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The Punjab government led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved the "Roshan Gharana" program in order to provide sustainable and cheap electricity to consumers. This initiative will supply solar panels to millions of citizens who consume between 50 and 500 units of electricity. Punjab Govt to Launch "Roshan Gharana"...

Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) has announced a significant protest scheduled for July 12 in Islamabad, aimed at addressing what they perceive as excessive taxes and exorbitant electricity tariffs imposed by the government. Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, the party's emir, made the announcement on social media platform X, declaring that he would personally lead...

The holy month of Muharram has begun and the Karachi Police has issued a traffic plan as commuters will experience several road closures due to religious gatherings and processions. The traffic plan will be followed from July 7 until July 17. Karachi Traffic Plan for Muharram Processions The traffic police...

The federal government on monday, approved the deployment of armed forces across Pakistan to ensure security during the month of Muharram. This decision follows requests from authorities in Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir, seeking military assistance to manage law and order. Invoking Article 245 of...

ISLAMABAD: Renowned mountaineer Samina Baig, who was evacuated by Pakistan Army helicopters and initially treated at a hospital in Skardu, has now been transferred to Islamabad due to a decline in her health during her K2 expedition. Baig, celebrated as the first Pakistani woman to summit Mount Everest, was co-leading...

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has started Islamabad Metro Bus Service, connecting different sectors and adjacent vicinities within the capital city. The Islamabad Metro Bus Routes operate on six different routes, offering convenient transportation options throughout the city. Here's the complete detail of all the routes: Islamabad Metro Bus Service...

A fire broke out on the fourth floor of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) building in Karachi on Monday. Fire Breaks Out at Pakistan Stock Exchange Building in Karachi The building is located on I. I. Chundrigar Road in Karachi. Today 9am #Pakistan Stocks Exchange PSX #Karachi building caught fire...

KARACHI: As part of heightened security measures for the upcoming month of Muharram, the Sindh government has implemented a 60-day ban on 143 ulema and zakireen, effective immediately. The ban, which restricts their travel and public speaking, was announced on Saturday and will remain in place until the end of...

Islamabad: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has initiated a series of special flights to Najaf, Iraq, to accommodate Shia pilgrims during the upcoming Ashura, which commemorates the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA). PIA Launches Special Flights to Najaf for Ashura Pilgrims Dubbed “Operation Ashura,” the initiative began on July 5,...

Pakistan Railways has announced the restoration of the Sir Syed Express, a significant move aimed at enhancing the country’s railway services. Effective from September 1, 2024. The train service will resume operations with a voluntarily enhanced bid amount of Rs. 2,868,638,046 per annum. This decision, outlined in a recent communiqué...

The Punjab government has taken a bold step to control flour (atta) prices, particularly focusing on wheat and its products. Here's a breakdown of the recent changes: New price controls: The Director of Food Punjab set maximum prices for wheat and flour in all 38 districts. This uses powers from...

In a decisive move to combat illegal land occupation, the Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mir Sarfraz Bugti, has announced a comprehensive crackdown against land grabbers throughout the province. This initiative aims to address the widespread issue of land encroachment, which has been a significant problem affecting many landowners across Balochistan....