The officials were fired after corruption accusations were proven against them, including two Food Supervisors and an Assistant Food Controller. According to reports, Assistant Food Controller Muhammad Aqil was dismissed for ‘embezzling’ over Rs 220.28, while Food Inspector, Zulfiqar Ali Lakhair, was also dismissed for ‘embezzling’ Rs 570 million. Another Food Inspector Fahim Azhar was […]
“PTA is an autonomous body responsible for regulations,” said Shaza Fatima while responding to queries about slow internet and restrictions on X in the National Assembly. The minister rejected the impression of relating X restrictions to freedom of expression, adding that only 2% of Pakistan’s population uses X, making the impact minimal. Shaza Fatima Khawaja […]
Exports comprising computer services and call center services during the first five months (July-November) of the current fiscal year 2024-25 stood at $1.530 billion as against $1.152 billion during the same period of the previous fiscal year. According to official data, IT export remittances increased by nearly 25 percent on a year-on-year basis in November […]
“My office and home are always available for holding talks between the government and opposition,” Ayaz Sadiq said. “Dialogue is necessary to iron out differences between the government and opposition,” the Speaker National Assembly said. “I am ready to play a role in talks over political issues or any other matter,” Sadiq said. He welcomed […]
According to details, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) presented another arrested suspect named Saleem, accused of facilitating the attackers, before the court. The investigation officer requested the court to grant physical remand of the suspect, stating that Saleem needed to be interrogated further to uncover more details about the bomb blast. Approving the CTD request, the […]
According to details, a miscellaneous application was filed in the LHC by Advocate Azhar Siddique. The applicant asserted that the government has ‘failed’ to take any action against human smugglers. Advocate Azhar Siddique further stated that the inaction against smugglers constitutes a violation of the law. It is noteworthy that prior to this incident, there […]
“Motorway M-2 has been closed for traffic from Lahore to Hiran Minar and M-3 from Lahore to Jaranwala, owing to foggy conditions and poor visibility,” the spokesperson said. A spokesman has advised drivers to use the motorway in the daytime, while during night travel keep the fog lights of their vehicles on. It is to […]
The meeting discussed the promotion of cricket in Saudi Arabia and the development of players. Mohsin Naqvi invited the Chairman Saudi Arabia Cricket Federation to visit Pakistan to watch the matches of the ICC Champions Trophy 2024. Mohsin Naqvi also offered all possible cooperation in the promotion of cricket and the construction of stadiums in […]
The petitioners argued that privatizing government schools violated the law and would lead to increased fees, depriving underprivileged children of basic education. The Punjab government’s legal counsel clarified that the outsourced schools would remain under government oversight and that the initiative primarily targets non-operational schools to enhance their functionality and services. The court’s decision supports […]
As per details, the incident, which took place in the Saudabad area, was captured on CCTV footage. In the CCTV footage, the robbers, riding two motorcycles can be seen following the family to their home. As the man and his wife dismounted near their residence, the suspects held them at gunpoint and began looting their […]
