GB govt lifts ban on mineral titles, launches online processing system By: APP on December 28, 2024The Government of Gilgit-Baltistan has announced a groundbreaking reform in the region’s mining sector by lifting the ban on mineral titles processing and introducing a fully automated online system. According to a notification from GB department of Mineral, Industry, Commerce and Labor this decision made during the 11th and 14th Cabinet meetings held on July […]
Police gearing up operation against Kacha criminals By: APP on December 28, 2024Punjab Police has achieved a significant achievement in the wake of the tragic martyrdom of 12 policemen in the Machka incident. The force is now gearing up for a major operation against the notorious Kacha criminals. Following instructions from IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar, DPO Rizwan Umar Gondal has arrived in Kacha Machaka to oversee […]
Benazir Bhutto is metaphor of courage, bravery: Maryam By: APP on December 28, 2024Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, in her message on the anniversary of the first female Prime Minister of Pakistan Benazir Bhutto, has termed her a metaphor of courage and bravery for Pakistani women. She added that BB’s martyrdom was a tragic chapter of Pakistan’s political history. Maryam Nawaz said that Benazir Bhutto proved that […]
Mohsin Naqvi orders indiscriminate action against land mafia By: inp on December 28, 2024Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has ordered the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to initiate indiscriminate action against land grabbing mafia. Development works have begun in the newly constructed Sector C-14 in Islamabad. The booking of plots in Sector C-14 will be done till December 30, while the open draw for allotment will be held on January […]
LHC hints at slapping Rs10,000 fine for traffic violations By: inp on December 28, 2024The Lahore High Court (LHC) has suggested imposing fines of up to Rs10,000 on traffic violators to curb violations. Justice Shahid Karim, during the hearing of an anti-smog case, emphasised the need for strict implementation of traffic laws, urging the Safe City Authority to actively issue e-challans against violators. The Punjab government’s lawyer informed the […]
Commerce minister to visit Korea for strengthening economic ties By: APP on December 28, 2024Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan is set to embark on an official visit to Korea to sign the Pakistan-Korea Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), marking a significant step toward enhancing bilateral economic cooperation. During his visit, the minister will engage with key stakeholders, including the Pakistani business community in Korea, prominent Korean investors, the […]
LDA issues performance report of Citizen Facilitation Centre By: APP on December 28, 2024The ongoing reforms at the Lahore Development Authority’s (LDA) Citizen Facilitation Centre have shown remarkable progress in 2024 which received a total of 47,818 applications, with 46,909 of them successfully processed. The LDA has released the annual performance report for the Citizen Facilitation Centre, highlighting the positive response from citizens. A major milestone was achieved […]
KP Govt continues efforts for peaceful resolution of Kurram issue By: inp on December 28, 2024Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has reiterated the provincial government’s commitment to resolving the ongoing issues in Kurram, emphasizing their efforts to find a peaceful solution for the people facing difficulties in the region. In a statement, the Chief Minister acknowledged the hardships being experienced by the citizens of Kurram and assured that […]
Excise Dept extends tax payment hours By: APP on December 28, 2024The Excise & Taxation Department of Islamabad will start a comprehensive crackdown on vehicles without paid token tax from January 1. In this regard, Islamabad’s excise office has introduced convenient options for paying vehicle token tax, including in-person and online services. Talking to APP, Director Excise & Taxation department, Bilal Azam said that the department […]
12-year-old boy shot dead during robbery By: inp on December 28, 2024A 12-year-old boy lost his life during a robbery inside the house in the Garhi Yasin tehsil of Shikarpur. The dacoits entered the house, and when the owner resisted, they opened fire. Unfortunately, 12-year-old boy named Mujahid Ali was struck by a bullet and succumbed to his injuries, according to police reports. The robbers fled […]