Tag: authorities
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IHC grants permission to PTI for rally in Islamabad
The Islamabad High Court on Wednesday directed the administration authorities of the capital city to allow Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to conduct a rally. Previously, district authorities denied permission to PTI for staging a protest against alleged poll-rigging in the general elections 2024 in Islamabad citing security risks. “One’s right of assembly cannot be taken away,”…
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Unchecked overcharging: Shopkeepers set their own rates for essential items during Ramzan
At the start of Ramzan, prices of essential food items have witnessed an uncontrolled surge, with little intervention from the authorities concerned. Shopkeepers are selling essential food items at their desired rates instead of selling at government-announced rates. A recent survey of markets in Peshawar reveals an alarming increase in prices of food items, which…
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Petrol quota for ministers, govt officials in Sindh lowered by 40 per cent
Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Murad Ali Shah lowered the petrol allotment of ministers and government officials by 40 per cent this week as part of his moderation campaign following another spike in petroleum prices. Keeping in view a substantial spike in POL prices within the last few days, the decision was made to limit spending…