Punjab privatises over 6,000 government schools
Punjab completes privatisation of 6,213 government schools The Punjab government has finalised the privatisation of 6,213 government schools, including 350 in Rawalpindi. This move, which will see these schools handed over to NGOs, the Punjab Education Foundation (PEF), and various purchasing groups, marks a significant shift in the region’s public
First rescue air ambulance transfers patient from Mianwali to Rawalpindi
The first Rescue Air Ambulance flight from MM Alam Base in Mianwali successfully transported a patient requiring urgent medical attention to Rawalpindi. Moreover, the patient, suffering from a severe red bone fracture, was referred from DHQ Hospital in Mianwali to Rawalpindi. Read More: NA speaker bans new vehicle purchases Led by
Rawalpindi courts see rise in ‘free will marriages’
WEB DESK: Rawalpindi’s district family courts have reported a notable increase in ‘free will marriages’ during the first half of 2024, indicating a trend among young couples to choose marriages outside traditional family arrangements. The district’s family courts are currently facing a substantial backlog of familial cases. Between June 1
Second wife sues husband for hiding first marriage
In a recent legal development in Rawalpindi, a man has found himself in significant legal trouble for concealing his first marriage. The local court has ordered the police to register a case against him following a complaint filed by his second wife. She has accused him of deceiving her by
11 arrested in Rawalpindi for killing pregnant donkey
RAWALPINDI: The police have arrested 11 individuals for shooting dead a pregnant donkey in Rawalpindi, Punjab. The incident occurred on Monday amidst a heated dispute over tree-cutting in the Mukhyal Chakri area. According to sources, the donkey, which was three months pregnant, belonged to a local farmer whose identity remains
Pak vs Ind T20 World Cup clash to be live streamed at Rawalpindi stadium
The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that the T20 World Cup 2024 match between Pakistan and India will be streamed live at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. This is part of the ICC’s fan park initiative. Excitement in Rawalpindi Even though the game will take place on June 9 at Nassau County
PTI leaders Yasmin Rashid, Umar Cheema granted bail in Jinnah house attack case
LAHORE – The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) granted bail on Friday to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Dr. Yasmin Rashid and Umar Sarfraz Cheema in the Jinnah House attack case. Court Hearing and Charges Judge Arshad Javed of the Lahore ATC presided over the hearing and considered the bail applications of Dr.
£190mn reference: Imran Khan’s bail plea accepted
WEB DESK – The Islamabad High Court has granted bail to the former chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in the high-profile 190 million pounds reference case. IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri issued the decision after hearing arguments from the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) prosecution team
£190 m settlement case: IHC reserves verdict on Imran Khan’s bail plea
ISLAMABAD – The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has reserved its verdict on the bail petition of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan regarding the £190 million National Crime Agency (NCA) settlement reference. Court Proceedings The two-member bench, consisting of Chief Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri, concluded the
PTI issues show cause notice to Marwat over ‘irresponsible’ remarks
PTI has nominated Sheikh Waqas Akram to replace Marwat for the position of Chairman of the National Assembly's PAC.