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Over 20 terrorist groups operating from Afghanistan: State Minister

Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kiani has warned that more than 20 terrorist organizations are operating from Afghanistan, posing a threat not...

Pakistan-Saudi defence pact historic and strategic: Asim Iftikhar says

Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar, has described the defence agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia as historic and of...

Safe Basant model to be extended to other cities, says CM

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Sunday praised the people of Lahore for celebrating Basant safely, saying the city upheld rules and ensured...

SIFC promotes global-standard pharma projects in Pakistan

Under the comprehensive framework of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), Pakistan’s pharmaceutical sector is being aligned with international standards, officials said, as new...

Pakistan to attend first Gaza Board of Peace meeting in Washington

Pakistan has formally decided to participate in the first meeting of the Gaza Board of Peace, sources said, describing the move as part of...

Final day of polio drive sees over 44 million children vaccinated nationwide

The first nationwide anti-polio campaign of 2026 concluded with the vaccination of more than 44.1 million children across the country, officials said. According to the...

China condemns deadly explosion in Islamabad, expresses condolences

BEIJING (Internews): A Chinese Foreign Office spokesperson said China is deeply shocked by the deadly explosion in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad and the heavy casualties...

President Zardari to confer Nishan-e-Pakistan on visiting leaders

President Asif Ali Zardari will confer the Nishan-e-Pakistan, the country’s highest civilian award, on the visiting Presidents of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan during their upcoming...

Pakistan, Canada discuss trade and investment opportunities

Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan on Tuesday met Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan Tarik Ali Khan to discuss matters of mutual interest...

Pakistan reaffirms support for women’s economic empowerment at OIC forum

The Government of Pakistan on Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women’s economic empowerment through integrated education, technical and vocational education and training (TVET),...

Pakistan, Uzbekistan agree to boost trade and investment

Pakistan and Uzbekistan on Monday agreed to accelerate cooperation in trade, investment, connectivity and sectoral partnerships, as Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan...

China condemns terrorist attacks in Balochistan

BEIJING (Internews): Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian has said that China strongly condemns the attacks, expressing mourning for the lives lost and extending...

FCC says law, not sympathy, guides judicial decisions

The Federal Constitutional Court has struck down a Sindh High Court ruling that allowed a student to sit for a special super supplementary exam,...

Finance minister stresses importance of international financial engagement

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Mohammad Aurangzeb, has emphasised the critical importance of continuous engagement and senior-level participation by international financial institutions...

Dr. Usman Anwar appointed DG FIA, notifications issued

The government has appointed former Punjab Inspector General (IG) Dr. Usman Anwar as the Director General (DG) of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), with...

TCS and Nippon Express Group Announce Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Logistics and Trade Connectivity

ISLAMABAD: TCS Group, one of Pakistan’s most established and trusted logistics conglomerates, has formalized a strategic partnership with Nippon Express (South Asia & Oceania)...

Chinese Embassy condemns terrorist incidents in Balochistan

ISLAMABAD (Internews): The Chinese embassy in Islamabad issued a statement saying that “China firmly opposes all forms of terrorism and will continue to support Pakistan...

UNESCO DG Khaled El-Enany meets PM Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad

Director General United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Dr. Khaled El-Enany, called on the Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, today. While congratulating...

Pakistan Navy launches XC Guards exercises to strengthen maritime security

The Pakistan Navy has launched the XC Guards exercises which will continue until February 9, 2026. The opening ceremony was attended by Vice Admiral...

Biman Bangladesh allowed to operate weekly three flights to Karachi

The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) has granted Bangladesh’s Biman Airlines permission to operate a third weekly flight between Dhaka and Karachi. Currently, Biman Airlines...

KP CM discusses health, education and climate resilience with World Bank chief

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi met with World Bank President Ajay Banga in Islamabad to discuss enhancing cooperation in health, education, skills...

Pakistan moves toward self-reliance in vaccine production

Pakistan is accelerating its efforts toward self-reliance in the health sector, particularly in vaccine production, the country’s Health Ministry spokesperson said. In line with this...

Transporters raise fares in Lahore after diesel price hike

Following a hike in diesel prices, transporters in Lahore have unilaterally increased fares, affecting passengers across intercity and local routes. Bus fares have risen by...

Pakistan says insecure water agreements threaten all treaties

Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar, has emphasized that if water agreements are not secure, no international treaty can be considered...

Mohsin Naqvi, CM Bugti visit injured police at CMH Quetta

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti, and the Corps Commander Balochistan visited CMH Quetta on Sunday to inquire after police...

Authorities forms 10 quick response teams for Basant safety

Authorities in Lahore have stepped up measures to ensure public safety, effective monitoring, and emergency preparedness during the upcoming Basant festival. According to officials, 10...

Defense minister claims India involved in Balochistan terrorism

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has alleged that women were used in attacks carried out in Balochistan and claimed that confessions of arrested suspects prove...

CM Bugti says bodies of 145 terrorists in custody

Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti has said that the bodies of 145 terrorists are currently in government custody, adding that militants killed five women...

Supreme Court bans colonial-era titles in FIRs, modernizes police language

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has issued a landmark ruling to modernize police documentation, banning the use of colonial-era honorifics such as “Bakhidmat Janab”...

Sohail Afridi calls restrictions on Khan’s visit inhuman and a rights violation

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has criticized authorities for not allowing him to meet Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, calling it “extremely...

Punjab launches modern food, agriculture and drug testing authority

Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif and Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated the Punjab Agriculture, Food and Drug Authority (PAFFDA) and its laboratory operations,...

Electric buses decorated for Basant, free travel announced

As preparations for Basant reach their peak in Lahore, Speedo and green electric buses have been decorated with cultural colors to celebrate the spring...

Health ministry reviews new therapy for hepatitis delta

Pakistan’s Ministry of Health and the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) held a high-level meeting on combating the hepatitis delta virus (HDV), with...

Pakistan hosts UN meeting to defend global treaty obligations

Pakistan organized a high-level “Arria-formula” meeting of the UN Security Council to highlight the critical role of treaties in maintaining international peace and security....

PA moves to allow direct election for minorities representatives

A resolution has been submitted in the Punjab Assembly seeking to allow minority communities to directly elect their representatives instead of filling reserved seats. Members...

PM highlights role of technology in food and drug oversight

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif emphasized the use of modern technology to ensure transparency and strengthen food and drug safety in Pakistan during a ceremony...

PM announces Rs4.04 per unit cut in power tariff for industries

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced a reduction in electricity prices for industries, cutting the tariff by Rs4.04 per unit in an effort...

NAB seeks property details of 48 in Rs2 billion RDA transfer scandal

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has directed for property details of eight former and the current DGs of various Development Authorities, along with other...

Petition filed against Punjab information minister over manhole deaths

A petition has been filed in the Lahore High Court seeking registration of a criminal case against the Punjab information minister over the deaths...

Formal inquiry launched against PCRET assistant director over fund irregularities

The Ministry of Science and Technology has initiated a formal inquiry against suspended Assistant Director Tariq Rahim of the Pakistan Council for Renewable Energy...

Sohail Afridi questions eye surgery at PIMS

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi on Friday expressed serious concern over the medical treatment of PTI founder, saying his transfer from Adiala Jail...

Disqualification reference against PTI senator dismissed

PTI Senator Saifullah Abro received relief on Friday as the disqualification reference filed against him was dismissed by the Chairman Senate on technical grounds,...

EU ambassador calls on Prime Minister to strengthen bilateral ties

Raimundas Karoblis, Ambassador of the European Union to Pakistan, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s House. The Prime Minister was...

Minister urges AD Ports to rationalize cargo handling charges

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has urged AD Ports Group to rationalize terminal cargo handling charges to make port operations...

Pakistan to link Kartarpur and Nankana Sahib with national motorways

Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has announced a landmark decision to link the holy sites of Kartarpur and Nankana Sahib with the...

Pakistan, China discuss expanding BRI-linked investment cooperation

Federal Minister for the Board of Investment, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, held a meeting with a delegation of Silkway Impex Pvt. Ltd. and a high-level...

Pakistan calls Gaza war unacceptable, urges permanent ceasefire

Pakistan has told the United Nations Security Council that the unresolved Palestine issue remains the core cause of instability and insecurity in the Middle...

SC rules wrongfully dismissed employees entitled to full dues

The Supreme Court has ruled that employees who are wrongfully dismissed from service are entitled to receive all past dues, declaring that the denial...

Chinese ambassador supports Pakistan’s mining sector development

China adheres to the principle of balancing major landmark projects with “small and beautiful” livelihood projects in promoting high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, ,...

Pak–China Mineral Cooperation Forum to Advance Strategic Collaboration between two nations

The Pak–China Mineral Cooperation Forum was held today at the Jinnah Convention Centre, Islamabad, bringing together senior Pakistani leadership, diplomatic representatives, Chinese enterprises, and...

Pakistan, Türkiye discuss boosting rice exports amid global competition

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Monday held a detailed meeting with the Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Irfan Neziroglu, at the...

IHC suspends orders halting judicial allowances

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has suspended orders stopping the payment of judicial allowances to special courts, tribunals and law officers, and has issued...

346 buildings declared dangerous in Walled City ahead of Basant

The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) has submitted a detailed report to the Lahore High Court during the hearing of a petition opposing...

Pakistan National Shipping adds oil tanker MT Karachi to its fleet

Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) has expanded its fleet with the induction of a new oil tanker, MT Karachi, which has arrived at Karachi...

Pakistan-China Mineral Cooperation Forum a Key Step Towards Strengthening Bilateral Economic Ties: Minister

ISLAMABAD (Internews): Federal Minister for Board of Investment (BOI), Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, on Wednesday said that the Pakistan-China Mineral Cooperation Forum was a...

PM Shehbaz lauds NAB’s performance, use of AI, modern technology in accountability process

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday praised the National Accountability Bureau’s (NAB) transition toward a technology-based investigative system, describing it as a major...

Expired medicines found in Lahore children’s hospital: Report

Expired medicines have been found in both the outpatient and ward sections of Lahore’s Children’s Hospital, according to a report by the Punjab Chief...

Mobile operators can block SIMs unused for 180 days, says PTA

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a warning to mobile phone users that SIM cards inactive for six months may be deactivated. According to...

Pakistan stresses rule of law at UN Security Council

Pakistan’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar, has emphasized the importance of the rule of law for peace, justice, and collective security,...

NAB initiates probe into Sindh government’s solar energy project

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has initiated an inquiry into alleged financial irregularities worth billions of rupees in the Sindh Solar Energy Project. In this...

Civil servants not bound to follow illegal orders, SC says

The Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that civil servants are not bound to follow illegal orders, even if such directives are issued by the...

Pakistan begins preparations for third IMF economic review

Pakistan has started preparations for the third economic review with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), with sources confirming that the IMF review mission will...

KP govt announces division of Swat district into two parts

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has officially announced the division of Swat district into two parts, following a decision made by the provincial cabinet. According to...

Police foil terrorist attack in Bannu, two militants killed

Security forces successfully foiled a terrorist attack on a police mobile van in Domel, Bannu, with two militants killed in the exchange of fire,...

Constitutional Court halts ECP proceedings against MNA Sohail Sultan

The Federal Constitutional Court on Monday restrained the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) from proceeding with the disqualification case against National Assembly member Sohail...

Supreme Court restores right to timely promotion for govt employees

The Supreme Court on Monday delivered a major ruling on the promotion of government employees, restoring the right of eligible officers to be promoted...

Islamabad lawyers begin three-day court boycott over Mazari, Chatha verdict

Lawyers in Islamabad on Monday have launched a three-day boycott of courts to protest the sentencing of Iman Mazari and Hadi Ali Chatha. The Islamabad...

Interior Minister inaugurates real-time passport monitoring system ‘Shukra’

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Monday visited the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports, where he formally inaugurated a modern monitoring system, “Shukra,”...

NA committee angry over absence of housing minister, secretary

A meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Works, chaired by Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, was postponed on Monday after the...

Effective customs measures boost legal imports: FBR official

Legal imports of petroleum products, textiles and tyres have increased due to effective customs enforcement, Member Customs Operations of the Federal Board of Revenue...

Only 11% of Pakistani households get municipal waste collection: FAFN

A recent survey by the Federal Annual Finance and Planning Network (FAFN) has revealed that municipal authorities in Pakistan collect garbage from only 11...

Over half of Islamabad buildings lack fire safety systems

More than half of the buildings in the federal capital lack complete fire safety arrangements, raising serious concerns about public safety, according to findings...

Stamp paper fees hiked sharply across Punjab

The government has sharply increased stamp paper fees across multiple categories, triggering strong public reaction as citizens complain of a growing financial burden on...

Supreme Court declares second marriage without consent illegal

Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ruled that contracting a second marriage without the consent of the first wife and approval from the Arbitration Council is...

Arsène Wenger sees immense football talent in Pakistan, hints at academy plans

FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development and former Arsenal FC coach Arsène Wenger has highlighted the immense football talent in Pakistan and hinted at...

Over 1,100 rescued as relief operations continue in Kurram, Tirah

Relief operations are under way in Kurram district as heavy snowfall has disrupted normal life in the area, with the Pakistan Army and civil...

Govt launches Integrated Energy Plan to fix power sector issues

The government has initiated practical implementation of an Integrated Energy Plan to address long-standing issues in the energy sector, including circular debt, weak coordination...

Army, administration launch rescue operations amid severe winter

Normal life has been severely disrupted in Pakistan’s upper regions due to continuous snowfall and extreme cold, with roads blocked, power supply disrupted and...

Pakistan, Somalia abolish visa requirements for diplomatic passport holders

President Asif Ali Zardari met Somali Interior Minister Ali Yousuf, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening bilateral engagement and witnessing the signing of an agreement...

SBP governor warns cyber threats at rise amid global tensions,

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad has warned that cyber threats are on the rise amid shifting geopolitical conditions, with hackers becoming...

WOW Pakistan 2026 to mark decade of Women of the World Festival

The British Council, in collaboration with the WOW Foundation, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Entrepreneurship and Community Development Institute (ECDI), is...

President Zardari approves confirmation of additional high court judges

President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, has approved the confirmation and extension of tenure for additional judges of the Sindh, Lahore, and Peshawar High...

Islamabad launches Paper Mulberry removal to tackle pollen crisis: Minister

The Minister of State for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad Malik, briefed the Senate Standing Committee, chaired by Senator Sherry...

MQM demands Karachi be placed under federal control

The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has demanded that Karachi be placed under federal control, calling for the city to be administered directly by the...

Punjab launches Pakistan’s first Green Policing Unit

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated Pakistan’s first Green Policing Unit, introducing electric vehicles for police patrolling for the first time in the...

National Assembly passes Elections Act Amendment 2026

The National Assembly has passed a bill to further amend the Elections Act 2017, under which the Elections (Amendment) Act 2026 will come into...

Customs Peshawar seizes smuggled goods worth Rs. 170m

Customs Enforcement Peshawar has seized smuggled goods and offending vehicles worth Rs. 170 million in three successful anti-smuggling operations, dealing a major blow to...

Pakistan, Japan hold 8th government–business dialogue in Tokyo

The 8th Pakistan–Japan Government–Business Joint Dialogue and the Pakistan Business Forum were held in Tokyo, marking the first convening of the Joint Dialogue in...

Pakistan, China reaffirm commitment to expanding agricultural trade

Federal Minister for Commerce of Pakistan, Jam Kamal Khan, held a high-level meeting today with His Excellency Jiang Zaidong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic...

OGDCL discovers new oil, gas reserves in KP

Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has announced the discovery of new oil and gas reserves in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the company said on...

No case without biometrics in Punjab courts: LHC

Punjab’s judicial system has begun implementing a new mechanism to curb the filing of fake and bogus cases, following the approval of a plan...

Punjab to setup ‘Suthra Punjab Authority’ for sanitation system

The Punjab government has decided to establish the Suthra Punjab Authority under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, aimed at improving sanitation and...

Pakistan, IsDB sign $603 million financing deals

Pakistan and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) signed three financing agreements worth $603 million (Rs168.49 billion) in Islamabad to support key infrastructure, social protection,...

Chinese embassy expresses condolences over tragic fire incident in Gul Plaza

ISLAMABAD: The Chinese embassy in Pakistan has expressed deep sadness over the tragic loss caused by the devastating fire incident in Karachi's Gul Plaza. In...

ECP recommends legal amendments for timely local government elections

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has recommended legal amendments to ensure the timely conduct of local government elections across the country. According to the...

PAF contingent reaches Saudi Arabia for Multinational Exercise

A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) contingent comprising F-16 Block 52 fighter jets along with air and ground personnel has reached at King Abdulaziz Air...

Pakistan-Indonesia make significant progress on vaccine cooperation

Federal Minister for Health, Syed Mustafa Kamal, during his official visit to Indonesia, held an important meeting with Shadiq Akasya, President Director of the...

FBR to extend track and trace system to steel, pharma and food sectors

Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to expand the Track and Trace System (TTS) to several new sectors, including steel, pharmaceuticals, spices,...

Death toll in Karachi’s Gul Plaza fire rises to 14 as rescue, cooling operations continue

The death toll from the devastating fire at Gul Plaza on Karachi’s M.A. Jinnah Road rose to 14 on Monday after eight more bodies...

Achakzai warns constitution must be respected to maintain national unity

Opposition leader in the National Assembly and head of the Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Aaeen Pakistan, Mahmood Khan Achakzai, stressed the importance of upholding the constitution, warning that...

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