Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has issued a strong directive to combat over-billing across Pakistan. He emphasizes a zero-tolerance approach, ensuring no leniency towards any form of overcharging. Naqvi’s orders entail rigorous action against all perpetrators of over-billing, regardless of their status or location within Pakistan. He stresses that under no circumstance will over-billing be…
Many farmers were pushed and arrested by police in different parts of the province on Monday, especially in Lahore and south Punjab. The farmers took to the streets because they felt like no one was listening to their requests for help. Wheat prices have fallen a lot in the market, way below the set price…
The government in Islamabad is thinking about giving government workers more money in the next budget. It might happen in June, which is when they plan the budget for the year 2024-25. This news comes during a time when the economy faces many problems. As the government led by Shehbaz gets ready to present its…
In a big move to help families who don’t have much money, the Punjab government has agreed to start a new project called “Apna Ghar” (which means “Own Home” in English). This plan aims to give cheap houses to people who don’t have a place to live, especially in five big cities, including Lahore. Here…
The Punjab Environment Protection Department aims to mark World Earth Day on Monday, April 22, 2024. Ansar Abbas Siyaal, Assistant Director of the department, stated in a press release that preparations have been underway to observe the day. The primary goal is to educate people about the environmental threats facing our planet. Siyaal emphasized the…
Last date: April 29, 2024 The Punjab government has announced an opportunity for students to apply for electric and petrol bikes under the Punjab Chief Minister’s scheme. The deadline for applications is April 29. Deputy Commissioner Multan, Rizwan Qadeer, emphasized that providing bikes to students would not only tackle pollution but also empower them. A…
The government made an announcement on Monday about increasing the prices of petrol and diesel. Now, if you want to fill up your car, you’ll need to pay Rs4.53 more for every litre of petrol, making it cost Rs293.94. For diesel, the price has gone up by Rs8.14 per litre, reaching Rs290.38. These changes came…
The Lahore district administration is taking action against bakeries failing to adhere to government-mandated prices for roti and naan. Seven tandoor owners were arrested, and fines were imposed on 19 others for violating pricing guidelines. Inspections were conducted on 296 tandoors, resulting in fines for non-compliance. Despite approved rates of Rs16 for a 100-gram roti…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Tuesday that the government would declare an education emergency across the country. He promised to allocate all possible resources to ensure that children from poor families receive an education. Sharif pledged to expand free education opportunities for deserving children by establishing Daanish Schools in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan,…
Punjab’s Kisan Ittehad, a farmers’ union, is gearing up for widespread protests across the province following Eidul Fitr. They are slamming the government for setting a low support price for wheat. Chaudhry Khalid Hussain Bath, the Chairman of Kisan Ittehad, has strongly criticized the government’s decision to keep the wheat support price stagnant at Rs3,900…