On the instructions of Senior Minister of Sindh, Sharjeel Inam Memon, the Transport Department has taken 53 vehicles into custody and arrested 15 drivers during a crackdown on unfit commercial vehicles. A total of 1,115 vehicles were checked during the crackdown by the Transport Department. Of these, 565 were challaned for violating traffic rules, while […]
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53 unfit vehicles impounded, 15 drivers arrested in crackdown
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Resilience amidst ruins: Stories of flood survivors’ rehabilitation
Whether it is test of endurance or a penalty of human sins, every ethereal calamity leaves behind tales of pain and agony as well as resilience of human beings to emerge again from ashes in a resolution to survive. The 2022 devastating monsoon rains, was another ethereal calamity leaving millions displaced, vulnerable and grappling with […]
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CM Maryam launches ‘Chief Minister Punjab Transplant Program’
Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif launched the first most comprehensive transplant programme in Pakistan’s history, ‘Chief Minister Transplant Program.’ Under the Program, for the first time in Punjab, a common man will be able to get 05 transplant operations at Government’s expenses. These transplants include liver, kidney, bone marrow, cornea and cochlear implants for […]
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SECP seeks stakeholder input on research analyst rules
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on Thursday conducted two online consultation sessions ‘Review of Research Analyst Regulations’ and ‘Improvement in conduct of Corporate Briefing Sessions (CBS)’. In addition to in-person sessions held in the Pakistan Stock Exchange auditorium, these sessions were organized to coordinate larger audience through online for engaging stakeholders across […]
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Over 1.5 mln profiteers fined in city on 1st Ramadan
The Karachi administration has taken strict measures to prevent profiteering during holy month of Ramadan. All Deputy Commissioners and Assistant Commissioners were instructed to monitor prices and take action against those violating official price controls. On the first day of Ramadan, a total of Rs 15 lac 86 thousand fine was imposed on profiteers, 14 […]
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Sharjeel Memon warns against profiteering at bachat bazaars
The Sindh government has set up Bachat Bazaars across the province to provide subsidized essential items to the people and also alleviate impact of inflation during the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement issued here on Thursday, Sharjeel Memon said that the initiative by the Sindh government was part of its people-friendly policy. The […]
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Recognising crypto as strategic asset top priority, says advisor
Pakistan’s chief crypto advisor Bilal bin Saqib has said that the Pakistan Crypto Council recognises the country’s strong position as one of the top 10 nations globally in crypto adoption and that the council will work to recognise crypto as a strategic asset. As Pakistan moves toward formalising its stance on cryptocurrency, the government on […]
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PMYP revolutionises laptop access with interest-free loan policy
In a major initiative on Sunday, the Prime Minister’s Youth Program has announced a paradigm shift in its laptop distribution policy, making these essential devices accessible to all on an interest-free loan basis. This bold move is set to empower a wider segment of the youth, bridging the digital divide and fostering a culture of […]
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Sindh extends support for flood-ravaged KP
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has expressed his heartfelt condolences following the devastating floods that have caused significant loss of life and property in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Kashmir. In discussions with Governor Faisal Karim Kundi and Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Ameen Gandapur, he conveyed the Sindh government’s solidarity with […]
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Pakistan proposes global plastic credit fund at stalled UN talks
At a major UN summit in Geneva, Pakistan proposed a global system to trade plastic credits and fund cleanup efforts. Climate Change Minister Dr. Musadik Malik introduced the idea during the fifth round of negotiations for a global plastic pollution treaty. His proposal called for a “global plastic fund” that allows polluting nations to compensate those affected by plastic waste. Delegates from several countries responded positively to the plan.
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ICT sees spike in crimes against children in 2024
A total of 68 cases of child abduction and 48 cases of sexual abuse were reported in the federal capital, among eight documented categories of crimes against children, including trafficking, child marriage, child labour, physical abuse, murder, and child pornography, based on the data from Islamabad Police under the Right to Information law. According to […]
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Cinematography crucial for raising human rights awareness
ISLAMABAD: Cinematography can be an effective and creative tool to address human rights in Pakistan, speakers said on Tuesday. In a session jointly organised by the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC), the Asia Peace Film Festival (APFF), the European Union Delegation to Pakistan and the Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA), the panelists discussed how […]
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Neutrals need to remain neutral always, says President Arif Alvi
Islamabad: President Arif Alvi has said that the neutrals need to remain neutral always.
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KP assembly approves university reforms
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Justice Ayesha Malik recuses herself from Customs Act case
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£190 million case: Shehzad Akbar, Farah Khan’s passports ‘blocked’
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Pakistan has always progressed during PML-N tenure: Tarar
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PM calls on India for meaningful Kashmir talks
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Pakistan slams Netanyahu’s remarks on displacing Palestinians
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Home minister directs strict implementation of traffic laws
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KP to send two delegations to Kabul for tribal diplomacy, economic ties
