RAWALPINDI: The city’s waste management and disposal system is under intensifying scrutiny, with allegations that Rawalpindi Waste Management Company (RWMC) dump trucks, responsible for ferrying refuse from urban ‘filth depots’ to the main dumping site, are plagued by significant operational deficiencies. Poor loading practices mean waste is piled into trucks without adequate covering, causing highly…
ISLAMABAD —Saleem jutt Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Energy, Awais Leghari, announced in the National Assembly that electricity tariffs for households consuming less than 200 units have been reduced by 60%, expanding the number of beneficiaries from around 6–7 million to nearly 18.3 million consumers. According to Leghari, around 18.5 million consumers using 0–100 units are…
ISLAMABAD: The Punjab Council of the Arts Rawalpindi (PUCAR) organised a grand musical night titled “Mera Pakistan” on to celebrate the 79th Independence Day of Pakistan. The vibrant evening showcased a rich array of patriotic performances aimed at promoting national unity, cultural heritage, and the spirit of independence. The event featured spellbinding performances by celebrated…
ISLAMABAD: On the eve of the Independence Day, cities across Pakistan are buzzing with excitement as markets, streets, and homes transform into vibrant displays of green and white. Young people rush to grab Azadi deals, children eagerly choose flags and festive accessories, and women prepare for the occasion with colourful patriotic outfits. According to a…
LAHORE: The Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) has launched a citywide free plant distribution campaign as part of Independence Day and Marka-e-Haq celebrations. Citizens received free plants at Liberty Chowk and Jail Road, while bicycle carts and mobile camps are delivering plants to various locations across Lahore. PHA Director General Mansoor Ahmad said the initiative…
LAHORE: One of China’s largest textile enterprises will invest $150 million in Punjab. Under a memorandum of understanding (MoU), the group will produce up to eight million garment items per month in Punjab by utilising six million metres of fabric. According to an official statement, a state-of-the-art special economic zone will be established on 100…
KARACHI: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Tuesday inaugurated the newly constructed New Hub Canal – a Sindh government and Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) project – aimed at addressing the chronic water shortages. The project will provide an additional 100 million gallons per day to the metropolis. The PPP chairman expressed strong displeasure over the prolonged…
KARACHI: A Judicial Magistrate Central has extended the physical remand of a suspect by three days in connection with the deaths of a brother and sister who were fatally struck by a dumper truck on Rashid Minhas Road on Sunday. Police presented the arrested suspect, Firdous, in court during the hearing. The investigating officer informed…
KARACHI: The Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) has declared the results for the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Science Group examinations held in 2025. According to BSEK Chairman, the results are available on the board’s official website www.bsek.edu.pk and can be accessed by students after 3am on Friday. Per the statement released by the board,…
KARACHI: Chief Justice Sindh High Court (SHC) Justice Muhammad Junaid Ghaffar has said that a plan to set up more courts and increase the number of civil judges has been finalised. He also urged that social media be used positively and not for spreading negativity in society. He was speaking at the inauguration of the…
