The Punjab government has ordered strict enforcement of the Prohibition of Smoking Ordinance 2002 across the province, including in Rawalpindi, with fines of up to Rs100,000 for violations in public spaces, Express News reported. According to provincial directives, smoking will be prohibited in educational institutions, government offices, hospitals, shopping malls, and public transport. Violators could […]
As millions of Muslims prepare for their Hajj pilgrimage, the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (MOHU) has issued a critical warning against fraudulent Hajj campaigns, urging pilgrims to use only licenced service providers for a smooth and safe experience. To help ensure authenticity, the ministry recommends pilgrims use their official website, www.haj.gov.sa, to verify […]
Pakistan’s power regulator has approved a Rs1.71 per unit reduction in electricity prices across the country, including Karachi, under the head of petroleum levy relief, officials said on Thursday. According to Express News, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) approved a federal government proposal to lower electricity tariffs and has forwarded its decision to […]
Gold prices surged to an all-time high in Pakistan on Thursday, mirroring gains in international markets as investors sought refuge in safe-haven assets amid escalating global trade tensions. The price of gold rose by Rs7,800 per tola to Rs328,800, while the 10-gram rate climbed Rs6,688 to Rs281,893, according to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa […]