Intermediate students will get five revised textbooks as the government aims to upgrade the curriculum to match the highest international standards. In this regard, the Punjab Boards Committee of Chairmen (PBCC) has decided to replace five intermediate textbooks for students in the province. In a notification, the PBCC has directed the Punjab Curriculum and Textbook … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said the return date of former prime minister and PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif will be announced soon. There has been intense speculation on the return of the former premier as the government is set to complete its tenure next month and elections are expected to be held later this year. … Read more
Islamabad Capital Police said the alleged rape of a girl at the hiking trail in Margalla Hills was false and staged to seek revenge and extort money after a dispute. Police conducted an investigation of the incident reported on Trail 3 hiking track in the federal capital. The case made headlines and was seen as … Read more
Local court rejected an appeal to transfer the Toshakhana criminal case. PTI Chairman expressed no confidence in session judge Humayun. PTI chief’s counsel said Facebook posts show bias and malice. ISLAMABAD: A district and sessions court on Tuesday turned down an appeal by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman to transfer the Toshakhana criminal case hearing … Read more
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Pakistan has stressed the need for a robust climate change response from all the stakeholders in the country. Speaking at a press conference at Lahore Press Club, President WWF International Dr Adil Najam said Pakistan is among the top 10 countries most vulnerable to climate change. He said the … Read more
KARACHI: A massive fire engulfed a factory in SITE area near Super Highway on Monday morning as firefighters brought the blaze under control after hectic efforts for more than 12 hours. Rescue 1122 station in-charge confirmed late evening that the fire has been brought under control and the cooling process is going on which will … Read more
Council of Common Interests (CCI) meeting will be held on July 25. CCI is likely to approve digitial census results ahead of elections. There are concerns that elections would be delayed if results are approved ISLAMABAD: A constitutional crisis is expected to rise as the government is set to approve the results of the controversial … Read more
The government said military trial of civilians is an ‘apt and proportionate’ response. It said the May 9 riots caused damage worth over Rs2.5 billion. The apex court’s larger bench will resume hearing the petitions tomorrow. ISLAMABAD: The federal government has submitted a petition to the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) to dismiss petitions challenging … Read more
BAHAWALPUR: The Sutlej River overflowed after a breach in the embankments near Bahawalpur, submerging nearby villages and destroying crops. The river overflowed due to the rapid flow of water as the temporary protective embankments of Akoka Hatthar, Lakhoka and Mohari were breached. The floodwater has entered hundreds of acres of land and threatens to destroy … Read more
KARACHI: Mayor Murtaza Wahab expressed his displeasure on Monday after the Jamaat-e-Islami disrupted a session of the Karachi Municipal Corporation (KMC). A ruckus was created in the first city council meeting chaired by Wahab when members of the Jamaat-e-Islami members raising slogans against the mayor and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). Addressing a press conference … Read more
Hammad Azhar slammed PML-N for producing expensive electricity He said power tariff has increased by more than Rs50 per unit. R-LNG is the most expensive source of power generation. LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Hammad Azhar slammed the PML-N government for producing the most expensive electricity ever in the history of the country. In a … Read more
Pakistani rupee (PKR) continues to remain under pressure against the United States dollar (USD) despite massive inflows after the agreement with the IMF. After losing value in multiple sessions, the US dollar bounced back on Monday against local currency in both the interbank and open market. According to data shared by the State Bank of … Read more
Sadia Danish was elected unopposed as Deputy Speaker of GB Assembly. Sadia Danish became the first woman elected to the post. The PPP candidate was supported by the PTI forward bloc. GILGIT: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) candidate Sadia Danish was elected unopposed as Deputy Speaker of Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly, making her the first woman to achieve … Read more
LAHORE: Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) has welcomed the establishment of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Parliamentarians by Pervez Khattak. IPP Secretary-General Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said it welcoming to see the formation of another party in the country. She said IPP welcomes the establishment of PTI Parliamentarians by Pervez Khattak. “Pervez Khattak has also followed us. Better late … Read more
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) President and former Punjab chief minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has been detained for one month, further delaying his release from jail. Elahi will be kept under custody at Camp Jail under Section 3 of the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO). Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rafia Haider has issued the notification stating that … Read more
Sutlej River has been in medium flood at Sulemanki Headworks. The water inflow and outflow in Sutlej has been 81,000 cusecs. High alert has been issued for Pakpattan, Vehari, and Bahawalnagar districts. OKARA: The Sutlej River has been in medium flood at Sulemanki Headworks as the water level surges and threaten to submerge residential settlements … Read more
Sindh imposition of strict penalties against private lenders. Lenders face a five-year jail term and fines for harassing debtors. There have been cases of harassment by online loan apps. KARACHI: The Government of Sindh has implemented a law on the imposition of strict penalties against private lenders providing interest-based loans and harassing debtors. Sindh Governor … Read more
PPP decided to join Gilgit-Baltistan coalition government. PPP will receive post of deputy speaker in GB Assembly and two ministries. Haji Gulbar Khan was elected as GB Chief Minister. GILGIT: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has decided to join the newly installed government of Gilgit-Baltistan led by Chief Minister Haji Gulbar Khan, BOL News reported. The … Read more
