Dengue viral fever has claimed one more life in Karachi East, taking the death toll from this mosquito-borne disease to 47 in Karachi this year so far. The Vector-Borne Diseases (VBD) Department of Directorate General Health Services Sindh confirmed the death of a male in Karachi East and death was confirmed from a private hospital […]
India won’t visit Pakistan for Asia Cup 2023: BCCI secretary
Indian cricket board’s Secretary Jay Shah ruled out the possibility of the Indian cricket team visiting Pakistan for the 50-over Asia Cup next year, saying that they had decided to hold the tournament at a neutral venue, local media reported on Tuesday. “Neutral venue for the Asia Cup is not unprecedented, and we have decided […]
Govt to provide Rs55b relief to consumers in electricity bills
Federal Minister for Power Khurram Dastgir has said a relief of 55 billion rupees has been provided to consumers in electricity bills on the special directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. He said this while talking to Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervaiz Ashraf in Islamabad on Wednesday, Radio Pakistan reported. The minister said the flood-affected people are […]
Government again jacks up petrol price by Rs1.45 per liter
The federal government once again announced increasing the petrol price by Rs1.45 per litre, a notification from the Finance Division released early Wednesday said. After the changes in the price, according to the notification, petrol will now be available for Rs237.43 per litre. Initially, it was reported that the price of petroleum products will drop from Rs235.98 […]
Sindh govt launches Orange Line bus service in Karachi
Sindh Information and Transport Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Saturday announced the launch of the Orange Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Service for Karachi after a wait of five years. The bus service, which will operate on a 3.88-kilometer-long route, will provide connectivity from Orangi Town to the Board Office Chowk traffic intersections, and has […]
Thriving Dubai business hub brings together Pakistani real estate players at the fourth edition of the Pakistan Property Show
Two-day annual property event saw a record-breaking 20,000 people attend, with over 60 exhibitors showcasing more than 200 of the most significant property developments in Pakistan. H.E Sultan Butti Bin Mejren, Director General of the Dubai Land Department opened the Pakistan Property Show describing Zameen.com as a “pioneer in organizing such interactive events in the […]
MDCAT 2022 postponed due to floods: health minister
ISLAMABAD: In view of the flood situation in the country, the newly constituted Pakistan Medical Council has postponed the Medical and Dental Colleges Admissions Test, popularly known as MDCAT. Minister for National Health Services and Regulations Abdul Qadir Patel announced the news during a press conference in Islamabad on Wednesday afternoon. He said electricity and […]
More rains are expected in the month of September
The Meteorological department (MET) has predicted more rainfall in multiple regions of Sindh including Tharparkar, Umerkot, and Badin. According to the data provided by the Met Department two more low-pressure systems are expected to enter Sindh causing rainfall in multiple districts of the province. 20 to 30% more rainfall is expected in Tharparkar, Umerkot, and […]
Petroleum prices likely to be go down next month
The prices of petroleum products are likely to go down by up to Rs10 per litre from September 1 mainly because of the decrease in international oil prices. A well-placed source informed ARY News that the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has started working on a proposal to decrease fuel prices in line with […]
Pakistan Army to continue relief efforts in flood-hit areas: ISPR
Pakistan Army is continuing relief and rescue operations in flood-affected areas of the country, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. The military’s press wing said the troops are assisting in dewatering the affected areas and transferring the victims to safer places. Medical aid and food have also been provided to the victims, it added. It […]