Official say coaches numbered 4, 5, 6 and 7 went off track when train was being diverted LAHORE: The Lahore-bound Shalimar Express derailed once again on Friday, just two days after a similar incident near Shahdadpur, raising fresh concerns over railway safety. According to railway officials, one coach of the train went off the track…
If employee gainfully employed after termination, they are not entitled to claim back benefits for that period Police officers walk past the Supreme Court of Pakistan building, in Islamabad, Pakistan April 6, 2022. REUTERS ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has ruled that granting reinstated employees full back pay in the civil service structure, as well as…
The High Court held that matters relating to CNICs fall outside the jurisdiction of civil courts LAHORE: In a ruling on a petition filed by citizen Ali Ansari, the Lahore High Court (LHC) has declared that civil courts do not have the authority to order the blocking or cancellation of a citizen’s Computerised National Identity…
LAHORE: More than 200,000 frontline polio workers and supervisors will participate in a vaccination campaign targeting over 23.3 million children under the age of five across Punjab from April 13. Addressing a ceremony on Thursday where the Punjab Emergency Operations Centre inaugurated the upcoming National Immunisation Days (NIDs), Provincial Minister for Health and Population Imran…
Says it has played a vital role in economic stability, emphasises Pakistan’s commitment to expanding cooperation Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday lauded Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the Kingdom’s longstanding economic and financial support to Pakistan, saying it had played a vital role in the country’s economic stability. The remarks came during…
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) on Thursday warned citizens of additional fees and penalties for those who delay obtaining or renewing their identity documents. In a news release, the authority said that identity documents were issued for a specified time and it was every the responsibility of every adult citizen to ensure…
ISLAMABAD: For the first time, the federal government has challenged the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) judgement which had upheld the validity of legislation enacted by the Balochistan Assembly, empowering the provincial government to levy excise duty on minerals to fund labour welfare in the mining sector. The federal government through law ministry has filed a…
PMDC president strongly condemns the circumstances surrounding the incident, particularly allegations of harassment KARACHI: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) on Friday expressed deep concern over the death of a third-year medical student in Mirpurkhas and warned of strict action against any faculty member or institution found responsible. PMDC President Prof Dr Rizwan Taj…
Serves alternative to Karakoram Highway and reduce travel distance by 100 kilometres ISLAMABAD: Gilgit-Baltistan Governor Syed Mehdi Shah on Thursday called on Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan to discuss infrastructure development and improvement of road networks in the region. The meeting discussed the proposed Motorway Project from Mansehra, Naran, Kaghan, and Babusar Top…
Rescued crew members of five countries, repatriated to their respective countries after medical care The Pakistan Navy on Friday rescued 18 crew members of a merchant vessel after receiving a distress call in the North Arabian Sea. According to a statement issued by the navy, “In a swift humanitarian operation, Pakistan Navy successfully rescued and…