Rana Sanaullah says proposal to increase voting age under consideration
ISLAMABAD: As speculation regarding the 28th Constitutional Amendment picked up pace, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political and Public Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, said that a proposal to increase the voting age is currently under consideration. “A person cannot contest an election until the age of 25 then […] if that is the case, the […]
Eid-ul-Adha: ITP prepares special traffic plan for cattle markets
ISLAMABAD : Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has prepared a special traffic plan for the cattle markets in federal capital ahead of Eid-ul-Adha. Chairing a meeting in Islamabad, Chief Traffic Officer Muhammad Sarfraz Virk said additional personnel have been deployed to facilitate the citizens and maintain traffic discipline. He said more than three hundred and fifty […]
Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee meets today for sighting of Zil Hajj Moon
ISLAMABAD :The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet in Karachi this evening for sighting of Zil Hajj 1447 Hijri Moon. Chairman of the Committee Moulana Abdul Khabir Azad will preside over the meeting. The meetings of the Zonal and District Ruet-e-Hilal Committees will also be held at their respective headquarters for sighting of the moon.
Pakistan advancing towards cashless economy: Bilal
ISLAMABAD :Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Bilal Azhar Kayani has said the country is steadily advancing towards a cashless economy, supported by increasing public adoption of digital payment systems. While speaking exclusively to a media outlet, he said Pakistan’s financial system is undergoing gradual transformation, reinforced by strong momentum in cashless transactions across […]
President felicitates Norwegian leadership on Constitution Day
ISLAMABAD :President Asif Ali Zardari has extended felicitations to King Harald V, the Government and the people of Norway on the occasion of Constitution Day. In a message conveyed on behalf of the Government and the people of Pakistan, the President noted that the relations between Pakistan and Norway continue to flourish with each passing […]
President, PM vow to expand digital access nationwide
ISLAMABAD : 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. […]
Gold prices fall sharply in Pakistan, globally
KARACHI: Gold prices fell sharply in both domestic and international markets on Friday, according to market data. In the international bullion market, the price of gold dropped by $155 per ounce, bringing the new global rate to $4,545 per ounce. Following the global trend, local bullion markets also saw a steep decline. The price of […]
Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire by 45 days as Washington talks conclude
WASHINGTON: Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 45-day extension of a ceasefire that has tamped down the conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, as two days of talks facilitated by Washington concluded on Friday with an agreement to hold further meetings in the coming weeks. “The April 16 cessation of hostilities will […]
India failed to isolate Pakistan diplomatically, says former RAW chief
New Dehli :Former Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) chief AS Dulat has acknowledged that India’s long-standing efforts to isolate Pakistan at the international level diplomatically have not succeeded despite repeatedly promoting a terrorism-related narrative. Speaking to a British news channel, Dulat said India had attempted to isolate Pakistan globally since the beginning but failed to […]
Sindh govt lifts austerity-driven closing times for markets, marriage halls, hotels
KARACHI: The Sindh government has granted relief to the business community and the public by exempting markets, shopping malls, restaurants, hotels, and marriage halls from the previously prescribed closing times. Taking to his official X handle, Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon announced that the government of Sindh has exempted shops, markets, malls, hotels, restaurants, wedding […]