Pakistan’s two major gas utilities have filed requests to raise consumer prices significantly from July, citing projected financial shortfalls and revenue requirements for the 2025-26 fiscal year. According to regulatory filings, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd (SNGPL) has requested an average increase of Rs735.59 per million British thermal units (MMBTU), while Sui Southern Gas Company […]
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a heat wave alert for Karachi, warning that hot and dry weather is expected to prevail in the city from April 20 to 23, 2025. According to the Met Office, a heat wave is likely to affect Karachi during this period due to the suspension of sea breezes. Temperatures […]
Lahore has received 11 electric buses from China, marking a significant step towards eco-friendly public transport. According to transport department officials, an additional 16 electric buses are expected to arrive in Lahore from Karachi within a few days. In the first phase, a total of 27 electric buses will be introduced as part of a […]
Rain and snowfall in various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Peshawar, had intensified the cold weather. According to the Meteorological Department on Tuesday, rain continues in the plains of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while snowfall in the mountainous regions, including Parachinar, Malam Jabba, Dir Bala, and Chitral. The rain has further increased the cold, and intermittent showers […]
The panel backed by the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Sindh’s Minister for Law, Parliamentary Affairs, and Home, Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar, has won the Sindh Bar Council’s annual elections unopposed. The provincial minister extended his heartfelt congratulations to the entire panel on their success. It is noteworthy that Shafqat Rahim has been elected as the Vice […]
The final provincial stage of the STEAM Festival “Science in Sindh” concluded successfully, aimed at promoting science education in Sindh’s educational institutions. Addressing the event, Sindh’s Minister for Education and Mines & Minerals, Syed Sardar Ali Shah, stated that the children of Sindh possess exceptional skills in understanding problems and finding scientific solutions. Through their […]
The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) on Sunday confirmed the uninterrupted electricity supply across its region during Ramazan. With demand at 1,206 megawatts (MW), officials report sufficient power allocation from the national grid and round-the-clock monitoring to address outages, said the IESCO spokesman here. He stated that the company is fully prepared to meet Ramazan’s […]
Pakistan Navy Ship ASLAT participated in 5th edition of the Multinational Naval Exercise KOMODO-25, organized by Indonesian Navy in Bali, Indonesia. Themed ‘Maritime Partnership for Peace and Stability’, the exercise brought together navies from approximately 38 countries to enhance maritime cooperation and strengthen regional security, said a news release issued by the Directorate General Public […]
Sindh’s Senior Minister, Sharjeel Inam Memon, has said that we salute all the women who are playing a vital role in the development, stability, and prosperity of society and the country. The leadership of the Pakistan People’s Party has always prioritized women’s rights and their protection, and the Sindh government is committed to providing equal […]
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasted widespread rain and thunderstorms across Sindh from Monday through Friday. Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Larkana, and several other districts are expected to face heavy to very heavy rainfall. These downpours will occur with occasional breaks but remain intense throughout the week.
Human Rights Department, Government of Sindh has celebrated Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day with a vibrant ceremony at a local hotel Karachi, hosted by Rajvir Singh Sodha, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister Sindh for Human Rights, The program featured the distribution of certificates and stipends to participants of the Internship Program 2024-25 and the formal […]
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Meteorological Department has issued a serious warning over the rapid melting of glaciers in Gilgit-Baltistan, citing an increased risk of dangerous flooding in the region.
Local police in Gilgit-Baltistan’s Hunza and Gilgit districts on Tuesday suspended 35 of their own personnel and halted their salaries after they staged a sit-in demanding benefits. Last night, hundreds of police personnel, both men and women, protested in front of the Chief Minister’s House, demanding an increase in their daily allowances and continued the […]
UMERKOT: Additional District and Session Judge Umerkot has ordered to form a special medical board and exhume the body of Siyani Oad for postmortem here on Tuesday. Siyani Oad a married woman was found hanged 16 days ago at her in-laws home near Momal Ji Mari of Umerkot. Later Shiv Ram Oad, father of the […]
MULTAN: Senior leader Pakistan Tehreek -e-Insaf (PTI) Shibli Faraz claimed on Saturday that PTI would win by-elections with the majority.
A 45-member Saudi delegation arrived in Pakistan on Sunday to review arrangements for the "Road to Makkah" project. The project aims to streamline the Hajj process for Pakistani pilgrims. Officials from Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs greeted the delegation at Islamabad International Airport.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz directed the officials concerned to provide free treatment to patients who returned from India without
The National Assembly on Monday unanimously passed a resolution praising the armed forces of Pakistan for their outstanding
The Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination, chaired by Senator Amir Waliuddin Chisti, convened at the Parliament House. The Committee members engaged in an extensive discussion regarding the compliance report based on the Committee’s previous meeting held on October 9, 2024. After a thorough update on the increase in the number […]
As the government has sped up its crackdown on illegal immigrants, especially Afghan nationals, residing in the country and is taking steps to send them back to their countries, Pakistan Coastguards, in their operations conducted along the Pak-Iran border in Balochistan between February 1 and March 18, have arrested 132 illegal immigrants. According to the […]
Bahawalpur police have solved the case of an 11-year-old girl’s alleged rape and murder in the jurisdiction of Saddar Police Station. The Punjab Forensic Science Agency (PFSA) released DNA test results and other forensic evidence, leading to the arrest of four suspects. According to police officials, the suspects include the victim’s two maternal uncles and […]
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