Author: Rashid Mehmood

Dr. Jamal Nasir, Minister for Primary and Secondary Healthcare and Population Welfare in Punjab, has announced that the government will provide free healthcare services to pregnant women visiting government hospitals. This initiative is aimed at ensuring comprehensive treatment and testing services for expectant mothers, without any financial burden. The minister further stated that the option of Caesarean Section (C-Section) would be made available to those in need, completely free of charge. This step is taken to ensure that financial constraints do not hinder women from accessing this crucial procedure. To facilitate the successful implementation of this initiative, Dr. Nasir has…

To modernize the electoral process and ensure free, fair, transparent, and inclusive elections, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has introduced a new election management system (EMS). This innovative system is set to play a pivotal role in the upcoming general elections. The EMS represents a significant leap toward digitizing and streamlining the electoral process in Pakistan. To ensure its effective implementation, the ECP organized a two-day training program for IT officers, the Project Management Unit, and the Election Wing of the ECP. The training aimed to equip these officials with the necessary knowledge to utilize the EMS effectively, thereby…

The Pakistan Foreign Office has chosen to maintain a diplomatic stance amidst the controversy surrounding the alleged connection between Israel and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). This follows an unusual outburst from Tel Aviv against Pakistan at the UN Human Rights Council earlier this week. Israel’s Permanent Representative at the UN in Geneva questioned Pakistan’s human rights record and recent crackdown against a political party, sparking a strong reaction from the ruling coalition. While the Foreign Office’s response was diplomatic, several ministers interpreted the Israeli envoy’s remarks as evidence of ties between the Jewish state and former Prime Minister Imran Khan.…

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has publicly criticized Israel and India for their alleged human rights abuses. He also expressed his dissatisfaction with the foreign ministry of his own country, Pakistan, for its perceived weak stance on these two nations. In a recent tweet, Khan condemned Israel for its audacity to target Pakistan during the United Nations’ Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The UPR is a mechanism through which the UN Human Rights Council scrutinizes the human rights records of all its member states. Khan described Israel as a rogue state that continues to massacre Palestinians, disregarding international laws and norms…

Lahore’s weather is forecast to be hot and humid, with hazy circumstances and a limiting possibility of rain in a few spots in the next few days. The maximum temperature in the city in the previous 24 hours was 36.2 degrees, and the lowest temperature was 26 degrees. The Met Office predicts that the weather will stay humid in various Punjab cities, with rain possible in Murree, Galiyat, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Mandi Bahauddin, Jhelum, and Gujrat. PMD predicts rain and thunderstorms in Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Hafizabad, Kasur, Sheikhupura, and Gujranwala. Monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea are continually reaching the upper and…

Gulbar Khan, the head of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) forward bloc, was elected Gilgit-Baltistan’s next chief minister on Thursday. In the days preceding the appointment, the voting process was marred by controversy. As three other contenders withdrew their candidacy, leaving only 20 members in the parliament, Gulbar emerged as the undisputed option for chief minister. He was elected with 19 votes in his favor. However, one independent legislator called Nawaz Khan Naji did not vote, while lawmakers of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) backed Gulbar as the next chief minister. In a show of dissatisfaction…

Jobs in Canada for Pakistanis with Free Visa Sponsorship and Ticket 2023 are now available online. A career in fruit packing in Canada with visa sponsorship is a fantastic employment prospect for Pakistani laborers wishing to relocate to Canada in 2023. It is also advantageous for students searching for part-time work. Many Pakistani job applicants fail to secure employment despite possessing the necessary abilities and abilities because they are unaware of the job criteria. Jobs in Canada for Pakistanis with Free Visa 2023 Job titleFood Packaging/ Fruit PackagingCountryCanadaKnowledge requiredNoExperience requiredYes/NoMinimum age21 yearsVisa SponsorshipYes Canada Jobs Online Apply For instance, what…

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) suspended Pervez Khattak, former defense minister and head of the party’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) chapter, from the party with immediate impact on Wednesday. According to a notification published on Wednesday, the PTI sent Khattak with a show-cause notice on June 21 on charges that he incited PTI leaders to leave the party. Khattak resigned from all party posts a month ago, shortly after PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s detention on May 9 sparked violent rallies and arson assaults on civic and military buildings. “Nothing good happened on May 9, and I have previously condemned the incident,” he said…

Toyota Pakistan, also known as Indus Motor Company (IMC), has agreed to supply high-quality car components to Egypt. The corporation claimed in a news release, “This partnership is an incredible feat for IMC and an important milestone towards expanding its global footprint.” It is also the first time that any local car item has been included in the Toyota Global Supply Chain, which opens up new possibilities and encourages other manufacturers to follow suit.” Toyota Pakistan further stated that the initial shipment of semi-processed raw material to be transported to Toyota Egypt will signal the beginning of an era for…

Employees of the Punjab Civil Secretariat and 38 provincial ministries staged a large protest, seeking wage increases comparable to the rest of the country. Protesters produced a large traffic gridlock in the blazing heat. Residents had difficulty getting to their homes, hospitals, jobs, and places of business. The district administration and the Punjab government were unable to strike an amicable compromise with the protesting employees to end the sit-in. It took until the evening for traffic on the city’s main thoroughfares to return to normal. The third day of the strike has gone with no sign of the problems being…

The sugar crisis at Utility Stores Corporation (USC), a state-run chain of stores in Pakistan, has taken a turn for the worse in recent days. This situation has particularly affected the economically disadvantaged citizens who rely on these outlets for their subsidized provisions. According to reliable sources, USC has received a tender offer of Rs. 130 per kilogram for sugar as part of its latest procurement attempt. The tender committee has initiated a process to acquire 25,000 metric tons of sugar. As of now, only JDW Sugar Mills Limited (PSX: JDWS) has responded to the tender, proposing to supply sugar…

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Lahore has issued a flood warning for the Ravi Sutlej region as India continues to discharge water into Pakistan. This action has raised concerns about the potential rise in water levels in major rivers across Pakistan, prompting authorities to declare a high alert. The Meteorological Office has also forecasted additional rainfall from July 13 to 17 in the upper and central regions of Pakistan, further exacerbating the situation. The continuous release of water by India into the River Sutlej follows a week of deadly torrential rains that have claimed over 100 lives. As…

Monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea are expected to enter the upper and central areas of the country starting on July 12th (evening) and intensifying on July 14th, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). On the 14th (evening/night), a westerly wave is also forecast to enter the higher sections. Under the impact of these systems of weather, rain/wind-thundershower (with few heavy falls) will be expected in Kashmir, (Neelum valley, Muzaffarabad, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur), Murree, Galliyat, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Kasur and Okara from 12th (evening/night) to…

A journalist was reportedly dismissed from his position at the state-owned broadcaster, Pakistan Television (PTV), after posing a critical question to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The incident underscores the ongoing issue of limited space for free media in the country. Azam Chaudhry, who also serves as the President of the Lahore Press Club, had been employed by PTV as an analyst. However, his tenure was abruptly cut short on the same day he questioned the prime minister. Despite his dismissal, Chaudhry has not received any formal written notification from PTV regarding his termination. The contentious interaction took place during a…

The federal government of Pakistan has initiated a women empowerment program, aiming to enhance mobility and independence among women. The scheme, announced by the National Commission for Human Rights Chairperson Nilofar Bakhtiar, involves offering scooties to women at discounted prices. The government, led by PML-N, has allocated Rs5 billion for this initiative, which is part of a broader effort to empower women in the country. In addition to the scooties scheme, a daycare project is also set to be launched. Under the scooties program, a total of 22,000 scooties will be distributed among working women across the country. Each province…