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Sindh Sets Strict Rules for New Vehicle Plates
By Salman Khan | September 24, 2025
The Sindh Excise and Taxation Department has once again reminded vehicle owners to promptly replace outdated number plates with newly designed plates introduced under recent regulations. According to an official notification, motorists continuing to use yellow-colored or older plates beyond the deadline will face heavy fines and strict legal penalties. The directive covers motorcycles, cars,…
Hajj Applicants to Get Refunds Under New Policy
By Salman Khan | September 23, 2025
The federal government has introduced a refund policy for Hajj applicants who could not continue their pilgrimage due to medical conditions or other unavoidable circumstances. According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the initiative is aimed at providing financial relief to affected pilgrims and their families facing unexpected hardships. Under the new guidelines, applicants seeking…
World Bank Flags Alarming Rise in Pakistan Poverty
By Salman Khan | September 23, 2025
Pakistan is facing a deepening poverty crisis, with the World Bank reporting that nearly one in four citizens now lives below the poverty line. The latest figures issued by WB show poverty climbing sharply over three years, rising from 18.3% in 2022 to 25.3% in the 2024-25 period. This reversal comes after years of consistent…
Sindh Declares Holiday for Local by-Elections
By Salman Khan | September 23, 2025
The Sindh government has announced a public holiday tomorrow in 14 districts of the province to allow citizens to cast their votes in the upcoming local government by-elections. The holiday will apply to districts including Hyderabad, Jamshoro, Dadu, Badin, Thatta, Sukkur, Ghotki, Khairpur, Mirpurkhas, Umerkot, Matiari, Karachi West, Karachi East, and Keamari. All government offices…
Honda Announces Discount in Flood-Affected Regions
By Salman Khan | September 22, 2025
Atlas Honda has rolled out a service relief campaign for motorcycle owners in flood-affected regions of Pakistan, offering discounted maintenance as part of its support efforts. Between 22 and 27 September 2025, customers visiting selected 3S dealerships will receive free motorcycle checkups and up to 50% off on labour charges. The company said the initiative…
Punjab Opens Recruitment for ASI and SI Posts – Apply Today
By Salman Khan | September 19, 2025
Punjab Police has opened applications for Sub-Inspector (SI) positions for 2025, offering graduates a chance to build careers in law enforcement. The latest recruitment drive in the provincial police force features 295 vacancies across all major divisions of the province. The positions are allocated region-wise, ensuring fair representation under open merit, minority, and women quotas….
Lawmakers Slam Agencies as Organ Trafficking Scandal Unfolds
By Salman Khan | September 19, 2025
Pakistani lawmakers have demanded urgent action after horrific accounts emerged of citizens being trafficked to Cambodia, where they are allegedly held hostage, tortured, and even sold for their organs. The revelations came during a meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Rights, which grilled officials over the unchecked exodus of…
Employee Pressure Forces Sindh to End New Pension Plan
By Salman Khan | September 18, 2025
The Sindh government has abandoned its contributory pension scheme, reversing a policy launched only a year ago to reduce pension burdens. Under the Sindh Defined Contributory Pension Scheme (SDCPS), employees were to contribute 10% of their basic salary while the government added 12%. The system was expected to create long-term savings and ease pressure on…
Citizens, US envoy join EWCA tree-planting drive
By Salman Khan | September 18, 2025
The East-West Center Association (EWCA) Islamabad Chapter hosted its plantation event “Make Islamabad Green Again”, at Yadgar-e-Dastoor. Marta Aparicio from the Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad attended as a special guest and inaugurated the event by planting the first sapling. Citizens from different walks of life came together to plant saplings…
PTA Chief Restored After Court Halts Dismissal Order
By Salman Khan | September 18, 2025
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) suspended its earlier ruling that removed Major General (retd) Hafeez Ur Rehman as Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman. Justice Babar Sattar had previously declared the promotion of Hafeez illegal, stating it violated PTA Appointment Rules and the Telecom Act since the Member (Administration) post did not legally exist. Rehman filed…