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Punjab govt bans mobile phones and social media in educational institutions

LAHORE: The Punjab government on Friday banned the use of mobile phones and social media by students on school and college campuses. As per an...

Govt bans JUI-F’s ‘militant wing’

The federal government on Monday decided to formally ban Ansar-ul-Islam, the "militant wing" of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), according to media reports. As the date for joint...

Biodegradable plastic bags banned in Cantt

--Ban enforced due to unavailability of mechanism for testing biodegradability LAHORE: The Walton Cantonment Board (WCB) has decided to ban biodegradable plastic bags within its...

Govt formulating policy to ban Indian content, says Firdous

--SAPM says Bollywood movies won't be screened in Pakistan Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Thursday said...

No more plastic bags in Islamabad after August 14: Zartaj Gul

ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Climate Change Zartaj Gul on Monday announced a blanket ban on use of plastic bags in Islamabad from August 14. “Plastic bags...

England captain Morgan banned for 4th ODI against Pakistan over slow...

England captain Eoin Morgan has been suspended for the next one-day international and fined 40% of his match fee for a slow over-rate during...

Tareen can inaugurate government projects, LHC rules

--Bench says Tareen’s actions do not violate Article 199 (a) (1) of the Constitution Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Jahangir Khan Tareen is not ineligible...

Govt declares Pak-Turk Foundation a proscribed entity

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has imposed a ban on Pak-Turk International Cag Education Foundation (PTICEF) and declared it as a proscribed organization on Wednesday. The...

ECP to hear plea seeking ban on MQM-P

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday approved a petition for hearing seeking ban on the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P). A three-member bench...

MUB recommends ban on books authored by Labbaik, Ahmadi leaders

--Mirza Ghulam Ahmed Qadyani’s ‘Kashti-e-Nuh’ and Pir Afzal Qadri’s monthly journal among banned books LAHORE: Muttahida Ulema Board Punjab has recommended a ban on books authored...

Govt departments in KP asked to ensure ban on use of...

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government on Thursday directed the government departments to ensure a ban on the use of polythene bags. According to a...

Jawad Ahmad explains ‘anti-PM’ comments which led to ban during SM...

Singer turned Politician Jawad Ahmad on Friday was taken off the podium during a social media enclave in Faisalabad after allegedly speaking against the...

Quebec to ban public workers from wearing religious symbols

OTTAWA: The Canadian province of Quebec will ban public sector employees from wearing religious symbols, in legislation introduced on Thursday, a controversial move that critics...

KP CM announces ban on use of polythene bags

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has directed to impose a ban on the use of polythene bags (Plastic Shopping Bags) in the...

Govt bars public school teachers from private tutoring

The Punjab government on Wednesday barred public school teachers from private tutoring. As per the details, the Punjab Education Authority said the decision had been...

CM orders adopting foolproof strategy to implement kite flying ban

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has directed the police and administration to ensure a complete ban on kite flying across the province. As per...

IHC maintains ban on Valentine’s Day celebrations

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Tuesday maintained its previous judgement of imposing a ban on celebrations of Valentine’s Day on February 14 across the...