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The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted another spell of monsoon rains across various parts of the country from 9th to 12th August. The upcoming weather system is expected to bring widespread rain, thunderstorms, and isolated heavy downpours, particularly in the northern and central regions. Weather System Overview According to...

São Paulo, Brazil – August 10, 2024 – A VoePass airline plane with 62 people on board crashed in a residential area in São Paulo state on Friday, resulting in a devastating fiery wreck. The tragic incident occurred in the city of Vinhedo, just outside of São Paulo, but details...

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced that all banking operations across the country will be suspended on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, in observance of Independence Day. This announcement was made public through a press release issued by the SBP on Thursday. According to the announcement, all branches of...

ISLAMABAD - LaMontana Restaurant, a beloved dining establishment known for its excellent traditional Pakistani cuisine and hospitality, will close its doors on September 11, 2024. This decision comes in compliance with an order from the Supreme Court of Pakistan. Having served the community for 25 years, LaMontana has been a...

ISLAMABAD - The Monal, a renowned eatery nestled in the Margalla Hills of Islamabad, has announced its closure following a Supreme Court ruling on June 11, 2024. The judgment mandated the closure of all restaurants within the Margalla Hills National Park, effective from September 11, 2024. In an emotional statement...

ISLAMABAD: On the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Ministry of Federal Education on Tuesday launched a pink bus service for female students and teachers in Islamabad. The Pink Bus Service, with the slogan “Na Dar, Na Rukawat” (“No Fear, No Barrier”), was inaugurated by Minister of Education Khalid...

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has rolled out a significant new restriction on TV channels. In a recent notification, PEMRA announced that all satellite channels can no longer use uniforms of state institutions in their satirical and comedy programs. This ban, effective from August 1, 2024, targets the...

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) Member of National Assembly (MNA) Mumtaz Mustafa passed away on Monday due to a heart attack, according to the NA Secretariat. Mustafa, who represented the NA-171 constituency, was a prominent figure from Rahim Yar Khan in southern Punjab. He was residing at the Parliament Lodges in Islamabad...

RAWALPINDI: The Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry, reaffirmed the military’s unwavering stance on the violent protests of May 9. He emphasized that those involved in the riots must face justice. “Army’s stance on May 9 is clear, as stated in the May...

Bangladesh’s Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman addressed the nation, declaring the end of Sheikh Hasina Wajid’s government. The announcement came with the revelation of an interim setup, with the military taking control of government decisions. The Army Chief reassured the public, emphasizing the military’s commitment to restoring peace and order. "People...

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) announced on that the MDCAT-2024 examination will take on September 22, 2024 across Pakistan, including Islamabad and Gilgit-Baltistan. PMDC Announces MDCAT-2024 Exam Date This exam is crucial for admission into both public and private medical and dental colleges. Registration Details Students must register...

The Punjab E-Pay mobile app is facing problems that have caused disruptions to online payments for stamp duty, token tax, traffic fines, and vehicle registration. Punjab E-Pay App Outage Causes Disruption to Online Payments The application has been facing technical glitches since the morning, which is causing problems for several...