Petrol subsidy for motorcyclists likely to end within days
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik said that the subsidy scheme for motorcyclists will probably be discontinued within few days. Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will take the final decision regarding the scheme for motorcyclists, and he will consult with the
PM, Field Marshal likely to visit Switzerland
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir are likely to travel to Bürgenstock, Switzerland, where technical-level talks between the United States and Iran under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding are scheduled to take place on Sunday. The PM Office has been directed to make preparations for the
PPP names Amjad Hussain as CM GB
Pakistan Peoples Party has formally nominated Amjad Hussain Advocate as its candidate for the slot of Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan on Saturday. Amjad Hussain, is also serving as the provincial president of the PPP in Gilgit-Baltistan. This decision marks a significant political development within the party’s regional strategy, reports say.
Sindh introduces new attendance system at schools
The Sindh Education Department has formally introduced a facial recognition-based attendance system for all teaching and non-teaching staff across the province. The formal registration process using facial recognition technology will commence in the month of June and July. From August onward, all staff members will be required to mark daily check-in and
Islamabad starts online birth, death registration service
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI), in collaboration with the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) have launched an online birth and death registration service through the Pak ID App, enabling residents of Islamabad to register births and deaths and obtain certificates without visiting government offices.
US-Iran talks to begin in Switzerland
Technical-level talks between the United States and Iran will be held on Sunday in Burgenstock, Switzerland, under the framework of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said on Saturday. The ministry said the discussions are a follow-up to the signing of the memorandum and will involve representatives from
Tehran again shuts Strait of Hormuz
Following Israeli military strikes in Lebanon, Iran on Saturday closed the Strait of Hormuz again to maritime traffic, citing the U.S. has failed to prevent ceasefire violations. In this regard, the Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters of Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, in response to the breach
PMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Saturday forecast rain accompanied by windstorms and thunderstorms at isolated places in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan and upper Punjab during next 24 hours. According to the PMD, Islamabad and adjoining areas are likely to witness partly cloudy weather with chances of rain and
Be sure, no change in speed limit
Majority of the motorists really disappointed, after coming to know that they would have to follow the current speed limit on National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) despite ending austerity measures in Pakistan enacted in the aftermath of fuel crisis. From the last several days, social media platforms and various
Rana rejects rumours of replacing PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: Political Adviser to the Prime Minister, Rana Sanaullah on Saturday dismissed the speculation about a change in the country’s leadership, saying certain elements were spreading baseless rumours to create political instability. Responding to a question during media talks on whether a change in the prime minister was being considered
