With Eidul Azha just around the corner, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved to lift nationwide business hour restrictions until May 31, effectively permitting unrestricted operating hours for commercial centres. According to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division on Monday, PM Shehbaz has allowed business centres to operate without the previously imposed restrictions. “The […]
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President, PM vow to expand digital access nationwide
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed Government’s commitment to expand digital access and improve connectivity across the country. In their separate messages on World Telecommunication and Information Society Day being observed today, they paid tribute to all individuals associated with telecommunications sector in Pakistan for their professional commitment. The President […]
NDMA warns nationwide 12-24hr storms, hail and flood risk
The National Disaster Management Authority’s (NDMA) National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) on Friday issued a nationwide weather alert warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and hailstorms in several parts of the country during the next 12 to 24 hours. NDMA also cautioned citizens and authorities about possible flash floods, landslides and glacial lake outburst floods in […]
First Lady urges cooperation as nationwide polio drive begins today
Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari has called on families and communities across Pakistan to fully cooperate with the upcoming nationwide polio vaccination campaign, set to begin on 13 April, and ensure that every child is protected from the disease. The campaign aims to vaccinate over 45 million children under the age of five across all provinces […]
PM urges nationwide shift to EVs to cut fuel costs, protect economy
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Monday, alluding to recent regional situation and spiraling global petroleum prices, underlined the need for introduction of environment-friendly electric vehicles across the country, thus saving country’s precious foreign reserves. Addressing a ceremony of provision of eco-smart electric vehicles to the Islamabad Capital Traffic Police, the prime minister said that such […]
Nationwide weather alert issued amid forecast of rain, snowfall
The National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an alert regarding possible weather conditions across the country, stating that the current situation is in line with the forecast released in January. According to the alert, westerly winds are likely to bring rain with strong and gusty winds to […]
Flour prices surge nationwide, adding to inflation woes
A sharp rise in flour prices across the country has intensified the hardships of citizens already struggling with high inflation. According to official documents released by the Federal Bureau of Statistics, the price of a 20-kilogram bag of flour has recorded significant increases in various cities over the past week. The data shows that flour […]
NIH issues advisory as over 300,000 influenza-like cases reported nationwide
The National Institute of Health issued an advisory on the prevention and control of seasonal influenza (H3N2) after 340,856 suspected cases were reported nationwide between epidemiological weeks 44 and 49. The objective of this advisory is to alert and facilitate the health authorities and other stakeholders to ensure timely preventive and control measures, encompassing preparedness […]
‘Neelofar’ box office collection reaches Rs 8 crores, witnesses strong weekend footfall nationwide
Pakistan’s new romantic feature film Neelofar, starring Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan, continues its steady and successful run at cinemas across Pakistan, gaining notable momentum during weekend shows. Presented by Distribution Club in the Pakistani market, the film has now surpassed Rs 8 crore at the box office, reflecting growing audience interest and sustained footfall […]
Health minister launches last nationwide polio drive of 2025
Health Minister Mustafa Kamal on Thursday launched the last nationwide polio campaign of 2025 aiming to vaccinate over 45 million children against the crippling disease, noting that the number of cases in the country had reduced in comparison to last year. Pakistan is one of the last two countries in the world, alongside Afghanistan, where […]