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Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai recently made a memorable one-day trip to Shangla district, reconnecting with her roots in her native village of Barkana Shahpur. The visit allowed her to spend quality time with family and inspire students at a school named in her honor. Joined by her parents,...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has launched a Rs20 billion Ramadan package on March 1, 2025, aimed at supporting 4 million deserving families across Pakistan—benefiting approximately 20 million people. Here’s a detailed guide on how you can avail this relief package during the holy month of Ramadan: What is the Ramadan...

KARACHI: The world’s leading producer of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), teams up with Mega Motor Company (MMC) to start delivering vehicles. This exciting launch marks a key step toward greener mobility in the country. From today, customers in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad will start receiving their long-awaited BYD cars, showcasing...

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has reduced the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) just in time for Ramadan. Starting Saturday, March 1, 2025, the new LPG rate will be Rs247.82 per kilogram, a drop of Rs6.15 from the previous price. This reduction will also affect the...

The Punjab government has announced office hours for the upcoming Ramadan 2025, starting around mid-March, to support employees and the public during the holy month. This decision, announced by the Services and General Administration Department (Welfare Wing) on February 28, 2025, aims to create a balanced work environment while respecting...

The government has announced a welcome reduction in fuel prices, set to take effect from March 1, 2025, just in time for the start of Ramadan. This move aims to ease the financial burden on citizens amid rising costs. Starting this Saturday, the price of petrol will decrease by Rs0.50...

A senior officer of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Waqas Ahmed, was discovered deceased under mysterious circumstances in a guest house located in Islamabad’s G6 sector. Waqas Ahmed, a Grade 19 officer serving as Additional Director at NAB’s Head Office, was a key figure in several high-profile corruption investigations across...

As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, Muslims in Pakistan are preparing for a spiritually enriching time. According to the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco), the first fast of Ramadan in Pakistan is expected to be observed on March 2, 2025, as the Ramadan moon is likely...

KARACHI: In a landmark move toward poverty alleviation and sustainable rural development, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has signed a $5 million agreement with the European Union (EU) under the Sindh Peoples Housing for Flood Affected (SPHF) initiative. The agreement marks the launch of the PAIDAR project ,...

A tragic car accident occurred in the outskirts of Shangla, two lives were tragically lost and three others injured after a family’s vehicle plunged into a deep gorge. The devastating crash has once again brought attention to the pressing issues of road safety and vehicle maintenance in the region. According...

LAHORE: In light of the holy month of Ramazan, the Punjab and Sindh education departments have officially announced revised school timings for both private and public schools. The new schedule aims to accommodate students and staff during the month of fasting, ensuring a balanced routine for all. Punjab School Timings...

The latest petrol price in Pakistan from January 16, 2025 is Rs 265.13 and the HSD Diesel at Rs 260.95 as the government of Pakistan raised the prices of fuel products due to a surge in international oil prices. Pakistan's fuel prices have once again climbed, with a significant increase...