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Pakistan approves ferry service linking Gwadar and Oman

The Pakistani cabinet has approved the launch of a passenger and cargo ferry service between Pakistan and Oman, a move aimed at strengthening maritime...

Canada offers support for climate-adaptive agriculture and green innovation in Pakistan

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Senator Dr. Musadik Malik, met with the High Commissioner of Canada to Pakistan, H.E. Tarik Ali...

PIMS hospital pioneers advanced robotic surgery with international experts

Pakistan has successfully completed its first robotic surgery in Islamabad, marking a milestone in the country’s medical history. The surgery was conducted at PIMS Hospital...

LHC grants protective bail to Karachi NCCIA Additional Director

The Lahore High Court has approved seven-day protective bail for Shehzad Haider, Additional Director of the NCCIA Karachi, in a corruption-related case. The hearing...

IHC suspends single bench order to dissolve CDA

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Division Bench has suspended the single bench order to dissolve the Capital Development Authority (CDA). The stay was issued...

Court gives final chance to prosecution in Dr. Yasmin Rashid’s 9 May cases

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore has granted the prosecution a final chance to submit records in the 9 May cases against Dr. Yasmin...

Police officer arrested for gun firing publicly in Lahore

A police officer in Lahore has been arrested for firing a gun in public in the Sundhar area, authorities confirmed. The officer has been identified...

Punjab govt orders freezing of TLP assets across the province

The Punjab government has ordered the freezing of all properties and assets belonging to the proscribed Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) under the Anti-Terrorism Act. According to...

Punjab govt halts computerization of manual arms licenses

The Punjab government has decided to halt the computerization and verification of old manual arms licenses, marking a major policy shift in the province’s...

Court issues 10th non-bailable arrest warrant for Aleema Khan in protest case

An anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi has issued the 10th non-bailable arrest warrant for Aleema Khan, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder, in connection with...

Afghan Nationals attack Wana Cadet College: Security sources

All terrorists involved in the attack on Cadet College Wana were Afghan nationals, and the entire operation was planned in Afghanistan, security sources revealed...

PM, Canadian envoy discuss stronger economic and diplomatic ties

Ambassador Tarik Ali Khan, the newly appointed High Commissioner of Canada, paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister at the Prime Minister House...

Pakistan, World Bank discuss strategic development priorities

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Senator Dr. Musadik Malik, held a meeting today with a World Bank delegation led by Melormaa...

Pakistan welcomes clarifications in Indus Waters Treaty Arbitration

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that Pakistan has taken note of the recent decision by the Court of Arbitration, which offered helpful...

Rawalpindi gets Its first international standard swimming pool

Rawalpindi has inaugurated its first swimming pool built to international standards, along with a modern players’ hostel, marking a significant step in the development...

Asaan Karobar Act 2025 marks legal milestone for investors: BOI Chief

Federal Minister for Investment and Chairman, Board of Investment (BOI), Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, attended the 5th Pakistan Prosperity Forum 2025 as Chief Guest at...

Dar opens ISC Session, reaffirms Pakistan’s peace vision

Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, and Leader of the House in the Senate, Senator Ishaq Dar, opened the second day of the two-day Inter-Parliamentary...

PM Shehbaz Sharif, President Zardari condemn deadly G-11 courthouse blast

Top Pakistani leaders, including President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Defense Minister, and Interior Minister, have strongly condemned the suicide bombing outside...

Deadly suicide blast outside Islamabad Court claims 12 lives, 27 injured

At least 12 people were killed and more than 27 others injured in a suicide bombing outside the G-11 Islamabad courthouse today. Initial reports indicate...

Islamabad ATC orders arrest warrant and passport blocking for PTI leaders

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad has issued an arrest warrant for PTI leader Sheikh Waqas Akram and ordered the passports of fellow party...

Justice Athar Minallah, 38 former law clerks write to CJP Amid 27th Amendment controversy

The ongoing debate over the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment has intensified after a letter written by Supreme Court’s senior judge, Justice Athar Minallah, surfaced,...

40% Pakistanis support second marriage, men more likely to approve: Gallup Survey

A recent Gallup Pakistan survey reveals that 40 percent of Pakistanis are in favor of second marriages under certain conditions, while 60 percent oppose...

PM reviews progress on Jinnah Medical Complex construction

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress of the Jinnah Medical Complex and Research Center. The Prime Minister emphasized...

PM urges regional peace and development at Inter-Parliamentary Speakers Conference

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized that peace and stability are the foundations of sustainable development, highlighting the ongoing global conflicts as a reminder...

IHC summons officials for blocking Imran Khan meeting

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued notices to the parties concerned on a contempt of court petition filed over the failure to arrange...

Court issues notices to Govt for stopping Sheikh Rasheed from performing Umrah

The court has issued notices to the federal government after former Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed was barred from travelling to Saudi Arabia for...

“Only Allah’s Court left Now,” Asad Qaiser criticises 27th Amendment

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser has strongly criticised the 27th Constitutional Amendment, alleging that it subordinates the judiciary...

KP to present “Peace Jirga” declaration before Federal Govt, security bodies

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has decided to forward the declaration of the Peace Jirga scheduled for November 12 to the federal government and...

Shahbaz Shafiq orders removal of PM immunity clause from 27th Constitutional Amendment

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has directed that the clause granting immunity to the Prime Minister be removed from the draft of the 27th Constitutional...

PPP demands lifetime immunity for President, seeks Abolition of NAB in 27th Amendment talks

During recent talks between Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on the 27th Constitutional Amendment, the PPP reportedly demanded lifetime immunity...

Punjab extends Section 144 for seven more days amid security concerns

The Punjab Home Department has extended the enforcement of Section 144 across the province for seven more days, until November 15, to maintain law...

13 more NCCI officials booked in call center extortion case

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has registered a case against 13 additional officers of the National Counter Crime Intelligence Agency (NCCIA) over allegations of...

President, PM pay glowing tribute to Allama Iqbal on 148th birth anniversary

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid rich tributes to Allama Muhammad Iqbal on his 148th birth anniversary, describing the Poet...

PTA announces nationwide movement against 27th Amendment

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Aain (PTA) has announced a nationwide protest movement against the 27th Constitutional Amendment, calling for a suspension of parliamentary proceedings until their...

Smog crisis worsens in Punjab as Lahore’s AQI Reaches Hazardous Levels

Air pollution across Punjab continued to worsen on Sunday, with Lahore once again blanketed in dense smog as its Air Quality Index (AQI) hovered...

Jaffar express suspended between Quetta and Peshawar until November 13

Pakistan Railways has suspended the Jaffar Express train service operating between Quetta and Peshawar, effective from today until 13 November, citing operational requirements. According to...

FIA Peshawar arrests four in fake citizenship case

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Peshawar Zone has foiled an attempt to illegally obtain Pakistani citizenship, arresting four individuals, including an Afghan national. According to...

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia finalize Hajj 2026 arrangement

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have formally signed an agreement outlining arrangements and facilities for Hajj 2026, ensuring smooth management and services for Pakistani pilgrims. The...

Pakistan, Iran move to ease cross-border trade, Says Abdul Aleem Khan

Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has reaffirmed his commitment to facilitating smoother cross-border movement of goods between Pakistan and Iran. He expressed his...

Pakistan to revamp PARC under china-backed reform plan

Pakistan is set to undertake a major restructuring of the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) under a Strategic Reform and Cooperation Plan developed with...

Govt slashes smart meter prices to accelerate digital power reforms

The Ministry of Energy (Power Division) has taken a major step toward improving customer service and operational efficiency through the large-scale rollout of smart...

Punjab launches mobile app for prison visit bookings

The Punjab prisons department has introduced a mobile application to facilitate advance booking for meetings with inmates across jails in the province, including Adiala...

ATC issues notice to police in case against journalist Matiullah Jan

An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad has issued a notice to police in a case filed against senior journalist Matiullah Jan, who faces charges...

Smog crisis deepens in Punjab as Faisalabad tops global pollution index

Air pollution and smog levels across Punjab have reached alarming levels, with Faisalabad topping the global pollution index as the most polluted city of...

Federal government raises house rent ceiling for employees by 85%

The federal government has approved an 85% increase in the house rent ceiling for government employees across the country to help them cope with...

FIA seizes $55,000 in crackdown on illegal hawala-hundi network

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has seized over Rs 15 million (US$55,000) worth of foreign currency during a crackdown against illegal hawala-hundi and unlicensed...

Pakistan to establish center of excellence in advanced materials

The five-day 19th International Symposium on Advanced Materials (ISAM-2025) concluded successfully at the National Centre for Physics (NCP) in Islamabad, drawing participation from leading...

PM orders probe to identify suspects behind major sales tax fraud

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered a thorough investigation to identify all institutions, companies, and individuals involved in a major sales tax fraud, directing...

Pakistan to leverage economic diplomacy for exports, investment”

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a high-level meeting to review the country's economic diplomacy strategy and enhance trade....

Punjab CM orders emergency anti-smog measures across province

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered emergency measures to tackle worsening smog across the province, directing immediate closure of all under-construction buildings,...

EPD seals two polluting industrial units in Lahore

The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) Punjab has sealed two industrial units in Lahore for contributing to air pollution during late-night anti-smog operations, officials confirmed...

Marijuana worth Rs67.5m seized from ‘Thai Red Tea’ parcel at Karachi Airport

The Air Cargo Control Unit (ACCU) of the Customs Collectorate at Karachi airport has foiled an attempt to smuggle narcotics through international mail by...

Pakistan eyes Vietnam’s economic model; boosts trade outreach to Iran

Pakistan has expressed interest in studying Vietnam’s economic transformation to strengthen its own investment and export landscape, as part of its ongoing economic diplomacy...

NADRA blocks Aleema Khan’s CNIC and passport on court orders

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has blocked former prime minister Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan’s national identity card and passport in compliance...

Punjab distributes Rs6.39bn under flood relief programme: Marriyum Aurangzeb

Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb has announced that a total of Rs6.39 billion has been distributed so far under the Chief Minister’s Flood Rehabilitation...

NSW delegation visits NDMA’s national emergencies operation centre

A delegation of 27th National Security Workshop visited National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) at NDMA Headquarters today. The delegation received a detailed briefing on Pakistan’s...

Russian Embassy refutes ‘100% fake’ video alleging Putin threatened Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The Russian Embassy has declared the viral social media video allegedly showing President Vladimir Putin threatening Pakistan as “100% fake.” The embassy clarified...

Govt forms panel to ensure smooth inter-provincial wheat seed movement

On the direction of the Prime Minister, Secretary Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R) Amir Muhyuddin chaired a high-level meeting in Islamabad...

Pakistan issues visas to 2,100 Indian Sikh pilgrims for Guru Nanak’s 556th birth anniversary

Pakistan has completed preparations for the 556th birth anniversary celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji, as the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi...

Pakistan, Canada eye stronger cooperation in law, human rights and investment

The High Commissioner of Canada to Pakistan, Tariq Ali Khan, called on the Federal Minister for Law and Justice, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, in...

Railways recovers land worth Rs91m in Chaman anti-encroachment drive

Pakistan Railways has retrieved 2.1 acres of valuable land worth Rs91 million in Chaman following a major anti-encroachment operation conducted on the directives of...

Pakistan highlights climate leadership at Global green growth week in Seoul

Pakistan underscored its growing climate leadership on the global stage as the Minister of State delivered a keynote address at the opening session of...

Customs foil major methadone smuggling attempt at taftan border

Customs authorities have foiled a major smuggling attempt of a dangerous narcotic medicine, methadone, at the Taftan border, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)...

Supreme court rejects plea to halt senate election on Shibli Faraz’s vacant seat

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a request to stop the Senate election scheduled for Wednesday on the seat left vacant after the disqualification...

Pakistan, Bangladesh discuss boosting trade and economic cooperation

Anisuzzaman Chowdhury, Special Assistant (State Minister, Ministry of Finance) to the Honorable Chief Adviser of Government of Bangladesh, paid a courtesy call on the...

Green Climate fund approves $250m for Pakistan’s climate resilience project

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved $250 million in financial assistance for Pakistan to support climate-resilient water and agriculture systems, the Asian Development...

Aleem Khan directs NHA to halt funds for old, unapproved schemes

Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has directed the National Highway Authority (NHA) to bring major changes in its existing policy framework to...

Türkiye to restore Allama Iqbal Museum in Lahore

As part of the Türkiye–Pakistan Cultural Week from28 to 31 October, being celebrated under the patronage of Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif to mark...

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia launch economic cooperation framework

Building on nearly eight decades of strong partnership and Islamic solidarity, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan have agreed...

Pakistan, Sri Lanka to boost marine tourism cooperation

Pakistan and Sri Lanka have agreed to explore joint cooperation in marine tourism, recognizing the immense potential of their vast coastlines and rich marine...

Pakistan, China explore railway investment and technical cooperation

Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi met with the Secretary General of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC), Jiang Yi, in...

IHC sets up JIT to investigate police in kidnap and false case saga

The Islamabad High Court (IHC), presided over by Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani on Tuesday has ordered a full investigation into allegations that police personnel...

Lahore vehicles face seizure after green sticker after Nov 15: EPA

The Punjab Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that vehicles operating without a valid “Green Sticker” or ETS (Emissions Testing System) certificate will be...

Islamabad Court bars arrest of Imran Khan in five cases until Nov 25

A District and Sessions Court in Islamabad has restrained police from arresting the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan in five different cases, including...

Karachi traffic police issues over Rs 1.25 crore in e-challans in six hours

The Karachi Traffic Police has released statistics showing that since the launch of its e-challan system, over Rs 12.5 million in fines were imposed...

PM Shehbaz leaves for Riyadh to attend future investment initiative summit

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday departed for Riyadh to attend the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference, following a...

President Zardari reaffirms support for Kashmiris on Black Day

President Asif Ali Zardari said that October 27, 1947, marks the “darkest day” in the history of Jammu and Kashmir, when Indian forces took...

Driving license facility launched at Lahore Airport

A new driving license issuance facility has been set up at Allama Iqbal International Airport, allowing both domestic and international travelers to obtain their...

Court issues arrest warrant for Aleema Khan for fifth time

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has once again issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Aleema Khan, sister of PTI founder Imran Khan, after she...

Pakistan to close airspace for two days amid border drill concerns

Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has announced that Pakistan will suspend commercial overflight of its airspace for three hours each morning over the next two...

Islamabad holds solidarity march against Indian atrocities in Kashmir

A protest rally was held in Islamabad on Monday to mark Black Day, denouncing Indian atrocities in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK)....

Pakistan renews call for Kashmir self-determination on Black Day”

On the solemn occasion of Kashmir Black Day, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, issued a message recalling the...

Air quality in Lahore rockets to AQI 500+, Central Punjab gasping

Lahore and large parts of central Punjab are once again enveloped in thick smog as air pollution surged to dangerous levels across the region. According...

SC issues notice to ECP in Shibli Faraz disqualification case

Important developments took place in the Supreme Court on Monday regarding cases related to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership. PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan...

KP government reaffirms solidarity with Kashmiris on Black Day

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government observed Black Day on Monday to express solidarity with the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and...

Pakistan, EU Parliament delegation reaffirm strong ties under GSP+ framework

Pakistan and the European Parliament reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation under the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) framework during a high-level...

Govt of Punjab to pay allowance to 65,000 mosque imams

The Government of Punjab has announced that for the first time in the province’s history, it will provide a stipend to around 65,000 imams...

5 soldiers, 25 terrorists killed in operations in NW Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Five soldiers and 25 terrorists were killed in two separate military engagements in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said on Sunday. The...

Administration Recovers illegally stored hospital drugs from Sethi Town House Peshawar

The district administration in Peshawar has recovered a large quantity of government hospital medicines during a raid on a house in the city’s Sethi...

PML-N announces candidate list for upcoming by-elections

The Pakistan Muslim League (N) (PML-N) has decided to issue tickets to several candidates ahead of the upcoming by-elections. Sources say the decision was...

PM Shehbaz announces restoration of gas connections for households nationwide

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced the restoration of gas connections for domestic consumers across the country, fulfilling what he described as a long-standing...

Railways ends contractor system for Lahore coolies after 25 years

Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has announced the abolition of the contractor system for porters (coolies) at Lahore Railway Station, ending a...

Punjab launches first-ever health screening program for special children

Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched the province's first comprehensive Special Health Screening Program for special children, aimed at providing medical care,...

Smog alerts issued across Central Punjab as pollution intensifies

Smog levels in Lahore and several central districts of Punjab have intensified, making open-air breathing increasingly hazardous. Health experts have warned residents to limit...

PTI to call ‘Peace Jirga’ in KP Assembly for consensus against terrorism

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to convene a "Peace Jirga" in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly to develop a unified strategy for ending terrorism and...

New Qatar-to-Europe illegal migration route uncovered: FIA

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested six passengers from Sialkot Airport who were attempting to travel to Europe through Qatar under the guise...

PM Shehbaz to attend future investment summit in Saudi Arabia

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will undertake a visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 27 to 29 October at the invitation of...

Numbers game begins as PPP seeks new government in AJK

The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has moved to bring a no-confidence motion against Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwar-ul-Haq and initiated...

Mustafa Kamal inaugurates locally manufactured ventilator at Karachi Expo Center

Federal Minister for Health Mustafa Kamal inaugurated a locally manufactured ventilator at the Karachi Expo Centre, marking a major milestone in Pakistan’s healthcare technology...

CCP Enhances Capacity to Detect Cartels and Market Abuse

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) organized an in-house training session titled “Investigating Cartel and Abuse of Dominance Cases” for officers from its Legal,...

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