Rs88m has been allocated by the interim Punjab government to refurbish the helipad at PM Shehbaz’s Lahore residence, Model Town, according to the reports. Punjab Cabinet Standing Committee on Law and Order (SCCLO) has allocated Rs88m for helipad at PM Shehbaz’s Lahore residence, despite the premier’s calls for national austerity in the face of a […]
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Sedition Law: Landmark decison by LHC to abolish Section 124-A
The Lahore High Court recognized the constitutional right to criticize government institutions and ruled that Section 124-A of the sedition Law was unconstitutional. The Lahore High Court ruled that Section 124-A of the sedition law violates the Constitution. Justice Shahid presided bench Shahid Karim is a Pakistani jurist who has been Justice of the Lahore High Court since […]
India summons Canada High Commissioner over Sikh protesters
India summoned Canada’s High Commissioner on Sunday to “convey strong concern” over Sikh protesters in Canada and how they were allowed to breach the security of India’s diplomatic mission and consulates. According to Canadian media reports, hundreds of protesters gathered in front of the Indian consulate in Vancouver on Saturday over demands for an independent […]
New school timings in Sindh announced for Ramadan 2023
The Education Department has announced new school timings for Ramadan 2023 for all educational institutions in Sindh. New School Timings for Ramadan 2023 The Sindh School Education and Literacy Department issued a notification informing government and private schools in the region that classes will begin at 7:30 a.m. and continue until 12 p.m. Monday through […]
Pakistan Army ‘not available’ for election duty
Pakistan Army is not available for election duty. Due to the country’s deteriorating law and order situation, Pakistan’s security forces won’t be present for election duty in the country. In this regard, the Ministry of Defence informed the Pakistani Election Commission that border security was of utmost importance to the military due to 2022 saw […]
Police enter Imran Khan’s residence
Police enter Imran Khan’s residence. Following the retreat of PTI workers from Zaman Park on Tuesday, Punjab and Islamabad police entered the residence of the former prime minister Imran Khan. PTI members and police earlier got into a fight outside Imran Khan’s home in Zaman Park, Lahore. As the police approached Imran Khan’s home on […]
Pakistan’s ‘largest’ Ramadan relief package announced
The Punjab caretaker cabinet, following the lead of the federal government, has announced the “largest” and “unique” Ramadan relief package in the country. A Rs53 billion programme to provide free wheat flour bags to families earning less than Rs60,000 was approved by the provincial cabinet, which is led by Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi, as […]
GCU Faisalabad VC Dr Shahid Kamal dies in car accident
Vice Chancellor (VC) Prof Dr. Shahid Kamal of Government College University (GCU), Faisalabad passed away on Monday in a car accident. His car was involved in an accident near Sahianwala while he was traveling from Lahore to Faisalabad, according to rescue sources. Prof. Dr. Shahid Kamal was a recognized expert in statistics around the world. […]