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Passport Fees Increased in Pakistan

Normal Passport Latest Fees in Pakistan (5 & 10 Years) 2024

Convenience Comes at a Cost as Passport Fees Witness a Significant Increase In a new development, the federal government has introduced a significant alteration in passport fees, set to be executed from March 7th, as confirmed through an authorized notification. Details: -Regular Passport Fees: The standard passport application fee has seen a significant hike, escalating … Read more

Japan charge $13 for Mount Fuji climbing route

Japan charge $13 for Mount Fuji climbing route

Last year, over 220,000 individuals made the ascent between July and September. Issues include congested routes, rising injuries, littering, and poorly dressed hikers. The authorities will also prohibit climbers from starting between 16:00 and 02:00 to halt “bullet climbs.” Authorities will soon impose a $13 (£10) charge on people hoping to climb Mount Fuji using … Read more

PTI founder finalizes name of Umar Ayub as opposition leader

PTI founder

ISLAMABAD: The founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has given approval to make Umar Ayub the leader of the opposition in the National Assembly.

Speaking to the media outside Adiala Jail, Chairman PTI Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said that everyone knows how the cases are being conducted, yet there is faith in the higher judiciary.

Gohar Khan said that he will challenge the decision of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on reserved seats in Lahore High Court and Sindh High Court. He said the way the Al Qadir Trust trial is going is in front of everyone, all the final orders in the case will be taken to the High Court.

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PSL 9 Live score: Islamabad vs Lahore Live score updates | Match 23

PSL 9 Live score

Islamabad United aims to edge closer to securing a playoff berth as they go head-to-head against the defending champions Lahore Qalandars in match 23 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on Wednesday, March 6th. Islamabad United, led by Shadab Khan, enters tonight’s game with momentum, having secured … Read more

Alexei Navalny widow urges Russian citizens to protest on Election Day

Alexei Navalny widow urges Russian citizens to protest on Election Day

Navalnaya urges people to form long queues at polling stations on 17 March at midday. The protest, titled “Midday against Putin,” is a simple and safe action that authorities cannot prohibit. Navalny proposed the idea two weeks before his death, maintaining a social media presence. Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, … Read more

Suzuki Cultus prices surge in Pakistan: New rates & Market outlook

Suzuki Cultus latest price in Pakistan for June 2024

In a recent update, Pak Suzuki Motor Company has initiated its initial price adjustment of the year, impacting its prominent lineup comprising Alto, Swift, and notably, the widely favored hatchback, Suzuki Cultus. This price adjustment, reaching up to Rs180,000, was enforced starting from March 1, 2024, prompting prospective buyers to consider revised figures for their … Read more

PSL 2024 Live Streaming: Watch Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars Live Streaming | Match 23

PSL 2024 Live Streaming

Islamabad United aims to edge closer to securing a playoff berth as they go head-to-head against the defending champions Lahore Qalandars in match 23 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on Wednesday, March 6th. Islamabad United, led by Shadab Khan, enter tonight’s game with momentum, having secured … Read more

Nadra Family Registration Certificate (FRC) Fee- March 2024

NADRA FRC fees in Pakistan

Family Registration Certificate (FRC) is issued by the National Database Registration Authority (Nadra). The identity document provides details about members of the family. Pakistan citizens can apply for FRC in the following three categories: By Birth – The produced certificate will list your family including the details of your parents and siblings. By Marriage – … Read more

Thailand’s Pollution Crisis: 10 Million seek treatment for related illnesses in 2023

Thailand's Pollution Crisis: 10 Million seek treatment for related illnesses in 2023

The country’s air quality is worsening due to widespread farm burning and forest fires, especially in the north. The NESDC calls for Thailand to prioritize the impact of PM2.5 on public health. Northern cities like Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and Lampang are among the world’s most polluted. Authorities reported that more than 10 million Thais … Read more

Provincial Cabinets of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa take oath

18-member cabinet of Punjab whereas 15-member cabinet of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were sworn in at their respective provincial capitals on Wednesday

LAHORE: The 18-member cabinet of Punjab whereas 15-member cabinet of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were sworn in at their respective provincial capitals on Wednesday. Punjab Governor Baligh Ur Rehman administered the oath to the newly appointed ministers of the provincial government, headed by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. Among those who took the oath were Maryam Aurangzeb, Aashiq … Read more

PHC restrains oath taking on reserved seats till tomorrow

PHC restrains oath taking on reserved seats till tomorrow

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on the petition of the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) has stopped members elected on reserved seats of national and provincial assemblies from taking their oaths. Following the Election Commission of Pakistan’s announcement on the allocation of reserved seats for women and minorities, which were contested by the SIC backed … Read more

Who is Noor Alfallah? All About Al Pacino’s Girlfriend

Noor Alfallah

Noor Alfallah was born on November 16, 1993, in Kuwait. She studied theater at the University of Southern California, laying the groundwork for her future in the entertainment industry. Her relationship with Al Pacino, a Hollywood icon, gained widespread recognition in 2018. Noor Alfallah was born on November 16, 1993, in Kuwait. She hails from … Read more

PM Shehbaz completes consultation for federal cabinet

federal cabinet

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has completed consultation with his close associates for the formation of the federal cabinet.

According to the sources, Muhammad Aurangzeb is likely to be made the Finance Minister, while Khawaja Asif is likely to be made the Defence Minister and Ishaq Dar is likely to be made the Foreign Minister.

Sources said that Ahsan Iqbal is likely to be given the portfolio of the Ministry of Planning, Development, and Privatization, while Atta Tarar is likely to get the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

Sources said that Rana Sanaullah is likely to be made Special Assistant on Interior Affairs while Shamshad Akhtar can be made Special Assistant on Finance.

According to the sources, Amir Maqam is likely to be entrusted with the Ministry of Water Resources and Musadik Malik with the portfolio of Petroleum and Energy.

Sources say that Muttahida Qaumi Movement’s Mustafa Kamal is likely to be made the Minister of Science and Technology, while Faisal Sabzwari is likely to be given the Ministry of Ports and Shipping and Farooq Sattar to get the Federal Ministry of Overseas.

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Daihatsu Cuore Updated Price in Pakistan: March 2024 (All Variants)

Daihatsu Cuore Updated Price in Pakistan: March 2024 (All Variants)

The Daihatsu Cuore, recognized as the Daihatsu Mira in certain areas, was introduced in Pakistan during the early 2000s. This subcompact hatchback, featuring a front-engine and front-wheel-drive layout, offered six variants to suit diverse customer preferences. Daihatsu Cuore Variants and Their Prices The Daihatsu Cuore was available in six variants, each with its own distinctive … Read more

Karachi anticipates heavy rain this weekend due to westerly systems

Rain predicted in Lahore, parts of Punjab

Pakistan will experience two western weather systems this month. The first system, arriving today, is weak and unlikely to impact Karachi. Karachi is expected to see a decrease in cold weather starting March 6th. This month, Pakistan is expected to feel the effects of two westerly weather systems entering through Balochistan. The first, a weaker … Read more

PHC stops NA reserved seat members from taking oath  

PHC

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court(PHC) stopped the Speaker National Assembly from administering oaths from reserved seat members.

Peshawar High Court Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim and Justice Shakeel Ahmed heard the petition filed against the Election Commission’s decision on the allocation of reserved seats.

The court issued a restraining order till tomorrow,  preventing the elected members from taking oath on reserved seats.

The Peshawar High Court ordered the Election Commission of Pakistan to submit the answer by tomorrow and asked whether the court can be approached for reserved seats.

The court has issued notices to the Attorney General and Advocate General for judicial assistance and has sent the case to the Chief Justice of Peshawar High Court for the formation of a larger bench.

It may be remembered that the Election Commission of Pakistan had issued a decision by 1-4 while rejecting the request of the Sunni Ittehad Council for specific seats, while Member Punjab Babar Hasan Bharwana wrote a dissenting note.

The  ECP had rejected the request of the Sunni Ittehad Council for specific seats and declared that the SIC does not deserve the quota of seats reserved for women and minorities.

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Punjab Police Special Branch Jobs Announced; check details

Punjab Police Special Branch Jobs Announced; check details

10 Assistant Supervisor (Explosive Detection Section) positions (BS-09) were announced. 146 canine handler positions and three sweeper positions (BS-07). Requires submission of a completed form, educational certificates, In Lahore, Punjab Police has released job vacancies for the Technical Cadre Special Branch in 2024, with the application deadline set for March 19, 2024. The department has … Read more

New Smart ID Card Fee Structure Update – March 2024

New Smart ID Card Fee Structure Update - March 2024

Nadra in Lahore issues the New Smart National Identity Card (NIC) to Pakistani citizens. All Pakistani citizens aged 18 and above are eligible for the new smart NIC. Apply for your SNIC through the Pak Identity website for home delivery. In Lahore, the National Registration and Database Authority (Nadra) is authorized to issue the New … Read more

Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was not given a fair trial, observes SC

Bhutto

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court(SC)  issued its brief opinion on the presidential reference regarding the judicial murder of former Prime Minister of Pakistan Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, saying that he did not get a chance for a fair trial.

A 9-member larger bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa reserved its opinion yesterday after hearing the lawyers of the Pakistan People’s Party, Ahmad Raza Kasuri, and the judicial assistants during the hearing of the petition filed regarding the Bhutto presidential reference.

The Chief Justice of Pakistan while expressing his opinion on the Bhutto presidential reference said that the opinion of the Supreme Court is unanimous on this matter and judges are bound to decide according to the law.

The CJP said that they cannot correct themselves unless they admit their mistakes, 5 questions have been raised in the reference, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto did not get a fair trial while the opinion of the SC will be unanimous and added that on the fundamental right was not implemented in Bhutto’s trial.

Justice Isa said that the work of the judiciary is to deliver justice, there are many cases in history in which correct decisions were not made, they cannot go in the right direction without correcting the mistakes of the past.

Chairman People’s Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was also present in the court when the Supreme Court gave its opinion on the presidential reference.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari later speaking to the media outside the Supreme Court said that today the apex court has given a historic verdict by admitting that Zulfiqar Bhutto did not get a fair trial. He said the court remarked that the verdict was delivered to correct past mistakes.

Bilawal said that he is waiting for the detailed decision of the Supreme Court and he will talk to the media after the detailed decision of the court.

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Undersea Cable Damage Hits Internet in Pakistan Once Again

Undersea Cable Damage Hits Internet in Pakistan Once Again

Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea causes telecommunication network disruptions. HGC refrains from revealing the cause of the cable damage or identifying responsible parties. This shifts blame to British and US military units for the damage, according to their official news agency. Telecommunication networks are experiencing interruptions because of damage to submarine cables … Read more

Islamabad High Court to Order PTA, Information Ministry to Unban X

Islamabad High Court to Order PTA, Information Ministry to Unban X

A petition challenging the X ban prompted the Islamabad High Court to send notices to the PTA and information ministry. Caretaker Minister Murtaza Solangi expressed concerns about social media misuse for inciting violence. IHC issued notices to the information ministry and PTA, delaying the hearing until next week. A petition contesting the ban on X … Read more

Army Chief Asim Munir calls on PM Shehbaz

Army Chief

ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Army Staff(COAS) General Syed Asim Munir on Wednesday called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif here at the Prime Minister’s House.

During the meeting, they discussed the Pakistan Army’s professional as well as the security-related matters.

The army chief also congratulated Prime Minister Shehbaz on assuming the office and expressed good wishes for him.

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PM, CM Punjab extends greeting on ‘Saraiki Culture Day’

PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif extending greetings on the Saraiki Culture and Saraiki Ajrak Day being observed on Wednesday, reiterated that the incumbent government would play its role in promoting the local languages, literature, and cultures of all the regions in the country.

The prime minister, in his message, said that all the colors of the Saraiki region were beautiful while being rich in different cultures and traditions.

He said it was not only spoken in South Punjab rather in Balochistan and India as well. He said the Saraiki language and the Saraiki writers had immense contributions to literature, poetry, and music.

The prime minister said that Saraiki culture was rooted in the thousands of years old Indus Valley Civilisation. He said that saints like Hazrat Bahauddin Zakaria, Hazrat Shah Ruknuddin Alam, and Khawaja Ghulam fareed. Salman Taunsavi, Sakhi Sarwar Shah, and Shams Tabraiz also enriched the Saraiki language through their words.

Prime Minister Shehbaz said that the promotion of South Punjab’s culture, literature, and art had always been among the government’s priorities.

On the other hand,  Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has extended felicitations to Saraiki sisters and brothers on Saraiki Cultural Day today.

In her message, she said Saraiki land gave birth to eminent personalities who became an asset to Pakistan.

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Lahore High Court Announces New Ramadan Timings

Lahore High Court Announces New Ramadan Timings

A new court hour adjustment will commence on the first day of Ramadan. Lahore High Court hearings from Monday to Thursday at 9 a.m. The Pakistan Meteorological Department predicts cold weather for the first ten days of Ramadan. Local media reports adjustments in timings for Lahore High Court, Sessions, and civil courts during Ramadan. According … Read more

SC opinion on ZAB’s trial sets new history and tradition: PM

SC

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday congratulating the leadership and workers of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), said by admitting the mistake in Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s trial, the Supreme Court’s opinion on the presidential reference had set a new history and tradition.

The prime minister congratulated Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, President-designate Asif Ali Zardari, PPP leadership and workers for the Supreme Court’s observation that former Prime Minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto did not get a fair trial.

“It is not possible to correct the past mistake but by admitting the serious mistake, a new history and a new tradition have been set,” the prime minister remarked in a statement. He said that rectification of an injustice of a court by the court was a positive development.

“The unanimous opinion of the Supreme Court in the Bhutto reference will help understand the history at the national level through the right perspective.

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