2024 till 15 February 2024. According to the details, the Government has jacked the Price of Petrol and High-Speed Diesel (HSD) for the next fortnight. Latest Petrol Prices in Pakistan -...

Internet users in Pakistan are once again reporting slow internet connectivity with social media services like Facebook and Messenger down for majority of users across the country. The internet disruption was reported by several users, utilizing different Internet Service Providers (ISPs), from different cities across the country. Slow Internet and...

With the start of the new fortnight on February 1, 2024, the petrol and diesel price is expected to witness a hike in Pakistan due to shifts in the global oil prices. According to the details, the price of petrol and diesel is expected to increase by Rs. 9.00 per...

A special court in Pakistan has sentenced Imran Khan, former prime minister and captain of the cricket team to ten years in jail. His charges revolve around the supposed failure to surrender a diplomatic document after his removal from the Prime Minister's office in 2022. Imran Khan was arrested in August 2023...

The Regional Meteorological Department in Lahore has predicted heavy snowfall in Murree, while the weather in Islamabad, Lahore and most other cities of Punjab province is expected to remain cold and partly cloudy on Monday and Tuesday. Snowfall Expected in Murree With Cloudy Weather and Rain in Islamabad and Lahore...

The caretaker Federal Government has announced a public holiday on the occasion of Kashmir Solidarity Day on February 5, 2024. Kashmir Day: Govt Announces Public Holiday on February 5 Furthermore, a notification has been issued by the Cabinet Division stating that "5th February is declared as a Public Holiday on...