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The National Information Technology Board (NITB) has officially introduced the Hajj application called the 'Pak Hajj mobile app', a digital initiative aimed at streamlining Hajj operations. Govt Launches Pak Hajj Mobile App Caretaker Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications, Dr. Umar Saif, and Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith...

The Federal Government has released a complete list of Public Holidays in Pakistan for 2024, including a list of Optional Holidays. The notification, issued by the Cabinet Division, provides citizens with a roadmap for upcoming public holidays in Pakistan during 2024, allowing them to make plans accordingly. List of Public...

Despite a government ban on Basant celebrations, the Kite Flying Association Rawalpindi has defiantly declared plans to celebrate the festival on February 9 in Rawalpindi Cantt and on February 16 in Rawalpindi City. The association has also initiated preparations for the event but with strict rules in place to ensure...

According to the weather update provided by Lahore's Regional Meteorological Center, we can expect cold and dry weather in Islamabad, Murree, Galliyat and most parts of the Punjab province, while very cold and dry is expected in Kashmir. Weather and Fog Update Islamabad, Punjab & Kashmir As per the weather...

On Sunday, Pakistan witnessed a widespread internet outage, affecting users across the country around 9:00 pm. Pakistan Faces Internet Outage: Nationwide Disruption The disruption was not confined to a single internet service provider (ISP). Users from various ISPs, including PTCL, Transworld, StormFiber, NayaTel, Nova Communication, Optix Pakistan, and others, reported...

In a recent development, the Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has introduced changes that are anticipated to lead to an increase in the prices of mobile phones in Pakistan. The customs values on the import of 1,160 models of various branded mobile phones have been rationalized, with additional models...

The Utility Stores Corporation (USC) has made a significant announcement regarding a substantial reduction in prices, specifically targeting essential cooking ingredients to alleviate financial pressures on consumers throughout Pakistan. Price of Cooking Oil and Ghee Reduced at Utility Stores Across all its outlets nationwide, the corporation has implemented a noteworthy...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has refuted claims of urging Pakistan to raise taxes on salaries and business income or increase the maximum threshold for petroleum levy. Contrary to media reports, there are no current plans for such measures, as stated by Esther Perez Ruiz, the IMF's resident representative in...

The caretaker Government has reduced the Petrol Prices in Pakistan for the next fortnight from 16 December 2023 till 31 December 2023. According to the details, the Government has reduced the Price of Petrol, High-Speed Diesel (HSD), Kerosene Oil and Light Diesel Oil (LDO) has seen a minor reduction. Latest...

Pakistan Railways has announced plans to reinstate two passenger trains, Bolan Mail and Akbar Bugti Express, connecting Quetta with Karachi and Lahore, respectively. Divisional Superintendent Quetta, Muhammad Yousuf Leghari, confirmed the decision, stating that, as per the caretaker government and PR authorities' directives, efforts are underway to restore these trains....

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Pakistan to reduce the number of tax slabs for the salaried and business class from seven to four, as part of an effort to more than double tax collection from these groups. The recommendation, made during a recent two-week review of Pakistan's tax...

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) launched Pakistan's first Trafficking In Persons (TIP) Hotline in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO). This initiative aims to establish a national referral mechanism and a management information system (MIS), ensuring streamlined services for victims of human trafficking. Human Trafficking, FIA Hotline, FIA The...