Chairman of the board of Directors at PIC & a prominent cardiologist Dr. Farqad Alamgir Sunday stated that Punjab is rapidly upgrading its cardiac hospitals and expanding their capacity with state-of-the-art technology, in accordance with the Chief Minister’s strict instructions. In an exclusive conversation with ptv news channel, he said Punjab is implementing emergency measures […]
The 28th meeting of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cabinet was held with Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur in the chair, said official handout issued here on Tuesday. Besides, cabinet members, Chief secretary, Additional Chief Secretary Home, Senior Member Board of Revenue and administrative secretaries, the Advocate General Khyber Pakhtunkhwa also attended the meeting. The Cabinet […]
The Pakistan High Commissioner to Rwanda, Naeemullah Khan, has facilitated the entry of stranded Pakistanis into Rwanda following the recent conflict escalation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to the Foreign Office (FO). Around 150 Pakistanis had been stranded in Goma, a city affected by the violence. As of now, approximately 75 individuals have […]
Today a new era is inked between Reportage Group and RUDA when a MoU and a delineated strategic alignment was reached to introduce world-class real estate and urban developments. The partnership, led by Mr. Andrea Nucera, Managing Director of Reportage Group, and Mr. Imran Amin, CEO of Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) & Punjab Central […]
Pakistan, an agrarian economy, has long relied on agriculture as a central pillar of its economic structure. With over 60% of the population engaged in agriculture-related activities, the sector is the largest contributor to employment and has been a key determinant in the country’s development. However, this sector has faced significant challenges, which have hampered […]
The Sindh government has announced significant measures for the farmers of the province. Provincial Agriculture Minister Sardar Muhammad Baksh Mahar stated that it has been decided to issue Benazir Hari Cards to millions of newly registered farmers in Sindh. In this regard, the Sindh Agriculture Department has granted approval to Sindh Bank for the preparation […]
Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari on Monday said the flood situation in the province is worsening, with torrential rains and overflowing rivers wreaking havoc in southern Punjab. Speaking to the media in Lahore, Bokhari said flood victims are enduring severe hardships due to heavy rainfall and stagnant water. She added that the government has responded […]
Pakistan Navy is actively engaged in relief operations across flood affected regions of Punjab, Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Emergency Response Teams (ERTs) are constantly operating to provide swift assistance and safeguard lives of those affected by the floods. Pakistan Navy has promptly deployed hovercrafts in the flood affected districts of Kashmore, Ghotki, Sukkur and Shikarpur […]
Senior Minister Punjab Marriyum Aurangzeb announced a two-pronged strategy on Wednesday, with immediate flood relief and community relocation, alongside long-term rehabilitation plans, including technology-based mapping for critical zones and rebuilding homes and livelihoods. While in an exclusive conversation with a local news channel, Marriyum Aurangzeb described the unprecedented and historic flood situation Punjab is currently […]
Construction workers uncovered the remains of over 200-year-old Jamia Masjid Rajgan during development work in the Paryan area of Islamabad, where archaeologists say the Mughal-style mosque once served as a central place of worship for a thriving village community. The discovery was made during development work at Lotus Park, where bulldozers and diggers were preparing […]
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Chairman Lt Gen Inam Haider, said on Tuesday that nearly 190,000 people have been evacuated from flood-affected areas along the River Sutlej, as rising water levels continue to pose serious threats to safety of people of vulnerable areas. Speaking to media, Lt Gen Haider said the large-scale evacuation was carried […]
The University of Lahore in Lahore held a grand ceremony on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day and the battle of Haq (truth), where after the flag hoisting, tribute was paid to the Pakistan Army for defeating the enemy in the Pakistan-India war. Chairman of the Board of Governors Owais Rauf, Deputy Chairman Uzaair […]
A female rapid response bike ambulance squad has been introduced to improve emergency medical access in congested and high-traffic areas of Karachi. Talking to a private news channel on Tuesday, Sindh Integrated Emergency and Health Services (SIEHS-1122) General Manager People and Culture, Alishba John, said the new service supplements the existing ambulance fleet, which often […]
Pakistan is no more reliant on the United States for military requirements and will ‘reach out to other sources if one source dries up,’ PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said in an interview with the Arab News on Sunday. “If one source dries up, we have no option but to go to another source. It may cost […]
A Dubai regulator has fined Abraaj Group’s founder Arif Naqvi $135.5 million, saying he deceived investors and misused funds.
Despite police operations against dacoits of the katcha area in Sindh, there seems to be no end in sight to the terror unleashed by them as the outlaws continue to kidnap people for ransom with complete impunity. In a latest incident, the dacoits have kidnapped a brother and sister from Kandhkot and have demanded Rs5 […]
In the incident of firing on a car in the context of long-standing rivalry on Sargodha-Khushab Road, resulting in the death of 03 persons and injury to 06 others, IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar has taken notice and sought a report from RPO Sargodha. IG Punjab has directed the DPO Sargodha to ensure the immediate […]
The government is reportedly contemplating a significant reduction in tax rates on property transactions, particularly targeting high-value properties, in a bid to rejuvenate the property market. Sources suggest that the proposed changes include a substantial cut in taxes on properties valued over Rs100 million, along with a reduction in advance tax for filers from the […]
Four people, including two women, lost their lives, and three others were injured in a tragic road accident on Islamabad’s IJP Road on Friday when a dumper truck overturned, crushing multiple vehicles beneath it. Rescue teams and local police rushed to the scene and launched an emergency operation to retrieve those trapped. An official told […]
With rising summer temperatures and an increased risk of heatwaves, the Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued precautionary guidelines to all departments concerned across the province. In a circular sent to district administrations, PDMA warned of a possible 4 to 7°C rise in temperatures this month, especially affecting major cities, plains, and southern […]
Pakistan has called for addressing the “underlying cause” of the sharp deterioration in South Sudan’s political and security situation that threatens to undermine the peace gains achieved so far amid fears of renewed conflict, stressing the need for all parties to cease hostilities. “Unfortunately, in less than two months, the discourse has shifted – the […]
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