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Only 11% of Pakistani households get municipal waste collection: FAFN

A recent survey by the Federal Annual Finance and Planning Network (FAFN) has revealed that municipal authorities in Pakistan collect garbage from only 11...

Over half of Islamabad buildings lack fire safety systems

More than half of the buildings in the federal capital lack complete fire safety arrangements, raising serious concerns about public safety, according to findings...

Stamp paper fees hiked sharply across Punjab

The government has sharply increased stamp paper fees across multiple categories, triggering strong public reaction as citizens complain of a growing financial burden on...

Supreme Court declares second marriage without consent illegal

Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ruled that contracting a second marriage without the consent of the first wife and approval from the Arbitration Council is...

Arsène Wenger sees immense football talent in Pakistan, hints at academy plans

FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development and former Arsenal FC coach Arsène Wenger has highlighted the immense football talent in Pakistan and hinted at...

Over 1,100 rescued as relief operations continue in Kurram, Tirah

Relief operations are under way in Kurram district as heavy snowfall has disrupted normal life in the area, with the Pakistan Army and civil...

Govt launches Integrated Energy Plan to fix power sector issues

The government has initiated practical implementation of an Integrated Energy Plan to address long-standing issues in the energy sector, including circular debt, weak coordination...

Army, administration launch rescue operations amid severe winter

Normal life has been severely disrupted in Pakistan’s upper regions due to continuous snowfall and extreme cold, with roads blocked, power supply disrupted and...

Pakistan, Somalia abolish visa requirements for diplomatic passport holders

President Asif Ali Zardari met Somali Interior Minister Ali Yousuf, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening bilateral engagement and witnessing the signing of an agreement...

SBP governor warns cyber threats at rise amid global tensions,

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad has warned that cyber threats are on the rise amid shifting geopolitical conditions, with hackers becoming...

WOW Pakistan 2026 to mark decade of Women of the World Festival

The British Council, in collaboration with the WOW Foundation, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Entrepreneurship and Community Development Institute (ECDI), is...

President Zardari approves confirmation of additional high court judges

President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, has approved the confirmation and extension of tenure for additional judges of the Sindh, Lahore, and Peshawar High...

Islamabad launches Paper Mulberry removal to tackle pollen crisis: Minister

The Minister of State for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad Malik, briefed the Senate Standing Committee, chaired by Senator Sherry...

MQM demands Karachi be placed under federal control

The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has demanded that Karachi be placed under federal control, calling for the city to be administered directly by the...

Punjab launches Pakistan’s first Green Policing Unit

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated Pakistan’s first Green Policing Unit, introducing electric vehicles for police patrolling for the first time in the...

National Assembly passes Elections Act Amendment 2026

The National Assembly has passed a bill to further amend the Elections Act 2017, under which the Elections (Amendment) Act 2026 will come into...

Customs Peshawar seizes smuggled goods worth Rs. 170m

Customs Enforcement Peshawar has seized smuggled goods and offending vehicles worth Rs. 170 million in three successful anti-smuggling operations, dealing a major blow to...

Pakistan, Japan hold 8th government–business dialogue in Tokyo

The 8th Pakistan–Japan Government–Business Joint Dialogue and the Pakistan Business Forum were held in Tokyo, marking the first convening of the Joint Dialogue in...

Pakistan, China reaffirm commitment to expanding agricultural trade

Federal Minister for Commerce of Pakistan, Jam Kamal Khan, held a high-level meeting today with His Excellency Jiang Zaidong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic...

OGDCL discovers new oil, gas reserves in KP

Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has announced the discovery of new oil and gas reserves in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the company said on...

No case without biometrics in Punjab courts: LHC

Punjab’s judicial system has begun implementing a new mechanism to curb the filing of fake and bogus cases, following the approval of a plan...

Punjab to setup ‘Suthra Punjab Authority’ for sanitation system

The Punjab government has decided to establish the Suthra Punjab Authority under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, aimed at improving sanitation and...

Pakistan, IsDB sign $603 million financing deals

Pakistan and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) signed three financing agreements worth $603 million (Rs168.49 billion) in Islamabad to support key infrastructure, social protection,...

Chinese embassy expresses condolences over tragic fire incident in Gul Plaza

ISLAMABAD: The Chinese embassy in Pakistan has expressed deep sadness over the tragic loss caused by the devastating fire incident in Karachi's Gul Plaza. In...

ECP recommends legal amendments for timely local government elections

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has recommended legal amendments to ensure the timely conduct of local government elections across the country. According to the...

PAF contingent reaches Saudi Arabia for Multinational Exercise

A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) contingent comprising F-16 Block 52 fighter jets along with air and ground personnel has reached at King Abdulaziz Air...

Pakistan-Indonesia make significant progress on vaccine cooperation

Federal Minister for Health, Syed Mustafa Kamal, during his official visit to Indonesia, held an important meeting with Shadiq Akasya, President Director of the...

FBR to extend track and trace system to steel, pharma and food sectors

Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to expand the Track and Trace System (TTS) to several new sectors, including steel, pharmaceuticals, spices,...

Death toll in Karachi’s Gul Plaza fire rises to 14 as rescue, cooling operations continue

The death toll from the devastating fire at Gul Plaza on Karachi’s M.A. Jinnah Road rose to 14 on Monday after eight more bodies...

Achakzai warns constitution must be respected to maintain national unity

Opposition leader in the National Assembly and head of the Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Aaeen Pakistan, Mahmood Khan Achakzai, stressed the importance of upholding the constitution, warning that...

Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik showcases Pakistan’s mining potential in Saudi Arabia

Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik represented Pakistan at the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) in Riyadh, where he took part in high-level discussions...

Budget to bring relief for salaried, registered businesses: Adviser Finance Minister

Adviser to the Federal Minister for Finance, Khurram Shehzad, has announced that significant relief will be provided to salaried individuals and registered businesses in...

PM eyes Rs2 trillion relief package to revive industry

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is considering a massive relief package worth between Rs1.5 trillion and Rs2 trillion aimed at reviving Pakistan’s industrial sector, and...

Minister announces free treatment for GB, AJK, and Islamabad under UHC

Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal announced that under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) program, residents of Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad, and Azad Jammu and...

Speaker Ayaz Sadiq says no anti-state remarks allowed in National Assembly

Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said he would not allow speeches against Pakistan, the judiciary, or the armed forces on the...

Lahore prepares comprehensive security plan for Basant festival

Lahore authorities have finalized a comprehensive security plan for the upcoming Basant festival, dividing the city into red, yellow, and green zones, officials said. A...

Peshawar High Court seeks PTA report on TikTok immoral content

The Peshawar High Court has issued a written order regarding a petition against the sharing of immoral content on TikTok, directing the Pakistan Telecommunication...

Passenger coach overturns on Makran Coastal Highway, 9 dead

At least nine people were killed and several others injured when a passenger coach overturned on the Makran Coastal Highway near Hud Goth in...

New weather system brings cold, rain, and snow to Punjab: PDMA

A new western weather system has entered Punjab, bringing forecasts of severe cold, rainfall, and snowfall across the province, authorities said. According to the Provincial...

Bomb blast outside JI leader’s house in Bajaur, no casualties reported

A bomb exploded outside the residence of Maulana Waheed Gul, deputy chief of Jamaat-e-Islami and former provincial assembly candidate, in Bajaur. Fortunately, he remained...

Ministry asks FIA to probe thefts at Pakistan Steel

The Ministry of Industries and Production has written to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) requesting a comprehensive inquiry into thefts at Pakistan Steel Mills,...

PTA allows overseas Pakistanis to keep mobile SIMs active abroad

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced a major decision allowing overseas Pakistanis to maintain continuous mobile phone service while living abroad, officials said....

Power tariff likely to rise by 48 paisa per unit for one month

Electricity consumers may face an increase of 48 paisa per unit for one month, as the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has filed a...

Islamabad High Court halts tree cutting in capital till Feb 2

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has restrained the Capital Development Authority (CDA) from cutting trees in the federal capital until February 2, citing concerns...

Balochistan student wins global award for banana stem fibre innovation

A student from Balochistan, Muhammad Sarfraz, has won the “Discover Natural Fibre Initiative” award for developing natural fibre from banana stems, bringing international recognition...

CTD conducts 425 intelligence-based operations across Punjab in one month

The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Punjab carried out 425 intelligence-based operations (IBOs) across various cities of the province during the past month, resulting in...

FIA arrests retired employee in Quetta over visa fraud

The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Anti-Human Trafficking Circle in Quetta has arrested a retired employee on charges of visa fraud and human smuggling, officials...

Security forces kill 12 terrorists, thwart hostage crisis in Kharan, Balochistan

Security forces eliminated 12 terrorists in Balochistan's Kharan district, in a coordinated operation, following an attempted hostage situation on Thursday, according to the military’s...

Islamabad local body elections postponed, schedule withdrawn

The local body elections in the federal capital Islamabad have been postponed, with the Election Commission of Pakistan withdrawing the previously announced schedule. According to...

Over 1 million web links blocked in Pakistan for anti-religious, immoral content

Pakistan has blocked more than one million web links and URLs spreading content against religion, the state, and public morality, according to official data. The...

PM vows to eliminate terrorism, calls for national unity

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that terrorists are once again raising their heads, but vowed that they would be uprooted from...

PM launches “Sehat Card” to provide health facilities to citizens

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday launched the “Prime Minister Sehat Card” to provide citizens with access to health facilities. Addressing the ceremony in...

Punjab Boards announce revised matric, intermediate exam schedule

All nine educational boards of Punjab have issued the examination schedule for matriculation and intermediate annual and supplementary exams. According to a circular, due to...

Germany to increase Pakistani students number to 10,000

Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan held a high-level meeting with German Ambassador Anka Lepel at the Prime Minister’s Office...

NDMA issues weather alert as westerly system approaches

The National Emergencies Operations Center (NEOC) of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a weather alert regarding an approaching westerly weather system...

Two murder suspects arrested from UAE, brought to Pakistan

FIA NCB Interpol has arrested two proclaimed offenders wanted in murder cases from the United Arab Emirates and shifted them to Islamabad Airport. The arrested...

JUI-F Senator claims Nawaz Sharif backed Achakzai’s appointment

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Senator Kamran Murtaza has claimed that Mahmood Khan Achakzai was appointed opposition leader at the behest of former prime minister Nawaz...

President Zardari condoles demise of Saudi Princess Hind

President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Princess Hind bint Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of...

Passenger van plunges into river during snowfall in upper Chitral

Fresh snowfall has begun in the upper regions of Chitral and several areas of Lower Chitral, leading to a sharp drop in temperatures and...

Lord-IP, Fazaia Bilquis College join hands to strengthen media education, professional training

Lord Media Network (Private) Limited and its subsidiary Internews Pakistan and Fazaia Bilquis College of Education for Women FBCOE(W) on Thursday signed a Memorandum...

Pakistan signs MoU with US firm to boost cross-border digital payments

A delegation of World Liberty Financial USA, led by Chief Executive Officer Zachary Witkoff, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on...

Ayaz meets Chinese ambassador Jiang, reaffirms ‘evergreen’ Pak-China partnership

Speaker of Pakistan's National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to its “evergreen” friendship with China, describing the bilateral relationship as...

Pakistan, Canada Explore Healthcare Training Ties

High Commissioner of Pakistan to Canada, Muhammad Saleem, visited the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) in Ottawa for a meeting...

Pakistan, Jordan eye stronger cultural and diplomatic ties

Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Division, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, met Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to Jordan, Major General (R) Khurram Sarfraz Khan, at the...

KP govt releases Rs4bn for Tirah depopulation activities in Khyber

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved the release of Rs4 billion in funds for District Khyber to support Tirah depopulation-related activities. According to official sources,...

Rain-bearing system to enter Pakistan tomorrow

A rain-bearing weather system from the west is expected to enter Pakistan on Thursday, raising the possibility of rainfall in the upper parts of...

Sub-zero temperatures persist in northern areas

Extremely cold weather continues to grip parts of Pakistan, with Kalam recording the lowest temperature at minus 6 degrees Celsius, according to the Pakistan...

Ahsan Iqbal warns India’s move threatens Pakistan’s water security

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday warned that India’s move to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty poses...

PPP warns government after controversy over unsigned ordinance

Pakistan Peoples Party senior leader Senator Palwasha Khan on Tuesday alleged that a “fake ordinance” was issued without the consent or signature of President...

China confirms J-10CE fighter jet records 1st combat success in Pak-India war in May 2025

BEIJING – China officially confirmed on Monday that its J-10CE fighter jet achieved its first combat success in May 2025, without mentioning Pakistan and...

ANF seizes over Rs240 million worth of drugs in nationwide crackdown

ANF (Anti-Narcotics Force) has recovered narcotics worth over Rs240 million during a nationwide crackdown against smuggling. According to ANF officials, the force conducted operations near...

Balochistan launches same-day online test and appointment letters

Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mir Sarfaraz Bugti, announced that for the first time in the province’s history, online tests and appointment letters for government...

Federal Constitutional Court shifted to Federal Shariat Court building

The Federal Constitutional Court has been shifted to the building of the Federal Shariat Court, where judicial proceedings have formally begun. Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan...

NEPRA hears government bid for uniform electricity tariff

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) held a hearing on the federal government’s request to introduce a uniform electricity tariff for consumers across...

Senate IT Committee probes Rs300 million illegal call center scam

A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology, chaired by Senator Palwasha Khan, reviewed allegations of misappropriation of Rs150 million per month...

CTD kills eight terrorists, including two commanders, in KP operations

The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) said on Monday that eight terrorists, including two key commanders, were killed during operations carried out in Peshawar, Khyber,...

KP Assembly Speaker writes Corps Commander for In-Camera Security Briefing

The Speaker of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has written a letter to the Corps Commander seeking a detailed security briefing amid growing concerns over...

Over 750,000 Pakistanis went abroad for work in 2025: Report

Bureau of Immigration data shows that over 750,000 Pakistanis went abroad for employment in 2025, slightly higher than the 727,381 recorded in 2024. According to...

PDMA issues severe cold weather alert until January 16

The Pakistan Meteorological and Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a severe cold weather alert until January 16, warning of heavy snowfall, dense fog,...

Pakistan Navy ships visit Muscat, strengthen ties with Oman

Pakistan Navy ships Rahnavard, Madadgar, and the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency ship Kashmir visited Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat, Oman, where they were warmly...

New evidence in Radio Pakistan case, CM Afridi’s status under review

Police investigating the Radio Pakistan attack case have reportedly obtained new evidence and have begun consultations on whether to name Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister,...

Four killed, including groom, in Jamrud road accident

At least four people, including a groom, were killed in a traffic accident in Jamrud, Khyber District, officials said. According to rescue authorities, the collision...

Motorway police shut multiple routes as visibility drops

Dense fog has forced the Motorway Police Central Region to close several major motorways across Punjab as a precautionary measure to protect lives and...

Gas cylinder blast kills eight at wedding house in Islamabad

At least eight people, including a newlywed couple, were killed when a gas cylinder exploded inside a wedding house in Sector G-7/2 of Islamabad...

Severe cold wave grips pakistan as temperatures drop below zero in Hunza

A severe cold wave continues to grip Pakistan, with temperatures dropping to unusually low levels across several regions, disrupting daily life and travel, officials...

Punjab extends school holidays by one week due to severe winter

The Punjab government has decided to extend the winter holidays in educational institutions by one week, citing extreme cold and the health of students...

NEOC announces first polio drive of 2026

The National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) has announced the first national polio vaccination campaign of 2026, scheduled to run from February 2 to February...

PM approves Charah Dam project to meet twin cities’ water needs

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has approved the Charah Dam project, a key initiative aimed at addressing the water needs of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The...

Former Senator Mushtaq Ahmed launches Pakistan Rights Movement

Former Senator Mushtaq Ahmed announced the formation of a new political party, the Pakistan Rights Movement (PRM), during a ceremony in the federal capital...

Pak Navy tests LY-80 missile and loitering munitions successfully

The Pakistan Navy conducted a major display of operational and combat readiness in the Northern Arabian Sea, successfully demonstrating its advanced maritime and aerial...

KP demands timely funds amid shortfall of Rs127 billion

The Finance Advisor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has written to the federal government, raising alarm over the province’s worsening fiscal situation due to delayed...

Public sector debt reaches Rs9.57 trillion, pension liabilities Rs2 trillion

The total debt of Pakistan’s public sector companies has reached Rs9.577 trillion, with the overall deficit rising sharply by 300 percent to Rs123.9 billion...

Emergency plan approved to tackle water shortage in Islamabad

The federal government has decided to implement a comprehensive plan on an emergency basis to address the growing water shortage in Islamabad, with a...

Pakistan advises citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran

Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised Pakistani citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the Islamic Republic of Iran until the situation improves, citing...

Supreme Court takes disciplinary action against three officials

The Supreme Court has taken disciplinary action against three of its officials over serious administrative lapses, according to an official statement issued by the...

Federal govt appoints Dr Kabir Ahmed Sidhu as new SECP Chairman

The federal government has approved the appointment of Dr Kabir Ahmed Sidhu as the new Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan...

FIA arrests three in Copyright Act violation case

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Corporate Crime Circle Lahore has arrested three suspects for their alleged involvement in violations of the Copyright Act, officials...

ANF arrests five, seizes drugs worth Rs174 million nationwide

The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has intensified its crackdown against drug trafficking near educational institutions and across major cities, arresting five suspects in six separate...

Customs, Rangers seized smuggled goods worth millions in Karachi

Pakistan Customs, in coordination with the 91 Wing of the Rangers, recovered a large quantity of smuggled goods during a joint anti-smuggling operation at...

11 terrorists killed in separate intelligence-based operations in NW Pakistan

Pakistan’s security forces killed 11 Khwarij linked to the Indian proxy Fitna Al Khwarij in two separate intelligence-based operations carried out in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa...

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