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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has officially inaugurated Islamabad's first-ever environment-friendly electric buses. At today's ceremony, Minister Naqvi inspected the buses and commended Chairman Capital Development Authority Muhammad Ali Randhawa and his team for their efforts in launching this initiative. During the event, the Interior Minister experienced a ride on an...

The Power Division has announced a new electricity tariff structure, raising the basic electricity tariff by Rs5.72. This adjustment request has been submitted to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra), with a public hearing set for 2pm on July 8. According to the new tariff structure, the revised rates...

Naheed Ansari, a well-loved figure in the cooking world of Pakistan and beyond, passed away on Friday after a brave fight with cancer. Affectionately known as Naheed Apa, Ansari dedicated over 35 years of her life to cooking, leaving a lasting mark on the industry. Her cooking shows were not...

A blast in Mardan city near Jalala bridge caused the deaths of at least two people and injuries to eight others. The victims, including policemen, women, and children, were taken to THQ hospital for treatment. The police have secured the area and are collecting evidence. This incident follows a recent...

The Sindh government has recently imposed a sales tax on herbal, Unani, and homeopathic medicines, as well as medical devices, significantly increasing the cost of essential healthcare products. This decision has provoked strong reactions from Karachi residents, who are already struggling with high inflation and economic challenges. The new tax...

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck various parts of Gilgit-Baltistan, epic center was west of Gilgit, GB on Friday. Tremors were experienced in several cities including Chitral, Swat, Mardan, Upper Dir, and Lower Dir, prompting people to rush out of their homes. Earthquake tremors were also felt in Shangla, Malakand, Hangu,...

In response to the nationwide strike called by the Petroleum Dealers Association from today (5 July,2024), Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has assured the public that the supply of petroleum products will continue without interruption. PSO has confirmed that its supply chain is fully operational, ensuring that petrol pumps remain stocked...

The Home Department of the Government of Punjab has requested the Federal Interior Ministry to suspend social media platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, TikTok, and others from the 6th to the 11th of Muharram 2024. According to the notification, these platforms could potentially be used to disseminate...

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has officially declared a public holiday on the 1st of Muharram. This decision was communicated through a notification issued by the KP administration department, reflecting the significance of this day in the Islamic calendar. In a separate development, the district administration in Gilgit has taken...

ISLAMABAD: In response to International Monetary Fund (IMF) directives, the Pakistani government has sanctioned an increase in electricity costs, raising the basic electricity tariff by Rs5.72 per unit. In a recent decision, the government approved a substantial increase in electricity prices starting from July. Electric Shock This increase, amounting to...

KARACHI: In response to the recent surge in petroleum product prices, Karachi goods transporters have announced a 20 percent increase in fares. Noor Khan Niazi, President of the Goods Carrier Association, explained that the higher diesel prices will inevitably lead to increased transportation costs, which will ultimately be passed on...

The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) has declared that discussions with provincial and federal authorities, as well as other involved parties, have reached an impasse. Consequently, they have decided to proceed with a nationwide shutdown on July 5. PPDA chairman Abdul Sami Khan expressed that despite being urged to call...