The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a fresh alert warning of possible floods, flash flooding, and landslides in several parts of Pakistan as a new spell of heavy monsoon rains is forecast to affect the country from July 11 to July 14. According to the advisory, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and […]
ICC Seeks Explanation from ECB Over Ben Stokes Retirement Announcement Video
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly asked the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to explain the release of a behind-the-scenes video showing England captain Ben Stokes informing his teammates about his decision to retire from international cricket. According to English media reports, the ECB shared the footage across its social media platforms on […]
Punjab Government to Train 1,000 Youth as Professional Tourist Guides Under Rs. 372 Million Initiative
The Punjab government has announced a new initiative to strengthen the province’s tourism industry by training 1,000 young people as professional tourist guides. The program is designed to develop a skilled workforce capable of promoting Punjab’s historical, cultural, and religious attractions while creating new employment opportunities for the youth. With a budget of Rs. 372 […]
PM Shehbaz Directs Pakistani Embassies to Boost Overseas Job Opportunities for Youth
The federal government has stepped up efforts to expand overseas employment opportunities for Pakistan’s young workforce, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directing Pakistani embassies around the world to play a more active role in connecting skilled workers with international employers. During a high-level review meeting held in Islamabad on Monday, the Prime Minister instructed relevant […]
Illegal Ziplines Sealed at Popular Tourist Destinations in Swat
The Swat District Administration, in collaboration with the Swat Development Authority, has sealed several illegal ziplines operating at popular tourist destinations after authorities found they were functioning without the required No Objection Certificates (NoCs). The enforcement action was carried out during a joint inspection of multiple tourist attractions across the Swat Valley. Officials said the […]
SECP Introduces ESG Mutual Funds Framework to Boost Sustainable Investment in Pakistan
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has taken a significant step toward promoting responsible investing by introducing the country’s first Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Mutual Funds Framework. The new initiative allows asset management companies to launch ESG-focused mutual funds, giving investors an opportunity to support businesses that prioritize sustainability and ethical corporate […]
Location Finalized for Pakistan’s First World-Class Wildlife Safari Park in Islamabad
Pakistan is set to take a major step towards wildlife conservation and eco-tourism as the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has finalized the location for the country’s first world-class wildlife safari park. The ambitious project will be developed in the Malpur Forestry Park area near Bara Kahu and Murree Road in Islamabad, offering a unique blend […]
Rawalpindi Citizen Alleges Rs. 20 Million Property Fraud Through Fake CDA Documents
A major property fraud case has surfaced in Rawalpindi after a local investor claimed he was deceived into paying Rs. 20 million for a plot allegedly backed by forged Capital Development Authority (CDA) documents. Police have registered a case against two individuals following allegations that a fake real estate transaction caused substantial financial losses to […]
Federal Constitutional Court Rules Denial of Women’s Inheritance Rights Illegal and Against Islamic Principles
In a significant judgment aimed at protecting women’s legal and constitutional rights, the Federal Constitutional Court has ruled that depriving women of their rightful inheritance is both unlawful and contrary to Islamic teachings. The landmark verdict reaffirmed that inheritance rights granted to women cannot be denied on the basis of regional customs, family traditions, or […]
KP Government Announces Public Holiday on 1st Muharram Subject to Moon Sighting
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has officially announced a public holiday across the province on the 1st of Muharram-ul-Haram 1448 AH, subject to the sighting of the Muharram moon by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee. According to a notification issued by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Administration Department, all public offices and government institutions across the province will remain […]