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The 10th World Menstrual Hygiene Day was Celebrated on 28th May, a global campaign with the idea of uniting different institutions to promote good menstrual health and hygiene. The taboos and stigma paired with the lack of education, bad sanitation, and lack of clean menstrual products have harmed not just Menstrual hygiene but also the health and social status of many girls worldwide. This day was initiated by the German Non-profit WASH 10 years ago with the vision to create a world away from the period stigma where women can manage their periods safely, hygienically, and confidently, each year a…

The Punjab government has allocated a significant amount of Rs 10 billion for a laptop scheme aimed at students in the upcoming FY 2024-25 budget, as reported by 24NewsHD TV channel. Reports indicate that this decision comes in response to recommendations from higher education sector reforms, leading the government to revive the laptop scheme after a seven-year hiatus. This initiative is designed to support the educational needs of talented students by providing them with free laptops, which will be included in the next financial budget. The laptop scheme is part of a broader effort to enhance educational resources and support…

The Board of Revenue Punjab has submitted a proposal to the government recommending an increase in stamp duties by 2 to 10 times, according to a report by ARY News on Friday. Details suggest that the Punjab government is expected to generate Rs4.21 billion annually from this increase in stamp duties. The revenue department has suggested raising the rate for a Rs100 affidavit to Rs300 and increasing the stamp duty for the sale of immovable property from Rs1,200 to Rs3,000. Additionally, the stamp duty for agreements valued up to Rs500,000 is proposed to be increased from Rs300 to Rs1,200. Last…

The Punjab government has decided to lift the ban on teacher transfers during summer vacations, 24NewsHD TV channel reported. According to an official notification, the Punjab School Education Department has instructed the school administrations of all 36 districts to update and correct teachers’ data. This process is scheduled to take place from June 4 to June 6. Each day, 12 districts will be responsible for updating the teachers’ data in the school information system. Specifically, Lahore will complete its data correction on June 4. The Punjab School Education Department has sent a letter to all district education officers, detailing the…

Amjad Majeed Aulakh, the Director General of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lahore, has announced a crackdown on illegal housing schemes in Lahore and surrounding areas. During NAB Lahore’s monthly open court at its Thokar Niaz Baig headquarters, around 400 victims of these real estate schemes participated, where Mr. Aulakh personally listened to their grievances and provided directives. Affected individuals from various housing schemes, including Khayaban-e-Amin, Pak-Arab, Professional Cooperative Housing Society, Al-Falah, Prime Zone, New Lahore City, Al-Rehman Garden Phase-4, La Villa De Paris, Toyota Motors Gujranwala, Greater Lahore Cooperative Society, and Airport Avenue Housing Society Sialkot, sought resolution of…

In response to the directives of the Minister for Communications, the Pakistan Post has announced its decision to extend its services to the public on Sundays, marking a significant expansion of its operations. These expanded services will encompass the collection of utility bills, and they will be available at 85 General Post Offices (GPOs) nationwide, including those in Azad Kashmir. Should this initiative prove successful, there are plans to extend these services to other key post offices across the country. The services offered on Sundays will include the handling of urgent mail, domestic and international registered letters and parcels, VP…

Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz stopped imposing fees on the sale of animals in cattle markets across the province. An important meeting was held in Lahore under the chairmanship of Maryam Nawaz, in which the prices of essential items, the banning of one dish in wedding ceremonies, and other issues were reviewed. Chief Minister Punjab directed to ensure the sale of bread at the fixed price in the province and said that monitoring should be continued until the price of bread stabilizes. During the meeting, Chief Minister Punjab stopped imposing fees on the sale of animals in cattle markets and…

Muhammad Umar Malik faced accusations of inappropriate behavior in court while appearing before Judicial Magistrate Adil Sarwar Sial in Rawalpindi as a petitioner. During the hearing, the court noted his misconduct and initiated a trial under Section 228 of the Penal Code. Judicial Magistrate Adil Sarwar Sial sentenced Malik for improper and defamatory behavior, leading to his arrest. The charge sheet obtained by Daily Ausaf stated that on June 1, 2024, at approximately 8:30 AM, Malik insulted and disrupted judicial proceedings by refusing to comply with an order to button up his collar. Additionally, he threatened and used derogatory language…

Nayatel, a leading internet service provider in Pakistan, has doubled the reward for its Referral Program. Existing Nayatel customers can now earn a Rs. 2,000 discount on their monthly bill for every referral who signs up for a new connection. Previously, Nayatel offered a Rs. 1,000 discount for each referral. Now that it’s doubled in value, you can save more on your bill, and help a friend get a better connection at the same time. Referring a new customer is quite simple. All you have to do is share your referred friend’s contact details, along with your User ID/NTL number,…

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has reported to the Lahore High Court that a severe heatwave is expected in the province next week. It added that temperatures are predicted to surpass 50 degrees Celsius. During a Friday hearing on petitions about smog and environmental pollution, a PDMA representative informed the Lahore High Court of an approaching heatwave. The official indicated that the heatwave would be particularly intense. Justice Shahid Karim voiced concern over the alarming heatwave forecast. The PDMA official added that the heatwaves were also negatively affecting plants and trees. The judge instructed the Parks and Horticulture Authority…