The Punjab government has taken a major step towards digitising public transport by introducing the T-Card, a smart travel card that will replace traditional tokens used on Metrobus and Orange Line services. According to the Punjab Mass Transit Authority (PMA), the move is part of a broader effort under the e-Transit initiative, aiming to modernise…
Staff Report Islamabad: Pakistan has chalked out an effective operational plan to mitigate and avert future calamities amid growing climate-related challenges. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has issued directions for the formulation of a comprehensive disaster response plan following recent monsoon rains and flash floods.PDMA Alerts Punjab as Rains Persist In a recent meeting, the Prime…
By Salman KhanIslamabad: The Cabinet has decided that underperforming ministries and organisations will face disciplinary action. In a recent meeting, the Cabinet agreed that Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) would be developed for each ministry and organisation. Their performance will be evaluated every two months, and based on this evaluation, top performers will be appreciated and…
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has released a new update on the ongoing monsoon rains, reporting widespread rainfall across several districts over the past 24 hours. According to the PDMA’s fact sheet, Gujrat received the highest rainfall at 86mm, followed by 37mm in Narowal, 28mm in Multan, 27mm in Dera Ghazi Khan, and…
Pakistan and Iraq have agreed to strengthen their maritime cooperation and explore new sea routes by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a ferry service between Umm Qassar Port in Iraq and Gwadar Port in Pakistan. The agreement was reached during a meeting between Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry,…
Lahore is preparing to deploy a first-of-its-kind smart fleet of vehicles aimed at fighting smog using artificial intelligence and real-time monitoring systems. The Punjab Environment Department has confirmed that 15 dust suppression vehicles are now ready for use, following successful testing. The project is part of a larger effort by the provincial government to use…
A Pakistani-born newspaper vendor who has become a beloved figure in Paris is set to receive France’s National Order of Merit for more than 50 years of dedicated service. Ali Akbar, 73, moved from Rawalpindi to Paris in 1973 and began selling newspapers on foot in the city’s Latin Quarter. Over the years, he became…
The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) has called on licensed air charter operators to apply for special flights to Iran and Iraq, aiming to accommodate pilgrims during the upcoming Arbaeen and other religious events. The move follows a federal decision to ban road travel for pilgrims, citing serious security threats along land routes. Pilgrims traveling…
Students and government employees across Pakistan are expected to enjoy a rare four-day weekend in mid-August, as two key public holidays fall back-to-back. The break is set to begin on Thursday, August 14, which marks Pakistan’s Independence Day. Official events including flag-hoisting ceremonies, parades, and cultural performances are scheduled across the country to celebrate the…
Scientists have predicted that August 5, 2025, could become the third shortest day in recorded history, as the Earth’s rotation is expected to accelerate slightly—by about 1.25 milliseconds. According to a report by Time and Date, based on data from the International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service and the US Naval Observatory, Earth may…
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