Wednesday, June 4th, 2025
Railways announces 20% discount on tickets
LAHORE, JUN 4: Pakistan Railways has announced a 20% discount on fares for all passengers across the country in a welcome move for travellers ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. The relief will be applicable on all three days of Eid. According to an official statement, the discount will be valid on all trains and classes, but will only apply to current bookings. It is important to note that this facility will not be available for Eid special trains. The decision to provide fare relief was taken under the special directives of PrimeRead More
PM Shehbaz invites PTI’s Omar Ayub for consultation for appointing new ECP chief
ISLAMABAD, JUN 4: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited National Assembly Opposition Leader Omar Ayub for a meeting regarding consultations over the appointment of a chief election commissioner (CEC). In a letter addressed to the opposition leader, the PM pointed out that the term of the CEC as well as two other members of the ECP culminated on January 26 but they have been continuing their duties under Article 215 of the Constitution. Under Article 218, proposals for the CEC and members have to be sent to the parliamentary committee,Read More
Million-plus pilgrims begin Hajj under blazing sun
More than a million pilgrims joined Islam’s most important rite under a beating sun on Wednesday, as the Hajj kicked off with the Saudi hosts scrambling to avoid last year’s 1,000-plus deaths in sweltering heat. With temperatures expected to top 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), robed pilgrims slowly circled the Kaaba at the heart of Makkah’s Grand Mosque which is Islam’s holiest site. Saudi media reported that others had begun arriving in the sprawling tent city of Mina on Makkah’s outskirts where they will stay overnight before the Hajj’sRead More
ICCI President encourages innovation and industry-academia collaboration at RWU Idea Fest 2025
RAWALPINDI, JUN 4 /DNA/ – Nasir Mansoor Qureshi, President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI), delivered an inspiring address at the closing ceremony of the 2nd Idea Fest organized by Rawalpindi Women University (RWU). Commending the university’s commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, he emphasized the vital role of youth-led ideas in driving Pakistan’s future economic growth. Speaking to a diverse audience comprising faculty members, students, and guests, he lauded RWU for creating a dynamic platform that empowers students to think critically, act boldly, and transform theirRead More
Sana murder suspect Umar sent to jail
Duty Judicial Magistrate Ahmed Shehzad approves IO’s request for suspect Umar Hayat’s identity parade Abid Raza ISLAMABAD: An Islamabad district and sessions court on Wednesday sent Umar Hayat, the suspected murderer of TikToker Sana Yousaf, to jail on a 14-day judicial remand. The suspect, who was arrested yesterday from Faisalabad, was produced before Duty Judicial Magistrate Ahmed Shehzad after a case was registered against him at Sumbal Police Station under Section 302 of the Pakistan Penal Code. He faces allegations of murdering Yousaf at her residence in Islamabad. The 17-year-oldRead More
Tarar says India has institutionalized terrorism
DNA ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, has stated that India has institutionalized terrorism as a tool of foreign policy. Speaking at a news conference in Islamabad on Wednesday, he said India has engaged in state-sponsored terrorism not only in Pakistan but has also targeted minorities, especially Sikhs, across the globe. The Minister further said Indian proxies were responsible for the killing of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada and that India had attempted to target Sikh activists in Australia and the United States. He said IndiaRead More