As many as 16 degrees colleges of Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) have been converted into Information Technology (IT) training institutes. The FDE, subsidiary organization of the ministry of ministry of federal education, have administrative control of 432 Educational Institutes (EIs) Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT). Out of said EIs, the ministry has converted 16 degree […]
NHA eyes Rs29bn revenue from toll reforms, new plazas
The National Highways Authority (NHA) aims to enhance its revenue collection by over Rs 29,202 million per year through rationalization of toll rates and establishment of new toll plazas across the country, Daily Times has learnt reliably. According to the available documents, the NHA had set target to enhance its revenue by earning Rs 24,882 […]
Islamabad sees 31pc drop in heinous crimes
The heinous crime rate in the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) has decreased by 31 per cent, as the capital police registered over 5,000 cases in the last three months, compared to more than 7,000 cases in preceding period, Daily Times has reliably learnt. As per available documents, heinous crime index in recent three months was […]
NHA owes contractors over Rs 73 billion in unpaid dues
The National Highway Authority (NHA), the country’s top transportation infrastructure body, owes over Rs 73,000 million to various contractors for approximately 40 construction projects nationwide due to severe financial constraints. As per documents available with Daily Times, the NHA has launched over 37 development schemes across the country which includes building of new roads, construction […]
FIA holds over 3,000 human smuggling suspects for lawsuits
Over the past two years, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has probed 3,458 human trafficking cases, yet only 1,044 perpetrators have been convicted by different courts in the country, Daily Times has learnt. According to the documents submitted in the National Assembly (NA) by FIA, the cases were launched by Anti-Human Smuggling Directorate of FIA […]
ITP forms citizen liaison body to tackle traffic challenges
The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has planned the formation of the Citizen Traffic Police Liaison Committee (CTPLC) to tackle the overwhelming traffic issues in the city. Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Islamabad, Muhammad Sarfraz Virk, shared this development in an exclusive interview with Daily Times. He emphasized that traffic issues are escalating daily and could lead […]
TTS professors demand promised salary reforms
Faculty members under the Tenure Track System (TTS) in universities nationwide have called for a uniform salary structure and standardized packages, pointing out that their current salaries never been increased in accordance with commitments made by the government 17 years ago. As per available information with Daily Times, the government has revised the salaries and […]
Over 50,000 candidates clear MDCAT-24
As many as 52,614 students qualified for medical education in the exams National Medical and Dental College Admission Test-2024 (MDCAT-24) held by Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) through different universities, parliamentary body was informed on Thursday. A National Assembly Standing committee on National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination was briefed by PMDC authorities. As per […]
Motorways to get motorcycle patrolling unit for security enhancement
In a move to make country’s motorways security foolproof, Ministry of Communications decided on Thursday to launch motorcycle service for security and surveillance by motorway police in order to make this road security proof. The task has been assigned to Motorway Police from Minister for communications Abdul Aleem Khan while the police will start this […]
NHA sets sights on over Rs 60,000 billion revenue collection for 2024-25
The National Highways Authority (NHA) aims to achieve triple-digit revenue this fiscal year, a significant increase compared to the approximately Rs 60,000 million collected last year, Daily Times has reliably learned. According to available information, the NHA generates revenue through various streams. Among these, toll collection from motorways and highways across the country remains one […]