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Pakistan Secures $3m GEF Funding to Protect Marine Biodiversity

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced that Pakistan has secured $3 million from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to conserve...

Islamabad High Court administration committee reconstituted

The administration committee of the Islamabad High Court has been reconstituted, with the official notification now issued. Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro has been removed from...

Red Zone sealed ahead of opposition protest

The Red Zone in the federal capital was completely sealed on Friday in view of a protest announced by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and the...

Asim Iftikhar raises cross-border terror issue at UNSC

Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, has expressed deep concern over terrorist groups operating from Afghan soil, telling the United...

Mohsin Naqvi reviews progress on Islamabad model jail

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Islamabad Model Jail and the under-construction hostel at the National Police Academy to review progress on the ongoing...

Punjab launches digital traffic challan system “One App”

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated the digital traffic challan system “One App” in the city, marking the first evidence-based traffic enforcement system...

Punjab inaugurates first government autism centre in Pakistan

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has congratulated autistic children and their parents on the establishment of Pakistan’s first government-run autism centre. Addressing the inauguration...

KP govt announces strict steps for protection of female students

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced key measures to ensure the protection of female students in universities across the province. According to an official statement,...

Rs5 million compensation announced for each martyr’s family

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the Khadija-tul-Kubra Mosque in Islamabad, which was targeted in a recent terrorist attack, and condemned the incident as an...

Supreme Court orders eye specialist access for PTI founder

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed authorities to provide PTI founder Imran Khan access to an eye specialist and facilitate telephone contact with his...

Mustafa Kamal stresses strengthening primary healthcare system

Federal Minister for National Health Services Mustafa Kamal has said that primary healthcare holds central importance in the health sector and the Government of...

Pakistan dispatches 29th humanitarian aid consignment to Palestine

Under the patronage of the Government of Pakistan, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has coordinated the dispatch of an additional humanitarian aid consignment...

Indus AI Week 2026 highlights Pakistan’s tech ambitions

The reform initiatives of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) are translating into tangible progress for national economic and technology projects. “Indus AI Week 2026”...

ANF seizes 1.2 tons of hashish in Gwadar operation

The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has recovered 1.2 tons of high-quality hashish and arrested two suspects in a major crackdown against an international drug trafficking...

Over 38,500 Pakistanis deported from Gulf countries in one year

Details regarding the number of Pakistanis deported by Gulf countries over the past year were presented in the National Assembly. The Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis...

KP government unveils comprehensive transgender protection policy

The provincial government has introduced a comprehensive new policy aimed at protecting transgender persons from harassment, violence and discrimination, while ensuring their social and...

PM takes notice of NEPRA’s new solar regulations

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken immediate notice of the new solar regulations issued by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) and directed...

Opposition protests as NA passes six bills amid quorum row

The Speaker of the National Assembly proceeded with the legislative business during the sitting of the House despite repeated objections from the opposition over...

Health minister inaugurates 1MW solar system at EPI warehouse

Federal Minister for Health, Syed Mustafa Kamal, today inaugurated a 1-megawatt solar power system at the EPI Warehouse in collaboration with UNICEF, marking a...

Federal Minister Khichi says Meera to be named goodwill ambassador

Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Division Aurangzeb Khan Khichi has assured renowned actress Meera that she will be announced as a goodwill...

President calls for follow-up on Mirziyoyev visit outcomes

President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday said that Pakistan attaches great significance to its close brotherly relations with Uzbekistan and underscored the importance of...

Pakistan, Cambodia review trade ties ahead of 2nd JTC

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Tuesday held a pre–Pakistan–Cambodia Joint Trade Committee (JTC) bilateral meeting with Cambodian Minister of Commerce H.E....

Xi extends condolences over serious explosion in Pakistani capital

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolence on Monday to Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari over a serious blast that hit...

Chinese FM extends condolences over deadly explosion in Pakistan

BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday extended condolences to Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar over a deadly...

Khawaja Asif says begging a well-organized profession in Pakistan

Federal Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said begging as a well-organized profession in Pakistan, claiming it now provides more “employment” than any other sector in...

Pakistan proposes OIC vaccine alliance for Islamic countries

Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal proposed the establishment of an “OIC Vaccine Alliance” for Islamic countries, stressing that vaccine production holds critical importance for...

Over 600 reforms implemented across 135 institutions in one year

Mishal Pakistan has released the Pakistan Reforms Report 2026, highlighting continued reform momentum despite challenging geopolitical conditions. According to the report, significant progress has been...

Pakistan envoy outlines Pakistan’s strategic role for Canadian investors

High Commissioner of Pakistan to Canada Muhammad Saleem delivered a keynote address at the historic Albany Club in Toronto, engaging a distinguished audience comprising...

Pakistan sends 28th humanitarian aid consignment to Palestine

On the special directives of the prime minister, Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has dispatched an additional humanitarian aid consignment for the people...

President Zardari warns Taliban support threatens Pakistan, region

President Asif Ali Zardari has warned that Pakistan’s eastern neighbor is supporting the Taliban regime, which poses a threat not only to Pakistan but...

Over 20 terrorist groups operating from Afghanistan: State Minister

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

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

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

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

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

SIFC promotes global-standard pharma projects in Pakistan

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

Pakistan to attend first Gaza Board of Peace meeting in Washington

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

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

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

China condemns deadly explosion in Islamabad, expresses condolences

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

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

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

Pakistan, Canada discuss trade and investment opportunities

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

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

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

Pakistan, Uzbekistan agree to boost trade and investment

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

China condemns terrorist attacks in Balochistan

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

FCC says law, not sympathy, guides judicial decisions

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

Finance minister stresses importance of international financial engagement

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

Dr. Usman Anwar appointed DG FIA, notifications issued

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

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

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

Chinese Embassy condemns terrorist incidents in Balochistan

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

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

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

Pakistan Navy launches XC Guards exercises to strengthen maritime security

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

Biman Bangladesh allowed to operate weekly three flights to Karachi

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

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

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

Pakistan moves toward self-reliance in vaccine production

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

Transporters raise fares in Lahore after diesel price hike

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

Pakistan says insecure water agreements threaten all treaties

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

Mohsin Naqvi, CM Bugti visit injured police at CMH Quetta

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

Authorities forms 10 quick response teams for Basant safety

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

Defense minister claims India involved in Balochistan terrorism

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

CM Bugti says bodies of 145 terrorists in custody

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

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

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

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

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

Punjab launches modern food, agriculture and drug testing authority

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

Electric buses decorated for Basant, free travel announced

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

Health ministry reviews new therapy for hepatitis delta

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

Pakistan hosts UN meeting to defend global treaty obligations

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

PA moves to allow direct election for minorities representatives

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

PM highlights role of technology in food and drug oversight

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

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

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

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

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

Petition filed against Punjab information minister over manhole deaths

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

Formal inquiry launched against PCRET assistant director over fund irregularities

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

Sohail Afridi questions eye surgery at PIMS

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

Disqualification reference against PTI senator dismissed

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

EU ambassador calls on Prime Minister to strengthen bilateral ties

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

Minister urges AD Ports to rationalize cargo handling charges

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

Pakistan to link Kartarpur and Nankana Sahib with national motorways

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

Pakistan, China discuss expanding BRI-linked investment cooperation

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

Pakistan calls Gaza war unacceptable, urges permanent ceasefire

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

SC rules wrongfully dismissed employees entitled to full dues

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

Chinese ambassador supports Pakistan’s mining sector development

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

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

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

Pakistan, Türkiye discuss boosting rice exports amid global competition

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

IHC suspends orders halting judicial allowances

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

346 buildings declared dangerous in Walled City ahead of Basant

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

Pakistan National Shipping adds oil tanker MT Karachi to its fleet

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

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

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

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

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

Expired medicines found in Lahore children’s hospital: Report

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

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

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

Pakistan stresses rule of law at UN Security Council

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

NAB initiates probe into Sindh government’s solar energy project

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

Civil servants not bound to follow illegal orders, SC says

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

Pakistan begins preparations for third IMF economic review

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

KP govt announces division of Swat district into two parts

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

Police foil terrorist attack in Bannu, two militants killed

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

Constitutional Court halts ECP proceedings against MNA Sohail Sultan

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

Supreme Court restores right to timely promotion for govt employees

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

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

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

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

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

NA committee angry over absence of housing minister, secretary

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

Effective customs measures boost legal imports: FBR official

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

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