Category: NATIONAL

Mandi Bahauddin Inspection: 7 Shopkeepers Warned Over Prices

Raja Muhammad Ayub

Acting on the instructions of Mandi Bahauddin Deputy Commissioner Chaudhry Adeel Haider Baryar, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Enforcement) By Raja Muhammad AyubMandi Bahauddin Dr. Iffat-un-Nisa visited Al-Fatah Mall and Sufi City, Mandi Bahauddin, and inspected 12 different shops along Sufi City Road. During the inspection, officials checked for compliance regarding the display of rate lists and adherence to fixed prices. It was observed that *roti* (flatbread) at several *tandoors* (clay ovens) was underweight, and vendors were selling it at prices exceeding the government-mandated rates. Consequently, warnings were issued to seven shopkeepers,…

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Wasu Price Control Crackdown: Fines Imposed, Two Arrested

Raja Muhammad Ayub

Acting on the instructions of Deputy Commissioner Adeel Haider, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Enforcement) Dr. Iffat-un-Nisa visited Wasu. She inspected various business centers, By Raja Muhammad Ayub Mandi Bahauddin beef shops, grocery stores, and tandoors, issuing necessary directives. During the inspection, she thoroughly reviewed the prices of essential commodities, rate lists, and compliance with other legal requirements. Fines were imposed on several shopkeepers for various violations of the Price Control Act, and two individuals were arrested. Dr. Iffat-un-Nisa emphasized that violations of fixed rates, overcharging, and profiteering at the expense of…

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Mandi Bahauddin Jail Holds Lecture on Education and Character Building

Raja Muhammad Ayub

A reformative lecture was organized at District Jail Mandi Bahauddin under the chairmanship of Senior By Raja Muhammad Ayub Mandi Bahauddin Superintendent Haq Nawaz. The chief guest, Professor Dr. Tariq Javed—Principal of District Jinnah Public School and College, Mandi Bahauddin—delivered a special reformative address to the inmates. In line with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s reformative vision—”Reformation, Education, Character Building, and a Bright Future”—and the directives of Inspector General of Prisons Punjab Mian Muhammad Salik Jalal and DIG Prisons Rawalpindi Region Rana Abdul Rauf, this reformative and educational session…

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No Conspiracy to Break Pakistan Will Succeed: CM Sarfraz Bugti

Syed Sardar Muhammad Khondai
Sarfraz Bugti addressing 21st National Workshop Balochistan in Quetta

QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has said that no conspiracy aimed at breaking up Pakistan will succeed, while accusing certain elements of promoting separatist thinking and misleading young people through organized propaganda. Sarfraz Bugti made the remarks while addressing participants of the 21st National Workshop Balochistan in Quetta. Senator Danesh Kumar, Adviser to the Chief Minister on Information and Political Affairs Shahid Rind and Principal Secretary Imran Zarkoon were also present. The chief minister said some elements were attempting to promote a separatist ideology on the basis of…

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Pakistan Cost of Living 2026: Why a “Good Salary” Doesn’t Buy What It Used To

Kainat R
Pakistani rupee currency notes placed next to a household grocery bill and calculator, illustrating the cost of living squeeze

What Does a “Good Salary” Even Mean in Pakistan Right Now? Ask five different people in Pakistan what counts as a good salary and you’ll likely get five different answers, and all of them would be partly right. Pakistan’s cost of living has shifted so much over the past few years that older benchmarks for what qualifies as middle class in Pakistan no longer hold up. A number that felt comfortable five years ago barely covers essentials today. This piece breaks down what the numbers actually say about income, spending,…

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Pashtun Culture Day: Sarfraz Bugti Praises Pashtun Heritage

Syed Sardar Muhammad Khondai

CM Sarfraz Bugti says Pashtun culture is an important part of Balochistan’s civilizational identity and social diversity. Chief Minister of Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti has extended heartfelt felicitations to the Pashtun community on the occasion of Pashtun Culture Day. In his congratulatory message, the chief minister described Pashtun culture as an important and beautiful part of Balochistan’s civilizational identity. Mir Sarfraz Bugti said Pashtun culture is known for its strong traditions of hospitality, tolerance, bravery, brotherhood and humanity. He said these traditions serve as guiding values for society and contribute…

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Third National Bamboo Conference Held at Baba Guru Nanak University Lahore

Najeeb Ahmed

🌱🇵🇰 Third National Bamboo Conference Held at Baba Guru Nanak University, Lahore Alhamdulillah, the Third National Bamboo Conference was held at Baba Guru Nanak University, Lahore, bringing together tree lovers, environmental activists, experts, and people passionate about environmental protection from all four provinces of Pakistan. The conference also had an international presence, with participants joining from Bangladesh, Azerbaijan, and other countries, making it a meaningful platform for sharing ideas and promoting environmental awareness beyond borders. On this occasion, Shahroz Siraj, popularly known as “Tree Man of Pakistan,” from Karachi was…

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Attock Women Chamber Holds 10th Annual General Meeting

Ijaz Ul Hasan

Attock Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry Holds 10th Annual General Meeting Attock city  By…Ijaz.ul.Hassan ATTOCK: The 10th Annual General MeAeting of the Attock Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AWCCI) was held at the District Council Hall in Attock, with around 300 women members of the chamber in attendance. Senator Abdul Haseeb Khan attended the meeting as the chief guest. The chamber also conducted its seventh elections during the meeting, in which the new office-bearers, including the President, Senior Vice President and members of the Executive Committee, were elected.…

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Pashtun Culture Day Celebrated in Chaman with Calls to Preserve Traditions and Promote Education

Syed Sardar Muhammad Khondai

Preserving the Historical Traits of the Pashtun Nation is the Real Strength and Education is its Safeguard: Syed Sardar Khondai Chaman (Special Report) A dignified ceremony was organized at the city’s renowned educational institution, Iqra Ilmi Markaz Boys Section, on the occasion of Pashtun Culture Day. On this historic occasion, students of the institution delivered speeches and presented Pashto poetry, while two different groups performed the traditional Pashtun Attan and won great appreciation from the audience. The chief guest of the ceremony was senior journalist and columnist Syed Sardar Muhammad…

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Mandi Bahauddin Tax Collection Review Ordered by ADC Enforcement

Raja Muhammad Ayub

Mandi Bahauddin tax collection and departmental performance were reviewed, with officials directed to improve revenue collection and taxpayer services. Acting on the directives of Deputy Commissioner Adeel Haider, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Enforcement) Dr. Iffat-un-Nisa visited the Excise and Taxation Department in Mandi Bahauddin. During her visit, she conducted a detailed review of the Mandi Bahauddin Tax Collection process, departmental performance and ongoing initiatives. District Excise and Taxation Officer Chaudhry Mukhtar Ahmed Gondal and other relevant officials briefed Dr. Iffat-un-Nisa on the department’s overall performance. The briefing covered tax collection targets,…

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