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LAHORE: After decades of strenuous efforts to curb kite-flying, aerial firing and unicycling, the Lahore police approached religious scholars for support and obtained an injunction from Jamia Naemia, which has declared these dangerous activities un-Islamic. The fatwa has been shared with the public on Wednesday through an official handout issued by Deputy Inspector General (DIG)

DERA ISMAEL KHAN/PESHAWAR: With the completion of the first phase of the military operation in Kurram district, the KP government has decided to resume the process of demolition of illegal bunkers in the area and to send four convoys of vehicles to Kurram with essential supplies by the end of this month. Security forces have

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology has approved the Digital Nation Pakistan Amendment Bill 2024 by majority vote amid opposition and concern over the rush to pass the law. Ten members voted in favor, while six were against the bill. IT and Telecommunications Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja, who introduced the bill last

ISLAMABAD: The country is facing an unusual rainfall deficit in the ongoing winter season, raising fears of drought and the early onset of summer. According to the meteorological department, the country has recorded 40% less rainfall during the last four months than normal. From September 1 to January 15, Sindh experienced a 52% decrease in

ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) convened the 12th meeting of its Executive Committee to review progress on various aspects and projects in key sectors of the SIFC. The committee also gave directions to expedite various pending cross-sectoral matters through policy level initiatives and stakeholder consultation using SIFC’s forum. The Ministries presented progress on

ISLAMABAD: Tempers appear to be flaring again as the formation of a judicial commission remains the sticking point between the government and the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), with the latter saying there will be no further talks with the ruling alliance if The commission has not been appointed. The PTI’s statement came shortly after government

Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Chaudhary Salik Hussain told the National Assembly on Wednesday that Rs80.310 billion had been spent from the Workers Welfare Fund for the welfare of the workers. Responding to supplementary questions during the ongoing session’s question hour, he said that the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resources