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The petroleum prices in Pakistan are expected to decrease by as much as Rs 12 per liter starting from August 15, 2024. This forecast is based on the recent fluctuations in global oil prices and insights from industry experts. According to preliminary calculations, the price of petrol is expected to...

DI KHAN: Gilani Town was struck by tragedy on Saturday when an explosion rocked a residential house, leaving one person dead and four others, including a woman, injured. The incident, which occurred due to the explosion of an air conditioner compressor, has sent shockwaves through the local community. According to...

BALAKOT: The Mahandri Bridge which was recently destroyed by floods has been successfully rebuilt, reopening the route to the Kaghan Valley. The credit goes to Pakistan Army and The Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) of rebuilding of a vital connectivity Mahandri Bridge to the region. 14-day closure of Khan valley Road...

Pakistan's railway sector has achieved a milestone, 40 freight wagons have been successfully manufactured, batched, and commissioned recently. These wagons, produced locally with advanced Chinese technologies, mark a notable achievement in the country's industrial capabilities. The production was facilitated through technology transfer from Baotou Beifang Chuangye Co., Ltd., a subsidiary...

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), has announced a special Independence day discount offer to commemorate Pakistan's Independence Day, for its domestic flights. According to a PIA spokesperson, the airline is offering a 14% discount on all domestic flight tickets booked between August 1 and August 14, 2022. The discounted fares will...

In an effort to ensure public peace and tranquillity, the district administration of Islamabad has banned the sale of horns and whistles, commonly known as bajas, within the limits of the capital city. The ban, effective for 10 days, effective from August 8. The notification stated, "The stock, sale, purchase,...

Bhakkar: Sunday, 11th August, on Jhang Road near Mankera, Bhakkar, where a bus collided with a car, resulting in the tragic deaths of six individuals, including three children. The victims were members of the same family, traveling from Mankera to visit their relatives. Rescue officials responded swiftly to the scene,...

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) announced that it will not impose Taxes on the prize money awarded to the only Pakistan's Paris Olympic 2024 Gold Medalist, Arshad Nadeem. “Arshad Nadeem is a national hero, and we will extend every possible cooperation to him,” the FBR spokesperson said. "Arshad...

Pakistan's climbing community mourns the loss of Murad Sadpara, a distinguished mountaineer who dedicated his life to saving others. The 33-year-old climber, known for his heroic rescues, tragically lost his battle for survival on Broad Peak, leaving behind three young children who will now have to grow up without their...

The Punjab School Education Department has announced new school timings for the entire province as schools prepare to reopen on August 15 after the summer vacations. Latest Punjab School Timings After Summer Vacations New School Timings in Punjab DaysTimingsSchool ShiftsMonday to Thursday8:00 AM to 1:30 PMSingle ShiftFriday8:00 AM to 12:00...

The government has officially declared a public holiday on August 14 (Wednesday) in honor of Pakistan's 78th Independence Day. This significant day, which commemorates the nation's hard-won freedom in 1947, will see the closure of all government offices, educational institutions, banks, and financial institutions across the country. The public holiday...

The recent heavy rains in Islamabad and Rawalpindi have led to significant water accumulation in several low-lying areas, causing disruptions and power outages. In response to the situation, the Managing Director of the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA), Muhammad Saleem Ashraf, has declared a rain emergency in Rawalpindi. Read More:...