Details about the salary and privileges of Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) have recently been revealed, shedding light on their financial compensation. Monthly Salary and Allowances An MNA’s basic monthly salary is Rs 150,000, with additional allowances totaling Rs 38,000, bringing the monthly earnings to Rs 188,000. Chairpersons of Standing Committees receive an honorary […]
Launch of the ‘Youth Council for Sustainable Action’ and BOLO Health – a digital health marketplace for youth
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan – USAID’s flagship private sector health project, Frontier Health Markets (FHM) Engage, has launched the Youth Council for Sustainable Action in Sindh. The youth council aims to amplify youth voices and promote sustainable health practices, particularly in family planning services across Pakistan. FHM Engage is a global cooperative agreement that provides technical […]
Punjab Introduces Updated Fee Structure for Public Colleges
The Punjab government has announced a new fee structure for its public colleges, effective from the 2024 academic year. This update affects a wide range of programs, from Intermediate to Master’s degrees, ensuring that students and their families are well-informed about the costs associated with their education. Intermediate Programs For students enrolling in Intermediate programs […]
PIA Reduces Airfare for Umrah Pilgrims
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced a significant reduction in airfares for Umrah pilgrims traveling to Saudi Arabia. This initiative is aimed at making the pilgrimage more accessible and affordable for Pakistani citizens. A spokesperson for PIA stated that the airline is offering a 15% discount on fares for pilgrims flying from Toronto to Madina […]
Severe Ink Shortage Disrupts Pakistan’s Passport Issuance
In an alarming development, Pakistan’s Passport and Immigration offices are facing a severe ink shortage, adding to the woes already caused by a lack of lamination paper. This new crisis has brought the printing of both normal and urgent passports to a grinding halt. Sources from within the department informed a leading news platform that […]
Ehsan Sadiq Appointed as New DG of National Anti-Money Laundering and CFT Authority
In a significant move to strengthen Pakistan’s financial security framework, the federal government has appointed Ehsan Sadiq, a grade 21 officer of the Police Service of Pakistan, as the new Director General (DG) of the National Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT) Authority. This strategic appointment, effective from July 15, 2024, is for […]
PM Shehbaz Sharif to Represent Pakistan at SCO Summit in Astana
ASTANA, Kazakhstan – Today marks the commencement of a two-day summit for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Astana, Kazakhstan. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Kazakhstan to represent Pakistan at this significant gathering. During the summit, Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to deliver an address and engage in bilateral meetings with Presidents Xi Jinping […]