In order to cover the Rs98 billion shortfall, the Oil and Gas Regularly Authority (Ogra) raised gas tariffs even further, meaning that citizens are still suffering from crippling inflation and exorbitant bills. The price increases will take effect retroactively on January 1 and last until June 30. In the current fiscal year 2023–24, this is […]
Actor and Pakistani TV host Shaista Lodhi talked about her life-changing first Umrah journey with her family in a recent interview with host Hina Altaf. The famous person described how a fortuitous encounter with a friend sent her off on an unforeseen spiritual trip. Shaista said, “I don’t know how that Umrah happened for me.” […]
Bushra following her 14-year conviction in the Toshakhana case and her detention at Banigala, requested in her petition to annul the state’s January 31 notification of turning Imran’s residence into a sub-jail for Bushra at the request of the jail superintendent. The petition named Islamabad’s chief commissioner, the Adiala jail superintendent, the inspector general (IG) […]
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has declared that electioneering for Thursday’s elections will conclude at midnight on the evening of February 6 and 7, 2024, in compliance with election law. Citing Section 182 of the Elections Act of 2017, which forbids any political activity beyond the designated time frame, the ECP released a notification […]
There has been much discussion throughout the years on whether or not money actually leads to happiness. According to scientists, the debate has now been resolved, which is fantastic news as long as your bank account doesn’t blow up. Three-quarters of the nearly 3,000 local and Indigenous community members surveyed globally in a recent study […]
Akcent, the globally acclaimed music group, recently showered praise on Lahore, affirming it as the epitome of hospitality. The members of Akcent lauded the city for its unparalleled warmth and welcoming ambiance, emphasizing the exceptional hospitality they encountered. This commendation from an internationally renowned artist carries substantial weight, transcending mere musical appreciation to spotlight Lahore […]
A draft on personal laws that will apply to all religions was submitted on Tuesday by an Indian state headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party. The regulations include a prohibition on polygamy and equal inheritance rights for sons and daughters. Despite criticism from some Muslim leaders, the proposed measure in Uttarakhand, a northern state […]
Ahead of Pakistan’s parliamentary election, which is set for this Thursday, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights voiced concern on Tuesday. She emphasized the need to protect fundamental freedoms for a democratic process and urged authorities to denounce any acts of violence against political parties and candidates. According to a statement released by UN […]
Tuesday’s two bombs rocked the Balochistani regions of Kech and Panjgur, raising worries about security as the country prepared for the approaching general elections. Unidentified armed attackers targeted the NADRA office with a grenade strike in the Hoshop neighborhood of the Kech district. There was a large explosion when the hand grenade went off inside […]