To make matters easier for public convenience and reduce traffic issues at offices, Lahore’s City Traffic Police has added a license service at 44 locations throughout the city. The goal of the initiative is to simplify and speed up the actions of getting, renewing, and updating driving licenses for all citizens. Earlier, people had to travel to only a few …
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Council of Islamic Ideology Rejects Ban on Underage Marriage
The CII stated that it opposed a bill passed by the National Assembly and Senate that aimed to ban marriage for individuals under 18, as it did not agree with the proposed age limit.Dr. Raghib Hussain Naeemi chaired a meeting on Tuesday, during which CII members discussed raising the minimum age for marriage to 18. It was found by the …
Read More »Starfish Neuroscience Set to Launch Groundbreaking Brain Chip by End of 2025
Gabe Newell’s startup in the field of brain-computer interfaces, Starfish Neuroscience, aims to launch its first neural chip late this year. With all its advanced features, the chip could challenge Musk’s Neuralink as a market rival. Getting to Know Starfish Neuroscience’s Brain Chip Most brain implants are attached to wires, use batteries, and are not minimally invasive, but Starfish’s device …
Read More »PPSC Releases Written Exam Schedule for Over 40,000 Candidates Across Punjab
The PPSC has announced when the written examinations will be held for various government jobs in Punjab. About 40,300 candidates will participate in the exams, which will take place in seven divisions, including Lahore.The written tests cover a huge range of departments and job functions. In the Youth Affairs and Sports Department, there will be 158 contenders for the post …
Read More »IMF Rejects Pakistan’s Budget Targets, Demands Additional Reforms
Official sources indicate that the IMF has expressed concerns about the government’s targets, including some established through the public sector development program.The IMF has raised a major concern about how large development projects were carried out ahead, and now their total exceeds Rs. 10,000 billion. This figure represents the cost of developing schemes that have been approved but remain incomplete.Officials …
Read More »Pakistan to Offer Cheap Electricity for Crypto Mining, AI Data Centers, and Farmers
The Pakistani government will give cryptocurrency and AI businesses 2000 MW of power to help them use the extra electricity and grow the digital sector. PCC hopes to make the best use of the country’s extra energy supply and convert it into economic value without asking the government for aid.One part of the plan is to set competitive rates for …
Read More »NDMA Issues Storm Alert for Punjab, KP, and Islamabad
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a weather advisory, warning of isolated showers, thunderstorms, windstorms, and dust storms expected over the next 12 to 36 hours in parts of Punjab, Islamabad, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Residents are urged to remain vigilant, secure loose objects, and avoid unnecessary outdoor travel during severe weather conditions. The National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) …
Read More »Sindh Announces Free Electric Scooters for Women: Applications Now Open
To support women and make transport safer, the Sindh government is planning to distribute electric scooters (EVs) in a lottery system next month.At the beginning of the project, 1,000 electric scooters are being distributed to female participants. Officials say that the program is now fully prepared for launch. The program aims to provide women with a safe, reasonable cost and …
Read More »Govt Plans 18% Sales Tax on Exporters in Major Policy Shift
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) says the upcoming budget includes an 18% sales tax on imported raw materials, the same as what local raw materials have been taxed for the past year.With this measure, both 1 percent of total sales and the standard 29 percent income tax must be paid by exporters, said Express Tribune.Because there is ambiguity regarding …
Read More »Summer Vacation Dates Of School Announced By Sindh Goverment
On Thursday, the Sindh government declared that summer vacations will be celebrated by schools from June 1 to July 31.The news channel acquired a copy of the notification, stating that as per the meeting of the subcommittee of the steering committee on November 28, 2024, all students of private and public institutions under administrative control of School Education & Literacy …
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