Election Integrity on Trial: FAFEN Reports Cast Shadows Over Pakistani By-Elections By: Noor ul Ain Ali on April 24, 2024As Pakistan reels from the latest round of by-elections, the specter of electoral malpractice looms large, tainting the democratic processes that are crucial to the nation’s governance. The Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN), a watchdog established in 2006 to oversee electoral integrity, has raised significant concerns following the April 21 by-elections across 22 national […]
Ahmed Aziz Tarar has appointed Secretary Information and Culture By: Web Desk on April 24, 2024Information Secretary Daniyal Gilani was removed from the post DGPR Rubina Afzal was removed from the post Order to report concerned department making Rubina Afzal OSD Ahmed Aziz Tarar Secretary Information and Culture appointed Ahmed Aziz Tarar has also given additional charge of DGPR Before Ahmed Aziz Tarar, he had also been appointed Provincial Secretary […]
Iranian President Raisi expressed his desire to speak at a ‘public gathering’ in Pakistan on April 23, 2024Upon arriving in Lahore, Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi expressed his desire to address a public gathering during his ongoing three-day official visit to Pakistan. He lamented that due to unforeseen circumstances, this plan could not materialize. While paying homage at the mausoleum of Allama Muhammad Iqbal in Lahore, known as the “poet of the […]
Public Holiday tomorrow in Lahore By: Web Desk on April 22, 2024On the occasion of the arrival of the Iranian President, a public holiday has also been announced in Lahore tomorrow. According to the notification, the leave will be applicable only to district Lahore, the section officer issued the notification with the approval of Chief Secretary Punjab. There will be no holidays in the departments attached […]
Future of art is in the hands of young artists By: By Javed Yousaf on April 22, 2024The future of art is in the hands of young artists. Alhamra Arts Council is offering internship opportunities in every field of arts. Students of a private college completed an internship at the Alhamra Art Museum. Internships will help students align their degree with skills Al-Hamra Art Museum is a unique place of its kind, […]
Pakistan to launch CubeSat to Moon on China’s lunar mission next month on April 22, 2024China’s forthcoming lunar mission, Chang’e 6, slated for the first week of May, is set to include the ICUBE-Q CubeSat satellite from Pakistan, as the two nations deepen their collaboration in space exploration. This mission aims to foster international cooperation by incorporating payloads and satellite projects from various countries and regions. Among these are France’s […]
Pakistan ships 400 tons of humanitarian aid to Gaza on April 22, 2024Pakistan on Sunday sent 400 tons of humanitarian assistance to Gaza through sea. In a post on social media platform, X, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar apprised it was eighth tranche from the country since the fresh conflict in Palestine broke out on October 7, 2023. He said the aid comprised “winterised tents, tarpaulins, blankets, medicines […]
PIA to resume flight operation to Europe in June on April 22, 2024Following 13 years of financial struggle, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has made a remarkable turnaround, reporting operating profits and setting its sights on new horizons. With plans to expand its operations to Europe and the United Kingdom starting June 2024, PIA has cleared the International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) audit, marking a significant milestone in […]
Petition against inflation: Request report from Punjab government on new price control law By: Web Desk on April 22, 2024Petition against inflation: Request report from Punjab government on new price control law A hearing was held in the Lahore High Court on a constitutional petition filed against inflation in the country. During the hearing, the Supreme Court asked the Punjab government for a progress report on the new price control law. The court remarked […]
Shoaib Siddiqui won and secured 47722 votes in PP149 By: Web Desk on April 22, 2024Shoaib Siddiqui, the joint candidate of Istahkam-e-Pakistan Party and Muslim League (N) has won from PP-149 provincial constituency of Lahore with a margin of more than 15472 votes. According to the results received from the total 218 polling stations of this constituency, Shoaib Siddiqui had secured 47722 votes, while his competitor Hafiz Zeeshan, the candidate […]