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Pakistan Railways has said tickets for train services to Balochistan will be suspended for the next three days due to law and order situation in the province. Railways officials said the trains that would remain suspended include the Bolan Express which was due to depart from Karachi to Quetta. Pakistani Railways chief...

ISLAMABAD: Countrywide protests and rallies are being conducted throughout Sindh against the federal government over its 'highly controversial and most-hated' decision of constructing six new canals from the Indus River, a plan which has been strongly condemned here by the Sindh populace as a threat to the very lifeline of the...

The Islamabad F9 Assault case had created a uproar on social media when a man named Jamal roughed up a few women and made off away with their valuables, however the man later got bail after making a compromise with the complainant. The women had settled with Jamal in that incident, and...

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani Ministry of Interior has issued a formal directive requiring holders of Afghan Citizen Cards (ACCs) currently residing in Pakistan to depart the country by March 31, 2025. The ministry announced that deportation procedures will begin on April 1, 2025. This announcement marks the first official confirmation from...

Electricity consumers across the country can look forward to a much-needed break as bills are expected to decrease by up to Rs3 per unit starting March 2025. This relief comes thanks to the monthly fuel cost adjustment (FCA), bringing a sigh of relief to inflation-weary citizens. For folks in Karachi...

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has approved a comprehensive four-year health improvement plan (2025-2029) aimed at expanding community outreach, strengthening routine immunization, and enhancing governance in the province’s healthcare sector. During a high-level meeting at the CM House, the Chief Minister reviewed the key performance indicators of the...

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...