The federal government has decided to reduce the cost for the upcoming Hajj as Muslims from across the country desperately wait to submit applications. Caretaker Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Aneeq Ahmed, announced a significant reduction of One lac rupees in government Hajj expenses. He emphasized that this reduction would not impact …
US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald A. Blome revealed four key initiatives to enhance the capabilities of Pakistani law enforcement in safeguarding local communities in the southwestern province of Balochistan. “A $4 million assistance package will facilitate the expansion of Balochistan Police’s Anti-Terrorist Force training facility, doubling its current capacity, and allowing simultaneous instruction for an …
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Saturday, causing significant shaking in Swat and nearby districts, as reported by the seismological center. The epicenter was located in the border area of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan, with a depth of 207 km. Reciting Kalma-e-Tayyaba, people emerged from their homes terrified. Fortunately, no reports of fatalities …
The Lahore High Court, responding to the escalating smog crisis, has mandated the Punjab government, under the direction of Justice Shahid Waheed, to shut down all schools and colleges every Saturday throughout the province. This order was issued during a hearing on petitions related to the government’s efforts to address air pollution, which poses significant …
Pakistan Railways has adjusted the departure and arrival times for two passenger trains, namely Allama Iqbal Express and Shaheen Passenger, with the aim of providing improved convenience for passengers. The Shaheen Passenger train, which operates the Sialkot-Wazirabad route, will now depart at 7 PM, shifting from its previous departure time of 6 PM. The train …
Dr. Qurratulaen Liaqat, Associate Professor at Forman Christian College, provided a comprehensive review, emphasizing the book’s practicality and significance across various disciplines. Dr. Asia Mukhtar, Assistant Professor at Kinnaird College for Women, Pakistan, has authored a compelling book that delves into Pakistan’s energy policies. Dr. Mukhtar draws on extensive field research, data from WAPDA officials, …
In a separate incident a day earlier, 14 Pakistan Army soldiers lost their lives in an ambush by terrorists while security forces were traveling from Pasni to Ormara in the Gwadar district of Balochistan. The Inter Services Public Relations vowed to conduct a sanitization operation in the area, vowing to hunt down and bring the …
Fourteen brave Pakistan Army soldiers lost their lives in a tragic incident as a convoy of security forces en route from Pasni to Ormara in the Gwadar district of Balochistan fell under a terrorist ambush on Friday. The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) released a statement confirming the incident and announced an ongoing sanitization operation …
Funeral prayers were conducted for Asim Jamil, the son of prominent Islamic scholar Maulana Tariq Jamil, after Isha prayers in KhaneWaal. The gathering included various religious figures and mourners. Following the prayers, Asim Jamil was laid to rest in a local graveyard in Raisabad, Tulamba. Asim Jamil’s tragic demise occurred due to gunshot wounds in …
The improved hydrology, efficient operation, and maintenance of WAPDA’s hydel power stations, along with the resumption of electricity generation from the Neelum Jhelum Hydel Power Station in August 2023, are the key contributing factors behind this increase in hydel generation during the first quarter of fiscal year 2023-24. This enhanced hydel generation has not only …