A proposal to transfer electricity bills from public and private schools to the local tariff

Lahore, March 29, 2026 Important steps have been taken in the Punjab province to reduce the exorbitant electricity bills of government schools, under which a proposal is being considered to convert school electricity tariffs from commercial tariffs to household tariffs. According to sources, in this regard, school education The Punjab Ministry has regularly liaised with … Read more

Sheikha Fatima congratulates the wives of Arab and Islamic leaders on Eid Al-Fitr

Abu Dhabi (Urdu Point / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 19 March 2026) Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Emirates, President of the General Council slimWomen’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme President of the Council family The Development Foundation (FDF) sent congratulatory telegrams … Read more

The markets are bustling with late-night Eid shopping

Sargodha, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 13 Mar, 2026) As the month of Ramadan approached its end, the markets and shopping malls in Sargodha were bustling with men, women and children preparing for Eid al-Fitr. Shoppers flock to stalls selling clothes, jewellery, bracelets and shoes, turning late-night shopping into a joyful celebration. Families browse … Read more

Pakistani food exporters extend their stay in Jeddah

Lahore (Urdu Point / Pakistan Point News – 11 March 2026) Pakistan food The exporters’ delegation, which is currently visiting Jeddah to explore avenues of cooperation and joint projects, extended its stay for another week due to the very encouraging response from Saudi stakeholders. The delegation is actively working with Saudi entrepreneurs to enhance their … Read more

EU: 27% drop in first-time asylum applications in 2025

BRUSSELS (UrduPoint / WAM – 26 March 2026 ) In 2025, 669,400 first-time asylum seekers (non-EU citizens) applied for international protection in EU countries, a decrease of 27% compared to 2024 (912,400). Figures published by the statistical office Eurostat European UnionIt showed that in 2025, Venezuelans filed 89,500 asylum applications for the first time, making … Read more