Federal govt solarised 100 schools in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has successfully shifted 100 public schools in Islamabad to solar power, marking a significant step towards sustainable energy. The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training completed the solarisation project in collaboration with the National Radio and Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC). The initiative, which was announced in
Federal govt declares public holiday on December 25
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced a public holiday for December 25, 2024, (Wednesday) on the occasion of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s birth anniversary and Christmas. According to the notification, all government offices and educational institutions will remain closed on this day. Earlier, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) also said
Govt notifies public holiday for Eid Miladun Nabi
The federal government has declared Tuesday, September 17, a public holiday in observance of Eid Miladun Nabi. This announcement, made through an official notification from the Cabinet Division, allows citizens across Pakistan to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). On this day, all government, semi-government, and private offices,
Federal govt withdraws circular suspending passports of asylum seekers
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has reversed its decision to suspend the passports of Pakistanis seeking asylum abroad. This decision came after a high-level meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, which focused on the welfare of overseas Pakistanis. The meeting, attended by the Foreign Secretary,
Federal govt authorises ISI officers to intercept and trace calls for national security
ISLAMABAD: In a significant move aimed at bolstering national security, the Federal Government on Monday empowered officers of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to intercept and trace calls. This authorisation comes under Section 54 of the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organisation) Act, 1996. According to an official notification, the government has granted ISI
