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As Ramadan approaches, inflation has spiraled out of control, with profiteers arbitrarily raising prices of essential commodities such as poultry, sugar, rice, and gram flour. Despite promises of price regulation, the Punjab government has once again failed to control the market, leaving citizens struggling with rising costs. In Multan, chicken prices have surged by Rs. 40 per kilogram within a week, reaching Rs. 619 per kg. Similarly, sugar is now being sold at Rs. 150 per kg, rice at Rs. 280 per kg, and gram flour at an alarming Rs. 380 per kg. The public has expressed outrage over this…

Punjab Education Department has strictly prohibited private schools from collecting tuition fees for March and April from matriculation students, following complaints of unauthorized charges. Secretary Schools Education Khalid Nazir Wattoo issued directives to all district education authorities, warning schools against demanding advance payments. “It is not permissible to ask students for March and April fees,” he stated, emphasizing that strict action will be taken against institutions found violating the orders. Despite the instructions, reports indicate that some private schools have withheld roll number slips from students who have yet to pay their dues. The education secretary assured that such complaints…

The HBL PSL X will begin from Friday, 11 April with defending champions Islamabad United taking on two times champions Lahore Qalandars at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The six-team tournament will see 34 matches from 11 April to 18 May, with Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium set to host 13 matches, including two Eliminators and the final. Also, the upcoming edition will feature an exhibition match, which will be played on 8 April in Peshawar. The teams of the match will be confirmed in due course. For HBL PSL X, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host 11 matches, including Qualifier 1 on 13…

Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, Shibli Faraz, has strongly criticized the government for expanding the size of the federal cabinet, calling it a move to reward political loyalists while the public suffers from inflation. Speaking to the media, Faraz lashed out at the government, stating, “People are struggling to survive due to skyrocketing inflation, while the government is busy distributing positions to those who sold their ideology.” He pointed out that the number of cabinet members has exceeded 50 and questioned the legitimacy of the administration. “Even if they increase the cabinet size to 100 members, this government…

Directorate of National Savings has reduced the profit rates on several national savings schemes, with the new rates coming into effect from February 25. The profit rate on Special Savings Certificates has decreased by 20 basis points, dropping from 11.20% to 11%. The profit rate on Short-Term Savings Certificates has been reduced by 33 basis points, going down from 11.13% to 10.80%. Similarly, the profit rate on Defence Savings Certificates has fallen by 1 basis point, from 12.15% to 12.14%. Additionally, the profit rate on Savings Accounts has decreased by 20 basis points, dropping from 11.20% to 11%. The profit…

Apple (AAPL.O), opens new tab has been sued by consumers who said its claim that three versions of Apple Watches are “carbon neutral” and environmentally friendly is false and misleading. In a complaint filed on Wednesday in San Jose, California federal court, seven purchasers of the green-tagged Apple Watch Series 9, SE and Ultra 2 said they would not have bought their watches or would have paid less had they known the truth. Apple, also known for the iPhone, launched the watches in September 2023, saying they would be carbon neutral through a combination of lower emissions and purchases of…

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will hold its meeting today in Peshawar to sight the Ramadan moon. The final announcement regarding the sighting will be made by Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad. Zonal Ruet-e-Hilal Committees will also hold meetings at their respective locations. In Peshawar, the zonal committee’s meeting will be presided over by Mufti Shahabuddin Popalzai. According to the Meteorological Department, there is a very low chance of moon sighting today. The Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council has predicted that the first fast (Roza) is likely to be observed on Sunday. Astronomers have stated that moon sighting on Friday, February 28, is…

As Ramadan approaches, meat prices across Pakistan have skyrocketed, putting an additional burden on consumers. In Sialkot, the price of chicken meat has surged by Rs107 per kg, now selling at Rs700 per kg. The price of mutton has jumped from Rs1,800 to Rs2,700 per kg, while beef prices have risen from Rs800 to Rs1,200 per kg. In Karachi, chicken meat prices continue to rise, with rates exceeding Rs700 per kg, despite the official price being Rs650 per kg. The price of live chicken has also soared to Rs500 per kg. Concerns Over Ramadan Price Hikes Poultry shop owners attribute…

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will make history by becoming the first country to use artificial intelligence-powered drones to assist in sighting the Ramadan crescent moon, the UAE Council for Fatwa announced on Friday. The country has called upon all Muslims to observe the crescent on the evening of Friday, February 28, which corresponds to 29 Shaban in the Umm Al Qura calendar, used by the UAE for determining Islamic months. The council emphasized that moon sighting via drones will be considered an extension of direct vision, in line with the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH): “Do not fast until you…

Bollywood’s beloved couple, Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra, are all set to embrace parenthood! On Friday, the duo took to Instagram to share the joyous news, revealing that they are expecting their first child. In the heartwarming post, Kiara and Sidharth were seen holding a tiny pair of baby socks, captioning it, “The greatest gift of our lives… Coming soon.” As soon as the announcement went live, a wave of love and congratulations poured in from fans and celebrities alike. Actors Ishaan Khatter, Sharvari, and Neha Dhupia were among the first to comment, sending their best wishes to the…