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The Sindh government is set to launch the Peoples Bus Service in Nawabshah next week, as announced by Sindh Senior Minister for Transport, Information, Excise, Taxation, and Narcotics Control, Sharjeel Inam Memon. Sindh to Launch Peoples Bus Service in Nawabshah Memon said that the Peoples Bus Service has already been...

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted monsoon rains from June 26 to July 1, 2024, across the country. Weather Update: Monsoon Rains Expected From June 26 According to the weather update, the Met Office informed that monsoon currents from Arabian sea and Bay of Bengal are likely to penetrate...

In a significant policy shift, the Sindh government has decided to abolish the 60-day grace period for vehicle registration, requiring all vehicles to be registered at the point of purchase. "From now on, all vehicles must be registered at the time of purchase," announced Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon during...

The federal government will not reduce gas prices for all consumers, even though the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) had recommended a 10 percent reduction for the upcoming fiscal year. No Relief in Gas Prices However, gas prices for captive power plants (CPPs) will see an increase of Rs....

The Punjab government declared that Saturdays will now be holidays for school students. This decision is part of a new policy introduced by Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat. Punjab Government Announces Saturday Holiday for School Students Minister Hayat explained that this change aims to reduce the workload on teachers...

Pakistan's Minister for State for Information Technology and Telecommunication said Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, recently visited Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and China. During these visits, he discussed how Information Technology (IT) can help Pakistan's economy recover from its current crisis. Pakistan to Provide IT Training to 1.5 Million Youth In...

The Punjab government has announced plans to start manufacturing Chromebooks and launch the Digital Schools (DS) on Wheels project. Punjab to Launch Chromebook Manufacturing and Digital Schools on Wheels Project This initiative comes as international organizations, including Allied and Google for Education, have agreed to collaborate. The decision was made...

The All Punjab LPG Distributors Association has reported that the government's recent crackdown on the LPG market has led to the closure of many LPG shops. This has caused anger among shopkeepers and consumers as well rise in LPG prices across the province. LPG Shops in Punjab Close Amid Govt...

The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has surged by Rs50 per kilogramme, according to Irfan Khokhar, Chairman of the LPG Distributors Association. This rise in prices has caused notable increases in the costs of both domestic and commercial LPG cylinders. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) had previously...

Flydubai will begin daily flights to Islamabad and Lahore in Pakistan starting July 1, 2024. This new service will strengthen the connection between Pakistan and Dubai. Flydubai to Start Daily Flights to Islamabad and Lahore Hamad Obaidalla, Chief Commercial Officer at Flydubai, said, “Pakistan has always been important for Flydubai....

Punjab authorities have issued a high alert due to weather forecasts predicting "moderate to very heavy rain" during this year’s monsoon season. The National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) has issued this warning. Punjab Authorities Issue High Alert for Monsoon Season The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab, under the guidance...

Ashura, which falls on Muharram 9 and 10, is expected to be observed this year on July 16 and 17. Ashura is a significant day for Muslims, especially for Shia communities, as it commemorates the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Every year, special...