Islamabad: The United Kingdom has officially lifted its air safety restrictions on Pakistani airlines, allowing the resumption of direct flights — a significant development welcomed by the national flag carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). In a statement issued on Tuesday, PIA said it is now preparing to resume its UK […]
Rawalpindi: In a concerning development, unidentified individuals have stolen six batteries from a Flood alert System installed on Nullah Lai, near Pirwadhai Bridge, disrupting the system’s connection with the control room. A case regarding the theft has been registered at the Ganjmandi Police Station on the complaint of the Flood […]
Islamabad: The federal government on Tuesday jacked up fuel prices for the third consecutive fortnight, raising petrol by Rs5.36 to Rs272.15 per litre and high-speed diesel by Rs11.37 to Rs284.35 per litre, effective from July 16. Products Existing prices New prices Increase High Speed Diesel (HSD) Rs272.98 Rs284.35 Rs11.37 MS […]
Islamabad: The Islamabad Capital Police has imposed a strict ban on posting photos and videos in uniform on social media platforms, warning personnel of departmental action in case of non-compliance. According to a directive issued by the department, all officers and personnel have been instructed to immediately remove any existing […]
Islamabad: The British High Commission in Islamabad has announced the formal rollout of an e-visa system for Pakistani nationals applying under student and work visa categories, eliminating the need for a physical visa sticker in most cases. In a statement, the commission said that the new e-visa system will enable […]
Islamabad: In a major step towards curbing air pollution and promoting environmental sustainability, the Islamabad Transport Authority (ITA) has officially launched Pakistan’s first-ever Vehicle Emission Testing System (VETS), beginning with on-ground inspections in the capital. According to ITA officials, a vehicle emission testing camp was set up at D-Chowk where […]
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday disqualified Member National Assembly (MNA) Jamshed Dasti after declaring his academic degrees as forged. The commission announced its reserved verdict on a reference sent by National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, seeking Mr Dasti’s disqualification. The ECP accepted two separate petitions against […]
The Pakistan Institute of Education (PIE) has published the 2023–24 National Non-Formal Education (NFE) Statistical Report, outlining recent progress and persisting challenges in the non-formal education sector. According to the report, there are now 35,427 non-formal education centers operating nationwide, serving over 1.29 million learners—a 20% increase in enrollment compared […]
In a press conference held in Lahore, Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur stated that the cases filed against Imran Khan lack legal merit, which is why they are not being pursued properly. He paid tribute to PTI’s voters, supporters, and workers, saying no political party in history […]
On Saturday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed a delegation of Pakistani students enrolled in top international universities under the government’s Uraan Pakistan Summer Scholars Programme. He said he was deeply impressed by the group, calling them a “galaxy of young superstars” representing the best talent from across the country. The […]
