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The Punjab Assembly has passed the new budget for 2024-25, which brings a major hike to vehicle registration fees starting July 1, 2024. For scooters and motorbikes, the registration fee will now be Rs. 1,500. This change is aimed at making the registration process easier and ensuring a fair cost...

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has promised to give Rs. 1 million to each family that has lost a loved one to street crime while fighting or resisting during snatching incidents this year. CM Sindh Announces Compensation for Victims of Street Crime During a speech at the Sindh...

The Punjab government has approved the Finance Bill 2024–25, which includes significant increases in court fees and stamp duties. These changes are part of an effort to generate an additional Rs 4.2 billion annually. Punjab Govt Increases Court Fees and Stamp Duties With New Budget Changes in Stamp Duties The...

The federal government thinks it has provided enough relief to consumers as petrol prices are expected to rise from the next fortnight starting July 1, 2024. End of Relief: Petrol Prices Expected to Rise From July 1 According to the details, the price of petrol is expected to see a...

The driving license fee in Punjab will remain unchanged with the start of the new Fiscal Year (2024–25). Punjab Driving License Fee From July 1 It is pertinent to mention that the Punjab government had already increased the driving license fee earlier this year after it started a crackdown on...

An anti-terrorism court in Islamabad has ruled to seize the properties and block the identity cards of six YouTubers, including Adil Raja, Shaheen Sehbai, Moeed Pirzada, Sabir Shakir, Haider Mehdi, and Wajahat S Khan, according to the Express Tribune. Court Orders Property Seizure and ID Card Blocking for Six YouTubers...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that there will be no new duty imposed on solar panels. He emphasized the PML-N government’s commitment to ensuring access to renewable solar energy for all people. PM Announces No New Duty on Solar Panels This announcement comes amid reports about changes in solar...

Residents in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Lahore are experiencing low gas pressure, causing inconvenience for many. People in these cities have reported that their gas supply is weaker than usual, making it hard to cook at their homes. Residents Facing Low Gas Pressure in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Lahore Reports have been...

Lahore has introduced an electronic challan (e-challan) system to curb traffic violations. This new system will send fines directly to the homes of drivers who break rules such as lane violations, stopping over the line, and ignoring zebra crossings. Lahore Implements New E-Challan System for Traffic Violations This initiative was...

The Ministry of Aviation has introduced a new set of rules for registering drones and unmanned aircraft. These rules, called the "Civil Unmanned Aircraft Rules, 2024," are awaiting approval from the federal cabinet and will regulate the use of drones across the country. Govt to Introduce Drone Registration Policy All...

Sindh is preparing for its first premium number plate auction, which will be held at the Pearl Continental Hotel in Karachi on June 29. The auction will include three special categories of number plates: platinum, gold, and silver. Sindh’s First Premium Number Plate Auction Set for June 29 What are...

The Excise Department is set to launch a new mobile service at Fatima Jinnah Park in Islamabad starting Monday. This initiative, part of the ICT Doorstep program, aims to make essential government services more accessible to the public, as stated by a spokesperson for the Islamabad administration. Excise Department to...