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Pakistan - 2024-12-31

Pakistan

Govt increases petrol price by Re0.56, HSD’s by Rs2.96 per litre

New prices come into effect from January 1, 2025

Published 31 Dec, 2024 11:39pm

Pakistan

Schools in Sindh to reopen on Wednesday, Jan 1

After the conclusion of winter vacations, all schools in Sindh will reopen on January 1, 2025, as per the schedule,...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 09:41pm

Business & Economy

What is the National Economic Plan 2024-29 Shehbaz-led govt introduced?

The government on Tuesday unveiled ‘Uraan Pakistan: Home-grown National Economic Plan 2024-29’, a five-year national...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 09:20pm

Pakistan

Police disperse protesters at Numaish, Abbas Town after clashes

Following multiple engagements, the Karachi police on Tuesday launched a crackdown against protests in the Numaish...

Updated 31 Dec, 2024 10:58pm

Business & Economy

‘Uraan Pakistan’: PM Shehbaz unveils 5-year plan for economy

National Economic Transformation Plan is based on 5Es framework of (i) Export; (ii) E-Pakistan; (iii) Environment and Climate Change; (iv) Energy and Infrastructure; and (v) Equity, Ethics and Empowerment

Updated 31 Dec, 2024 10:34pm

Pakistan

Former GB CM Khalid Khurshid sentenced to 34 years for threatening security institutions

An anti-terrorism court (ATC) sentenced former Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)...

Updated 31 Dec, 2024 10:48pm

Pakistan

President directs relief of Rs24.136m to bank fraud victims

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has directed six banks to provide financial relief amounting to Rs24.136...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 08:13am

Pakistan

IHC upholds PTA’s order for Zong to reimburse over Rs2bn to customers

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has upheld the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)’s order for...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 08:12am

Pakistan

LCCI condoles death of Arshad Zuberi

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry has expresses its deepest sorrow over the passing of Arshad A...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 08:10am

Pakistan

Six dead, 15 injured in road accident

NAUSHEHRO FEROZE: At least six people were dead and 15 others sustained injuries in a tragic accident between a...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 08:08am

Pakistan

Year 2024: Maryam lays foundation of betterment in education sector

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has laid the foundation for improvement in education sector in the...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 08:06am

Pakistan

Digital tech vital tool for good governance: planning minister

LAHORE: Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said that the rule of...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 08:05am

Pakistan

‘Maryam Kee Dastak’ expanded to 40 districts

LAHORE: The “Maryam Kee Dastak” programme has been expanded to 40 districts across the province offering over 70...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 08:04am

Pakistan

NA body asks SLIC to spend 1pc of profit on people’s welfare

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Commerce which met with Jawed Hanif Khan in the chair ...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 08:03am

Pakistan

Bazai reinstated as MNA

ISLAMABAD: Over a fortnight after the Supreme Court struck down the ECP’s order to de-seat Adil Khan Bazai from ...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 08:01am

Pakistan

Aleema says IK seeks no deal, no foreign intervention

ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman, Imran Khan, on Monday, made it clear...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 08:00am

Pakistan

Tragic bus accident claims 10 lives

FATEH JANG: At least 10 people were killed in a tragic bus accident near Punjab’s Fateh Jang area. According to...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 07:59am

Pakistan

Agri experts urged to work for ensuring food security

FAISALABAD: The agricultural scientists and experts must enhance their efforts to ensure food security to meet the...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 07:57am

Pakistan

Balloting held under 'Apni Chhat Apna Ghar' program

LAHORE: Punjab Housing Minister Bilal Yasin has said that the coming year would bring another gift from Punjab Chief...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 07:56am

Pakistan

Bhagat Singh gallery opened in Poonch House

LAHORE: Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid Akhtar Zaman inaugurated the Bhagat Singh Gallery at the Poonch House on ...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 07:44am

Pakistan

BISP Chairperson meets VP PAA

ISLAMABAD: BISP Chairperson Rubina Khalid met Ali Murtaza, Vice President of the Pakistan Association of Australia,...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 07:43am

Pakistan

CM launches historic initiatives in one year: Azma Bokhari

LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari said on Monday that historic initiatives have been launched by the...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 07:41am

Pakistan

Dar reviews progress of Aviation ministry

ISLAMABAD: The Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting on Monday, regarding outsourcing ...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 07:40am

Pakistan

KP govt to organize mass weddings for deserving girls

PESHAWAR: The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has decided to organize collective wedding ceremonies for...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 07:39am

Pakistan

MDCAT re-conducted for over 12,000 students

ISLAMABAD: The Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU) with the technical support of the Pakistan...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 07:35am

Pakistan

Minister appreciates Qatar Islamic School

LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister, Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman, graced the first annual ceremony of Qatar Islamic...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 07:34am

Pakistan

Moot highlights importance of CPEC

HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tando Jam, in partnership with the Higher Education Commission (HEC)...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 07:33am

Pakistan

PM stresses need for enhancing tech integration within health sectors

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday stressed the need for enhancing technological integration within...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 07:31am

Pakistan

PPP for a TRC for economic, political stability

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) said that there is need to establish the Truth and Reconciliation...