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Driving licence fees see major hike in Islamabad

The driving licence, learner permit and renewal fees has been hiked for Islamabad residents by the city’s administration, Geo News reported on Wednesday.  A notification issued by the chief commissioner, that the staggering increase in the driving licence fees will be implemented on an immediate basis.  Those who want a driving licence permit for six months will have to pay more than double the amount as the fee has been increased from Rs349 to Rs1,000. Meanwhile, the non-professional licence fees has been hiked from Rs1,800 to Rs3,000. The fees for professional licence (LTV and…

Wheat import: Inquiry committee denies summoning any govt official, politician for probe

ISLAMABAD: The inquiry committee, investigating the alleged excessive import of wheat, on Monday clarified that no government official or politician was summoned for probe in the matter.  In a notification, issued on Sunday, stated that the committee — being headed by the cabinet division secretary — held its first meeting during which it worked on the documents and the statistics.

King Charles expresses frustration over perceived disappointment of Royal fans

King Charles is feeling frustrated because he believes he is letting down fans of the royal family after cancer diagnosis an insider has claimed. Despite the heartbreaking news, His Majesty, renowned for his penchant for letter writing, has persisted in sending notes to his closest loved ones in the weeks and months that followed.  According to one recipient, he has mentioned his “somewhat battered health” in the letters, yet they remain optimistic and “filled with light.” The letters convey his “determination” to overcome the condition, with one correspondent noting they…

Imad Wasim clears the air on rumoured spat with Babar Azam

After joining the national T20I squad post-withdrawing his retirement, Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim rejected his rumoured rifts with Babar Azam, saying no one has any issues with the skipper. Imad said that Pakistan are keen on winning the T20 World Cup 2024 under the captaincy of Babar. “We have no issues with Babar. He is the captain of the team and we are all supporting him,” said Imad. “Maybe Babar has become captain again because he will lead us to the World Cup trophy.” The left-hander is also keen on…