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Electricity prices are likely to rise across Pakistan next month as NEPRA reviews a request by CPPA seeking a nineteen paisa hike. Reports show distribution companies received 102.94 billion units in August, yet rising production costs have forced CPPA to seek higher adjustments. The average production cost in August
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District authorities have declared a local holiday on October 1 to commemorate the Urs of Sufi saint and poet Hazrat Khawaja Ghulam Farid. DC Khurram Pervez confirmed through an official notification that government and semi-government offices across the district will remain closed during the celebrations. The annual Urs attracts
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As part of its most recent hiring effort, the Punjab Education Foundation has announced over 100 new job positions in a variety of sectors. The open positions include senior, mid-level, and technical roles, with competitive pay and career possibilities for competent applicants. Read more: Sindh Unveils Pink Taxi Plan
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The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has reported that recent floods have devastated Punjab, destroying 3,775 villages across 27 districts. According to the most recent data, Narowal, Sialkot, and Jhang were among the most damaged places, with 428, 377, and 322 villages, respectively. Read more: LHC to Review Case
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The Lahore High Court (LHC) will hear a petition contesting the recent hike in petrol prices. The Judicial Activism Panel (JAP), represented by Advocate Azhar Siddique, filed the case, which concerns the government's pricing strategy in the face of declining world oil costs. Read more: Punjab Expands Electro
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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced that electric bus services will soon expand to Rajanpur, Layyah, Muzaffargarh, and Taunsa, following the launch of 101 electro buses in Dera Ghazi Khan. She said the initiative aims to ensure every district in South Punjab has access to modern transport facilities. Read
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The Sindh government has announced plans to launch a women only “Pink Taxi” service, aimed at providing safer and more reliable transport options for female commuters. The announcement was made by PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari during a ceremony in Karachi where free Pink Scooters were also handed over to
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Sindh has launched the “Pink Scooty Scheme,” providing free electric scooters to women to improve their mobility and access to jobs. At a ceremony in Karachi, Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari handed over the keys to the first beneficiaries. Read more: LHC Cracks Down on Secret Second Marriage
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The Lahore High Court affirmed a sentence against a man for marrying a second time without his first wife's permission. Chief Justice Aalia Neelum denied his appeal and confirmed his sentence of three months in prison and a Rs1 million fine. Read more: NADRA to Provide Mobile Registration
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The National Database and Registration Authority has announced a special mobile registration facility for overseas Pakistanis residing in Saudi Arabia this week. According to NADRA, a mobile team will be available in city of Dammam on September 26 and 27 to provide multiple documentation services to Pakistanis. The services will
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The Ministry of Religious Affairs has approved new guidelines enabling close relatives to perform Hajj on behalf of registered pilgrims unable to travel due to death or illness. Officials confirmed that the updated policy aims to safeguard the spiritual aspirations of families while ensuring that allocated slots are not wasted
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The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has invited applications for new domestic connections, which will now be processed only under RLNG-based tariff. According to the details, preference will be extended to applicants who already paid urgent fees or demand notices before the connection ban by government. These applicants