Thirty newly elected members of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly took oath on Monday, formally launching a new legislative term and setting the stage for the formation of the region’s next government. The inaugural session was chaired by Speaker Nazir Ahmed Advocate, who administered the oath and congratulated lawmakers after the ceremony. The newly sworn-in assembly reflects […]
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30,000 tractors distributed among farmers under Punjab CM tractor scheme
The Punjab government led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has set a historic record by distributing 30,000 tractors among farmers across the province under the Chief Minister tractor scheme, the largest tractor distribution initiative in Punjab’s history. In a statement on Tuesday, the CM said that 10,000 tractors with 50 to 75 horsepower were […]
New 10-member cabinet takes oath in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s new 10-member cabinet took oath on Friday. Governor Faisal Karim Kundi administered the oath to the newly appointed ministers. The ceremony was held at Governor House in Peshawar. Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, assembly members, and senior civil officials attended the event. The cabinet includes Aftab Alam, Amjad Ali, Fazal Shakoor Khan, Arshad […]
Imran Khan’s direction shapes KP cabinet: Sohail Afridi
Peshawar: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said the provincial cabinet has been finalized under the guidance of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. He told the media that a first phase of the cabinet, consisting of more than ten members, has been approved, while other appointments are still under consideration. Afridi added that complaints from […]
Sindh launches digital job portal to ensure merit-based hiring
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah launched the Sindh Job Portal on Monday to provide jobs based on merit. The portal will cover positions from Grade 5 to Grade 15. Shah said the system will operate transparently and reduce corruption in hiring. He called the initiative a milestone in public service delivery and digital governance. […]
The Chief Minister’s Burden
There are seasons in the life of a nation when irony turns into prophecy. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has entered one of those seasons. Its new chief minister does not carry the burden of a promise but the weight of a police file. Three simple numbers whisper across the record – 341, 188, 149 – each a […]
Sindh to block SIMs, IDs of parents rejecting polio vaccine
Sindh’s government is preparing strict actions against parents who refuse polio vaccination for their children. The chief minister, Murad Ali Shah, chaired a meeting on Friday at the Chief Minister House to discuss polio eradication. During the meeting, he expressed frustration over the refusal of some parents to vaccinate their children. As a result, the […]
Punjab approves Rs112B for education, health, and water
The Punjab Development Working Party approved Rs112 billion in funds during its latest meeting. The session was chaired by Dr. Naeem Rauf, Chairman of the Planning and Development Board. Among the key approvals, Rs984 crore was allocated for the Chief Minister’s Laptop Program. Additionally, Rs579 crore was approved for the Chief Minister’s initiative to establish […]
No swipe, just cash: Smart card project hits a dead end in electric buses
The plan to collect fares through smart cards in electric buses has faced a serious delay. This system was meant to help passengers pay digitally instead of using cash. It was launched with excitement, but the technology behind it never became active. As a result, the smart cards are useless, and people still pay in […]
Sindh CM threatens resignation over canal project dispute
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has warned he may resign if the federal government pushes forward with the new canals project. Speaking at a ceremony in Thatta, he called the plan a direct threat to the people of Sindh and the PPP. He made it clear that PPP will oppose the project if it […]