Punjab considers three weekly holidays for schools
Local officials have announced that Lahore is contemplating a three-day closure of schools as the city faces worsening air quality. With smog levels reaching alarming heights, schools may shut down on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays to safeguard student health. A definitive decision will be made after environmental authorities conduct a
JUI refuses to support govt in Constitutional Court
The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) has officially declined to support the government in establishing a constitutional court, proposing instead the formation of a bench to handle constitutional matters. During a special committee meeting on constitutional amendments, the JUI presented its proposed draft. Senator Kamran Murtaza highlighted that the only difference between
Finance bill 2024-25: massive taxes on international flights
WEB DESK: The National Assembly of Pakistan on Friday approved the Finance Bill 2024-25, ushering in significant changes to taxation affecting foreign travel starting July 1, 2024. Under the new legislation, travelers purchasing international flight tickets will face increased excise duties. Economy and economy plus class tickets will now incur
