Contractors halt work on government projects

Teachers' organisations call for policy changes to make education more accessible

Blame increased costs of essential ingredients and high demand for price hike

Significant rise of 25% per marla in DC rates will take effect from January 1, 2025

Causes widespread disruption in Pindi, overwhelms storm drains

Flour mills cease operations; bread-makers no longer selling bread

Bans storing building materials, setting up stalls along procession routes

Traders demand system overhaul; warn of shutter down strike

This year marks the return of awarding positions after five-year hiatus