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Pakistan, Iran discuss launch of ferry service to boost trade and facilitate travelers

Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry met Iranian Minister for Roads, Farzana Sadiq, where both sides discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in maritime connectivity...

Punjab air pollution hits dangerous levels; Sheikhupura tops list at AQI 257

Air pollution across Punjab has soared to alarming levels, with readings indicating a sharp deterioration across major urban centres. On Saturday, the latest data...

Islamabad High Court to hear plea seeking ban on Imran Khan’s X account

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has scheduled for hearing a petition seeking the closure of former prime minister and PTI founding chairman Imran Khan’s...

Punjab govt begins screening CM Maryam Nawaz’s security amid TLP proscription

Following the recent proscription of the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) by the federal government, a comprehensive security screening of the security personnel and other staff...

Punjab completes survey for installation of 5,500 security cameras in central jails

Under the Punjab government’s Safe Jail Project, a security survey for installing surveillance cameras and modern monitoring equipment in central jails across the province...

PIA resumes UK flights after five-year ban, Defence Minister inaugurates service

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has inaugurated the resumption of Pakistan International Airlines’ (PIA) flight operations to the United Kingdom, marking the end of a...

Flood-Hit 72 tehsils to get emergency aid, Punjab announces restoration plans

The Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has declared several flood-affected areas as calamity-hit, issuing formal notifications for relief and rehabilitation measures. According to...

Shazia Marri denies any PPP–PML-N power-sharing deal in Balochistan

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) senior leader Shazia Marri has denied reports suggesting that the PPP and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) had agreed to share...

Punjab to launch drone policing, tighten arms regulations

The Punjab government has decided to introduce drone policing and stricter arms regulation laws across the province as part of new security reforms. According to...

Pakistan, Qatar vow to deepen trade and investment ties

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani, Minister of Commerce and Industry of Qatar, who is visiting Pakistan...

Pakistan bans TLP under Anti-Terrorism Act 1997

The federal government has officially declared Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) a banned organisation under the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997, following approval by the federal cabinet. The...

Pakistan pursues new logistics partnerships with Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka

Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan held a series of important meetings with foreign ministers and senior officials on the sidelines of the...

AJK Premier praises Pakistan Army’s role in region’s freedom

Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Chaudhry Anwar-ul-Haq, while addressing the central ceremony marking the 78th Foundation Day of AJK, said that...

Over 200 bogus allotments detected in Pakistan Railways housing

The Directorate General (DG) Vigilance of Pakistan Railways has compiled a preliminary inquiry into the bogus allotment of more than 200 railway quarters in...

Pakistan pledges to uphold UN charter principles on 80th anniversary

Pakistan has reaffirmed its strong commitment to multilateralism and the principles outlined in the United Nations Charter, as the world marks the 80th anniversary...

Court orders ID and passport seizure of Aleema Khan for repeated non-appearance

A special anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi has ordered the seizure of the national identity card and passport of Aleema Khan, sister of former prime...

ATC clears Maryam Nawaz in NAB office attack case

A Lahore Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has acquitted Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in a case involving an alleged attack on the offices of the...

IHC issues arrest warrants for ERRA–NDMA Director over non-appearance

The Islamabad High Court has issued bailable arrest warrants for the Director Administration of the Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority (ERRA) and the National...

FAPUASA urges HEC and Planning Ministry to resolve university teachers’ pay and tax issues

The Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Associations (FAPUASA) has urged the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and the Ministry of Planning, Development, and...

Pakistan and China sign MoU to enhance cooperation in Quantum technologies

ISLAMABAD (Internews): A high-level delegation from the China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC)—a leading Chinese state-owned conglomerate—called on Federal Minister for Planning, Development and...

Sherry Rehman calls for reviving Pakistan’s climate diplomacy ahead of COP30

Chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Senator Sherry Rehman, chaired a meeting of the Committee to review Pakistan’s...

Govt slashes power tariffs for industry and agriculture to boost economic growth: Leghari

Federal Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari has announced a major reduction in electricity tariffs for the industrial and agricultural sectors, aimed...

Customs clearance halted at Pak-Afghan border points amid security tensions

The customs clearance, both of exports and imports, has been suspended at the Customs Border Stations of Torkham, Ghulam Khan, Kharlachi, and Angoor Adda...

PM Shehbaz announces “Roshan Maeeshat Power Package” for industry and agriculture

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced the Roshan Maeeshat (Bright Economy) Power Package aimed at supporting Pakistan’s industrial and agricultural sectors to promote economic...

Police arrest fugitive in honour killing of 19-year-old girl

Rawalpindi Police have arrested a fugitive wanted for the honour killing of a 19-year-old girl two years ago in the Jatli area. The suspect,...

Six arrested in Rawalpindi after viral video of man’s torture

Rawalpindi police launched a late-night crackdown in the City Police Station area of Gawalmandi, arresting six suspects including the main accused, Junaid alias Jeeda...

FBR Implements new procedure for industrial power and gas connection changes

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has implemented a new procedure for the transfer of industrial electricity and gas connections, effective from October 22,...

Health Asia 2025 showcases Pakistan’s growing pharma and health potential

The Health Asia 2025 exhibition is underway at the Expo Centre Karachi with great enthusiasm, featuring participation from hundreds of companies and institutions representing...

IHC directs jail officials to permit visits for names listed by Salman Akram Raja

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday directed the Superintendent of Adiala Jail to arrange meetings between former Prime Minister Imran Khan and the...

NTDC presents modern energy-saving models to SAPM Haroon Akhtar Khan

The Chairman of the National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC) called on the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon...

Government vows to revive national pride through hockey revival plan

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar chaired a high-level meeting focused on the promotion and revival of hockey, reaffirming the government’s...

Ahsan Iqbal calls for social inclusion and accountability in national development agenda

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal, while addressing the inaugural session of the Aawaz II Programme, emphasized that integrating...

Pakistan, UNODC to jointly tackle environmental crimes and illegal trade

Troels Vester, Country Representative of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Pakistan, called on Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental...

Karachi Customs foils smuggling of indian-origin goods worth over rs 44 million

The Collectorate of Customs Appraisement (West), Karachi has successfully detected and thwarted multiple attempts to illegally import Indian-origin goods into Pakistan through misdeclaration of...

Ishaq Dar commends Shafqat Ali Khan, urges stronger Pakistan-UAE relations

Ambassador-designate to the United Arab Emirates, Shafqat Ali Khan, paid a farewell call on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. The...

SDPI proposes regulatory sandbox to reform power subsidy regime through solar integration

Experts on Wednesday proposed the creation of a regulatory sandbox to reform Pakistan’s power sector subsidy regime through solar integration in residential energy solutions,...

ATC issues non-bailable arrest warrants for Aleema Khan, forfeits bail bonds

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Rawalpindi has once again issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Aleema Khan, sister of former prime minister Imran Khan, and ordered...

IHC orders vaccination of stray dogs, action against those involved in killings

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed authorities to vaccinate stray dogs in the federal capital and ordered that criminal cases be registered against...

Sindh police rescue 25 members of same family held captive for two years

Sindh police have rescued 25 members of a single family, including a two-month-old baby, who had been held captive and forced into labour for...

Pakistan reaffirms commitment to global peace and justice at 151st IPU Assembly

Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik represented Pakistan at the 151st Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly, where he actively participated in...

Ombudsman team inspects Islamabad Airport, resolves passenger complaints on the spot

The Federal Ombudsman’s inspection team conducted a surprise visit to Islamabad International Airport on to review public complaints and assess the performance of various...

Smuggled cigarettes worth Rs155 million seized by Customs in Peshawar

Customs Enforcement Peshawar has foiled multiple attempts to smuggle foreign-origin cigarettes in a major crackdown on illicit trade. The operation was carried out on the...

Pakistan’s female bank account holders rise to 37 million: SBP Chief

Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmad has said that women entrepreneurs play a vital role in promoting inclusive and sustainable...

Court issues arrest warrants for former KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur

An Islamabad court on Tuesday issued non-bailable arrest warrants for former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur after he failed to appear in...

New polio case detected in KP’s Torghar district

Ministry of Health has reported another polio case, raising the nationwide total to 30 cases so far in 2025, according to sources in the...

PM Shehbaz extends Diwali greetings, hails Hindu community’s role in Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended warm Diwali greetings to the Hindu community in Pakistan and around the world, emphasizing the importance of unity, harmony,...

COMSATS Abbottabad awards degrees to over 1,300 students, 32 PhDs

The COMSATS University Abbottabad Campus held its 40th convocation, celebrating the achievements of over 1,300 graduates in various disciplines. According to the university spokesperson Sardar...

Green Line Karachi project likely to be completed by September 2026

Federal Government Spokesperson for Sindh Raja Khaleeq Ansari has announced that work on the Karachi Green Line Project is set to resume soon, bringing...

ECP issues fresh schedule for by-elections in Faisalabad, Sahiwal

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has released a revised schedule for by-elections in five constituencies of Faisalabad and Sahiwal divisions, with polling set...

Pakistan launches specialized digital skills training for youth trainers

The Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) has launched a Specialized Digital Skills Training of Trainers Programme across Pakistan, aimed at equipping young trainers with...

Punjab declares face masks mandatory for motorcyclists amid rising smog

The Punjab government has made it mandatory for motorcyclists to wear face masks as air pollution worsens across the province, particularly in Lahore, which...

NADRA to set up new offices in 11 Sindh districts

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced a major recruitment and infrastructure expansion plan across Sindh, which includes hiring 200 Junior Executives...

Punjab approves tougher child protection bill to curb abuse and neglect

The Punjab government has taken a major step to protect vulnerable, orphaned, and neglected children, approving a bill that introduces tougher penalties and stronger...

ATC issues third non-bailable arrest warrant for Aleema Khan

An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi in Monday has issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Aleema Khan, sister of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, after...

IHC gives police three days to recover missing NCCI officer

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has given police three days to recover Muhammad Usman, a Deputy Director of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency...

Lahore ranks second most polluted city in the world, AQI reaches 209

Lahore has once again ranked among the world’s most polluted cities, standing second only to New Delhi, as air quality in the city deteriorated...

Punjab plans to bring 19 new sectors under tax net to boost revenue

The Punjab government is considering adding 19 new sectors to the provincial tax net as part of its plan to increase revenue generation, while...

Over 43 million children vaccinated in Pakistan’s nationwide polio drive

Pakistan’s national anti-polio campaign continued with full momentum on its final day, with more than 43.7 million children under the age of five vaccinated...

Pakistan to send first robot rover to the moon by 2028: SUPARCO

Pakistan has begun work on its first-ever robotic lunar rover, marking a major milestone in the nation’s space exploration ambitions. The project is being...

Pakistan Air Force showcases long-range power in non-stop flight to Azerbaijan

A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) contingent comprising the cutting-edge JF-17 Thunder Block-III fighter jets, accompanied by skilled air and ground crew, has landed in...

KP Police form first sniper squad to counter terror threats

In response to rising incidents of terrorism, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Police have formed their first-ever sniper squad, specially trained and equipped to neutralize...

Flood damages in Pakistan estimated at $2.9 billion, job losses reach 220,000

Fresh details have emerged about the scale of destruction caused by the recent floods in Pakistan, with total losses estimated at $2.9 billion, according...

Govt moves to safeguard marine biodiversity, prepare shark protection plan: Minister Maritime Affairs

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced that a national action plan is being prepared in consultation with stakeholders to protect...

Peshawar High Court halts privatization of 28 schools in Buner

The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has stopped the privatization of 28 government primary schools in Buner district and directed all parties to submit detailed...

Chairperson Rubina Khalid urges transparency at BISP camps in Peshawar

Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Senator Rubina Khalid today visited the payment camps established at Farooq-e-Azam Park, Sheikh Abad, and Government Higher Secondary...

Governor Faisal Karim Kundi welcomes China Railway 20 Bureau Group’s investment plans

Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi held a meeting with Xin Han, Regional Director for Asia and Oceania of China Railway 20 Bureau Group...

ANF arrests six, seizes drugs worth over Rs18.5 million

The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has launched a nationwide crackdown against drug smuggling, conducting seven operations across multiple cities and arresting six suspects, officials said...

Police arrest two gangs, recover motorcycles and cash

Rawalpindi police have arrested four individuals linked to street crimes and motorcycle thefts in the city, recovering six stolen motorcycles and Rs5,600 in cash,...

Religious Affairs Ministry extends Hajj 2026 private scheme registration

Good news for pilgrims planning to travel under the Hajj 2026 private scheme the Ministry of Religious Affairs has extended the booking deadline by...

Any new Indian assault will end India’s ‘geographic security’ myth”: Field Marshal Asim Munir,

Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has warned India that any attempt at aggression will be met with a forceful response, emphasizing that...

Sindh makes bank guarantee mandatory for petroleum imports

The Sindh government has formally directed the Petroleum Division to ensure that all petroleum importing companies, including Pakistan State Oil (PSO), submit bank guarantees...

PM Shehbaz inaugurates upgraded geoscience research labs in Islamabad

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated the upgraded Geoscience Advanced Research Laboratories (GARL) of the Geological Survey of Pakistan on Friday. The event was...

Pakistan warns Taliban regime over terror groups operating from Afghan soil: FO

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in its weekly briefing on Friday, expressed deep concern over recent aggression by Afghan Taliban forces and their affiliated...

Pakistan Army foils terror plot, eliminates 8 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Security forces killed eight terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Sultan Khel area of Lakki Marwat district, according to security sources. The operation,...

Pakistani ambassador inaugurates colorful food and cultural fiesta in Tehran

Muhammad Mudassir Tipu, Ambassador of Pakistan to Iran, inaugurated the annual Food and Cultural Fiesta 2025–26 at the Pakistan Embassy International School and College,...

Chief Justice Yahya Afridi chairs 46th LJCP meeting, calls for key legal reforms

Justice Yahya Afridi, the Chief Justice of Pakistan and Chairman of the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan (LJCP), chaired the 46th meeting of...

Samson Group pledges 100 Million trees in Pakistan under CSR initiative

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Senator Dr. Musadik Malik, held a meeting today with the International Advisory Board of the Samson...

ANF seizes drugs worth over Rs36 million, arrests five including woman

The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has launched a nationwide crackdown against drug trafficking, seizing narcotics worth over Rs36.3 million and arresting five suspects, including a...

KP Chief Minister writes CJP’s for permission to meet Imran Khan in jail

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has written a letter to the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) seeking permission to meet PTI founder Imran...

Punjab cabinet approves ban on TLP after violent protests

The Punjab Cabinet has approved a ban on the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) following violent protests in the province, Information Minister Azma Bokhari announced during...

Floods inflict massive Rs822 bn damage across 70 districts

Pakistan has suffered economic losses amounting to Rs822 billion due to the recent devastating floods that swept across the country, affecting more than 6.5...

Govt waives august electricity bills for flood-hit areas

In a major relief measure for citizens affected by recent floods, the Government of Pakistan has waived electricity bills for the month of August...

Levies rescue kidnapped teen before Iran trafficking attempt

The Levies Force in Pishin successfully rescued a 17-year-old boy, Fahad Ali, who had been kidnapped from Lahore, during a snap-checking operation on a...

NAB moves SCP to stop key suspects in fake accounts case from fleeing abroad

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has approached the Supreme Court of Pakistan, expressing concern that several influential suspects involved in money laundering and fake...

Punjab seeks Federal ban on extremist group, moves to freeze assets and shut social media accounts

The Punjab government has decided to recommend a federal ban on an extremist group involved in hate speech, incitement, and violent activities, as part...

Railways improve performance with 88% punctuality, 77 million rupees revenue growth

Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi chaired a detailed briefing on the overall performance of the Pakistan Railways Multan Division, where officials reported significant...

ANF arrests international smuggler selling drugs to students

The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has arrested an international drug smuggler at Islamabad International Airport who was allegedly supplying narcotics to students in educational institutions. According...

Punjab decides to bring Afghan nationals under tax net

The Punjab government has decided to bring Afghan nationals into the provincial tax network and tighten monitoring of illegal foreign residents, as part of...

58% of flood damage survey completed across Punjab: PDMA

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has reported significant progress in the ongoing flood damage assessment survey across Punjab, with detailed data collected from...

IMF raises concern over $6 billion trade Data Gap in Pakistan

As Pakistan finalizes a $7 billion staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), policymakers have been alarmed by an unresolved $6 billion annual...

SCO secretary general showcase China’s blueprint for global leadership

ISLAMABAD (Internews):  The Secretary General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Nurlan Yermekbayev, underscored China’s pivotal role in advancing global governance and multilateral diplomacy...

Pakistan wins two international awards at Osaka Expo 2025

Pakistan has earned global recognition by winning two international awards at the Osaka Expo 2025 in Japan, celebrating the country’s creativity, culture, and innovation...

Peshawar High Court halts by-election in NA-1 Chitral

The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has stopped the by-election process in the NA-1 Chitral constituency while hearing a petition filed against the disqualification of...

Pakistan’s net metering reaches 6,000 MW, Power Division warns of grid stability risk

Pakistan’s Power Division has reported that net metering capacity across the country has reached 6,000 megawatts (MW), a milestone that officials say is both...

Lahore tops world’s most polluted cities as smog levels soar

Air pollution in Lahore and several other cities across Punjab has reached dangerous levels as cooler temperatures and winds from India have worsened smog...

43.46% pass rate in Rawalpindi board’s first-year exams

The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Rawalpindi has announced the results of the first-year annual examinations, showing an overall pass percentage of...

SECP probe finds massive irregularities in Pakistan Reinsurance CEO’s appointment and pay

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has completed an inquiry into the controversial appointment and extraordinary salary increases of the former Chief...

Audit reveals Rs2.82 Billion loss to national exchequer by Punjab Revenue staff

An audit report has revealed that officials of the Punjab Board of Revenue caused a loss of more than Rs2.82 billion to the national...

Pakistan elected to the un human rights council for sixth term

ISLAMABAD: The United Nations General Assembly today elected Pakistan to the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) for a three-year term, commencing on 1...

Pakistan, UAE collaborate to drive digital transformation and innovation

On the sidelines of GITEX 2025, Federal Minister for IT & Telecom, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, met with H.E. Omar Suwaina Al Suwaidi, Undersecretary at...

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