Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Punjab announces Rs50,000 fine for illegal offal disposal during Eid ul Adha
LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to impose a Rs50,000 fine on citizens found dumping animal remains and waste in streets and residential areas during Eid ul Adha. The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz to review foolproof cleanliness arrangements across Punjab for Eid ul Adha, said a press statement issued on Saturday. In Pakistan, Eid ul Adha will fall on Wednesday, May 27, according to Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad. The chief minister directed authorities to ensure strict monitoringRead More
Zero tolerance for tax harassment, Bilal Azhar assures
ISLAMABAD, MAY 23 /DNA/ – A pre-budget seminar was organized at the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry where Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Bilal Azhar Kayani addressed the business community and shared the government’s economic priorities ahead of the upcoming federal budget. Speaking on the occasion, Bilal Azhar Kayani said that the government intends to reduce the burden on taxpayers and the salaried class in the forthcoming budget. However, he noted that due to commitments under the IMF program, there is limited fiscal space available for majorRead More
Pakistan, Uzbekistan strengthen cultural ties
Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan, Alisher Tukhtaev, emphasized that the two nations are bound by enduring religious, civilizational, and cultural connections ISLAMABAD, MAY 23 (DNA) — The deep-rooted, centuries-old bilateral ties between Pakistan and Uzbekistan reached a new milestone on Thursday with the official launch of two significant literary works: the Urdu-Uzbek Dictionary of Common Words and 20th Century Fictions. The prestigious launch event, held at the National Language Promotion Authority (NLPA), was organized in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan. It drew a large gathering ofRead More