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FIR registered about threatening letters sent to IHC judges

FIR registered about threatening letters sent to IHC judges

ISLAMABAD: A First Information Report (FIR) was filed regarding the suspected threatening letters sent to the judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday. The FIR was lodged based on the complaint of IHC clerk Qadeer Ahmed at the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) police station. Ahmed stated in his complaint that he had distributed … Read more

PM Shehbaz terms promotion of foreign direct investment as top priority

PM Shehbaz terms promotion of foreign direct investment as top priority

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said promoting foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country to transform challenges into opportunities was top priority of the government. He was chairing a high level meeting to review progress on foreign investment. The meeting reviewed in detail the progress on the memorandum of understandings (MoUs) and … Read more

PM Shehbaz felicitates newly elected senator

PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif felicitated the newly elected senators on their success and expressed good wishes.

In his congratulatory message, the prime minister said the Senate elections were the continuation of democratic process.

He hoped that senators will play their role for the uplift of the constitution and the development of the country. Newly elected senators should participate in effective legislation for public welfare and national development and prosperity, he said.

PM Shehbaz highlighted that the role of senators was very important for the strengthening of federal units and the observance of democratic values.

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China Prepares to Ship First 300 Electric Buses

China Prepares to Ship First 300 Electric Buses

A major advancement in Islamabad’s public transportation system is underway, with the imminent departure of the first batch of electric buses from China. Comprising 30 buses out of a larger fleet of 150, these electric vehicles are set to arrive in Karachi within the next three weeks before making their way to Islamabad. This shipment … Read more

NADRA Family Registration Certificate (FRC) Fee Update in April 2024

NADRA Family Registration Certificate (FRC) Fee Update in April 2024

The National Database Registration Authority (NADRA) serves as the authority for issuing the Family Registration Certificate (FRC), a document that provides comprehensive details about family members. As of April 2024, the FRC fee remains at Rs. 1,000 for both normal and executive categories. Pakistani citizens can apply for an FRC in three different categories: By … Read more

Iranian ambassador calls on PM Shehbaz

Iranian ambassador calls on PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday and discussed matters of mutual concern. The prime minister thanked the President of Iran, Dr. Ebrahim Raisi, for his congratulatory message and telephone call to him following his re-election. He underscored that Pakistan attached … Read more

Gandapur says illegal MPAs won’t be allow to take oath

PESHAWAR: Following the decision of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to postpone the Senate polls in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur reiterated the government’s stance against allowing lawmakers elected on reserved seats to take an oath. Speaking to the media outside the KP Assembly in Peshawar, Gandapur emphasized, “Those who became … Read more

PML-N secures nine out of twelve Senate seats from Punjab

PML-N secures nine out of twelve Senate seats from Punjab

LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) secured nine out of twelve Senate seats from Punjab in the recent elections. These elections covered two seats each for women and technocrats, as well as one for minority representation. Notably, seven candidates had already been declared winners unopposed. In the contest for the two technocrat seats, Finance Minister … Read more

Pollen count in Islamabad: April 2, 2024

Pollen count in Islamabad – 07 April 2024

On Tuesday, the total pollen count in Islamabad reached 10,633 per cubic meter of air, compared to 9,488 the previous day, according to data released by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). In the H-8 sector, the count was 10,633, while it was 3,750 in G-6, 3,372 in E-8, and 2,060 in F-10. Medical experts have … Read more

PPP wins 10 Senate seats, Vawda becomes senator from Sindh

PPP wins 10 Senate seats, Vawda becomes senator from Sindh

KARACHI: In the Senate elections held in Sindh, the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) claimed victory in 10 out of 12 seats, with the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) and an independent candidate, Faisal Vawda, securing one seat each. According to the results declared by the returning officers, the PPP attained five general, two technocrats, one minority, … Read more

Ishaq Dar, Mehmood ul Hassa win Senate polls

Ishaq Dar

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz’s Muhammad Ishaq Dar and Pakistan Peoples Party’s Mehmoodul Hassan eemerged victorious in the Senate elections for the general and technocrat seats, respectively, in the Federal Capital.

Ishaq Dar secured 222 votes for the general seat, while Mehmoodul Hassan obtained 224 votes for the technocrat seat.

Mehmoodul Hassan was nominated by the Pakistan Peoples Party for the general seat, whereas Muhammad Ishaq Dar was the nominee of the PML-N for the technocrat seat in the federal capital.

Farzand Hussain and Raja Ansar Mehmood, representing the Sunni Ittehad Council, received 79 and 81 votes, respectively.

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IHC judges receive letters having ‘anthrax’

IHC judges receive letter having ‘anthrax’

ISLAMABAD: The Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court and other seven judges received letters containing ‘anthrax’ on Tuesday. Sources within the court revealed that one of these letters, when opened by a judge’s staff, was found to contain an unknown powder. Prompt action followed, with experts from the Islamabad Police swiftly arriving at the … Read more

Dubai Schools Granted Authority to Raise Fees Based on Performance

Dubai Schools Granted Authority to Raise Fees Based on Performance

Private schools in Dubai are now eligible to raise their fees by a maximum of 5.2 percent, depending on their performance in the latest annual inspections. However, schools that have experienced a decline in their ratings will not be granted permission to increase fees. Dubai’s education regulator, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), has … Read more

PM Shehbaz for mechanism to double exports in five years

PM Shehbaz for mechanism to double exports in five years

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed for formulation of a strategy aimed at two-fold increase in the country’s exports within next five years. He also asked the Ministry of Trade for compiling of such a strategy in consultation with the successful entrepreneurs and stakeholders. The prime minister chaired a high level meeting … Read more

US dollar rate in Pakistan down by Re0.1 to Rs277.84 on April 2

US dollar rate in Pakistan down by Re0.1 to Rs277.84 on April 2

KARACHI: The US dollar rate in Pakistan declined by Re0.1 to Rs277.84 against the Pakistani rupee in the interbank market on Tuesday (April 2). Internationally, the US dollar hovered near a 4-1/2-month high against major peers on Tuesday as traders rushed to push back bets for the Federal Reserve’s first interest rate cut this year. … Read more

PTI founder acquitted in another case related to vandalism

PTI founder

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf(PTI) founder Imran Khan was acquitted in another case of Long March vandalism registered in Islamabad’s Margalla police station.

Judicial Magistrate Mureed Abbas acquitted PTI founder and others. On the plea of ​​acquittal, lawyers Sardar Masroof and Amina Ali gave arguments while  Asad Umar and Raja Khurram Nawaz were also acquitted in the Long March vandalism case.

The court said in the verdict that the incident of Long March vandalism was stated by the prosecution, no witness was involved in the investigation.

The court declared that the assistant sub-inspector is not authorized to issue a notification on behalf of the plaintiff’s case, and the assistant sub-inspector is also not authorized to register the case as a plaintiff.

The court said that the CCTV was also not provided in the court and the investigating officer did not present any evidence against the founder PTI and others, so they are acquitted.

It should be noted that a case was registered against Imran Khan and others under the provisions of inciting public and public servants.

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Suzuki Alto Easy Installment Plans in Pakistan- April 2024

Suzuki Alto Easy Installment Plans in Pakistan- July 2024

The Suzuki Alto continues to maintain its position as the preferred choice for buyers seeking an urban ride with decent fuel efficiency and a limited budget in Pakistan. Given the market’s sensitivity to price points, this 800cc car remains the cheapest option offered by the country’s oldest auto assembler. Known for its compact size and fuel efficiency, … Read more

WhatsApp working on new security feature

WhatsApp working on new security feature

WhatsApp is currently working on a new feature. The new feature will allow users to secure chats on linked devices. For now only beta testers can avail this feature. WhatsApp, a messaging platform owned by Meta, is currently working on a new feature that will enable users to secure chats on linked devices. The development … Read more

Honda Pridor Latest Price in Pakistan- April 2024

Honda Pridor, CD 70 Dream and CB-150 Installment Plans- May 2025

In Pakistan in 2024, Honda motorcycles continue to dominate the market, with their popularity driven by high demand, strong brand reputation, and quality construction. The Japanese manufacturer, renowned for innovation, offers top-tier bikes like the Honda Pridor, deeply ingrained in Pakistani biking culture. While models like the CD-70 and CG-125 remain best-sellers, the Honda Pridor … Read more

Murad, Swati cleared to contest Senate elections

Murad

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has dismissed the petitions challenging the acceptance of nomination papers for prominent Senate election candidates Murad Saeed, Azam Swati, Faisal Javed, Khurram Zeeshan and Azhar Mashwani.

Justice Arshad Ali and Justice Waqar Ahmed of Peshawar High Court heard the petition filed by Murad Saeed against approval of papers for Senate elections.

During the hearing, Murad Saeed’s lawyer told the court that Taj Mohammad Afridi has withdrawn the papers and now he is not a Senate candidate. He cannot object if he is not a candidate.

At the same time, Amir Javed Advocate took the position in the court that Taj Mohammad Afridi is an objector from the beginning, he was also a candidate when filing the application, Murad Saeed did not provide correct details regarding the cases, Murad Saeed did not disclose the assets, while Murad Saeed did not disclose the assets. Murad Saeed did not even deposit the fine imposed for violating the code of conduct.

Amir Javed Advocate told the court that Murad Saeed’s papers for the National Assembly were rejected for not submitting the fine and the appeal has to be filed by himself, but Murad Saeed is absconding.

On this, Justice Arshad Ali remarked that the Supreme Court has made it clear about the absconding, an petition has been filed in the Peshawar High Court for the details of the cases, while the assets have been disclosed and the FBR documents are present.

Justice Arshad Ali in his remarks further said that Murad Saeed’s confirmation and endorser himself appeared before the RO, how can the signature be fake, Murad Saeed also signed, the video was also shown to the RO.

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Apple iPhone 12 latest PTA Tax, Custom Duty in Pakistan 2024

Apple iPhone 12 Latest Price & Easy Installment Plans in Pakistan

The PTA tax on an Apple iPhone 12 in Pakistan ranges from Rs 86,000 to Rs 130,000. iPhones remain popular despite the dominance of Android phones in the Pakistani market. The iPhone 12 series features a durable design, a user-friendly interface, and 5G support. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) tax on Apple iPhone 12 has … Read more

Top 10 upcoming electric cars you should look forward to

Top 10 upcoming electric cars you should look forward to

Electric cars are unquestionably transforming the automotive industry, and while some traditionalists may dismiss the idea of battery-powered cars, I’m fully supportive of this electric shift. Granted, some EVs might be somewhat dull, but let’s be honest: the misconceptions about electric cars are often just that — misconceptions. One thing is certain: electric cars have … Read more

Public and private schools will be closed in Sindh on April 4th

When will summer holidays 2025 start in Punjab? Check date here

All schools in Sindh will be closed on April 4 for Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s death anniversary. The holiday includes schools, colleges, and universities in cities like Karachi. The provincial government has issued a notification extending the holiday to government offices. Karachi and other cities in Sindh will witness a holiday on April 4 in commemoration … Read more

FBR to Introduce “Pakistan Honour Card Scheme” for Top Taxpayers of Pakistan

FBR unregistered business

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is preparing to introduce the “Pakistan Honour Card Scheme,” a superior initiative aimed at acknowledging and rewarding the top taxpayers in the country, including exporters. This system is personalized to provide exclusive benefits and conveniences, particularly at airports. Under the scheme, the “Pakistan Honour Cards” will be presented to … Read more

FPCCI President Calls for Rational Taxation and Consultation with Stakeholders

President FPCCI hopeful about single digit interest rate by early 2025

Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of FPCCI, urges rational taxes and expanding the tax net instead of new taxes. He stresses the need for modernizing the tax system to ease tax compliance for businesses. Sheikh highlights the requirement for tax filers to join Pakistan’s chambers and advocates for fair taxation. Islamabad, President of the Federation of … Read more

Ishaq Dar appointed presiding officer for first Senate session

Ishaq Dar

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has been appointed as the presiding officer for the election of the chairman and deputy chairman of the Senate and the swearing in of the newly elected senators.

In the first session of the Senate, the oath-taking of the newly elected senators and the election of the chairman and deputy chairman of the Senate will be held, for which President of Pakistan Asif Zardari signed the summary of appointing Ishaq Dar as the presiding officer.

President Zardari on the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed the summary of appointing Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.

In this regard, the Senate Secretariat said that according to the parliamentary tradition, only a present senator can be the presiding officer of the first meeting.

Meanwhile, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) postponed Senate elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after the opposition members filed a plea seeking postponement due to a stand-off with the provincial government over oath-taking of MPAs-elect on the reserved seats.

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UAE Declares Week-Long Holidays for Eid ul-Fitr 2024

UAE Declares Week-Long Holidays for Eid ul-Fitr 2024

UAE announces week-long Eid al-Fitr holidays from April 8 to April 14. Federal government offices resumed normal operations on April 15. The private sector anticipates a similar announcement for the Eid holidays. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has made a significant announcement that has been warmly welcomed by federal employees. In celebration of Eid al-Fitr, … Read more