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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif emphasized that the government is making concerted efforts to reduce electricity prices through sustainable solutions. Shehbaz Sharif lauded the historic relief package introduced by Punjab Chief Minister under the leadership of Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. He noted that this initiative is a significant step toward...

The Governement of Punjab has introduced a professional tax by amending the Punjab Finance Act of 1977. The new tax policy will directly impact employees across various sectors, as it mandates companies to deduct the tax from their workers' salaries. The decision has drawn significant criticism, with many accusing the...

The Sindh government has declared a public holiday on August 20 to honor the annual Urs of the renowned Sufi poet, Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai. The official notification confirms that Tuesday will be observed as a day off across the province. The Urs celebrations will feature several traditional events, including...

The Kalash Summer Festival (UCHAL 2024) is scheduled to be held from August 20th to 22nd, 2024, in the Rumbur and Bumburate valleys, imposed Section 144 of the CrPC in the Kalash valleys during the festival. This religious event is marked by reverence and dignity, but past incidents involving unscrupulous...

The Government of Punjab has announced a partial suspension of mobile services in 10 districts across the province on 26 August 2024, in observance of the Chehlum of Imam Hussain (RA). The suspension will be in effect from 5 AM to 11 PM on 26 August, in specific areas where...

Pakistan has reported its first monkeypox case of the year, as confirmed by the Ministry of Health. According to ARY News, a 34-year-old male resident of Mardan was diagnosed with the virus, with his case confirmed by Khyber Medical University in Peshawar. The individual, who had returned to Pakistan from...

Hammad Azhar, a key figure in Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and former federal minister, announced his resignation as Central Punjab president on Thursday. Azhar shared the news on the social media platform X, expressing concerns about limited access to party leadership and key decisions being made without his input. He stressed...

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah honored javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem with a Rs50 million cheque, along with the traditional Ajrak and Topi, in recognition of his gold medal victory at the Paris Olympics. CM Sindh Honors Arshad Nadeem with Rs50 Million Reward Nadeem’s record-breaking throw of 92.97 meters...

A secret audio leak has emerged, allegedly capturing a conversation between General (Rtd) Faiz Hameed, in which threats were directed towards back then PEMRA Chairman, prominent journalist Absar Alam. According to sources, the leaked audio allegedly features General Faiz Hameed in a phone conversation with Alam, during which the former...

ISLAMABAD: The mystery surrounding the woman found in the vicinity of Aabpara police station has been clarified by the authorities. According to initial police findings, the woman, identified as Farwa Kayani, is a resident of Rawalpindi and not a foreign national, as previously speculated. The incident took place on August...

Three more retired officers of the Pakistan Army have been arrested on charges related to violations of military discipline. This action was confirmed by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Thursday. According to the military’s public relations wing, these retired officers are being held in connection with the ongoing court-martial proceedings...

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Syed Asim Munir, hosted a dignified reception to honor Pakistan Army veterans, on the occasion of Independence Day. Pak Army Chief General Asim Munir with General Kayani , General Raheel Sharif, General Nadeem Raza and others at a reception hosted for army veterans. The...