Commander Bahrain National Guard, General Shaikh Mohammed Bin Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force during his visit to Air Headquarters, Islamabad. During the meeting, Chief of the Air Staff highlighted that both the countries enjoy long lasting religious and […]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, during his four-day visit to Saudi Arabia, paid his respects at Roza-e-Rasool (PBUH) on Thursday, offering prayers for the progress of Pakistan and unity in the Muslim world. On the second leg of his trip, the prime minister and his high-level delegation were granted exclusive access to Riaz-ul-Jannah. Accompanied by his […]
Seven individuals have been detained on the suspicion of involvement in the murder of seven-year-old boy, Sarim, who was allegedly killed after being raped in the North Karachi area of the port city. According to the investigating authorities, the suspects include a cleric from the madrassa attended by Sarim, a plumber, three watchmen and two […]
Four soldiers were martyred while 15 terrorists were killed in two separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) carried out in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Saturday, according to the military’s media wing. Pakistan has recently witnessed an uptick in terror activities, especially in KP and Balochistan. Terror attacks have increased since the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) broke a fragile […]
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) is conducting its final exams of Matric, FA, and I.Com prograMS(Semester Autumn 2024) from today(Monday) 3rd March, simultaneously across all four provinces, including Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir. The date sheet for these exams is available on the university’s website (www.aiou.edu.pk), while roll number slips have been uploaded to […]
The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), in collaboration with Indus Hospital & Health Network, has successfully launched the NBP Blood Donation Drive 2025 across Karachi, Hyderabad, Multan, and Bahawalpur-underscoring the bank’s strong commitment to health, humanity, and national responsibility. This life-saving initiative featured awareness sessions followed by full-day blood donation activities, where employees came together […]
Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rasheed claimed the followers of former governor Punjab Salmaan Taseer’s murderer Mumtaz Qadri will support Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the AML in upcoming election. Talking to a private news channel, Sheikh Rasheed said the ‘political power’ of Qadri’s supporters should not be underestimated. The AML chief further said […]
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors Saturday approved $200 million in financing to support Pakistan in transforming the agricultural sector by adopting climate-smart technologies to improve water-use efficiency, build resilience to extreme weather events and increase the incomes of small farmers.
Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa has observed that parliament passed the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Act 2023 – the law seeking to regulate discretionary powers of the country’s top judge – with “good intentions”. The CJP’s remarks came as the Supreme Court’s full court resumed hearing the petitions against the SC […]
Pakistani students continue their impressive streak, securing the most scholarships in the European Union’s Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters program for the third year running! This prestigious scholarship program offers funding for students worldwide to pursue postgraduate studies in Europe. This prestigious scholarship program offers funding for postgraduate studies at universities across Europe. This year, a […]
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday vehemently rejected allegations of involvement in any anti-China event in the United States, labelling them as “malicious fabrications” and “baseless campaigns” designed to tarnish his reputation. His clarification came amid reports of the Indian and local media outlets, as well as social media posts claiming that the interior minister […]
In a high-level meeting of the National Highway Authority (NHA) under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Communications, Privatization and Board of Investment Abdul Aleem Khan, an inquiry committee was formed on the issue of protective fences around Motorways which will submit report within 10 days. The minister told that the construction of Sukkur to […]
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are preparing for the second economic review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), which will begin later this month. The IMF delegation is scheduled to visit from September 25 to October 8. During this visit, technical-level discussions will take place first, followed by critical policy-level negotiations. These talks will involve key government institutions working to secure the next loan installment.
Heavy rainfall in Karachi and the overflowing of Thado Dam caused the Malir and Lyari rivers to flood, with water entering residential areas. After Thado Dam filled to capacity, water released from the spillway further increased the flow, pushing floodwaters into Scheme 33 neighborhoods. The M-9 Motorway near Jamali Bridge was also submerged. In response, […]
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued a high-level flood alert after India informed Pakistan about a sharp rise in Sutlej River water levels. The Indian High Commission shared data showing flooding at Harike and Ferozepur downstream. Both sites are witnessing dangerously high flows. This has raised serious concerns about major flooding in Punjab in the coming days.
Pakistan and China on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the iron-clad and all-weather strategic cooperative partnership through enhanced cooperation, reflecting their unique bilateral relationship. The bilateral ties were discussed in a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People. Both leaders also discussed important […]
The main suspect in the torture of two brothers by some street vendors in Raiwind has been arrested and handed over to the Crime Control Department (CCD), the plaintiff’s lawyer said on Tuesday. The incident went viral on social media when a video clip showed some street vendors subjecting both brothers to severe torture on […]
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore sent PTI founder Imran Khan’s nephew, Shershah Khan, to judicial remand on Wednesday. He faces charges related to the May 9, 2023, Jinnah House attack during violent protests. The Lahore Police arrested Shershah outside his home on August 22 after completing his five-day physical remand.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Shibli Faraz has said he had no knowledge of any directives issued by the party’s founding chairman Imran Khan to assign a task for negotiations with the establishment. Speaking to reporters at the Islamabad High Court on Thursday, Faraz said, “I haven’t met the PTI founder for six months. Despite court […]
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that every child should go to school in order to get education. Speaking at the Fourth Edition of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2025 in Turkey, Maryam Nawaz Sharif proposed to form a global agreement for girls’ education. Mutually cooperative educational policy, teaching strategies and measures for promoting […]
Pakistan's Hajj flights will start on April 29, carrying almost 90,000 pilgrims under the government program. The Religious Affairs Minister confirmed this. Preparations are underway, including medical checks and training. The Hajj package costs are set for this year.
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