Transporters Hike Fares After Petrol, Diesel Price Increase KARACHI – The transport sector has announced a 3% increase in fares following the federal government’s latest hike in petrol and diesel prices. Alliance President Malik Shahzad Awan said transporters are unable to absorb further losses, warning that continued fuel price hikes are creating serious instability in […]
Strikes Across Italy in Solidarity with Palestinians Disrupt Transport and Schools Several Italian cities saw transport disruptions and school closures on Monday as strikes called by a group of unions in support of the Palestinian people took effect. In Genoa, northwest Italy, protesters waved Palestinian flags during early morning gatherings near the port, while in […]
Punjab Launches Electric Taxi Scheme, Plans Tram and Green Transport Expansion Lahore — Punjab is set to roll out an electric taxi scheme within the next 15 days, offering new earning opportunities, especially for unemployed individuals. The initiative, unveiled at Pakistan’s first-ever Transport Expo, is a key part of the province’s Transport 2030 Vision, aimed […]
Punjab Launches E-Taxi Scheme 2025 to Modernise Transport and Create Jobs Lahore, Punjab – The Punjab government is set to roll out the CM Punjab E-Taxi Scheme 2025, aiming to modernise the province’s transport system, generate employment, and reduce pollution in major cities. The Punjab Transport Department has confirmed that applications for the scheme will […]
The aircraft, a twin-propeller Antonov-24 operated by Angara Airlines, was headed to the town of Tynda from the city of Blagoveshchensk when it disappeared from radar at around 1:00 pm local time (0400 GMT). A rescue helicopter later spotted the burning fuselage of the plane on a forested mountain slope about 16 kilometres (10 miles) […]
The intending pilgrims have started arriving in Mina since last night, and they will remain at Mina until Fajr next morning, the 9th Dhul Hijjah. Then, the Hujjaj will proceed to the valley of Arafat to perform “Waqoof-e-Arafa,” the main ritual of Hajj, and offer Zuhr and Asr prayers there. From Muzdalifa, they will collect […]
“I have been told that two more years are still required in the completion of this project,” talking to media Karachi’s mayor said. Sindh’s transport minister is working hard to get the Red Line Bus Rapid Transport project completed, Murtaza Wahab said. He said Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has officially become the first local council […]
This procurement is part of a larger effort to expand the public transport system across the province, according to the transport department officials. Of the 21 buses, twelve green and five pink buses will operate in Quetta, while four green buses will be deployed in Turbat. The pink buses are exclusively reserved for women, aiming […]
As per details shared by the KP education department, the Gandapur government has decided to provide free transport facilities for female students across the province’s remote districts. Due to the long distances from their homes, many girls are forced to drop out of school, the education department said. To address this issue, the KP government […]
During the meeting, Commissioner Karachi, Additional IG Karachi, DIG Traffic, and other officials were also present. Transporters raised concerns regarding restrictions on movement during specific hours. Addressing the occasion, Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon informed transporters that the government has extended the entry hours for heavy vehicles by one hour. Heavy vehicles can now enter […]
