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Pakistan rejects CBS report on Iranian aircraft at Nur Khan Airbase

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly rejected a CBS News report claiming the presence of Iranian aircraft at Nur Khan Airbase, terming it...

Ban on commercial conversion of residential plots withdrawn

The Federal Constitutional Court has disposed of a case related to illegal constructions in Karachi, while withdrawing its earlier decision regarding restrictions on converting...

Pakistan, Russia working on gas pipeline project: envoy

Pakistan’s Ambassador to Russia Faisal Niaz Tirmizi has said that Pakistan and Russia are actively working on a gas pipeline project as part of...

Parliament divided over blue passport facility proposal

The Senate witnessed rare political alignment as both government and opposition members agreed to refer a bill regarding blue passport facilities for parliamentarians and...

NA bans plastic book covers in Islamabad

The National Assembly has passed the “Islamabad Capital Territory (Ban on Plastic Covers for Books) Act 2026,” introducing a complete ban on plastic wrapping...

Pakistan lodges strong demarche to Afghan Taliban over Bannu attack

The Afghan Chargé d’Affaires was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday to deliver a strong demarche regarding the vehicle-borne improvised explosive...

Pakistan moves towards proactive disaster risk management framework

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Monday hosted the two-day 2nd National Dialogue Platform on Anticipatory Action at its headquarters in Islamabad under...

Short Pakistan, Bangladesh agree to expand trade and cultural ties

Federal Interior Minister and Narcotics Control Minister Mohsin Naqvi held a meeting with Bangladesh’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shammi Obaid Islam in Islamabad,...

Field Marshal Asim Munir warns India against future aggression

Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir has warned that any future misadventure against Pakistan would not be limited in impact but would...

15 police personnel martyred in Bannu suicide attack

At least 15 police personnel were martyred when terrorists rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the Fateh Khel police post in Bannu late at night,...

Pakistan marks one year of ‘Marka-e-Haq’ in US

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh has said that India paid a heavy price for misinterpreting Pakistan’s desire for peace as...

Pakistan, Bangladesh sign anti-narcotics agreement

Pakistan and Bangladesh signed a landmark agreement on cooperation in narcotics control and prevention during a high-level meeting between the two countries’ interior ministers...

Pakistan Railways halts train operations from Quetta

Train services from Quetta to different parts of the country have been suspended due to unavoidable reasons, railway authorities confirmed on Friday. According to railway...

Temperature may soar to 49°C in upper Sindh districts

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast hot and humid weather in Karachi for the next three days and issued a heat alert for several...

FBR challenges presidential order in Islamabad High Court

The Federal Board of Revenue has approached the Islamabad High Court challenging the jurisdiction of the Federal Tax Ombudsman and a presidential decision regarding...

Special courts to hear all overseas property disputes: LHC

The Lahore High Court has ruled that all property-related cases involving overseas Pakistanis will be heard exclusively in special courts established under the Overseas...

HRCP condemns fuel price hike, warns of rising public hardship

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has expressed strong concern and condemnation over the recent increase in petroleum product prices, warning that the decision...

Qatar PM praises Pakistan’s role in promoting regional peace

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephonic conversation with the Prime Minister of Qatar, during which both leaders discussed in detail the prevailing situation...

1,845 beneficiaries receive over Rs5 billion under Apna Ghar scheme

Under the Prime Minister Apna Ghar Programme, loans worth more than Rs5 billion have been disbursed to 1,845 individuals so far, officials informed a...

Pakistan plans for 500MW floating solar power project

Pakistan has finalized planning for a 500-megawatt floating solar power project aimed at expanding renewable energy generation and reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels. The...

365 drug cases reported in universities across Pakistan in 2025

A total of 365 drug-related cases were reported in universities across Pakistan during the year 2025, according to official documents. The data shows growing concerns...

Constitutional Court strikes down Section 7E of Income Tax law

The Federal Constitutional Court has declared Section 7E of the Income Tax Ordinance unconstitutional, delivering a major setback to the Federal Board of Revenue...

Bench and Bar reaffirm commitment to judicial reforms

Chief Justice of Pakistan held an interactive consultative meeting with vice chairmen and executive committee heads of the Pakistan Bar Council and provincial bar...

Pakistan shares dispute resolution reforms at international symposium

The Supreme Court of Pakistan participated in the Judicial Dispute Resolution Symposium held in Istanbul on May 4–5, contributing to international discussions on strengthening...

Pakistan, Iran discuss railway connectivity and regional peace

Pakistan and Iran have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding railway cooperation during a high-level meeting held in Islamabad on Wednesday. According...

Pakistan Embassy launches STEM mentorship clusters in China

The Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing hosted the third edition of the Pakistan Professionals & Students Forum (PSPF) 2026 under the theme “STEM Connect:...

Pakistan launches expanded plan to eliminate Hepatitis C by 2030

Federal Minister for Health Mustafa Kamal on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to review progress and preparedness under Pakistan’s national strategy for the elimination...

Pakistan, China hold industrialisation dialogue in Islamabad

The Pakistan China Industrialisation Dialogue was held in Islamabad on Tuesday, bringing together policymakers, diplomats, business leaders, and development experts to chart the next...

KP announces pen-down strike over alleged federal discrimination

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced a province-wide pen-down strike, alleging discriminatory treatment by the federal government in key financial and administrative matters. Chief Minister...

PM Shehbaz condemns missile, drone attacks in UAE

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the missile and drone attacks reported in the United Arab Emirates, expressing full solidarity with the UAE...

Dar, Iranian FM discuss regional tensions, peace efforts

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a late-night telephonic conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi to discuss the...

Pakistan facilitates transfer of 22 Iranian ship crew members

Pakistan has facilitated the transfer of 22 crew members from the seized Iranian container ship “MV Touska” as part of a confidence-building measure undertaken...

Pakistan launches social-emotional learning initiative in schools

In a significant move aimed at reshaping the country’s education landscape, the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training Ministry of Federal Education and...

Pakistan, Kazakhstan reaffirm strategic partnership ties

Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Pakistan Yerzhan Kistafin called on Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani at the Parliament House on Monday,...

Pakistan, China discuss green finance and climate cooperation

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Musadik Malik on Monday held a high-level meeting with President of the Institute of Finance and...

PM pays tribute to journalists on World Press Freedom Day

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in his message on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, has paid rich tribute to journalists, columnists, reporters, editors...

Pakistan warns India against any misadventure at UN forum

Pakistan has cautioned against any potential escalation from India, stating that it had already exposed what it described as “hostile intentions” before any further...

Govt signals reforms to strengthen real estate investment sector

The government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening the real estate sector in Pakistan, signaling new policy reforms aimed at promoting investment and enhancing...

Pakistan hosts International Vesak Day at Taxila Museum

Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Aurangzeb Khan Khichi attended and addressed the International Vesak Day 2026 celebrations held at the historic Taxila...

Pakistan marks 60 years ties with Singapore through Qawwali night

The Pakistan High Commission in Singapore, in collaboration with The Esplanade Theatre, organized a special evening of Qawwali titled “At the Feet of the...

Pakistan, China sign key deals in machinery, health sectors

President Asif Ali Zardari witnessed the signing of a joint venture agreement and two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) between Pakistani and Chinese organisations aimed...

PM Shehbaz pledges protection of labour rights on Workers’ Day

Pakistan joined the global community in observing International Labour Day on May 1, with tributes paid to workers while highlighting the continued economic challenges...

Two new polio cases confirmed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Two new cases of poliovirus have been reported from Bannu and North Waziristan districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to health officials. The National Institute of...

Zardari congratulates Iraq’s prime minister designate

President Asif Ali Zardari, currently on an official visit to China’s Hainan province, held a telephone conversation with Iraq’s prime minister-designate Ali Falih Khadim...

Barrister Gohar backs KP CM Sohail Afridi amid internal debate

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has said that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi will continue to hold office, asserting that...

Pakistan, UNICEF discuss lead-free future initiative

The Ministry of Science and Technology held a high-level meeting with a United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) delegation to address growing concerns over lead...

President Zardari invites Chinese company to invest in Pakistan

President Asif Ali Zardari met Wang Jian, CEO of Hangzhou Jinjiang Group, and encouraged the company to expand its footprint in Pakistan, particularly in...

Federal committee formed to curb cruelty to animals in Pakistan

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik, chaired the first meeting of the Committee on Cruelty to Animals in Islamabad...

Pakistan strengthens medicine safety system with WHO certification

The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (NHSR&C) has announced a significant development in Pakistan’s healthcare and regulatory framework, as the Central...

Pakistan, Nepal discuss expanded cooperation in culture and heritage

The Ambassador of Nepal to Pakistan, Rita Dhital, called on Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture, . Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, on Wednesday at...

PM directs easing of regulations to boost investment and exports

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to ensure provision of all necessary facilities to domestic and foreign investors for enhancing exports. He...

Pakistan tests locally developed Fatah-II missile

The Pakistan Army’s Rocket Force Command has successfully conducted a training launch of the locally developed Fatah-II missile, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations...

Pakistan, New Zealand agree to enhance bilateral cooperation

The Prime Minister received a telephone call this afternoon from the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Rt Hon Christopher Luxon. During their warm and...

Pakistan, EU agree to expand trade and business cooperation

A high-level delegation of senior officials of the European Union and representatives of leading European companies called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at...

Power Division cites LNG shortage behind 5,000MW generation loss

The Power Division has said that due to global conditions and the unavailability of liquefied natural gas (LNG), electricity generation from power plants with...

Punjab orders public bodies to transfer deposits to provincial government

The Punjab government has taken a major decision regarding rising public welfare expenditures and directed development authorities, Parks and Horticulture Authorities (PHA), Water and...

President Zardari pays tribute to Mao Zedong in China

President Asif Ali Zardari visited Shaoshan, hometown of Chairman Mao Zedong, where he laid a wreath at the statue of Chairman Mao at Statue...

Zardari confers Sitara-i-Pakistan on Chinese cardiologist

President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday conferred the Sitara-i-Pakistan upon renowned Chinese cardiologist Prof. Pan Xiangbin in recognition of his exceptional contributions to cardiac...

Pakistan, China sign three MoUs in key development sectors

President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday witnessed the signing of three Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) between Pakistani and Chinese entities in key sectors including...

150 pigeons seized at Lahore Airport in wildlife raid

Wildlife authorities, in coordination with customs officials, seized 150 pigeons allegedly brought illegally from Dubai at Lahore Airport and arrested one suspect, officials said...

Parachinar Airport reactivated after years of closure

The long-dormant Parachinar Airport in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kurram district has been reactivated after remaining non-operational for an extended period, according to official sources. The restoration...

President Zardari advances agriculture, tech and trade collaboration with China

President Asif Ali Zardari, currently visiting Changsha in Hunan province of China, held a meeting with Shen Xiaoming, Party Secretary of Hunan Province, and...

Zardari visits Hunan Tea Group, receives briefing on operations and global market presence

President Asif Ali Zardari visited Hunan Tea Group Co., Ltd. today, where he was briefed by Mr Zhou Zhongwang, Chairman of Hunan Tea Group,...

PM Shehbaz expresses concern over Washington dinner incident

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed concern over a reported shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, extending well-wishes for...

Islamabad traffic police launches fully paperless driving licence system

The Islamabad Traffic Police has officially launched a fully paperless licensing system, marking a major step toward digital public service delivery. The initiative was inaugurated...

Power Division pushes to scrap fees for solar systems under 25kW

The Power Division has formally approached National Electric Power Regulatory Authority to abolish application fees and licensing requirements for solar consumers with systems below...

Punjab sets target to export 1 million livestock under new plan

The Punjab government has set an ambitious target to export 1 million livestock as part of a broader plan to strengthen the province’s meat...

Hydropower output hits 6,000MW as electricity demand rises

Electricity demand has increased across Pakistan, while hydropower generation reached 6,000 megawatts during peak hours on the night of April 24, according to the...

Iranian FM meets COAS, set to hold key talks with PM

Visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held a meeting with Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir during his ongoing visit...

Punjab launches “Apna Khait Apna Rozgar” scheme for unemployed

The Punjab government has launched a new employment-linked agriculture initiative titled “Apna Khait Apna Rozgar”, aimed at providing livelihood opportunities to unemployed and landless...

Islamabad, Beijing vow to strengthen bilateral cooperation

Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China Jiang Zaidong called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during a courtesy meeting in Islamabad, where both sides...

Maritime ministry unveils modern aquaculture project

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced the establishment of a fisheries and aquaculture research and training centre at the...

Pakistan among countries at risk of job shortage

The World Bank has warned that millions of young people in developing countries, including Pakistan, could face severe job shortages over the next 10...

FCCP reaffirms commitment to sustainable practices on Earth day

The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan (FCCP) observed Earth Day on Monday, reaffirming its commitment to environmental stewardship and underscoring the need to protect...

Court suspends hearings at principal seat over red zone closure

The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan has announced that no judicial proceedings will be conducted at its Principal Seat in Islamabad on Wednesday, April...

China backs Pakistan’s role in facilitating U.S.-Iran engagement: Chinese Ambassador

Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong said on Tuesday that China fully support of of Pakistan’s continued efforts to facilitate engagement between the United...

Pakistan completes preparations for second round of US-Iran talks

Pakistan and Iran discussed preparations for the second phase of Islamabad talks, with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi meeting Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam to...

Punjab moves to convert barren land into economic zones

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s initiative to convert barren lands into economic zones under shrimp farming projects has made significant progress, with multiple developments...

KP CM approves Rs500m for interdisciplinary research centre

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has accelerated education sector reforms, with Chief Minister Sohail Afridi chairing a high-level meeting to review progress and outline future...

Punjab panel approves social security amendment bill 2026

The Punjab Assembly’s Standing Committee on Labour and Human Resource has unanimously approved the Provincial Employees Social Security (Amendment) Bill 2026, marking a key...

Pakistan, Ethiopia agree to boost trade and connectivity

Pakistan and Ethiopia have agreed to deepen economic cooperation and expand bilateral trade, industrial collaboration, and regional connectivity, as both sides explored new opportunities...

Neelum highway closed at multiple points after landslides

Heavy rainfall and subsequent landslides have blocked the Neelum Highway at multiple نقاط in Neelum Valley, causing significant disruption to traffic. According to details, the...

Green Pakistan Initiative expands efforts to reclaim barren land

The government has launched an expanded phase of the Green Pakistan Initiative aimed at converting barren land into cultivable farmland through modern agricultural practices...

High alert in twin cities as security tightened for peace negotiations

Authorities in Islamabad and Rawalpindi have placed the twin cities on high alert and suspended all public and private transport until further notice in...

HIV spreading beyond high-risk groups in Pakistan, experts alert

Health experts have raised alarm over the rising number of HIV cases in Pakistan, estimating that the total number of people living with HIV...

HIV cases among children raise alarm in Pakistan

Serious lapses in the health system have been revealed amid a sharp rise in HIV/AIDS cases among children in Pakistan, raising alarm among public...

Pakistan marks World Heritage Day with call for preservation

On the occasion of World Heritage Day, an official message was issued extending greetings to the nation and highlighting the importance of preserving cultural...

Pakistan secures key global financial engagements in Washington

Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb concluded a highly productive final day of engagements at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Spring Meetings...

Pakistan, Saudi Fund extend $3bn deposit agreement in Washington

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, witnessed the signing of an important financial agreement in Washington, D.C., in the presence of...

PM, Qatar Amir discuss regional stability in Doha meeting

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who arrived in Doha earlier today, held a warm and cordial meeting with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the...

Pakistan, UK discuss regional stability and investment cooperation

Federal Minister for Energy (Power Division), Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, met with Sam Waldock, Development Director at the British High Commission, where discussions...

Pakistan FM meets UN chief Guterres in Washington

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, met with H.E. Mr. António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on the sidelines of...

IMF praises Pakistan’s economic reform progress

The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva, has appreciated Pakistan’s continued progress on economic reforms during her interaction with Federal...

Pakistan, Italy and Denmark explore trade expansion

The Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan, Marilina Armellin, and the Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan, Maja Mortensen, called on the Federal Minister for Commerce,...

Aurangzeb briefs US investors on Pakistan economic outlook

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, attended a luncheon hosted by the US-Pakistan Business Council, where he interacted with representatives of...

Pakistani officials, Iranian embassy rebut reports of imminent US-Iran dialogue in Islamabad

Pakistani authorities and the Iranian embassy on Tuesday dismissed circulating media reports and social media claims suggesting that a second round of talks between...

Pakistan urges parties to uphold ceasefire, vows to facilitate

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has urged all parties to uphold the ceasefire, reaffirming that Pakistan will continue to play its...

No deal reached after hours of rare high-level U.S.-Iran talks in decades

ISLAMABAD: No agreement was reached between the United States and Iran in the latest round of talks held in Islamabad, U.S. Vice President JD...

U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrives in Islamabad for key talks

A high-level U.S. delegation led by Vice President JD Vance arrived in Pakistan on Saturday to participate in the ongoing Islamabad talks. According to the...

Govt considers ban on new RLNG connections

The federal government has decided to take key measures to improve gas distribution across the country amid supply management challenges. According to sources, a proposal...

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