OPEC+ agreed on Sunday a fourth increase in its oil output targets in as many months, OPEC said in a statement, even though the U.S. war with Iran is still preventing several of the group’s members from pumping more. The war has cut oil flows via the Strait of Hormuz, creating the world’s biggest-ever supply […]
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Govt says it fully utilised Hajj quota, secured four Saudi awards
Pakistan fully utilized its Hajj quota this year, enabling about 180,000 pilgrims to perform the annual pilgrimage under government and private schemes, Religious Affairs Minister Sardar Muhammad Yousaf said on Thursday while pointing out that the country also secured four excellence awards for its Hajj arrangements. The minister’s remarks came as Pakistan began the post-Hajj […]
Court orders implementation of 3% job quota for PWDs
Orders have been issued to departments to implement the three percent job quota for the disabled; legal action will be taken against violations; ‘Himat Card’ program has been launched to provide a monthly stipend of Rs 4,000 to special individuals The Social Welfare Department has submitted a report to the Lahore High Court. Petitioner Azhar […]
KP cuts fuel quota for official vehicles by 25%, grounds 60% of fleet
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has reduced the monthly fuel (POL) quota for official vehicles by 25 percent (pc) and grounded 60pc vehicles for two months in view of the prevailing regional situation and possible pressure on foreign exchange reserves. According to a circular issued by the Transport Wing of the Administration Department, the decision was […]
Another Chance for Private Hajj Scmehe Pilgrims Left Out Last Year
Pilgrims who missed Hajj under the private scheme last year have been given another chance, as the Ministry of Religious Affairs has extended the registration deadline. The extension was announced due to disruptions caused by floods. According to ministry sources, the Hajj portal is still open for registration. Initially, private scheme pilgrims were given until […]