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The privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), a long-struggling national carrier, has become a focal point of political contention. Former finance minister Miftah Ismail has openly criticized his successor, Ishaq Dar, for allegedly creating a negative investment climate. Ismail argues that Dar’s financial policies and lack of clear communication discouraged prospective investors from showing interest […]

Karachi’s growing street crime problem reached a new peak with the robbery of a trader in the bustling SITE Industrial Area. The victim, transporting a shipment of 35 iPhones valued at approximately Rs. 10 million, was intercepted by armed men near Valika Chowrangi. The robbers, operating with alarming precision, seized the phones and additional cash […]

The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has intensified its efforts to combat the distribution of illegal and counterfeit medicines across the country. The crackdown, launched under directives from federal authorities, is targeting major cities like Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad to ensure public safety by removing substandard and unregistered drugs from the market. Inspections of […]

The Government of Pakistan has announced that fuel prices, including petrol and diesel, will remain unchanged for the next fortnight starting November 16, 2024. This decision follows a prior increase during the last fortnight. Here’s an overview of the current rates: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) determines prices based on global crude oil […]

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has directed the closure of universities and colleges in several parts of Punjab due to the worsening smog crisis. Lahore and nearby cities like Gujranwala and Faisalabad are experiencing hazardous air quality levels, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) frequently exceeding safe limits. This alarming situation has prompted authorities to […]

Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif recently made strong remarks against political groups resorting to protests, emphasizing that such tactics hinder national progress. In his statements, he particularly criticized the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), holding it responsible for political instability and disruption during his governance. Sharif questioned PTI’s failure to deliver on its ambitious promises, such as […]

In Daska, a horrific incident was witnessed in which a woman, in league with her daughter and two male relatives, brutally murdered her seven-month pregnant daughter-in-law, Zehra. The motive behind the ghastly crime of the four was revealed by the main accused, Sughra Bibi, as a twisted obsession with Indian films. The murderers, after planning […]

In a diplomatic development, a Mexican general has been appointed to command the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP). This UN force has a longstanding role in observing and reporting on ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) in the disputed Kashmir region. The appointment marks a significant decision, as […]

Certain regions in Karachi have recently been granted a public holiday due to an upcoming significant local event. This announcement, made by local authorities, is intended to facilitate smooth operations and reduce disruptions as events unfold in the impacted neighborhoods. The holiday applies to specific areas only, ensuring that residents and businesses in those locations […]

The Sindh government has recently approved Pakistan’s first-ever policy aimed at providing inclusive education for transgender individuals. This landmark decision signifies a progressive step towards educational equality, ensuring that transgender persons in Sindh have the right to pursue their education in an environment that respects their identity. This policy includes access to school admissions and […]

In a remarkable act of honesty and duty, Pakistan’s motorway police recently returned a substantial amount of lost cash to a traveler on the national highway. The incident occurred when a passenger, traveling along a major motorway, misplaced a large sum of money. The cash was found by motorway officers during routine surveillance and safely […]

A court in Rawalpindi recently denied the acquittal plea of Bushra Bibi, spouse of PTI founder Imran Khan, in the Toshakhana-II case, a legal controversy surrounding alleged misappropriations from the Toshakhana, the state gift repository. This decision follows months of legal proceedings wherein the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has pursued charges against both Imran Khan […]

Bitcoin’s rally simply doesn’t seem to be slowing down; it has catapulted to new heights reaching $93,158 on Wednesday. The world’s leading cryptocurrency has risen 32 per cent since the November 5 U.S. election. Mainly, a Donald Trump presidency is expected to bring a welcome boost to cryptocurrency. Since the election, the asset that has […]

As smog continues to affect air quality across Pakistan, the Rawalpindi district administration has taken drastic measures, sealing several industrial units and brick kilns found to be major contributors to pollution. With air quality becoming a public health crisis in many parts of Punjab, authorities are cracking down on sources of emissions to mitigate the […]