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LAHORE: In response to severe air pollution concerns, Punjab province, one of the regions heavily impacted by the issue, has announced the integration of 26,000 electric vehicles into urban traffic. This initiative, known as the “Green Wheels Programme,” aims to benefit students, low-income citizens, women, and individuals with disabilities. Caretaker Punjab Minister for Transport, Ibrahim Hasan Murad, disclosed that the plan includes providing 10,000 electric motorcycles to university students. Additionally, interest-free E-bikes will be allocated to women, three-wheeler bikes to individuals with disabilities, and interest-free E-rickshaws for those in need. The program’s primary goal is to address the root cause…

Renowned TikToker Jannat Mirza’s talent is well-known to people, especially netizens who admire the diva for her captivating content. Jannat, an avid social media user, is recognized for sharing glimpses of her daily life. Recently, she took to Instagram to share a fresh set of photos, showcasing her in a full-sleeve hooded sweatshirt. Opting for brevity, the “Shayar” star captioned the photos with “Mood 24/7.” Fans were captivated by the mesmerizing content provided by the diva. In the comments section, one user expressed admiration using a set of emoticons to praise the starlet. Jannat Mirza has amassed an impressive following…

DAVOS: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar underscored the imperative of leveraging state-of-the-art technology in the modern era to expedite development goals during a keynote address at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Wednesday. Addressing the forum titled “Trade Tech’s Trillion-Dollar Promise” at the 54th annual meeting in Davos, PM Kakar emphasized the necessity of ensuring fair opportunities for all to access and harness technology, stating that equitable opportunities are essential for fostering sustainable global development. With an eye on technological advancements, PM Kakar asserted that the digital economy would assume even greater significance in the days ahead. He urged that…

PESHAWAR: Despite public criticism, major political parties have allotted tickets to influential families and relatives of key leaders in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) for the upcoming general elections scheduled for next month, according to a leading newspaper. As observed in previous elections, close associates of the top leadership from various political parties are vying for provincial and national assembly seats. However, there is a notable exception with Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), which has managed to steer clear of familial politics. Among the prominent political and religious parties participating in the elections, including Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Pakistan…

TAIF: The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification has completed the planting of 150,000 trees in Saiysad National Park of Taif as part of a national initiative aiming to plant 10 billion trees—a key target under the Saudi Saudi Green Initiative. The tree varieties include jujube, acacia, seyal, acacia asak, and Vachellia flava. Moreover, the project involved the planting of various plants such as dodonaea and henna. Spanning eight different locations within the 28 million square meter park, Saiysad National Park is among the largest land parks in the Makkah region and holds the distinction of being…

ISLAMABAD: In response to what Pakistan deems an “unprovoked violation” of its airspace by Iran, the Pakistani government has taken decisive action by expelling the Iranian ambassador and announcing the recall of its own envoy from Tehran. The announcement was made by Pakistan’s Foreign Office spokesperson, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, during a press briefing in Islamabad. Baloch stated that Pakistan, in light of the “unprovoked violation of its airspace” by Tehran, has opted to recall its ambassador from Iran. Additionally, the Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan, currently in Iran, will not be returning for the time being. Describing the incident as an…

Afghanistan’s leg-spinner Rashid Khan has been ruled out of cricket for an indefinite period. Rashid Khan has been suffering from back pain during his last game played in the ICC World Cup. In this regard, Jonathan Trott, the coach of the Afghanistan cricket team, says that no time can be given for the return of Rashid Khan, his back pain is being taken care of. Jonathan Trott said that he is the most effective player, we have to make sure that he is 100% fit, Rashid Khan has undergone surgery, there is no need to rush back. The coach of…

PESHAWAR: Ahead of the upcoming general elections next month, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) emerges as the sole political party to nominate candidates for all provincial and national assembly seats in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. However, the electoral landscape reveals a unique dynamic within PTI, as multiple candidates from the party contend against each other in some constituencies. In contrast, other political entities have chosen to leave a significant number of national and provincial assembly seats vacant due to lack of candidates, adding a distinctive dimension to the electoral scenario. Awami National Party (ANP), with a century-long legacy in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, stands…

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Saturday annulled the Peshawar High Court’s (PHC) January 10 verdict and deprived Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf of its iconic ‘Bat’ symbol for the upcoming general elections 2024. Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa read the short verdict on the ECP petition challenging the PHC order that reinstated ‘Bat’ as PTI’s electoral symbol for the upcoming general elections. The apex court bench approved the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) appeal against Peshawar High Court (PHC) verdict and declared that PTI failed to conduct fair intra-party elections. Earlier today, the Supreme Court had reserved its…

LAHORE: An alleged agreement between the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf-Nazriati (PTI-N) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) has surfaced. According to the alleged agreement, there is a ‘conspiracy’ to postpone the general election scheduled for February 8. The two parties agreed to repel the conspiracy together. “PTI-N will unconditionally support the PTI”, the alleged agreement read. “The two parties will contest the elections jointly, and seven PTI candidates would receive tickets under PTI-N banner”. The PTI-N chairman outright rejected this claim, accusing the PTI of submitting fake tickers under his party’s name. Akhtar Iqbal reached an agreement with us: PTI Meanwhile, PTI’s Secretary Information…