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Rawalpindi authorities have announced the traffic plan for the 7th Muharram procession scheduled for Sunday, July 14, 2024. The procession will commence after Maghrib prayers from the residence of the late Saeed Muhammad Sadiq on Nishtar Street in Sadiqabad. The route includes: Nishtar Street Transformer Chowk Curry Road Chah Sultan...

Karachi’s traffic police have issued a comprehensive traffic management plan for the upcoming Muharram processions on the 8th, 9th, and 10th of Muharram. Here are the detailed arrangements: 8th Muharram Procession Route: Starts at Nishtar Park Ends at Hussainian Iranian Imambargah in Kharadar Roads Affected: MA Jinnah Road (from Gurumandir...

On Friday, the chairman of the Federal Bureau of Revenue (FBR), Amjad Zubair, announced a new 6 percent tax for individuals who file their taxes late. This warning came during a meeting with the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance, where he detailed the current state of tax filing in...

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a substantial increase in the basic power tariff, raising it by Rs7.12 per unit. Residential consumers will now face a revised basic tariff of Rs48.84 per unit. Consumers using between 201 and 300 units of electricity will now pay Rs34.26 per...

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has announced an initiative to supply free solar panels to 100,000 needy households in the province. Advisor to the Chief Minister on Finance, Muzammil Aslam, shared this news in an interview with a foreign media outlet. He stated that the provincial government would provide...

Government of Sindh has announced Public Holiday declared don 16th and 17th July, 2024 on the occasion of Ashura 9th and 10th Muharram-ul-Haram. Earlier this week, KPK Public Holidays Announced for Ashura and State Bank of Pakistan also issued the circular for Public Holiday on 16 and 17 July, 2024....

In anticipation of severe monsoon rains forecasted by the Meteorological Department, the Sindh government has taken proactive steps to ensure public safety. The decision to remove illegal and hazardous billboards has been mandated following approval from Chief Secretary of Sindh. This directive, issued by the General Administration Department, instructs Divisional...

Salam Air celebrated a milestone as flight OV563 from Muscat touched down at Islamabad International Airport at 2:55 AM. Carrying 203 passengers, this inaugural flight was met with a warm reception that included a traditional water cannon salute and a ceremonial cake-cutting. Among the dignitaries present were the Omani Ambassador...

PESHAWAR: In preparation for the upcoming observance of Muharram, mobile phone services will be temporarily suspended in several areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). This decision follows a request from local police authorities to the home ministry, seeking the suspension on the 9th and 10th days of Muharram. Security measures have...

MURREE: The Salgran site has been hit by a severe landslide, resulting in the complete blockage of the road. As a result, authorities have implemented traffic diversions at the toll plaza directing vehicles towards 17 Meel and Bansara Gali routes. Commuters are advised to use the Expressway for travel to...

Indus Motor Company (IMC) lists the prices, withholding tax (WHT) for filers and non-filers, and available colors for various Toyota models, including Yaris, Corolla X, Corolla Cross Hybrid Electric, Corolla Cross Gasoline, Hilux Single Cabins 4x2 & 4x4, Hilux Double Cabins 4x4 Diesel, and Fortuner. These new prices will be...

LAHORE: The All Pakistan Transport Association has declared a full-scale protest against what they describe as unjust behavior by the Motorway Police. Sheikh Amir Randeem, the association’s chairman, stated that the protest is aimed at highlighting issues such as heavy fines and unwarranted cases filed against transporters. The peaceful protest...