Govt Cuts Fuel Prices After Protest Delay
Notably, the federal administration has decided to drop the rates of motor spirit (MS) petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) for the next 24 hours,…
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Ex-Goldman Sachs VP Appointed Pakistan Climate Authority Chairman
For context, the federal administration has appointed Hamza Farooq as the first Chairman of the Pakistan Climate Change Authority after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif…
Brigadier (Retd) Amir Shehzad Named PTA DG Enforcement
In practice, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has appointed Brigadier (Retd.) Amir Shehzad as Director General (DG) Enforcement.
Supreme Court Rules Haq Mahr is Wife’s Legal Right
Pakistan's Supreme Court has ruled that Haq Mahr, or dower, is a mandatory legal right of a wife and cannot be treated as the…
Finance Ministry Clarifies IMF Role in Petroleum Levy
While acknowledging that petroleum pricing and levy-related measures form part of the agreed program framework, the Finance Ministry has clarified that the Petroleum Development…
Sindh Takes Action Against Education Officers in 8 Districts
In practice, the Sindh School Education Department has issued show-cause notices to District Education Officers (DEOs) in eight districts for failing to submit required…
Pakistan Post Issued 6.83 Million Stamps in 2 Years
Pakistan Post printed 6.83 million commemorative stamps and 220, 000 souvenir sheets from 2024 to 2026 under its annual commemorative programme.
Heavy Fines Imposed on 8 Airlines
For context, the Pakistan Airports Authority has taken action against a number of airlines and imposed heavy fines over poor passenger services and delays…
LESCO Approves Bonus for Employees
Lesco has approved a bonus for all its officers and employees despite the federal government's austerity policy.
Karachi Imposes New Restrictions on Hotels and Wedding Halls
Karachi authorities have banned hotels and wedding halls near Jinnah International Airport from openly dumping food waste and garbage at night to reduce bird-strike…