Islamabad, April 3, 2026 — In a major relief for commuters and transporters, the Pakistani government has immediately withdrawn the recently announced 25% quarterly increase in toll tax across national highways.Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan announced the decision, stating that it was taken in compliance with special instructions issued by Prime Minister Shehbaz…
The parliament, sitting for the first time since the coup, is filled with his loyalists. With the armed forces guaranteed one quarter of the seats, and the military’s own party, the USDP, winning nearly 80% of the remaining seats in an election which was tilted heavily in its favour, this was a preordained outcome. More…
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By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has emphasized that the future of the province’s youth is closely tied to digital literacy, and efforts are underway to align the educational curriculum with the demands of Artificial Intelligence.Speaking at a series of meetings with representatives from Google and Tech Valley, the…
By Dr. Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab Law Minister Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan has pledged to strengthen coordination between public and private education sectors, emphasizing their joint role in improving the quality of education across the province.The minister made these remarks during a meeting with a delegation of the All Pakistan Private Schools Management…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Energy Department Punjab has formally launched an “Endorsement Label” initiative aimed at promoting energy-efficient products and reducing electricity consumption across the province.The program was inaugurated by Provincial Energy Minister Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar at a ceremony in Lahore, attended by senior officials including Secretary Energy Dr Farrukh Naveed.Speaking…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab’s Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique has announced plans to develop Pakistan’s first satellite-based surveillance system, aimed at enhancing urban planning and monitoring across the province.Speaking at a meeting of the Punjab Special Spatial Planning Authority at the Civil Secretariat, Rafique said the initiative is being undertaken under the…
By Dr. Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has called on law enforcement agencies to ensure the protection of citizens’ lives and property, stressing the need for stronger and more effective measures to prevent crime across the province.The governor made these remarks during separate meetings with newly appointed Inspector General…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Lahore High Court has expressed serious concern over prolonged road closures and traffic disruptions during matches of the Pakistan Super League, warning that the situation is contributing to worsening environmental conditions in the city.During a hearing related to smog control petitions, Justice Shahid Karim observed that while the…
