Supreme court delivers landmark decision in favour of disinherited women
The Supreme Court, in a landmark judgment on women’s inheritance rights, overturned a 71-year-old court decision and directed the relevant revenue authorities to give their mother and sisters their rightful share in the inherited property as per the law. A two-member bench headed by Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan issued a
AJK PM rejects Geo News report on refugee seats, calls it incorrect
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir Faisal Mumtaz Rathore has termed the news of private TV Geo News as incorrect reporting and said that I have always maintained that the current status of these seats needs to be changed. In a tweet, tagging the Geo News news, he said that
Govt raises climate support levy on petrol, diesel
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has increased the Climate Support Levy on petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD), while reducing the Petroleum Levy by an equal amount, leaving retail fuel prices unchanged. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the Climate Support Levy on both petrol and diesel has been
PEMRA approaches council of Islamic ideology over sensitive Geo News documentary
The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Council of Complaints, Lahore, has decided to seek guidance from the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) regarding the case involving Geo News Muharram transmission, in which sacred personalities were depicted visually. The decision was taken during the Council of Complaints meeting held in
DG Passports Randhawa Announces Nationwide Cashless System in Passport Offices
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has fully activated a cashless transaction system across all passport offices in the country, marking a major shift toward digital payment services in public sector operations. According to the Directorate General of Passports and Immigration, the nationwide rollout of digital payments has been completed successfully, allowing citizens to
Heatwaves, Floods and Storms: PMD Sounds Weather Alert for Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is likely to experience above-normal temperatures, localized heatwaves and an increased risk of flooding during the July-to-September period, according to the latest seasonal outlook issued by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). According to PMD, high temperatures are expected in most of the country, especially in Balochistan, Punjab and
Why are roads in UK start melting at 40 degrees Celsius?
After the incidents of roads melting during extreme heat in the UK and other countries of Europe, the question often arises in minds as to why roads are not affected in the same way when the heat often exceeds 45 degrees Celsius in South Asia. According to the opinion of
Tauseeq Haider & Farah Saadia break silence over viral Wedding rumours
Drama Actor Tauseeq Haider and anchor-person Farah Saadia have put an end to viral rumours about their supposed wedding, responding with humour and clarity in a joint video. The speculation, circulated online by YouTubers to gain views, claimed the two respected TV personalities had secretly married. Both took the rumours
Government to introduce easy installment E-bike scheme for students
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has decided to introduce E-bikes for students on the easiest installments. According to the details, an important meeting of the Transport and Mass Transit Department was held under the chairmanship of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, in which a detailed briefing was given on
Pakistan downs four drones launched from Afghanistan into Balochistan, ISPR
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan military successfully shot down four drones launched by Afghanistan in to Balochistan, said Inter services public relation (ISPR). In a statement, the military’s media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), said the four rudimentary drones entered Pakistani airspace on June 30 and were detected immediately by the country’s
