Section 144 Enforced Across Punjab, Public Gatherings Banned
LAHORE: The Punjab Home Department has imposed Section 144 across the province from September 13 to 17, citing security concerns and threats to public safety. According to a notification issued by the department, restrictions have been imposed to maintain public peace and protect the lives and property of citizens amid
Petrol Relief Scheme: Here’s How to Register and Get Your Fuel Token
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology has announced the procedure for eligible motorcycle, rickshaw, Qingqi and small-car owners to avail themselves of a Rs100-per-litre relief on petrol. According to the ministry, citizens must first register for the scheme by sending an SMS with “REG” followed by their CNIC number to
Motorway Police Issue Travel Advisory as Repair Work Closes Lanes on M-2
LAHORE: Motorway Police have issued an important travel advisory for motorists as repair work on the M-2 South has led to the temporary closure of some lanes. According to a Motorway Police spokesperson, repair and patchwork work is underway on the M-2 South near Khanqah Dogran Northbound. The work is
No More NADRA Office Visits: Get Birth, Marriage Certificates from Home
ISLAMABAD: Citizens across Pakistan can now obtain duplicate copies of birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates from the comfort of their homes, eliminating the need for unnecessary visits to NADRA offices. The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a new facility through its Pak-ID mobile application to make
PTI Rift Deepens as KP Govt Halts D.I. Khan Development Funds
PESHAWAR: Internal differences within the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have reportedly intensified, with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government halting development funds for Dera Ismail Khan, the hometown of former chief minister Ali Amin Gandapur. According to a private TV channel report, relations between KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and former chief minister
PM Shehbaz, Saudi Crown Prince Discuss Regional Situation, Condemn Houthi Attacks
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud held a telephone conversation to discuss the prevailing regional situation, recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and efforts to promote regional peace and stability. During the call, Prime Minister Shehbaz strongly
Big Relief for Small Vehicle Users as PM Announces Rs100 Petrol Subsidy
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a special relief scheme to cushion the impact of rising petrol prices, offering a subsidy of Rs100 per litre to users of motorcycles, rickshaws, Qingqis and cars up to 800cc. The relief package comes amid a surge in global oil prices following recent
Four Miners Killed, Five Injured in Shahrag Coal Mine Explosion
HARNAI: Four miners were killed and five others seriously injured after a gas explosion at a Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC) coal mine in Shahrag, Harnai, on Sunday. According to rescue sources, the explosion occurred after poisonous gas accumulated inside Mine No. 151. All nine miners trapped in the mine
KP CM Sohail Afridi’s Claim over NLC Exposed as False
PESHAWAR: The National Logistics Corporation (NLC) has rejected Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi’s remarks regarding the cancellation of NLC projects, saying the projects were not scrapped due to poor performance but because of lack of funds and security concerns. In a clarification, the NLC said the KP cabinet during
New Vaccination Card Rule: Airlines Seek Relief for Hajj, Umrah Pilgrims
KARACHI: The Airlines Operators Committee (AOC) has urged the authorities to defer the mandatory digital vaccination card requirement for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims until October 1, citing limited time to prepare for the new system. The government has made digital vaccination cards mandatory for people travelling abroad, with the requirement
