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The Punjab government is set to grant sentence reductions and early releases to elderly and female prisoners ahead of Eid ul Azha. A comprehensive summary detailing this initiative has been prepared and will be presented to the provincial cabinet for approval before the holiday. Under the proposed plan, male prisoners over the age of 70 and female prisoners over the age of 60 who have completed two-thirds of their sentences will be eligible for release. Additionally, women prisoners with children under the age of five, who have also served two-thirds of their sentences, will benefit from this initiative. Punjab Home…

The Universal Service Fund (USF) has initiated 26 Backhaul Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) projects nationwide since its inception. These projects, spanning all provinces, have involved an investment exceeding Rs. 35 billion and cover 18,571.68 kilometers of optical fiber. In Punjab, USF has launched six projects worth Rs. 8.7 billion, aiming to lay 3,416 kilometers of OFC and establish 384 nodes across six districts. Three of these projects are complete, with 2,828.35 kilometers of OFC laid, 348 nodes established, and approximately Rs. 6.55 billion disbursed. In the current fiscal year, up to the end of Q2, 482.7 kilometers of OFC have…

The Power Division has denied the rumors that the solar net metering policy was ending in Pakistan. In a brief statement, it said there is no truth to such claims and no instructions have been issued by the Prime Minister on any changes to the Net Metering Policy. The Power Division lamented that news channels should’ve asked for comment before reporting such news. Contrary to the Power Division’s rebuttal, there is no denying the fact that the Prime Minister has issued special instructions on net metering tariff rationalization as authorities look to amend Net Metering Regulations and replace the entire…

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has forecasted a significant increase in monsoon rainfall this year, predicting 40 to 60 percent more rain compared to the previous year. In a report, the NDMA projected a 40% to 60% increase in monsoon rainfall this year compared to the previous year, raising concerns about flood risks across different parts of the country. Northern Punjab, southern Sindh, and parts of Balochistan will likely experience more rainfall than usual this year. The prediction suggests that Sindh may get 40-60% more rain than normal, Balochistan could see abnormal rainfall, and northern Punjab may have near-normal…

India will take on Ireland at the Nassau Cricket Stadium in their first game of the T20 World Cup in Group A where Rohit Sharma’s men will be looking to dominate Paul Stirling’s un-predictable Ireland. The Irish side is now experienced in the T20 World Cup with 7 appearances in the showpiece event so far and can make an upset in this World Cup. Harry Tector is the player to watch out for Ireland as he made his highest T20I score against India, an action-packed 64 off 33 balls, although that was against a second-string bowling attack of India. On…

In the recent past, mobile gaming was designed to appeal primarily to a male audience. However, as times have changed, so have our perceptions of anyone can succeed in the landscape of gaming with prowess and finesse. Slowly but surely, women have begun to make their presence known in the gaming world, challenging the status quo, and have earned well-deserved recognition. They were not content to be mere spectators; they wanted a seat at the table, a controller in hand, ready to prove their skill and passion. Women are now leading the surge in the gaming industry, conquering all, dominating…

X (formerly known as Twitter) has historically been home to numerous active NSFW (not safe for work) communities. While the platform has tacitly permitted the posting of adult content, its official regulations have never explicitly banned or authorized such material. That policy has now changed. X, under the authority of Elon Musk, now officially allows adult material on its platform, but only of its consensually produced and clearly labeled as such. This includes explicit content created through AI tools as well. The modification to the guidelines isn’t entirely unexpected, as X has previously explored officially supporting adult content within its…

Iftikhar Ahmed’s career has seen a resurgence of late, characterized by his explosive six-hitting ability and humorous social media presence. The nickname “Ifti Mania” caught on after his fifty against India in the 2022 T20 World Cup. He’s since embraced the name and had a couple of crazy PSL seasons, smacking sixes off pacers like it’s child’s play. However, a recent dip in form, marked by struggles to close out matches for Pakistan, has sparked a contentious narrative suggesting that Iftikhar’s dominance may be limited to the PSL, labelling him a “PSL bully.” But is there any truth to this,…

During a meeting with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Ambassador of Qatar, Ali bin Mubarak Al Khater, expressed interest in increasing the recruitment of skilled labor from Punjab.  Former PM and Pakistan Muslim League-N President Muhammad Nawaz Sharif was also present during the meeting. During the discussion, the Qatari official praised Pakistan’s skilled workforce. He also informed Maryam Nawaz about his country’s interest in increasing recruitment from Punjab. Both the sides emphasized the significance of strengthening bilateral relations and exploring new avenues for collaboration. Furthermore, CM Maryam apprised Ali bin Mubarak Al Khater regarding the province’s business-friendly environment…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered to end solar net metering in Pakistan and to impose fixed charges on such consumers/households that install solar systems, high-level sources informed ProPakistani. This comes almost two weeks after Power Division denied reports that it was going to end solar net metering in the coming fiscal year. Sources said the federal government plans to devise dual rates for the purchase and sale of solar-powered electricity in the country. The proposed fixed charges on solar consumption will be collected on a monthly basis. Sources added that the authorities plan on amending Net Metering Regulation and introduce…