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IHC allows Hiba Fawad to travel abroad

IHC allows Hiba Fawad to travel abroad

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has granted permission to the wife of former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry to fly out of the country. Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kiyani heard the plea of Hiba Fawad on Tuesday, seeking permission to travel abroad. During the hearing, the assistant attorney general apprised the court that Hiba Fawad’s name … Read more

Turkish President congratulates President Asif Ali Zardari

KARACHI: President of Turkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdogan Tuesday called President Asif Ali Zardari and congratulated him on assuming the office of the President of Pakistan. Both the leaders exchanged views on matters of bilateral importance and underscored the need for further improving cooperation in all areas of mutual interest, a press release issued by the … Read more

Pak Suzuki Announces Significant Increase in Swift’s Price

Swift GLX CVT latest price in Pakistan- September 2024

The federal government increases sales tax from 18% to 25% on locally manufactured vehicles. Pak Suzuki raises prices, leading with a Rs. 304,000 hike for the Swift GLX CVT. Second increase in two weeks for Swift GLX CVT; previously raised by Rs. 85,000. After the federal government’s move to raise the sales tax from 18% … Read more

New Ramadan Railway Ticket Office Timings Announced

New Ramadan Railway Ticket Office Timings Announced

Pakistan Railways adjusts ticket booking offices during Ramadan. Citizens can book tickets during the afternoon shift from Monday to Friday. The State Bank of Pakistan also adjusts its office hours during Ramadan. During Ramadan, Pakistan Railways has adjusted the operational hours of ticket booking offices. According to a Pakistan Railways spokesperson, ticket booking offices will … Read more

BISE Multan Announces 12th Class Final Date Sheet for 2024

BISE Multan Announces 12th Class Final Date Sheet for 2024

BISE Multan releases the date sheet for the 2024 intermediate Part I and II exams. Exams for various subjects will be conducted in two shifts, starting at 8:30 a.m. The use of illegal resources during exams is prohibited by the Multan Board. In Multan, the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) has released the … Read more

ECP issues notice to Gandapur on disqualification petition

ECP issues notice to Ali Amin Gandapur on disqualification request

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued a notice to Ali Amin Gandapur, Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on disqualification petition after it approved the application against Gandapur for hearing. A petitoner Muhammad Kafeel filed an application in the Election Commission and accused Gandapur of concealing assets. The hearing on the application … Read more

9 killed in Multan as building collapses after cylinder blast

Multan

MULTAN: At least 9 people were killed when a 3-storey residential building collapsed in Multan city after cylinder blast.

According to the Deputy Commissioner, a residential building in Mohalla Jawadian area of ​​Multan’s inner city collapsed at 4 am due to its dilapidated condition.

The Deputy Commissioner said that some of the debris of the building fell on the houses located on the right and left of it, as a result of which the dead and the injured were shifted to Nishtar Hospital.

According to the District Emergency Officer, 11 people were buried due to the collapse of the building, now all the people have been evacuated and the rescue operation has been completed.

The rescue officer said that the incident happened due to gas leakage in the kitchen, when the woman lit a fire at sahri time, there was an explosion, a part of the 3-storey building fell on the neighboring house, five siblings and their parents were in this house died.

According to the rescue, a total of nine people died and two were injured in the accident.

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12-member Sindh cabinet takes oath of office

9-member Sindh cabinet take oath of office

KARACHI: A twelve-member provincial cabinet of Sindh took the oath of office in a ceremony held at the Sindh Governor House on Tuesday. The oath of office was administered by Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori to the provincial ministers. Those who took oath as ministers included Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuhu, Syed Sardar Shah, Ziaul Hassan Lanjar, … Read more

JUI-F announces support for Yusuf Raza Gilani in Senate by-polls

JUI-F

ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazal (JUI-F) has announced its support for Pakistan People’s Party(PPP) leader Yusuf Raza Gilani in the Senate by-election.

The by-election for the 6 vacant seats of the Senate will be held on March 14.

Among the Senate seats that will be held, by-elections are the seats vacated by Yusuf Raza Gilani, Maulana Ghafoor Haidari, and Nisar Khuhro, while by-elections will also be held on the seats vacated by Jam Mehtab, Prince Ahmad Umar and Sarfaraz Bagti.

Senate by-election will be held on one seat of Islamabad, 2 seats of Sindh, and 3 seats of Balochistan.

In the Senate by-election to be held on March 14, members of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam will vote for Yusuf Gilani for the Islamabad seat.

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CNIC, Smart ID card Latest Fee Update, March 2024

Nadra NICOP Renewal Fee in Saudi Riyal- April 2024

The CNIC is a unique identity number provided to all Pakistani citizens. Its distinctive features prevent duplication and counterfeit IDs. You can obtain a new ID card by visiting a NADRA Registration Center. The CNIC, or Computerized National Identity Card, is a distinct identification number given to every citizen of Pakistan. This essential ID document, … Read more

Ramadan Calendar 2024 Lahore: Sehri & Iftar timing Lahore

Iftar time Lahore: Today Iftar timing in Lahore 2024

Ramadan Calendar 2024 Lahore – The Sehri, Iftar timing in Lahore updated here on Bolnews.com. For the ease of people from Lahore who wish to fast during the month, Below is the Ramadan calendar, which includes the Islamic date, the time for sehri (pre-dawn meal), the time for iftar (breaking the fast), and the corresponding … Read more

Ramadan Weather Alert: Rain and Snow Forecast Across Pakistan

Heavy rains expected in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Balochistan braces for heavy rainstorms across 22 districts, with possible snowfall. High-altitude areas like Ziarat, Quetta, and Pishin may also experience snowfall. Floods cause mud house collapses and disrupt train service in Quetta-Taftan. Today, Balochistan is expecting a significant series of rainstorms, with forecasts indicating rainfall in 22 districts of the region. Additionally, high-altitude areas … Read more

Gandapur asks federal govt to remove KP chief secretary

Gandapur asks federal govt to remove KP chief secretary

PESHAWAR: The Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Ali Amin Gandapur has called for the dismissal of the current chief secretary of the province Nadeem Afzal Chaudhry. Gandapur has formally requested the Shehbaz Sharif-led government to replace Chaudhry with Shahab Ali Shah in this position. Gandapur believes that Shah’s appointment would inject new perspectives and … Read more

BTC TO PKR: Today’s Bitcoin price in Pakistan on March 12, 2024

Karachi: The rate of Bitcoin (BTC) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) will Bitcoin (BTC) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) is Rs 20108346.89 on March 12, 2024. Bitcoin to PKR (Bitcoin Price in Pakistan) 1 BTC = 20108346.89 Pakistani rupees. Disclaimer: All data and information are provided for informational purposes only. The data has not been provided for trading purposes or … Read more

Hussain Nawaz, Hassan Nawaz reach Lahore

Lahore

LAHORE: Hussain Nawaz and Hassan Nawaz, sons of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz(PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif and brothers of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, have reached Lahore from London.

According to sources, PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif welcomed his two sons on reaching Jati Umra.

It should be noted that Hussain Nawaz and Hassan Nawaz were present in London for a long time. In the past few days, requests for suspension of the arrest warrant of Nawaz Sharif’s sons Hassan Nawaz and Hussain Nawaz were filed in the Accountability Court of Islamabad in 3 references.

The lawyer of Hassan Nawaz and Hussain Nawaz said both want to come to Pakistan on March 12 and appear in the accountability court.

Later, the accountability court suspended the permanent arrest warrants of Hassan Nawaz and Hussain Nawaz.

The court suspended the perpetual arrest warrants of both in the Al-Azizia, Flagship and Avonfield references till March 14.

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Gates for entry and exit of Umrah pilgrims allocated at Grand Mosque during Ramzan

Gates for entry and exit of Umrah pilgrims allocated at Grand Mosque during Ramzan

ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has allocated a number of gates at the Grand Mosque in Makkah to receive pilgrims, coinciding with the beginning of the blessed month of Ramadan, which witnesses the peak annual Umrah season. The new arrangements were … Read more

Asif Haider Shah posted as Chief Secretary Sindh again

Sindh

KARACHI: Syed Asif Haider Shah has once again been appointed as the Chief Secretary of Sindh.

Asif Haider Shah, a Grade 22 Pakistan Administrative Service officer, has been appointed as the Chief Secretary of Sindh once again.

Notification of appointment of Asif Haider Shah as Chief Secretary has been issued.

Syed Asif Haider Shah presently posted as Secretary Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Division was transferred and posted as Chief Secretary of Sindh province with immediate effect until further orders.

It should be noted that Asif Haider Shah is the brother-in-law of Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, he has been the Chief Secretary of Sindh before and has also served as the Commissioner of Karachi.

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Punjab Home Department bans meetings with PTI founder in Jail

Punjab

RAWALPINDI: The Punjab Home Department has imposed a ban on meetings with Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan in Adiala Jail.

According to sources, the Punjab Home Department has decided to ban meetings with Imran Khan in Adiala Jail, which will last for 2 weeks while media coverage is also prohibited in front of Adiala Jail’s gate no.

The jail administration had reserved Tuesday and Thursday for meetings with Imran Khan.

On the other hand, the police have also banned media coverage outside the Adiala Jail. Police put up barriers at the parking of media vehicles outside Adiala Jail Gate No. 5.

Police have issued instructions to the media that the media is not allowed to cover today, the media teams should move 2 km away from the jail.

Last week, Punjab Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and police foiled an attempt to attack Adiala jail and arrested three terrorists with explosives and the jail map.

The law enforcers conducted IBO after they received information about the presence of the terrorists in the area.

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Aseefa Bhutto becomes first lady of Pakistan

Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Faisal Karim Kundi, spokesperson of the Pakistan People’s Party(PPP) confirmed that Aseefa Bhutto will become the first lady.

Faisal Karim Kundi said in his statement that President Asif Zardari will make an official announcement regarding Aseefa Bhutto’s first lady and Asifa Bhutto will be the first lady who is the daughter of the President.

It should be noted that the statements of the Pakistan People’s Party and Bakhtawar Bhutto on social media made people curious.

A photo with President Asif Zardari and Aseefa Bhutto was shared from the party account and captioned with First Lady President.

Bakhtawar Bhutto later shared the same photo and wrote: From court hearings with President Asif Zardari to his fight to be released from prison, now as the First Lady of Pakistan, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari by his side.

Earlier, President Asif Ali Zardari had decided to make his daughter Aseefa Bhutto Zardari the first lady.

Aseefa Bhutto will be given the First Lady protocol and she will be the first lady who is the daughter of the President.

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NADRA B-Form latest fee update – March 2023

NADRA B-Form fee

The Pakistani government has introduced the Child Registration Certificate, commonly known as the B-Form, as a fundamental right for individuals under the age of 18. This official document is essential for registering a child in government records and serves as a prerequisite for school admission and various other purposes. The National Database and Registration Authority … Read more

PM calls for complete roadmap to enhance IT exports

PM calls

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif directed for submission of a comprehensive roadmap to boost IT exports.

He said the government would take steps to fully avail of the billion dollars potential of the country for IT exports, besides, the young people would be provided with required facilities of education, skills development and startups.

The prime minister chaired a review meeting on IT and Telecom sector.

The meeting was attended by Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb, Minister of State for IT Shaza Fatima Khawaja and the relevant senior officials.

During the meeting, the prime minister said that during their previous tenure, positive outcome was witnessed from the initiation of different projects in the IT sector.

He stressed upon resolution of all issues of start ups, freelancers and IT companies relating to banking.

Expressing his satisfaction over the IT export volume of more than $3 billion in the current year, he emphasized upon its further increase. For brining Pakistan’s IT sector at par with the international standards, they would have to work hard, he observed.

The prime minister also asked for submission of a comprehensive report regarding special technology zones. The meeting was apprised of progress on IT package announced by the prime minister during June 2023.

During the previous tenure, due to special attention of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the IT exports witnessed 13 percent increase during the first seven months of the current fiscal year when compared with previous corresponding year.

Under the Digiskills programme, a total of 4 million students of 17 batches, comprising 28 percent females, had been imparted training. Pakistan had emerged as the second top country in the world on the basis of numbers of freelancers. Pakistan was exporting IT products to 170 countries of the world, it was further added.

The meeting was informed that during the previous year, an investment of $400 million was made in Pakistani startups. The prime minister directed for taking of all necessary, legal and policy related steps to attract investment and boost IT exports.

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Suzuki offers discounts by Rs900,000 on WagonR, Alto, and Cultus

Suzuki Wagon R Price & Specifications in Pakistan- June 2025

Pak Suzuki has introduced an enticing promotional deal on installment plans for its range of models shortly after implementing significant increases in car prices. The offer applies to Suzuki Alto AGS, WagonR AGS, Cultus VXL, and Swift GLX CVT. Customers can benefit from this discount by purchasing any of these cars through the auto finance … Read more

President Zardari decides not to draw his salary

Zardari

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has decided, in view of the prevailing economic challenges, that he will not draw his presidential salary.

“He took this decision to encourage prudent financial management in the country. The President considered it essential not to burden the national exchequer and preferred to forgo his salary,” President Secretariat Press Wing said in a press release on Tuesday.

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Islamabad, Pakistan weather forecast; widespread rains, snowfall expected!

Rain, Snowfall expected in Islamabad, Pakistan on Eid-ul-Fitr

Expect widespread rainfall and snowfall in mountainous areas. A westerly wave, predicted by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Islamabad’s minimum temperature is expected to be 9 degrees Celsius. In Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and various parts of Pakistan, we anticipate widespread rainfall, snowfall in mountainous regions, and isolated hailstorms from Tuesday evening or night through Thursday. According … Read more

Weather Alert: Rain and Storms Expected in Lahore and Punjab

Punjab Weather

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Lahore and parts of Punjab are expected to experience rain, wind, thunderstorms, and isolated hailstorms on Tuesday evening/night and Wednesday. This weather pattern is anticipated due to a westerly wave likely to enter the western regions of Pakistan tonight, extending to most upper and central parts of the … Read more

Peshawar, KPK weather update: Heavy rain, snow, hailstorms expected!

Alert issued for tourists travelling to Murree

A westerly wave is expected to move into western Pakistan by night. Expect rain, snowfall in hilly areas, and occasional hailstorms in isolated areas. Heavy rainfall and snowfall in certain areas may lead to road closures. PESHAWAR – Expect notable rain, snow in hilly areas, and occasional hailstorms in Peshawar and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa … Read more