Authorities in Lahore have completed construction of what they are calling Pakistan’s most advanced urban roadway, located in the heart of the city, officials announced on Monday. Dubbed Route 47, the 4.5-kilometre corridor runs through Kalma Chowk and connects key arteries of the city, including Ferozepur Road, Gulberg Main Boulevard, Walton Road, and the Lahore […]
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Trump, Pakistan, and the politics of suppression
Recently, the Trump administration has become a motherlode of controversies and contentious decisions. Every day, there is something new to talk about and analyse. As I write this, a debate is raging about the Signal Gate and its legality. But this is not what we are here to discuss. The other day, during one of […]
‘70pc suspects in blasphemy cases last year were Muslims’: Report
The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) has released its annual Human Rights Observer report, highlighting a disturbing increase in blasphemy accusations, forced conversions, and systemic discrimination against religious minorities in the country during 2024. The report covers the critical issues, including the misuse of blasphemy laws, forced conversions of minority girls/women, issues in the education system, […]
40 kg wheat price in Pakistan today – 18 April 2025
We present to you the price of 40 kg of wheat in Pakistan today. The current price of wheat in Pakistan ranges from Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 2,200. Prices vary across different cities in Pakistan, and in this article, you will find the rates of wheat in various cities. The rates are not only different for each city […]
Solar panel prices drop by 25pc in Pakistan amid new net-metering policy
Solar panel prices drop by 25pc in Pakistan amid new net metering policy. Resentment grows as the Pakistani government moves to make changes to metering rates for solar power users, prompting less demand and a sudden drop in prices. As per the latest update, solar panel prices started to come down in Karachi, Hyderabad, and […]
Wheat, flour prices drop significantly [Check new rates in April 2025]
Wheat and flour prices drop significantly. A significant drop was witnessed in wheat and flour prices in Punjab after the arrival of wheat from Sindh. Reports said the price of 40 kilogramme of wheat dipped by Rs400 from Rs2,865 to Rs2,460 in the Punjab market. The development directly impacted the flour prices in the market, […]
New School Timings announced for Schools after Eid Holidays
New School Timings have been announced for Schools after Eid Holidays. School students will return to classes after the prolonged Eid holidays, and authorities have revealed revised timings for the new academic year. The Punjab School Education Department revealed school timings for government schools, which will come into effect after the Eid holidays, starting from […]
Eidul-Fitr 2025 Prayer Timings in Pakistan
Eidul-Fitr 2025 Prayer Timings in Pakistan. Pakistanis will celebrate Eidul Fitr on March 31, Monday, and massive congregational prayers are slated to be held in various cities across Pakistan. Special congregations for the Eid prayers will be held at different mosques and Eidgahs, with prayers scheduled at specific times throughout the country. Lahore In Lahore, […]