The Lahore High Court has declined to suspend the Punjab Regulation of Kite Flying Ordinance 2025, the law that allows the revival of the Basant festival, while directing the provincial government and relevant authorities to submit detailed responses. Justice Malik Awais Khalid heard the petition filed by the Judicial Activism Panel (JAP). Advocate Azhar Siddique,…
The Punjab government has confirmed that a new electric bus service will launch in Jhang on December 12, expanding Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s Green Initiative to yet another district. According to the Punjab Transport Company, the electric buses will operate on three primary routes: GBS Jhang to Gojra Bypass Bus Stand Jhang to Aliabad GBS…
Bank Alfalah has introduced a limited-time interest-free installment plan for Atlas Honda motorcycles, giving customers a chance to purchase top-selling models at 0% markup. The offer arrives at a time when rising motorcycle prices have reduced affordability for many buyers, making this financing option a notable relief. Honda Bike Installment Plan Model Price Monthly Installment…
Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb has confirmed that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved the long-awaited revival of the Basant festival, which will take place in Lahore on February 6, 7, and 8, returning after a 25-year hiatus. Aurangzeb said the festival will operate under the Basant Ordinance 2025, which will be fully enforced to…
NASA has confirmed that a rare and exceptionally long total solar eclipse will take place in August 2027, describing it as a once-in-a-century astronomical event. The eclipse will begin on 2 August 2027, at 10:06 PM UTC, offering one of the most dramatic celestial spectacles of modern times. According to NASA, the path of the…
Sugar rates in Punjab have fallen following strong progress in the ongoing sugarcane crushing season. According to official data, mills in the province have completed crushing 5.409 million tonnes of sugarcane so far. The latest output has produced 430,778 metric tonnes of sugar, leading to a reduction of Rs. 15 to Rs. 17 per kilogram…
Systems Limited has announced that its Board of Directors has approved the acquisition of Confiz Pakistan (Private) Limited, along with all direct and indirect shareholdings in the wider Confiz Group of Companies. The transaction will be executed through an amalgamation or merger, according to a notice submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on December…
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has extended the deadline for submitting proposals for its two upcoming franchises, moving the due date from 15 December to 22 December. As part of the tender requirements, interested bidders must submit two proposed team names along with logos and design concepts. The two new franchises for PSL 11 are…
The United Arab Emirates has once again secured the world’s strongest passport, maintaining its top position for the seventh straight year, according to the newly released Passport Index 2025 by Arton Capital. The ranking comes at a time when global travel freedom is tightening. Many major passports — including those of the UK, US, and…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is facing fresh criticism after reports revealed that no professional photographer has been appointed for the ongoing President’s Grade-I One-Day Cup 2025/26 — a major domestic List A competition. With no official photographer on duty, the entire 31-match tournament will proceed without professional photographic coverage, leaving performances undocumented and reducing…
