The Punjab government has issued a warning to private schools in Lahore. These schools are demanding extra money from parents besides the regular monthly fees. They also force parents to buy uniforms and books from particular shops. The District Registration Authority, with Lahore Deputy Commissioner Rafia Haider’s signature, sent a notice to the principals and…
The government is thinking about a new tax plan that might affect banks. They might add 10% to 16% more tax on banks that don’t lend enough to private businesses. This is to encourage banks to give more loans to businesses. It could help businesses, especially when borrowing money becomes cheaper. The State Bank of…
The government has officially announced the holiday schedule for Eid ul Fitr. The Cabinet Division released a notification on Thursday, declaring a three-day and four-day holiday for Eid ul Fitr, catering to offices with different working schedules. According to a notification released by the Cabinet Division, the holidays will be observed from Wednesday, April 10,…
In a gesture to honor the memory of the late Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, both public and private schools in Sindh will be closed on April 4. This closure includes educational institutions in major cities such as Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Larkana, and Jamshoor. The provincial government has officially declared this holiday to commemorate Zulfikar…
LAHORE: The cost of chicken in Punjab has gone up during Ramadan, but the government hasn’t taken strong action against those making big profits. This rise in prices is making it harder for people to buy, with poultry meat now selling for Rs 650 to 660 per kg in local markets. That’s a big jump…
The Punjab government has announced nine days of holidays for students attending Daanish Schools in Rahim Yar Khan, Hasilpur, Chishtian, Mianwali, Attock, DG Khan, Rajanpur, and Vehari in celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr. In an official notice released by the provincial government, these schools will be closed from April 6 to April 14. Additionally, students are permitted…
The government of Punjab has declared April 1, 2024, as a public holiday for the Christian community to celebrate the “Day after Easter.” This decision aims to provide an opportunity for Christians across the province to observe this significant event. According to the official notification, issued by the Punjab government, the holiday is exclusively for…
The Federal Minister for Petroleum and Energy, Dr. Musadik Malik, highlighted the government’s commitment to providing relief to the general public. Speaking on Dunya News’ program “On The Front” on Monday, Malik emphasized the government’s efforts to tackle the economic difficulties facing the country. According to Malik, the government’s top priority is to generate job…
The Punjab government has introduced a significant plan to deal with the lack of teachers in schools. They aim to recruit 30,000 visiting teachers in the first phase. Currently, the School Education Department (SED) in the province is short of 115,000 teachers. The last big hiring of schoolteachers happened in 2018 under the PML-N government….
The Punjab government has launched a significant initiative to combat the scarcity of teaching staff by announcing the recruitment of 30,000 visiting teachers for schools in the initial phase. The School Education Department (SED) in the province is currently grappling with a shortfall of 115,000 teachers, with the last major recruitment drive taking place in…