ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 20: The ruling by IHC Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan invalidated the regulations that permitted the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to turn greenbelts into residential plots. The ruling followed appeals from Sector G-11 residents who contested the CDA’s actions in establishing new plots on greenbelts next to their neighborhood. The petitioners, through their attorney Barrister Umar Gillani, contended that the CDA’s actions went against the established layout plan of their area, which was finalized in the 1990s. Judge Khan ordered the destruction of all homes constructed on such plots beginning in 2021 and ruled that the CDA’s policies…
Author: Mawadat Fatima
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 20: The MBBS yearly test schedule was accepted at the 50th meeting of the University of Health Sciences (UHS) Board of Studies in Medicine on Monday. The board’s convener, Prof. Sardar Al-Farid Zafar, as well as the principals of associated government and private medical colleges attended the meeting, which was chaired by UHS Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Ahsan Waheed Rathore. The final week of December 2025 was chosen to start the First Professional MBBS yearly exams, while the final week of January 2025 was set aside for the Second Professional MBBS exams. A UHS representative stated that the…
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 20: The Ministry of Industries and Production and the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) were dissolved on Monday by the Senate Functional Committee on Devolution. After examining the financial results of these ministries over the preceding two fiscal years, the committee decided to approve this. Concerns over Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) operations and investments were also brought up by the committee. In addition, the topic of PSM’s 440 million rupee gas bill came up for discussion, and representatives made it clear that the gas supply to the losing company had been cut off. In addition to reviewing the…
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 20: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has implemented additional safety protocols for foreign airlines landing at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport due to the growing risk of monkeypox. The CAA’s directives compel that ground handling staff and foreign airline employees wear masks at all times, and they also require airlines to provide face masks to all passengers. Additionally, the government has highly recommended that travelers and airport employees should use hand sanitizers. Additionally, every piece of luggage from foreign arrivals must be fully sanitized. The CAA has ordered that traveler exhibiting monkeypox symptoms be segregated in accordance with Border…
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 20: A significant fare cut has been announced by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) for flights between Karachi and Jeddah and Madinah. According to a PIA representative, the national carrier has lowered prices by 30% to make travel more affordable for customers. A one-way trip from Karachi to Jeddah or Madinah costs Rs. 56,000, taxes included, under the updated tariff structure. These days, a round-trip ticket from Karachi to any Saudi city costs Rs. 88,000, including taxes. A representative for PIA stated that reservations for seats at the discounted price can be made through August 31, 2024. When using…
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 20: At an event in the New York City borough of Brooklyn, Pakistani Americans turned out in force to commemorate Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day with great enthusiasm. The Pakistani American Merchants Association arranged the “Brooklyn Mela,” which took place on Coney Island Avenue in the borough, also referred to as “Little Pakistan.” Men, women, and children displayed Pakistan’s rich cultural legacy with lively activities, traditional music, and cultural performances, all while donning the country’s traditional attire. There was also food vendors set up throughout the area, offering typical Pakistani fare. The Coney Island Avenue neighborhood is home to…
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 20: Following are the selling/buying rates of major currencies issued by the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), here on Tuesday. CURRENCY SELLING BUYING USD 281.08 275.57 GBP 364.88 357.70 EUR …
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 20: The Pakistan Education Endowment Fund was created by the government, according to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, to help students from low-income families pursue higher education. During a meeting with Israr Khan Kakar, the recently elected President of Oxford Union at Oxford University in the United Kingdom, the prime minister announced that the Pakistan Education Endowment Fund had set aside 20% for the youth of Balochistan.
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 20: The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) issued a warning that the current month may see more rain in South Punjab, particularly the Bahawalpur division. If an emergency-like situation arose as a result of heavy rainfall, PDMA advised the relevant authorities to make the required preparations to conduct rescue and relief operations. “The coming days are very important as South Punjab may receive more rains due to hydro-meteorological conditions, which can affect downtown areas,” stated Irfan Ali, Director General of the PDMA. But since rivers were not experiencing a high flash flood at the time, he denied that…
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 20: The World Cricketers’ Association (WCA) has begun a comprehensive study with the objective of resolving the “broken and unsustainable” status of the cricket schedule for the current calendar year. The WCA, formerly known as FICA, is working to find a way to make domestic leagues and international cricket compatible so that both can run concurrently on a logical worldwide schedule. The review team, which consists of prominent individuals including former Pakistan women’s captain Sana Mir and chief executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board Tom Harrison, will work with outside consultants. Prior to making proposals to…