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The school van in which 11 people were travelling plunged into a ravine and burst into flames in Murree on Tuesday, injuring mostly schoolchildren, rescue officials said. The accident happened close to Lower Mohra Barahotra on Angoori Road, where the driver was allegedly losing control of the vehicle, which then veered off the road. According to BOL News report School… Continue reading 11 Injured After School Van Falls Into Murree Ravine and Catches Fire

The Federal Board of Revenue has introduced a National Faceless Centre in Islamabad for carrying out tax audit and assessment activities under a centralized digital system to minimize direct interaction between the taxpayer and the tax officer. In line with Pakistan’s efforts towards digitization of tax administration and minimizing direct taxpayer-tax official interactions, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has… Continue reading FBR Establishes National Faceless Centre in Islamabad for Tax Audits

The district administration has banned public gatherings, processions, rallies and demonstrations in Islamabad and Section 144 continues to be in effect in the federal capital. The order was issued by Additional District Magistrate of Islamabad on September 18 and was to come into effect immediately. It will continue to be in effect for two months, and will affect the entire… Continue reading Section 144 Remains in Force in Islamabad as Public Gatherings Banned

Islamabad: Pakistan has received the latest shipment of liquefied natural gas from Qatar, passing through the Strait of Hormuz, which offers some relief for the country under strain for energy supplies. The deal with Iran enabled the LNG carrier to transship over the weekend in the strategic waterway, Bloomberg reported. The tanker filled up its cargo at Qatar’s Ras Laffan… Continue reading Pakistan Secures Another Qatari LNG Shipment Through Hormuz

The federal government has raised the price of petrol and high-speed diesel, effective Sept. 12, for another three-day period. Petrol’s price has been raised by Rs5.02 per litre to Rs375.82 per litre from Rs370.80 per litre, said the Ministry of Energy’s Petroleum Division in a press release on September 11 The cost of high speed diesel has also jumped Rs5.28… Continue reading Petrol Price Rises to Rs375.82, Diesel to Rs403.32

On Sunday, Pakistan will be commemorating Defence and Martyrs Day to honor those soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty for the country and to honor those who served in the past. Indian troops were seen to cross the international border and attack the Pakistani territory on this day every year on September 6th. According to the… Continue reading Pakistan Observes Defence and Martyrs Day to Honour Fallen Soldiers