Speaking about the long-standing issue of peace in the Kurram region, Ali Amin Gandapur emphasized that the problem has persisted for over 50 years but assured that it is close to being resolved. “I will personally ensure its resolution,” he added. Ali Amin Gandapur remarked, “Those who lack public support cannot approach the people. We […]
Lining work of the 38-mile-long KB feeder has recently started under the Greater Karachi Bulk Water Supply Scheme commonly known as K-IV. Murad Ali Shah said that the project will ensure an enhanced water supply of 9,800 cusecs to Karachi to meet the water needs of the provincial capital. Currently, KB Feeder is not carrying […]
The Environment Protection Department issued a notification on Wednesday, announcing the ban on all types of fireworks and aerial displays. Deputy Commissioner Lahore warned that strict action would be taken against anyone found violating the ban. “We are working to control smog and reduce air pollution in the city, and we urge citizens to cooperate […]
Adnan Rajput, the fire initially started in nearby bushes and quickly spread to the market, making it difficult to control. Upon receiving information, seven fire brigade vehicles rushed to the site and worked tirelessly to douse the flames. The intense fire engulfed multiple shops in the furniture market, forcing shopkeepers to scramble to save their […]
Justice Mian Gul Hassan Aurangzeb dismissed Zong’s appeal against the PTA order, directing it to refund Rs2,028,038,584 (more than 2 billion, 28 million rupees) collected from customers on account of service/maintenance/cards / operational fee charges from 26.04.2019 to 12.07.2019. The court observed in its decision “Cellular mobile operators, including the appellant, had been charging Rs10 […]
This development marks a significant milestone in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) initiative, providing a shorter and more efficient route for the movement of goods from China to the Gulf Countries. Under the initiative, a truck carrying electronic equipment departed from Kashgar, bound for the Jebel Ali Port in Dubai, via Pakistan. The truck’s journey […]
The Lahore High Court has ruled that non-Muslims cannot inherit property from their Muslim relatives under Islamic law. The case revolved around a land dispute in Gojra, where a Muslim grandson challenged the inheritance rights of his Ahmadi relative, arguing that Islamic law does not allow non-Muslims to inherit from Muslims. Justice Chaudhry Muhammad Iqbal […]
Sporadic snowfall continued in Skardu and other areas turning weather to severe cold. Around four-inch snowfall has been recorded in Skardu while it measured eight inches in the upper areas. The Met Office has predicted that the snowfall will halt in the next 24 hours, while the mercury will further drop to bring more severity […]
The power company has confessed billions of rupees in additional recovery from Karachi’s electricity consumers. Power consumers of the metropolis are likely to get Rs. 4.98 per unit relief as per the KE petition submitted to the NEPRA. The electric power regulator has fixed the hearing of the KE plea on January 15. The regulatory […]
A religious party has been holding protests and sit-ins on major roads in the city for three consecutive days, causing massive traffic jams across the city. Both tracks of the road from Gurumandir to Numaish Chowrangi are temporarily closed to traffic due to an ongoing protest, causing severe traffic congestion on the surrounding roads, and […]
