The Punjab administration has reversed a recent fare increase for double-decker buses, as directed by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. The decision follows public outrage over the price hike for the Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab’s “Sight-Seeing” bus service in Lahore. According to Express News, bus rates have been hikedRead More →
LAHORE— The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) partially dismantled 27 unlawful commercial structures in Lahore Wednesday. The LDA’s Town Planning Wing destroyed the fronts of 27 unauthorized commercial structures on Johar Town’s Khayaban-e-Firdousi. The partially demolished buildings house Shahbaz Tikka, Pak Hospital, food outlets, stores, and other enterprises. LDA Chief TownRead More →
LAHORE – On Wednesday, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced 90 women’s domestic contracts for the 2024-25 season, including 18 Pakistan U19 players, 62 developing category players, and 10 Pakistan-capped players. The 18 Pakistan women’s U19 players will also benefit from the monthly retainers as they attempt to build on theirRead More →
CAIRO – A renowned Egyptian Islamic expert sparked uproar by arguing that spouses should encourage second marriages. Ahmad Karima, a professor of Islamic law and comparative jurisprudence at Al-Azhar University, urged that women support their husbands if they wish to marry for the second time. The scholar’s comments generated extensiveRead More →
China strongly denounced the terrorist assault on the Jaffar Express in Balochistan on Wednesday and promised to continue its unwavering support for Pakistan in battling terrorism, upholding solidarity, social stability, and ensuring civilian safety. “We have noted the reports and strongly condemn this terrorist attack,” Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson MaoRead More →
Plans include a golden handshake for excess staff, the merger of ministries, and the elimination of empty positions; the IMF challenges the justification for keeping federal ministries in sectors that are legally under provincial competence.The government has informed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of its intention to fire off excessRead More →
According to The News, Pakistan’s electricity industry continues to confront considerable issues, with underutilization of production capacity continuing a major concern despite recent renegotiations of independent power producers’ (IPPs) power purchase agreements and the transition to a hybrid take-and-pay model. According to a study published by the Pakistan Credit RatingRead More →
ISLAMABAD: On Wednesday, the Supreme Court of Pakistan’s Constitutional Bench ordered the High Courts of Islamabad and Lahore to forward all ongoing appeals over the imposition of the Super Tax to the highest court.A five-member constitutional bench, presided over by Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan and consisting of Justices Jamal Mandokhail, MuhammadRead More →
RAWALPINDI/ISLAMABAD/QUETTA: Lt-Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), announced on Wednesday the “successful completion” of the clearance operation that was started the day before for the “safe retrieval of passengers” following the historic terrorist hijacking of the Jaffar Express in Balochistan’s Bolan Pass. He also statedRead More →
Continuous rain and snowfall in Azad Kashmir have caused road closures and traffic inconveniences, especially in the Neelum and Leepa valleys. Heavy snowfall, landslides, and avalanches have shut off many connection roads, stranding inhabitants as officials struggle to restore access. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, a shallow westerly waveRead More →
