Punjab introduces free legal aid for indigent prisoners across all jails on January 2, 2025The Punjab Home Department has launched a new initiative to provide free legal aid to indigent prisoners in all jails of the province. In line with the directive of Punjab’s chief minister, the Punjab government has ensured that no poor prisoner would be deprived of legal assistance. According to spokesperson for the Home Department, the […]
Dr. Amir Lebdioui-led policy clinic at SDPI underscores survival of the greenest on January 2, 2025The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) hosted a thought-provoking policy clinic titled “Survival of the Greenest” led by Dr. Amir Lebdioui from Oxford University. The event shed light on the urgent need for green economic transitions in the face of escalating climate change challenges, particularly for vulnerable nations like Pakistan, said a press release issued […]
Punjab govt collects record tax revenue on January 2, 2025The Punjab government has collected around Rs 650 billion in tax revenue through e-Pay Punjab, developed by the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) in collaboration with the Punjab Finance Department. With over 73.94 million transactions processed to date, the platform continues to revolutionize the way citizens interact with government services. During a progress review meeting […]
BISP quarterly payment increased to Rs 13,500 on January 2, 2025Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Senator Rubina Khalid Wednesday announced an increase in the quarterly installment under the Benazir Kafalat Programme from Rs. 10,500 to Rs. 13,500 with advent of the year. The amount has been raised for providing much-needed financial relief to deserving women across Pakistan. The announcement was made at […]
ISSI holds roundtable on Pakistan-China relations on January 2, 2025The China-Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted an In-house Roundtable discussion titled ‘Pakistan-China relations’ here on Wednesday. Pakistan’s Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi was the Keynote Speaker. The event brought together senior diplomats and renowned scholars to reflect on the enduring partnership between Pakistan and China and evaluate […]
World greets 2025 after sweltering year of Olympics, turmoil, and Trump on January 1, 2025Crowds rejoiced at fireworks and toast champagne to greet 2025 on Tuesday, waving goodbye to a year that brought Olympic glory, a dramatic Donald Trump return and turmoil in the Middle East and Ukraine. It is all but certain that 2024 will go down as the hottest year on record, with climate-fuelled disasters wreaking havoc […]
Finmin briefs US ambassador on economic outlook on January 1, 2025Pakistan and United states on Tuesday expressed desire to further strengthen bilateral relations, especially in the areas of trade and economic collaboration. According to press release issued by finance ministry, Ambassador of the United States to Pakistan, Donald Blome paid a farewell call on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb during which […]
Turkish CG discusses trade, agri cooperation with Punjab CM on January 1, 2025Turkish Consul General Durmesh Bastag called on Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif here on Tuesday. They discussed measures to promote cooperation in the fields of trade, education, health, agriculture and tourism. The CM said that people of Turkiye always supported Pakistan in difficult times. She called Turkiye a great friend and brother of Pakistan. […]
Cop, Customs employee martyred in DI Khan check-post attack on January 1, 2025A policeman and a customs’ worker were martyred while another policeman got injured as unknown militants stormed Daraban police checkpost late Monday’s night. According to police, some unknown terrorists attacked the police check post with modern weapons which prompted the police to retaliate the firing. As a result police constable Asmat Ullah and customs’ worker […]
Minister visits proposed sites for the Tourist Glass Train on January 1, 2025Provincial Minister for Transport, Bilal Akbar Khan on Tuesday visited Manga and Bastal Morr, Murree and inspected the sites for the proposed tourist glass train. According to the details, the NESPAK officials briefed the minister about the proposed route of the train. It was informed in the briefing that a railway track would be constructed […]