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Pakistan, Rwanda Eye Maritime Corridors to Expand East Africa Trade

Pakistan and Rwanda have discussed strengthening bilateral trade through maritime-linked corridors connecting Karachi Port with key East African ports in a bid to boost...

SHC Issues notices over delay in PMDC license for Pakistan’s first transgender doctor

The Sindh High Court has issued notices to the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) and other relevant parties in response to a petition...

Pak-Afghan border tensions won’t end without talks with Kabul

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja on Tuesday urged political and security actors to pursue talks with Afghanistan, saying enduring peace cannot...

PMDC directs universities to conduct MDCAT under new guidelines

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has directed universities across the country to conduct the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) in...

Rawalpindi achieves 89% target on first day of polio drive

Rawalpindi’s health authorities have announced the successful completion of the first day of the city’s anti-polio campaign, achieving a major milestone with 989,924 children...

PM dismisses FBR officer over corruption and misconduct charges

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the dismissal of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Grade-20 officer Ranaa Waqar Ali after charges of incompetence, misconduct,...

Waste Management Company warns of penalties as traders refuse to pay garbage tax

The Rawalpindi Solid Waste Management Company (RSWMC) has imposed a new “garbage tax” on residents, shopkeepers, and commercial property owners, triggering widespread protests across...

Pakistan has right to send back undocumented Afghan refugees: Khawaja Asif

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that the Afghan Taliban are simultaneously issuing threats and expressing a desire for dialogue, urging them to first...

Pakistan, Türkiye, and Azerbaijan strengthen regional cooperation on disaster resilience

Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) hosted two high-level parliamentary delegations from Türkiye and Azerbaijan at its National Emergencies Operations Center (NEOC) in Islamabad...

Deputy PM highlights Pakistan’s climate resilience vision on disaster risk reduction day

On the occasion of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, Pakistan reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to global efforts aimed at reducing disaster risk,...

Pakistan showcases innovation at GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai

Pakistan’s Tech Destination Pavilion was officially inaugurated today at GITEX Global 2025, marking a powerful continuation of the country’s rise as a global technology...

Pakistan moves toward implementing transparent carbon market

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Senator Dr. Musadik Malik, held a meeting today with Ms. Helene Paust, Deputy Head of Cooperation...

Pakistan dispatches 100 tons of relief goods to Gaza via Egypt

Under the directive of the Prime Minister, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) coordinated the dispatch of Alkhidmat Foundation’s 100 tons of relief consignment...

Road closures disrupt court proceedings in Islamabad Amid TLP protest

Road closures across Islamabad caused by a religious group’s protest disrupted judicial proceedings, as most lawyers were unable to reach the Islamabad High Court...

Justice Junaid Ghaffar appointed chairman of Competition Appellate Tribunal

The federal government has appointed former Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court, Justice (Retired) Muhammad Junaid Ghaffar, as the new Chairman of the...

SHO martyred, 48 security personnel injured as police clear TLP long march in Muridke

A police operation against the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) long march in Muridke concluded on Sunday after hours of violent clashes, leaving one police officer...

Pakistan makes maritime history as its largest-ever container ship docks in Karachi

Pakistan has achieved a major milestone in its maritime and trade sectors as the country’s largest-ever container ship, the MSC Mikol, successfully docked at...

23 soldiers martyred, 200 terrorists neutralized in fierce Pak-Afghan Border clashes

Pakistan’s Armed Forces have killed more than 200 Taliban and affiliated terrorists while repelling an unprovoked attack launched from across the Pak-Afghan border, the...

Sindh Imposes Section 144, Bans Gatherings for One Month

The Sindh government has imposed Section 144 across the province for one month, banning public gatherings, rallies, and sit-ins, according to a notification issued...

Nationwide Polio Campaign to Begin Tomorrow Across 159 Districts

A nationwide polio vaccination campaign will begin tomorrow (October 13) across 159 districts of Pakistan, according to the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC). In a...

Rawalpindi reports 16 new dengue cases in 24 hours

Sixteen new dengue cases have been reported in Rawalpindi during the past 24 hours, according to the District Health Authority. Officials said that so far...

NADRA launches digital birth and death registration system in hospitals

A pilot project for Pakistan’s new digital system to report births and deaths has been launched in more than 50 hospitals and health centers...

Lahore metro and orange line still shut down due to TLP protests

Metro bus and Orange Line train services in Lahore remain suspended for the fourth consecutive day due to ongoing protests by Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP),...

Pakistan’s response targets ‘Fitna-e-Khawarij’ terrorists, Not Afghan civilians: Ishaq Dar

Pakistan has expressed deep concern over the recent developments along the Pak-Afghan border, terming the unprovoked firing and raids by the Taliban government as...

26 new dengue cases reported during 24 hours in Islamabad

The dengue outbreak in Islamabad continues as 26 new cases were reported in the past 24 hours, according to the district administration. Health department officials...

FIA foils fake travel bid; four arrested at Islamabad, Quetta airports

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Immigration has thwarted multiple attempts to travel abroad using fake documents, arresting four suspects, including a woman, at Islamabad...

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia sign MoUs to strengthen it and sports collaboration

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed two significant Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at promoting information technology education and sports development, marking a new...

Punjab providing best facilities to investors: CM

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has said that Makkah and Madinah are dearer to Pakistanis than their own lives, calling it a great honor...

KP Governor confirms receiving Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur’s resignation

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has confirmed receiving the handwritten resignation of Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Friday afternoon. According to official...

Jam Kamal Khan presents “Real Balochistan” at festival, urges unity through Culture and Investment

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has said that it is time to show the “real and vibrant Balochistan” to the world which...

Pakistan marks International Day of Girl Child with pledges, events and policy focus

Pakistan observed the International Day of the Girl Child with multiple events and renewed commitments to girls’ empowerment, rights, and access to education, health,...

IHC seeks replies on petition against “Lazawal Ishq” show

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has sought responses from the concerned parties over a petition filed against the social media show “Lazawal Ishq.” According to...

PIA engineers slam management over ‘disastrous technical decisions,’ aircraft grounded

Officials of the Society of Aircraft Engineers Pakistan (SAEP) have strongly criticized the management of the national flag carrier, accusing it of gross technical...

Rawalpindi turns into ‘container city’ to stop possible TLP protest; metro, internet services suspended

The Rawalpindi city administration and police have transformed the city into a heavily fortified zone amid fears of a possible protest by the Tehreek-e-Labbaik...

NADRA activates counters in foreign embassies to facilitate overseas pakistanis

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has activated new service counters in several countries to provide greater convenience to overseas Pakistanis, the authority...

PM Shehbaz orders fast-track privatization of loss-making state-owned enterprises

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed the government to expedite the privatization process of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) that are burdening the national exchequer,...

Army Major martyred, seven terrorists killed in D.I. Khan operation: ISPR

A Pakistan Army officer, Major Sibtain Haider, was martyred during an intelligence-based operation against India-sponsored terrorists in Dera Ismail Khan’s Daraban area, the Inter-Services...

Customs opens new lab at Azakhel Dry port to speed up trade

Pakistan Customs has established a new customs testing laboratory at Azakhel Dry Port to facilitate trade and speed up the clearance process for imported...

Islamabad High Court stops immediate FIRs for driving without license

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed authorities not to register immediate cases against citizens driving without a valid license, instructing instead that fines...

Over 1,500 illegal appointments uncovered in Rawalpindi Health Authority

A major recruitment scandal has surfaced in the Rawalpindi District Health Authority, where 1,562 illegal appointments have reportedly been made, including 1,500 sanitary patrol...

Security tightened in Rawalpindi ahead of possible TLP march toward Islamabad

Security has been tightened across Rawalpindi as the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) prepares for a possible march toward Islamabad on October 10. According to officials, containers...

CPEC Phase-II to focus on SEZs, industry, agriculture and IT: Ahsan Iqbal

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal chaired the first review meeting of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) following the...

Gohar rejects rumours about Gandapur’s ouster

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has strongly rejected reports claiming any decision regarding Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur, terming...

Supreme Court sends sugar cartel case back to tribunal for fresh hearing

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has remanded the long-running sugar cartel case back to the Competition Appellate Tribunal (CAT) for fresh proceedings, directing it...

Islamabad Traffic Police begins action against drivers without licenses

The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has begun strict action against unlicensed drivers after the expiry of the October 7 deadline for obtaining driving licenses,...

Good governance linked to effective ombudsman system: Federal Ombudsman

Federal Ombudsman Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi has said that ombudsman institutions play a fundamental role in upholding the rule of law, promoting good governance, and...

Pakistan launches AI enterprise product program in partnership with Stanford University

Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP), Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, announced the launch of Pakistan’s AI Enterprise Product Program, a major collaboration...

Pakistan and Malaysia sign MoU to strengthen cooperation in combating corruption

Pakistan’s National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and Malaysia’s Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in preventing and combating...

Fact-Finding report reveals mismanagement behind PTI’s chaotic Peshawar rally

The fact-finding committee formed to investigate the chaos at Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) September 27 rally in Peshawar has completed its inquiry, revealing major lapses...

PIDE and SZABIST join hands to strengthen research and academic collaboration

The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) and the Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST) have formalized a strategic collaboration...

Housing societies’ NOCs to be linked with wastewater treatment plants: Environment Department

The Punjab Environment Protection Department has decided to make the installation of wastewater treatment plants mandatory for all new housing societies in an effort...

Tomato prices soar to Rs300 per kg in Quetta, citizens struggle with soaring food costs

The residents of Quetta are reeling under a sharp spike in vegetable prices, with tomato rates skyrocketing from Rs50 to as high as Rs300...

Sindh imposes complete ban on Tyre Pyrolysis Plants to combat air pollution

In a major environmental decision, the Sindh Cabinet has approved a complete ban on the operation of tyre pyrolysis plants across the province to...

President Zardari steps in to defuse tensions between Sindh and Punjab Govts

President Asif Ali Zardari has stepped in to ease the growing tensions between the Sindh and Punjab governments and has summoned Interior Minister Mohsin...

Punjab approves flood relief package; cash distribution to begin October 17

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved the start of financial assistance for flood-affected families, with relief cheques to be distributed from October 17. The...

ATC issues arrest warrants for PTI leaders Omar Ayub, Sheikh Waqas Akram, and Zartaj Gul

An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad has ordered the arrest and production of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Omar Ayub Khan, Sheikh Waqas Akram, and...

Islamabad police intensify traffic enforcement, 9,000 violators fined in four days

The Islamabad Police have launched a vigorous crackdown on traffic violations across the capital, targeting lane violations, fancy number plates, one-wheeling, and tinted glasses....

DIG Islamabad vows zero tolerance as Koral Police bust armed robbery gang

Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Islamabad Police, Muhammad Jawad Tariq, has reaffirmed the force’s resolve to eliminate organized criminal groups as Koral Police arrested...

Punjab’s progress outshines other provinces, Says Railways Minister

Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi has said that the progress of Punjab, particularly in Rawalpindi, should serve as a benchmark for other provinces,...

Pakistan Railways increases fares for Lahore–Rawalpindi trains

Pakistan Railways has announced an increase in fares for trains operating between Lahore and Rawalpindi, effective from today, according to an official spokesperson. The...

Religious scholar and chief court judge targeted in Gilgit, both survive

In a shocking wave of violence, two separate gun attacks rocked Gilgit on Sunday, targeting prominent figures, religious scholar Qazi Nisar Ahmed and Chief...

Pak-EPA targets smoke-emitting vehicles from Nov 17

The Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA) has announced a strict crackdown against smoke-emitting vehicles in the federal capital starting November 17, as part of...

FO confirms ex-senator Mushtaq Ahmad safe, to be repatriated soon

Pakistan is actively engaged with international partners to ensure the safety and prompt repatriation of its nationals who were detained by Israeli occupying forces...

Uzma Bukhari accepts PPP debate challenge, criticizes Bilawal Bhutto performance as FM

Punjab Information Minister Uzma Bukhari has launched a strong counterattack on the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leadership, accusing Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari of weakening the...

KP Anti-Corruption launches probe into provincial election results

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Anti-Corruption Department has decided to scrutinize the results of several provincial constituencies and has invited applications from candidates and individuals who...

KP Cabinet approves withdrawal of May 9 Mardan riots case

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) cabinet has approved the withdrawal of the May 9 case related to violence and shooting incidents in Mardan. According to media...

CCP highlights monopoly and structural barriers in LNG industry

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has released a detailed assessment report titled “State of Competition in Pakistan’s LNG Sector”, outlining major structural, regulatory,...

ISSI launches Ambassador Aizaz Chaudhry’s book on Pakistan-India relations

The India Study Centre (ISC) of the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted the launch of Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry’s new book, “Pakistan-India...

AJK Joint Action committee releases list of accepted demands after talks with Federal Govt

The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Joint Action Committee has released the list of demands accepted by the federal government following successful negotiations held...

China sends 90-Ton fresh relief cargo to support pakistan’s flood victims

China has once again shown its solidarity with Pakistan by dispatching another consignment of humanitarian relief goods for families affected by recent floods. A special...

Mohsin Naqvi Orders Completion of Long-delayed parliament lodges block within four months

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to complete the long-delayed new block of Parliament Lodges within four months....

ANF arrests seven, seizes over 49kg of drugs in nationwide crackdown

The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) carried out a series of operations across different cities, arresting seven suspects — including a woman and an Afghan national...

Police storm NPC, torture journalists during protest coverage

Police in Islamabad on Thursday attacked journalists covering a protest by the Azad Kashmir Awami Action Committee outside the National Press Club (NPC) and...

Pakistan will not seek immediate flood aid, Says Finance Minister

Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that Pakistan has decided not to seek immediate foreign aid for flood damages and will try...

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar meets newly appointed German ambassador

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar received H.E. Ina Lepel, the newly appointed Ambassador of Germany, today. During the meeting, the...

Pakistan Condemns Israeli Interception of Global Sumud Flotilla

Pakistan has strongly condemned the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla by Israel. The flotilla, comprising over 40 civilian vessels and carrying about 500...

Sindh education department transfers over 10,000 teachers to revive closed schools

The Sindh Education Department has carried out large-scale transfers of more than 10,000 teachers across the province in a move aimed at improving education...

Rana Sanaullah raises objections to BISP data integrity

Prime Minister’s adviser Rana Sanaullah asserted that the government has serious objections regarding the data of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP). During comments...

Ex-Servicemen Society outlines views on counterterrorism, economy, Saudi defense pact, and Trump peace plan

The Pakistan Ex-Servicemen Society’s (PESS) President, Senator Lt. General Abdul Qayyum HI (M) (Retd.), addressed a press conference in Rawalpindi on Thursday to present...

Power Division reports 73% restoration of feeders in flood hit area

The Power Division has released its latest report on electricity restoration in flood-affected areas across the country, confirming steady progress in bringing power back...

OGDCL strikes major gas reserves in Sindh

Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has announced a major discovery of gas and condensate reserves in Khairpur, Sindh, marking a significant boost...

Bilal Azhar Kayani conveys PM’s invitation to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed

Minister of State for Finance and Railways, Bilal Azhar Kayani, who is currently on an official visit to the United Arab Emirates, called on...

500% surge in driving licence applications, deadline set for October 7

The Islamabad Traffic Police has reported a record 500 percent increase in applications for driving licences and learner permits, reflecting what officials describe as...

Court sentences man to death for murder of mosque cleric

An Additional Sessions Court in Lahore has sentenced a man, Ghulam Muhammad, to death for the 2020 murder of mosque cleric Qari Usman. In a...

Islamabad High Court allows 15-year-old to stay with husband

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has allowed a 15-year-old girl, Madiha Bibi, to live with her husband despite ruling that child marriage is a...

417 feeders fully restored, 165 partially functional across flood-hit regions: Power Division

The Power Division has issued a detailed update on electricity restoration efforts in flood-affected areas, confirming that out of 585 impacted feeders nationwide, 417...

Islamabad police launch crackdown on traffic violations as deadline ended

The Islamabad Police have launched a citywide crackdown against traffic violations committed by motorcyclists, following the expiry of a three-day awareness campaign. According to the...

Ambassador Durrani takes charge in Ghana, emphasizes deepening Pakistan-Ghana cooperation

ACCRA: Pakistan’s Ambassador to Ghana, Najeeb Durrani, presented his credentials to President John Mahama on Friday, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening its relations with...

Media plays vital role in CPEC communication, Chinese envoy

ISLAMABAD: Chinese Embassy Charge d’Affaires Shi Yuanqiang has said that the media's role is significant in communicating bilateral relations and projects under the China-Pakistan...

Pakistan-China ties model of political trust, enduring cooperation, says Pakistani expert

ISLAMABAD: The friendship between Pakistan and China is a model of political trust and enduring cooperation, said Mushahid Hussain Syed, former chairman of the...

Pakistan nominates Trump for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize over role in India-Pakistan de-escalation

ISLAMABAD, June 21 (Internews): The Government of Pakistan has formally recommended former U.S. President Donald J. Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, citing...

8 civilians martyred, 35 injured in Indian attack on Pakistan: ISPR

LAHORE: Eight civilians martyred, 35 injured as Indian missiles hit five locations inside Pakistan, said Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) DG Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif...

Pakistani journalist speaks on Two Sessions’ implications for bilateral ties

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=9o1x8PxUAZE Description This year's Two Sessions is expected to focus on innovation and technological advancement. CGTN spoke to Muhammad Zamir Assadi, a political analyst and the...

ASAS Int’l School holds sports-day “Power Play Day 2025”

ISLAMABAD: ASAS International School successfully hosted its “Power Play Day 2025,” an event designed to highlight the skills, teamwork, and physical abilities of its...

U.S. abandoned military equipment in Afghanistan fuels terrorism in South Asia

By M.J. Bhatti ISLAMABAD: The abrupt U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 left behind billions of dollars' worth of military equipment, which has since fallen...

Chart New Vision at Start of New Year and embark on New Journey of China-Pakistan Relations

At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, President Asif Ali Zardari will pay a state visit to China from February 4 to February 8....

Pakistan’s ANF busts Int’l drug gang, thanks Saudi Arabia for releasing family framed in smuggling

ISLAMABAD (Internews): Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has expressed gratitude to Saudi authorities for securing the release of a Pakistani family falsely accused of...

Int’l seminar highlights Pakistan’s role in countering terrorism and promoting regional stability 

ISLAMABAD, Jan. 30 (China Urdu) -- Pakistan has played a frontline role in combating terrorism, making immense sacrifices to restore peace and stability in...

China refutes false media report, reaffirms commitment to Gwadar, Balochistan development

ISLAMABAD: The Chinese Embassy in Pakistan has strongly refuted claims made in a recent article published by The Guardian newspaper. In a statement issued on...

1st commercial flight lands at Pakistan’s New Gwadar International Airport

GWADAR: Pakistan celebrated a major milestone in aviation history on Monday as the first commercial flight landed at the newly inaugurated New Gwadar International...

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