The Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) has officially declared Saturday as a weekly holiday for all its partner schools as part of the punjab school saturday holiday 2025 policy. The notification has been implemented immediately, giving relief to thousands of students and teachers who previously attended six days a week. According to PEF, the decision was…
MCB Bank has introduced a new 0% markup installment plan for the latest PTA-approved iPhone 17 Pro series, giving customers a long-term and more affordable way to buy Apple’s new flagship devices in Pakistan. The offer covers the entire iPhone 17 lineup, including the iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air, with…
At least 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad are feared dead after a bus travelling from Makkah to Madinah collided with a diesel tanker early Monday morning. The accident happened around 1:00 am PST in the Mufrihat area. The bus had 43 passengers, and only one person is reported to have survived. The injured survivor…
The Punjab government has officially announced the dates for the 20th International Cholistan Desert Rally, confirming that the event will be held from February 4 to February 8, 2026. The update came during a planning meeting chaired by Commissioner Musarrat Jabeen, where preparations for the mega motorsport event were reviewed. Departments Begin Coordination for Event…
Punjab’s traffic police have launched a tougher crackdown on underage drivers after enforcement actions increased by 62% compared to last year. Official data shows that 296,000 underage drivers were fined across Lahore and the rest of Punjab last year. This year, the number has sharply risen to 480,000, indicating widespread violations despite repeated awareness campaigns….
The Balochistan government has released the winter vacation schedule for schools in the province’s colder regions. According to the Education Department, government schools will remain closed for two and a half months, starting December 16, due to extreme winter conditions. In Chaman, annual exams for junior classes are already in progress. Tests for students from…
Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal has sentenced former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to death, holding her responsible for the deadly state crackdown on student-led protests in 2024. The nationwide unrest left an estimated 1,400 people dead, many of them shot by security forces. Hasina was tried in absentia, as she has been living in exile in…
NADRA has rolled out a new online biometric verification service for the sale and purchase of Islamabad-registered vehicles. The feature, available through the Pak-ID mobile app, allows both buyers and sellers to complete biometric verification from home without visiting any office. According to the authority, the verified users can then proceed with the remaining transfer…
Islamabad Traffic Police has released a traffic advisory ahead of the Tri-Nations Cricket Series, which starts on November 18 and continues until November 29 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Officials said movement of the participating teams between Islamabad and Rawalpindi is expected to affect traffic on match days. More than 300 traffic officers will be deployed…
Islamabad’s administration is preparing to implement a mandatory e-tag system for all vehicles entering or travelling inside the capital. The new mechanism aims to clearly identify residents, daily commuters, and visitors from other cities. According to officials, vehicles that already have a motorway M-Tag will not need a separate e-tag, as both systems are being…
