RAWALPINDI: Following a second major hike in oil prices, public transport operating within the city, on long journeys between the twin cities and surrounding areas, increased their fares. The stop-to-stop fare has been increased to Rs30, making it the new minimum fare. Rawalpindi-Islamabad public transport increased the fare per passenger by Rs15, while routes to […]
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Motorcyclists queue for the M-Tag installation at Kachnar Park. Photo: APP ISLAMABAD: The federal capital’s decision to make M-Tag registration mandatory for motorcycles has sparked growing public frustration, with bikers questioning both the timing and clarity of the policy as long queues form outside registration centers during Ramazan. Authorities have set up 13 M-Tag registration
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LAHORE: The Punjab Home Minister and Inspector General of Police have ordered to expedite the evacuation of all illegal foreign nationals, including Afghan citizens, from the province, Chairing a meeting, the officers said the police and district administrations should pursue a coordinated strategy to ensure immediate evacuation of all illegal foreign nationals from Punjab. They
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Security alert cites violent protests in Karachi, demonstrations in Lahore and calls for rallies in Islamabad and Peshawar A motorcycle burns after being set ablaze by unidentified men near the US consulate during a protest against the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Israeli-US airstrikes on the Islamic Republic. Photo: PPI The
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He says every Muslim is grieved, but to maintain peace one must take collective responsibility Maryam Nawaz, Chief Minister of Punjab. SCREENSHOT LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Sunday asked the police and district administration to understand the sentiments of protesters in the current situation and treat them with dignity and respect. She
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A motorcycle burns after being set ablaze by unidentified men near the US consulate during a protest against the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Israeli-US airstrikes on the Islamic Republic. Photo: PPI KARACHI: Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Sunday expressed deep sadness over the alleged martyrdom of Iran’s Supreme
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Transport Alliance head says agreements reached with government are not being implemented KARACHI: Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance Chairman Malik Shehzad Awan has sharply criticized the recent increase in oil prices and warned that transporters may announce a nationwide strike after Eid, following consultations with stakeholders across Pakistan. In a statement, Awan said transporters across the
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KARACHI: Gul Plaza has reopened its doors in the metropolis, giving hope to affected traders who are setting up their stalls in a temporary market which has attracted a large number of Karachiites. The market was established at a banquet hall at the junction of Qayumabad and Defense, organized by Karachi-based youth NGO Hamdard Haath.
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A file photo of Sindh Police personnel. PHOTO: AFP HYDERABAD: Syed Ali Haider Shah, a resident of Umerkot, has a different story to tell on Sunday over allegations of police brutality against women and girls during the recent eviction incident in Umerkot. The images of beaten women and a young girl sitting in a police
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Members of the Communist Party of Pakistan hold a protest rally in Hyderabad against the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes. Photo: PPI HYDERABAD: Protests erupted across Sindh on Sunday to condemn the martyrdom of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and attacks by the United States and Israel on
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