The incumbent government has announced a public holiday on August 14 (Wednesday) to mark the nation’s 78th Independence Day. To mark this important occasion, all government offices, educational institutions, banks, and financial institutions will remain closed, allowing citizens to participate in festivities and reflect on the country’s journey since gaining independence in 1947. The State
A new messaging application, branded as a local alternative to WhatsApp, is set for launch among government employees and later, the public, according to government officials. Last August, then-federal minister for information technology (IT) Amin ul Haque introduced “Beep Pakistan,” positioning it as Pakistan’s homegrown alternative to WhatsApp. “Today is an important day for Pakistan’s
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) plans to hold a public gathering at Iqbal Park on Aug 14. PTI senior vice president Akmal Khan Bari has submitted an application to the deputy commissioner, seeking permission to hold the public event. The party has assured the city administration that it will abide by rules and regulations and hold
Karachi administration on Friday announced a public holiday tomorrow (June 29) in the metropolis on account of Hazrat Abdullah Shah Ghazi’s Urs (death anniversary). Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab made the official announcement for the holiday. Wahab said that all the offices present under the jurisdiction of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) will remain closed on
In a landmark move, the Lahore High Court has unveiled a comprehensive package of reforms aimed at revolutionising public service delivery, enhancing judicial efficiency, and IT-based initiatives, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday. The reforms were announced during a meeting chaired by acting Chief Justice of Lahore High Court Shujaat Ali Khan on
Following months-long tussle and exchange of heated arguments over arrears, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Centre have finally agreed to bury the hatchet and work together for public relief. The development came during a meeting between KP’s firebrand Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Islamabad on Monday. Federal Minister for Energy
The Punjab government announced on Friday the annual summer vacations for public and private schools across the province. The notification said that vacations will be observed from June 1 to August 14 in schools across the province. Meanwhile, the Punjab government has also reduced school timings because of the intense temperatures being seen in multiple
The Pakistan State Oil (PSO), the country’s largest oil marketer, says it is in talks with the government on a plan to acquire stakes in public sector energy companies and offset mounting debt it is owed by firms such as the national airline. Stopping the pile-up of unresolved debt across Pakistan’s power sector, and ultimately
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed the assistant commissioners to redress the public grievances. Addressing a meeting of the assistant commissioners of Punjab, the chief minister said the government had adopted zero tolerance policy against all types of corruption. She urged the ACs to respect public representatives and never follow orders given by anyone.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) keeping in view the Federal Flood Commission forecast of flooding expected in the upper areas of Kabul River due to heavy rains alerted relevant agencies and the public to take precautionary measures. According to the NDMA spokesperson, the areas of Nowshera and Charsadda may be affected due to the