Government
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 appeal by the Sindh government. Justice Ayesha Malik authored the 10-page verdict, in which she declared that the 2022 circular issued
Government
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 full deregulation plan has been finalised, leaving the private sector free to handle sugar production and trade. Under the proposed plan, the
Government
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 bikes to electric ones will receive a reward of Rs. 100,000. The scheme is part of the Green Credit Program, which
Government
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 Alvi and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, in connection with three separate protest-related cases. The cases were registered at
Opinion
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 policy of hostility and enmity against Pakistan and always strived hard to isolate and destabilize it through nefarious designs. They played an
education
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 leadership gaps in the education sector. According to an official directive issued by Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat, the School Education Department
Government
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 has been issued by the provincial law department, labelling the circulating claims as baseless and incorrect. Speculation had surged online, with several
Government
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 of Eidul Adha, calling for patience and faith among the party’s supporters. Addressing reporters in Islamabad, Barrister Gohar acknowledged growing concerns
Government
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 will distribute 1,000 electric scooters to female recipients through a lottery system. The plan was finalized during a high-level meeting
Government
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 order was issued by Justice Shahid Karim during proceedings on petitions concerning smog control in the province. Justice Karim instructed deputy commissioners
Government
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 (SRB) confirmed. Effective from January 1, 2025, the tax will be collected annually and will only apply to agricultural income exceeding Rs.
Government
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 Punjab Ombudsperson found credible evidence supporting allegations made by Fareeha Aram, a former Assistant Director Land Records. Aram accused Supra of persistent