Karachi continues to bear high mercury. The PMD in its latest forecast said the maximum temperature may reach up to 41°C, while the current temperature has been recorded at 32°C in Karachi. Winds are blowing at a speed of 15 kilometers per hour, and the humidity level in the air is reported to be 62 […]
Chairing a high-level meeting on commodity prices, the Punjab CM ordered the Price Control Department to take immediate steps to revise roti rates. Decline in flour prices must directly benefit the public through a corresponding reduction in roti prices, she added. Maryam Nawaz also directed for strict monitoring of the prices of chicken, vegetables, and […]
The order came during a hearing of a petition seeking the enforcement of the Anti-Beggary Act. The petitioner pointed out that laws had already been enacted against the beggar mafia in the province, but government departments had failed to enforce the judicial orders effectively. The court ordered the full implementation of the law and instructed […]
The Punjab Home Department has finalized a draft of the proposed legislation, which includes stringent measures such as the blocking of Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs) and passports, and the freezing of bank accounts of individuals officially designated as goons. Under the act, District Intelligence Committees will be empowered to label individuals as goondas (hooligans) […]
According to the official notification, educational institutions will reopen on Monday, August 4, following the two-month break due to the anticipated rise in temperatures. To manage the pre-vacation period, single-shift schools will operate from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM starting May 26, while double-shift schools have been directed to conduct classes in the evening hours […]
The decision is applicable for both Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC), with varying changes in pricing. According to reports, a reduction in gas prices has been recommended for Sindh and Balochistan by OGRA. While an increase in price has been suggested for Punjab, KPK, and Islamabad. Specifically, a […]
The flyover that is 1.3 km long, completed in eight months, which is a record time, is likely to ease traffic, and it will bring improvement in connectivity to thousands of travelers. At the inauguration ceremony, Maryam Nawaz Sharif examined the Nawaz Sharif Flyover and complimented the quality of its construction. Provincial Minister Sohaib Ahmad […]
According to the department’s spokesperson, all private guest houses and residential service providers must enter guest data into the system for digital verification of both domestic and foreign residents. The department has launched an online portal to facilitate this registration. The final deadline for registration is the 15th of next month. Earlier this year, the […]
“Above normal rainfall is expected in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and other areas in this monsoon season,” a representative of the NDMA informed the Climate Change Committee of the Senate in a session today. He said each year the country sustains around four billion dollars owing to climate change. NDMA informed the climate change committee […]
“The mercury is expected to remain 04 to 06 degrees Celsius above the normal temperatures in Sindh, Baluchistan, central and southern Punjab, and southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,”, Met Office said in a weather report. The weather will remain hot and dry in most areas of the country, with severe hot weather in daytime in the plans. […]