Justice Shahid Karim gave instructions at a hearing on a petition to remedy the smog problem, noting that the situation in the provincial capital is already grave and that felling trees would only make it worse. The judge demanded new legislation that would make felling trees a crime. No No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for tree [...]

After false information about rising passport fees spread widely on social media, a lot of individuals started rushing the offices, prompting the decision. For individuals who have already paid their passport fees online or in person, the passport offices of the Central Punjab Zone, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Zone, Sindh Zone, North Punjab/Azad Kashmir/Gilgit Baltistan Zone, Balochistan [...]

According to reports in the international press, the number of fatalities in the area following one of the biggest tragedies in recent memory has increased as a result of the cold, starvation, and suffering that have engulfed a sizable number of those who were left homeless. With hundreds of families and even toddlers being rescued [...]

The federal cabinet's Economic Coordination Committee authorised a significant hike in electricity costs on Friday. The Kissan package and the removal of power tariff subsidies for industries focused on exports were also approved by the ECC. A revised circular debt management plan, which calls for a pricing increase of about Rs 7-8 per unit through [...]

His funeral prayers were held in a nearby mosque in the city's Defence Phase 1 after which his remains were transferred to Miani Sahab. The literary prodigy passed away at the age of 78 in Lahore, leaving President Dr. Arif Alvi, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and other prominent figures in mourning. The top officials of [...]

No accidents were reported in the current foggy weather, according to an NHMP representative, who also noted that using contemporary technology and acting quickly to control mishaps were the crucial elements in ensuring passengers' safety while travelling. There have been 23 pileup incidents on the highways over the past 12 years as a result of [...]

Shaukat Tarin, the leader of the PTI and a former finance minister, is allegedly the subject of a leaked audio call in which he asks a former Khyber Pakhtukhwa minister to contact the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in order to exert pressure on the coalition government. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has requested permission from [...]

Taking a cue from Toyota, Proton Pakistan is offering full refunds to customers who have requested reimbursement due to delays in delivery and rising prices as a result of high freight rates and fluctuations in the USD-PKR exchange rate. In a statement, the company expressed its gratitude to its consumers for their patience and support. [...]

Atlas Honda has launched an easy installment plan with various banks, including Standard Chartered, MCB, UBL, and Faysal Bank to make its bikes more accessible to consumers. As a result of this plan, Honda bike models are offered at a zero percent markup, making them more affordable for customers. According to the company, the installment [...]

Google, one of the world's most popular search engines, recently launched a number of AI-powered features, including enhancements to its maps, translation, and image recognition tools, Lens. However, a minor error in an advertisement resulted in a sharp decline in the company's share price. Google's announcement of its AI-based technology, Bard, was aimed at competing [...]

An agreement at the staff level between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has not been reached within the prescribed time frame to reactivate the stalled $6.5 billion bailout package. Both parties have agreed to a set of measures that may still help secure the deal, thereby avoiding a default.   The Pakistani authorities [...]

During the monsoon rains of last year, Pakistan experienced unprecedented flooding, which resulted in widespread damage and the loss of more than 1,700 lives.   In Karachi, Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki met with Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Shah and learned about plans to construct homes with basic amenities for flood-affected residents. The Chief [...]

The family of the late Pakistani literary giant acknowledged that he died of a heart attack. Amjad was born in Lahore on August 4, 1944. From the University of Punjab, he received his Masters in Urdu in 1967. He was hired in 1968 to teach Urdu at the MAO College in Lahore. He stayed there [...]

The odds of discovering survivors have decreased now that the 72-hour window, which experts believe to be the most likely time to rescue life, has passed. The 7.8-magnitude earthquake occurred early on Monday as residents were sleeping in a location where many had already lost everything and had been displaced because of Syria's ongoing war. [...]

Trading was halted for Friday prayers, and the KSE-100 index, the industry standard, dropped by 568.21 points, or 1.34 percent, to hit 41,898.38 points. The market was under pressure as a result of the delay, according to Mohammad Sohail, CEO of Topline Securities. The delay in obtaining the staff-level agreement with the IMF caused the [...]

According to a formal notice, the company will cease production operations from February 13 to February 17, 2023, due to a shortfall of inventory brought on by import restrictions enforced by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Also closed on weekends, the business will reopen on February 20, 2023. The notification reads as follows: The [...]