By Web Desk — Punjab Education Minister Murad Raas shared an update for private and public schools in Lahore and Rawalpindi amid an alarming spike in new Covid-19 infections. Taking it to Twitter, Raas said that classes up to Grade 6 will continue in a staggered manner until February 15 with 50 percent of students each day while classes 7 …

By Web Desk — Lahore High Court has declared several provisions of the Ravi Urban Development Authority (Ruda) Act 2020 unconstitutional, effectively scrapping the much-celebrated Ravi Riverfront Urban Development Project. Justice Shahid Karim, in a reserved judgment on multiple petitions, also declared the acquisition of agricultural land for the project unconstitutional and a violation of citizens’ rights. The judge read …

By Web Desk — By Web Desk — The opposition alliance Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), rejecting the government’s request to postpone the protest on Pakistan Day, pledged on Tuesday to proceed with its planned protest against the price hike on March 23 but dropped the idea of moving a no-trust motion against the government in the parliament, considering the timing …

Web Desk — Asad Umar, the federal minister for planning, development, and special initiatives said that it was “100% Imran Khan’s decision” to send former premier Nawaz Sharif to London for his medical treatment.  He said that he was present during a meeting held by the premier during which Nawaz was discussed whether to travel abroad for treatment. He further …

The aircraft of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) landed safely in Toronto despite heavy snowfall.   PIA’s plane survived a major incident at Toronto airport, thanks to a vigilant pilot who safely landed the aircraft despite the heavy snowfall. The Boeing 777 plane was near Toronto airport when a blizzard hit and heavy snow started falling. The pilot, however, was vigilant and …

Web Desk — While dismissing an appeal by the Federal Bureau of Revenue (FBR) against the Sindh High Court (SHC) order, the Supreme Court has urged the FBR to behave fairly and adhere to the law in dealing with taxpayers. According to Justice Qazi Faez Isa, he wrote in the judgment, the tax department must not withhold any benefits that …

Web Desk — The National Command and Operation Center banned indoor gatherings, weddings, and dining in districts and cities where Covid-19 positivity rates are greater than 10% as part of new curbs meant to combat the pandemic’s fifth wave driven by Omicron. According to a press release, the decision was among various nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) decided that will remain in …

Web Desk — In Karachi, a transgender person became the first to be awarded a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree in Pakistan’s history. Transgender doctor Sarah Gul made history when she became the first transgender doctor in the country. She passed her final professional examination of MBBS from the Jinnah Medical & Dental College in Karachi. …

Web Desk — To meet commitments made with the international lending agencies, the government has decided to increase base electricity rates by up to 95 paisa per unit with effect from February 1. The decision will result in a reduction of Rs20 billion in power sector subsidies and an increase of Rs18.75 per unit for all distribution companies, including K-Electric, …

Web Desk — Pakistan Post has come out of deficit and now a marked improvement is observed as a result of digitalization while new proposals are being considered to launch UMS Plus, logistics, and a postal bank. Director General Pakistan Post Khalid Javed said this during a function at the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI). He said that …