ITP generates Rs 460m via licenses, keeps fine revenue under wraps on January 1, 2025The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has generated over Rs 460 million in revenue through its streamlined issuance of driving licenses to citizens, Daily Times has learned reliably. Despite this revenue achievement, the ITP has maintained confidentiality regarding the funds accumulated from penalties for traffic violations. According to official data, the department issued 288,459 challan tickets […]
Educational regulators FDE, NCC await permanent heads on December 30, 2024Delay of several months in appointment of permanent heads for the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) and the National Curriculum Council (NCC), has left the both key educational bodies to operate under ad-hoc arrangements, Daily Times has reliably learned. As per available information, the post of Director General FDE fell vacant since July last year […]
Biometric verification curbs fraud at Islamabad excise dept on December 4, 2024The Excise and Taxation Department (E&TD) Islamabad has reported significant improvements following the implementation of a mandatory biometric verification system for individuals submitting vehicle transfer or registration documents on behalf of vehicle owners. This measure has enhanced transparency and streamlined the process, ensuring greater security and accuracy in vehicle-related transactions. As per information available with […]
Outcry as USC decides to close outlet in Murree on September 16, 2023The government has decided to shut down the only utility store in the mountainous area of Murree, which facilitates thousands of locals. The closure has perturbed the locals, saying that the store was a big facilitation for thousands of people. “When inflation in the country is at its peak, availability of a utility store in […]
NA body recommends big cut in medicines prices on October 8, 2021In backdrop of steep inflation in the country, which has badly affected middle and lower middle classes of the society, a parliamentary body on Thursday asked the stakeholders to substantially decrease medicine prices and report to the committee by first week of October. A meeting of the National Assembly sub-committee on National Health Services, Regulations […]
Patients suffering due to shutdown of OPD at PIMS on October 7, 2021All of sudden shut down of Out Door Patience (OPD) of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) on Wednesday by Young Doctors Association (YDA) created huge troubles for patients visited hospital for treatment. Dozens of young doctors gathered outside the administration block of the PIMS in the early morning while protesting against the National Licensing […]