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QUETTA: The polling material is being dispatched to Quetta as the general elections are scheduled for February 8 (tomorrow) across Pakistan, ARY News reported. As per details, three points have been established across Quetta for the delivery of polling material. The delivery process is underway from the Deputy Commissioner’s office, Balochistan University and Law College. The polling stuff will be dispatched to NA-262, PB-38, PB-39, PB-40 from Law College, NA-263, PB-41, PB-42, PB-43 from DC office whereas the polling material will be dispatched to NA-264, PB-44, PB-45, PB-46. Earlier, the delivery of polling stuff to various parts of Karachi is underway on Wednesday ahead of general elections, scheduled to take place tomorrow, across the country. Read more: Elections 2024: Polling stuff being dispatched in Karachi As per details, the polling stuff is being dispatched from nine different parts of the metropolis. In District East, the polling stuff is being dispatched from the Ex

LAHORE: The recent hike in driving licence fees in Punjab has been challenged in the Lahore High Court (LHC), ARY News reported on Wednesday. The plea was filed by Ghulam Rasool Haral Advocate. Caretaker Punjab government, IG Punjab, and others have been made respondents. The petitioner has adopted the stance that the increase in the fee for a driving licence is against the law. The caretaker government does not have the authority to impose additional taxes and increase the prices. The LHC has issued notices to the respondents in the case. Read more: Punjab issued over 10mln driving licences in 2023 It is to be noted that the Punjab caretaker cabinet had approved a huge increase in the fee for driving licence. Under the updated fee schedule, citizens, including those in Lahore and Rawalpindi, are now paying an annual fee for the Light Transport Vehicle (LTV) license. The breakdown comprises an Rs150 test fee, an additional Rs1,850 upon successfully passing the driving test, and

KARACHI: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced the immediate acquisition of Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs) as general elections are around the corner. According to details, NADRA has said that by giving normal, urgent or executive fees, the applicant can receive the ID card from NADRA offices during office hours on February 6 and 7. Meanwhile, the working hours of all NADRA delivery centers across the country have been increased by three hours۔ Read more: Election 2024: Curtains fall on election activities tonight It should be noted that general elections will be held in the country on February 8, the last day of the election campaign for Election 2024 is today، Meetings and other activities will be allowed until midnight. The Election Commission of Pakistan has completed the delivery of 260 million ballot papers to the ROs and DROs and representatives related to government press institutions on time despite the challenges. from A

LAHORE: Pneumonia claimed two more lives of children during the past 24 hours in Punjab, ARY News reported quoting the health department on Sunday. According to the Punjab Health Department, a total of 605 new cases of pneumonia were reported during the last 24 hours. The health authorities said Lahore logged 177 fresh cases of pneumonia during the last 24 hours. Punjab has reported 318 pneumonia-related deaths, while over 20,872 cases have been reported in the province whereas Lahore only reported 58 deaths and 4,050 cases. Health experts attribute the rapid increase in cases and deaths in Punjab to the environmental pollution caused by smog during the winter season. Pneumonia is an infection in the lungs, often caused by viruses. It can manifest after symptoms of a cold or flu and can range from mild to severe. Typically, pneumonia is more common in children aged five or younger. Read more:  Punjab records three more child deaths due to pneumonia The health authorities in Punj

KARACHI: The Met Office in a weather update said that different areas of Karachi likely to receive light to heavy rainfall till this evening, ARY News reported on Sunday. The westerly wave hovering over the northern and central parts of the city, according to the weather report. “This weather system likely to subside in the evening”. The rain spell resumed again in the city in morning after Saturday night downpour resulted in flooding of key roads in the port city. Last night’s heavy rain caused flooding at Korangi Causeway suspending the road traffic. North Karachi, North Nazimabad, FB Area, SITE area and the vicinity received fresh spell of rain on Sunday. Karachi’s Baldia Town, Gulshan Iqbal, M-9 Motorway, Kathore, Gadap, Nagori Society also received heavy rainfall. It was also drizzling at Shara-e-Faisal. Heavy rain coupled with thunder and lightning Saturday night wreaked havoc in parts of Karachi causing urban flooding. Following the rain, major arteries in the port city w

KARACHI: The main accused of solar panels import scandal was arrested in Karachi, citing officials ARY News reported on Saturday. The key accused of the billions of rupees scam, Rub Nawaz has been arrested, investigation officials said. “Rub Nawaz was hiding in Customs Court of Karachi for several hours and tried to get bail before arrest,” officials shared. “He was remained in the court premises for several hours even after the judge left the court,” officials said. “With arrest of the accused the inquiry into the solar panel import scandal will move forward,” according to officials. According to officials, over Rs 73 billion tax was evaded in solar panel imports. “The accounts of 450 companies were checked in solar panel imports and 63 companies were involved in over invoicing in imports. Earlier, over Rs 69.5 billion over-invoicing was unearthed in the import of solar panels during 2017-2022. According to the FBR report, a clear pattern of over-invoicing was revealed on 6,232

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