Government
Supreme Court Secures Pension Rights for Divorced Daughters
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that a divorced woman has the legal right to receive her late father’s pension, dismissing an
Government
Government
Subsidy Cuts and Sugar Deregulation Signal Economic Shift
Pakistan is preparing to step back from its longstanding control over the sugar sector, a decision driven by IMF loan requirements, according to ARY News. Officials said a
Government
Citizens to Earn Cash for Going Green in Punjab
The Punjab government has introduced a new incentive scheme aimed at encouraging eco-friendly transport and reducing carbon emissions. Under the initiative, motorcyclists who convert their petrol-powered
Government
Arrest Warrants Issued for Senior PTI Leaders
ISLAMABAD : A special anti-terrorism court (ATC) has issued non-bailable arrest warrants for several senior leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), including former President Dr Arif
Opinion
India’s isolation in Its Own Neighborhood
Pakistan and India came into existence on August 14 and 15, 1947 respectively when the British colonizers withdrew from the subcontinent. Since gaining Independence, India has approached the
education
Long-Vacant School Posts to Be Filled Across Punjab
The Punjab government has begun the process of appointing permanent headmasters to over 35,000 government schools across the province, marking a major step in addressing long-standing
Government
Punjab Denies Ban on Wedding Money Tradition
The Punjab government has dismissed widespread social media rumours suggesting a ban on the traditional act of showering money during wedding celebrations. Officials clarified that no such notification
Government
PTI Chairman Hints at Possible Release of Imran Khan Before Eidul Adha
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Monday expressed optimism about the potential release of PTI founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan ahead
Government
Sindh to Roll Out Electric Scooters for Women via Lottery
The Sindh government has announced an electric scooter distribution program aimed at providing safer and more sustainable transport options for women. Set to begin next month, the initiative
Government
Lahore High Court Moves to Make Car Washes Eco-Friendly
The Lahore High Court has directed that water recycling plants be installed at all service stations across Punjab as part of efforts to address rising environmental pollution. The
Government
Sindh Enforces Super Tax on Agricultural Income from 2025
The Sindh government has announced a new super tax on large-scale agricultural income under the recently approved Sindh Agricultural Income Tax Act 2025, the Sindh Revenue Board
Government
Top Punjab Land Official Fired After Harassment Ruling
A senior former official of the Punjab Land Records Authority (PLRA), Moazzam Supra, has been dismissed from service following a workplace harassment inquiry. The decision came after the
Government
Theme Park, Ferris Wheel Coming to Islamabad Soon
Islamabad is set to receive a significant tourism upgrade, with plans underway for a modern theme park, a Ferris wheel, and a cable car system. The Capital Development
Government
April Fuel Costs May Spark Electricity Bill Increase
Electricity consumers across Pakistan could face higher bills as the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has formally requested a tariff increase of Rs1.25 per unit. The request,
Government
Free Birth Registration Up to Age Seven in Punjab
The Punjab Local Government Department has finalised a new legal framework to modernise and streamline the province’s birth and death registration system. The updated regulations have been
Government
Laptop Scheme Deadline Extended to June 1 to Boost Student Access
The Prime Minister’s Youth Laptop Scheme has extended its registration deadline from May 20 to June 1, 2025, offering students another chance to apply for the government-