The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has released its annual recruitment report for 2024, revealing that 7,458 candidates were recommended for government jobs in various departments. According to the report, in 2024, the PPSC advertised 12,800 positions in different departments as a total of 762,392 candidates submitted online applications. Out of these, 589,897 candidates appeared […]
The Peshawar High Court has dismissed all petitions challenging the sentences handed down by military courts. A two-member bench comprising Justice Naeem Anwar and Justice Dr. Khurshid Iqbal heard 29 writ petitions filed against the military court sentences. The court ruled that the sentences handed down by military courts would only be considered effective once […]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a significant reduction in electricity prices for both domestic and industrial consumers. For domestic users, the price will drop by Rs 7.41 per unit, bringing the rate to Rs 38.37 per unit. Industrial consumers will see a Rs 7.59 per unit reduction, lowering their rate to Rs 40.60 per unit. This move is expected to provide substantial relief amid rising costs.
A detailed meeting was held between Palestinian Transport Minister Tariq Hussaini Zarrab and Federal Minister for Communications, Privatization and Board of Investment Abdul Aleem Khan in Morocco, in which Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan expressed the goodwill gesture of the Pakistanis to the Palestinian Minister and said that the hearts of the Pakistani people beat […]
A dispute over car parking in Galiyat led to the killing of a young man, followed by an enraged mob lynching the accused watchman. According to local police on Sunday, the incident took place in the Seer Gharbi area of Changla Gali police station’s jurisdiction. Police said Imran Abbasi, a local youth, parked his car […]
The electric bus project is progressing successfully in Lahore, with passengers calling it the most comfortable and affordable mode of transport. According to Transport Minister Bilal Akbar Khan, electric buses are currently operating between Green Town and the Railway Station, allowing passengers to charge their mobile phones and laptops for free during travel. The minister […]
The government and the United Arab Emirates on Thursday signed five accords to boost bilateral cooperation in different fields on the occasion of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s first official visit to Pakistan. Pakistan and the UAE share close diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties. The UAE is one […]
As population grows unbridled, many sectors including health often face dearth of professionals especially well-qualified and experienced nurses although it is the most respected profession in healthcare globally. Not only in Pakistan but globally, many countries always remain in need of qualified nurses that also provides opportunities to professionals in developing countries to proceed abroad […]
Kashif Imran Bhatti Vice Chairman of the Ferozpur Road Industrial Welfare Organisation (FRWO) has expressed optimism ahead of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) two-week visit to Pakistan. The visit, which will continue until March 15, 2025, includes discussions on fiscal reforms and a $1 billion climate financing package aimed at supporting the country’s environmental and […]
The arrest of Daesh-K terrorist Mohammad Sharifullah has highlighted the ongoing importance of US-Pakistan counter-terrorism cooperation, according to a statement from US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce. Sharifullah, also known as Jafar, was apprehended by Pakistani authorities and later extradited to the United States based on intelligence provided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In […]
Pakistan’s Consul General in Guangzhou, China, Sardar Muhammad, attended the 2025 Southern China Book Fair to promote cultural ties and literary exchange, Gwadar Pro reported quoting a statement from the Consulate General. The fair, which features over 1,500 publishers from around the world, was a platform for the diplomat to meet with Chinese publishing leaders […]
In connection with the Independence Day Marka-e-Haq celebrations, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), on Friday, began issuing Marka-e-Haq commemorative coins. To honor the valor of Pakistan’s armed forces during the Marka-e-Haq and to celebrate Independence Day with due dignity, the federal government has issued a commemorative coin of Rs 75 denomination, that shall be […]
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq extended heartfelt congratulations to Pakistanis on the 78th Independence Day. He also celebrated Pakistan’s historic victory in Ma‘raka-e-Haq against Indian aggression. He called the military success a moment that strengthened the nation’s pride and joy. Sadiq reminded citizens that freedom is a blessing and protecting it is everyone’s shared responsibility. He urged the nation to honor sacrifices made by the forefathers and nation’s founders.
Underscoring that oceans must remain zones of peace, Pakistan has drawn UN Security Council’s attention to the unchecked naval build-ups, militarization of strategic waters and pursuit of regional influence “through muscle-flexing”, as the 15-member body debated maritime security on Monday. “Attempts to dominate maritime spaces or marginalize coastal States must be rejected; they are counterproductive”, […]
KARACHI: The minority shareholders of K-Electric (KE) on Tuesday raised concerns over the widening demand-supply gap due to rapid urbanization and uncertainty surrounding the financing of new power projects in view of determined multiyear tariff 2017. Faisal Bengali, one of KE’s minority shareholders during the 106th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of K-Electric said that multiyear […]
TEHRAN: Two Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) planes narrowly escaped mid-air collision on Sunday when they came dangerously
Physics paper of 10th class was leaked on WhattsApp before the start of examination in Larkana on Friday. Reports of more papers leaked also received from Khairpur, Nawabshah and Kandiaro. The district administration failed to take any action in this regard. Similar reports of paper leaked also received from Khairpur as the Islamiyat paper was […]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's online court appearance was interrupted by a power outage during a defamation case against Imran Khan. The high-profile lawsuit involves a claim of Rs10 billion. The hearing took place at Lahore's sessions court where the Prime Minister appeared via video link.
Pakistan, responsible for less than one percent of global carbon emissions, remains one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change, Federal Minister for Climate Change Dr. Musadik Malik said on Sunday. Speaking as the chief guest at the Pakistan International Wildlife and Eco-Film Festival, he warned that rising temperatures, erratic rainfall and melting glaciers […]
Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired a special meeting of the School Education Department for a detailed briefing on the existing and proposed projects of school education. She was briefed by the authorities concerned, “Outsourcing of more than 11,000 schools has been completed in Punjab, and the enrollment of children has increased manifold.” She […]
Punjab Secretary Schools Education Khalid Nazir Wattoo on Monday said that summer vacations in government and private schools would be observed from June 1 to August 9, 2025. “If temperatures increase unusually, vacation could begin a week earlier,” Wattoo said. “This step prioritizes the health of students, teachers and parents, as intense heat can severely […]
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