Good news for students in Karachi! Summer vacations are on the horizon. The Sindh Education Department is gearing up to declare summer holidays for schools in Karachi, beginning from June 1, 2024. As the mercury rises, hitting around 30°C, authorities are keen on safeguarding students from the intense heat. The break is anticipated to span…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif recently announced a plan to distribute 50,000 solar panels across the province as part of the “Chief Minister Roshan Gharana” program. This initiative aims to promote renewable energy in the region. The program, with a budget of Rs 12.6 billion, will provide solar systems to 50,000 protected consumers in…
Abdul Sami Khan, speaking at a press conference in Karachi, expressed grave concerns about the plan to deregulate fuel prices. He emphasized that if this were to happen, it would lead to significant harm to both the fuel industry and the general public, who might face difficulties accessing quality fuel. According to Khan, the deregulation…
In a big move, the Punjab government has launched the Punjab Motorcycle Scheme to help students move around more easily. This program is part of the Chief Minister’s Maryam Nawaz Sharif Youth Initiative and aims to give out 20,000 bikes to students all over Punjab. Punjab Motorcycle Scheme Installments The Punjab Motorcycle Scheme offers 19,000…
Pakistani TikTok sensation Hareem Shah is once again in the spotlight for her series of popular videos that have captured everyone’s attention. Hareem Shah has piqued the curiosity of internet users after appearing in a viral video alongside an unidentified man. Across social media platforms, users are sharing the video, suggesting that she was seen…
Abrarul Haq, a famous singer, was offered lucrative opportunities from across the border. However, he declined them, emphasizing his belief in freedom of expression. During an interview on the Hafiz Ahmed Podcast, Abrar revealed that despite receiving movie and album offers from India, he found the contractual terms restrictive. The terms prohibited him from speaking…
The Ministry of Energy’s Power Division dismissed rumors on Saturday about a proposed fixed tax on solar power users. Reports circulating on social media claimed that the Central Power Purchasing Agency had suggested taxing residential and commercial users of solar power at Rs2,000 per kilowatt. However, according to state-run Radio Pakistan, the Power Division clarified…
The government is thinking about a new idea from the Central Power Purchasing Agency. They want to put a tax on people who use solar panels for their homes or businesses. The Central Power Purchasing Agency, or CPPA, wants to charge a tax of PKP 2,000 for every kilowatt of power people use from solar…
As May 1st gets closer, many Pakistanis are excited to know if Labor Day will be a public holiday this year. Although it’s marked as a day off, the government hasn’t officially said anything yet. According to the Cabinet Division’s 2024 circular, May 1st is supposed to be a public holiday. It’s expected that the…
For the first time in Sialkot, female traffic wardens are stepping into field duties, marking a significant move to empower women drivers and curb accidents. Led by Sialkot District Police Officer (DPO) Mohammad Hasan Iqbal, a comprehensive traffic plan is underway, incorporating the deployment of female wardens across the city. Their primary aim? To instill…