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Sohail Afridi arrives in Karachi, preps for January 11 Mazar-e-Quaid rally

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, Sohail Afridi, arrived in Karachi on a three-day visit on Friday, where he was received by Sindh Provincial Minister Saeed...

BHC orders province-wide shift to model courts

On the directive of the Chief Justice of the Balochistan High Court, all district judiciary courts across the province have been declared model courts...

Interior Minister Orders Tough Action Against Human Smugglers

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday ordered the continuation of strict and indiscriminate action against human smuggling networks and organized begging mafias, directing the...

PM directs to distribute Ramadan aid through digital system

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed relevant ministries and institutions to prepare a more effective and beneficial Ramadan relief package for the public,...

Balochistan cabinet approves electric bike scheme for public

The Balochistan cabinet has decided to launch an electric bike scheme for the general public, aimed at providing affordable and environmentally friendly transport through...

PA standing committee approves Criminal Procedure Amendment Bill 2025

The Punjab Assembly’s Standing Committee has approved the Punjab Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill 2025, aimed at speeding up the process of filing...

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visits Beijing Police College, observes high-tech training

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Beijing Police College, where he reviewed its advanced high-tech training facilities and operational demonstrations. During the visit, Naqvi witnessed...

Committee reviews Diamer-Bhasha Dam victims’ complaints, prioritizes agreements

A committee meeting on addressing grievances of Diamer-Bhasha Dam-affected people was held under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Safron, Engineer...

Commerce Minister highlights Pakistan’s economic recovery at ABC meeting

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Thursday said Pakistan’s economy has shown steady improvement over the past three years, pointing to stronger...

Court orders to register murder case against CTD officers in Rawalpindi

A court in Rawalpindi has ordered the registration of a murder case against Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) officers in connection with an alleged fake...

ANF arrests seven, seizes drugs worth over Rs302m

The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has arrested seven suspects, including a woman, during five separate operations conducted in different cities, recovering drugs worth more than...

Qaid-e-Azam Business Park gets dedicated 220kV Grid Station

Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC)’s decisive and effective leadership is enabling major energy projects that are reshaping Pakistan’s industrial landscape, officials said. The National Grid...

FIA foils attempted sea route to Iran, arrests 24 in Gwadar

The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Composite Circle in Gwadar has arrested 24 individuals attempting to illegally travel to Iran by sea. The operation took place...

Daddu Court sentences 10 police officers in fake encounter case

A sessions court in Dadu has sentenced ten police officers, including the SHO of B-Section police station, to seven years in prison each for...

Islamabad Removes Over 29,000 Allergy-Causing Trees

Islamabad Administration has removed more than 29,000 pollen-producing trees as part of a joint campaign by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and the Ministry...

DG ISPR says 2,597 terrorists killed in 2025 counter-terrorism operations

Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry Director General (DG) Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Tuesday that at least 2,597 terrorists were killed in more...

Gilgit-Baltistan caretaker cabinet sworn in ahead of elections

Twelve ministers of the Gilgit-Baltistan caretaker government were sworn in on Tuesday at the Governor House in Gilgit, marking the official formation of the...

NDMA issues alert for severe cold wave in Balochistan

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an alert regarding a possible severe cold wave in Balochistan. According to the NDMA, extreme cold conditions...

Pakistan plans major aviation overhaul to meet global standards

The government of Pakistan has decided to bring the country’s aviation sector up to international standards. According to sources familiar with the matter, authorities are...

Federal Govt launches telemedicine to reduce hospital crowds

Pakistan has officially launched a telemedicine system aimed at reducing overcrowding in major hospitals. The first health care center under the initiative was inaugurated...

Govt plans electricity relief using capital power levy

The federal government of Pakistan is preparing to provide additional relief to electricity consumers through a new plan aimed at reducing electricity tariffs. Under...

Overseas migration from Pakistan rises by 5 percent: NA panel told

Officials informed the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis that the number of Pakistanis travelling abroad has increased, with a five percent rise...

PTI founder’s lawyer demands court appearance in May 9 cases

Counsel for the PTI founder, Faisal Malik, on Tuesday demanded that his client be produced before the anti-terrorism court in connection with the May...

SHC directs police to register case for recovery of missing men

The constitutional bench of the Sindh High Court has ordered the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) in connection with the recovery of...

300 dog-bite cases reported since 1st Jan in Karachi

As many as 300 dog-bite cases were reported at Indus Hospital Korangi during the first five days of the New Year, highlighting a sharp...

Punjab records 625 extortion cases in 2025

Punjab reported 625 cases of extortion during 2025, according to official data compiled by the Crime Control Department (CCD). The CCD prepared a detailed breakdown...

IHC Issues notification for approval of Practice and Procedure Rules 2025

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday issued the official notification approving the Practice and Procedure Rules 2025 for the High Court and subordinate...

PM urges boost for SMEs to increase exports

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said Pakistan’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) hold significant potential to boost national exports and drive economic growth. The Prime Minister...

Court takes up petition alleging fake police encounter killing in Rawalpindi

A court in Rawalpindi has fixed for hearing a petition seeking registration of a murder case against Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) officers over the...

LHC seeks safety plan on kite flying permission

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday directed police authorities to submit a comprehensive safety plan regarding the notification allowing kite flying, amid concerns...

Pakistan reaffirms support for Kashmiris on Right to Self-Determination Day

Pakistan marked Right to Self-Determination Day with strong statements from top leadership reaffirming solidarity with the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir...

FIA registers case against former ISI DG’s brother over land transfer

The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Anti-Corruption Circle has registered a case against the brother of former ISI Director General Feiz Hamid over alleged illegal...

Federal Constitutional Court hears initial arguments in super tax cases

The Federal Constitutional Court on Monday conducted the initial hearing in cases concerning the super tax, marking the first appearance of corporate lawyer Makhdoom...

PTA blocks over 5 million illegal SIMs in nationwide cyber-fraud crackdown

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked more than 5.1 million illegal SIM cards and shut down 83 websites involved in their sale over...

Supreme Court issues notices in 72 sugar mills penalty review case

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notices to all parties in the case involving penalties imposed on 72 sugar mills and adjourned the hearing...

Police face judicial scrutiny for failing to submit serious case charges

Police investigative teams in Rawalpindi have failed to submit challans in serious and terrorism-related cases, prompting the Anti-Terrorism Court to take strict notice on...

Police, CTD repel rocket attack on Tunsa checkpost

Punjab Police and the Counter-Terrorism Department successfully thwarted a major terrorist attack on a border check post in Tunsa. According to officials, 15 to 20...

Interior Minister orders crackdown on money laundering, human smuggling

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has ordered decisive action against mafias involved in money laundering, human smuggling, and other organized crimes, directing law enforcement...

Punjab to build roads, housing under public-private model

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved a major shift toward public-private partnerships (PPP) for the construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of roads, housing,...

President signs CDA Amendment Bill 2025 into law

Following the advice of the Prime Minister, President Asif Ali Zardari has signed the Capital Development Authority (CDA) Amendment Bill 2025, and the government...

Pakistan successfully tests indigenous Taimur missile, strengthens defense capabilities

Pakistan has successfully conducted the flight test of its indigenously developed Taimur Weapon System, marking a significant milestone in the country’s aerospace and defense...

FIA Lahore Zone arrests 726 suspects, recovers over Rs3.77 billion in 2025

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Lahore Zone arrested 726 suspects in 2025, including 130 wanted criminals, according to an official performance report released by...

Only 3 of 11 Pakistan Railways trains attract bids in outsourcing drive

Pakistan Railways’ recent attempt to outsource eleven passenger trains has met with limited success, as only three trains attracted bids from private companies, while...

JUI-F calls for immediate appointment of opposition leaders in NA, Senate

The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) has called for the immediate appointment of opposition leaders in both the National Assembly and the Senate, while also offering...

Punjab ends free nursing education in government colleges

The Punjab government has ended free nursing education in government-run colleges, introducing tuition fees and withdrawing stipends under a new policy issued by the...

Pakistan welcomes Riyadh talks on Yemen, stresses peaceful resolution

Pakistan has welcomed the decision by Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council to hold comprehensive negotiations in Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the need for progress in a...

Police recover four bodies from manhole on Mai Kolachi Road

Police have recovered four bodies from a manhole near the Mai Kolachi Road crossing in Karachi, triggering a major investigation into what authorities have...

Delays in May 9 cases denying justice, says Sheikh Rashid

Former federal minister Sheikh Rashid on Saturday appealed to the Chief Justice of Pakistan to take up the pending appeals of accused persons in...

Three of four bodies found in Harnai Identified

Authorities have identified three of the four bodies recovered from a mountainous area near Zinda Pir, about 22 kilometers from Harnai city. According to the...

Police kill 4 gangsters in Rawalpindi shootout, recover stolen vehicles

Police in the Saddar Baroni area on Sunday engaged a notorious inter-district robbery and hitman gang in a shootout, killing four gang members and...

KP govt orders termination of 645 employees hired during caretaker tenure

The Higher Education Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has directed universities to terminate 645 employees hired during the caretaker period within 10 days, issuing instructions...

FWO clears snow from Khunjerab Pass amid harsh winter

Despite severe winter conditions, Frontier Works Organization (FWO) teams are working tirelessly to keep key mountain routes open, ensuring smooth commercial activity and public...

Parliamentary Panel shortlists two candidates for PEMRA Chairperson

A parliamentary committee comprising members of the Senate and National Assembly has shortlisted two candidates for the position of PEMRA Chairman. According to sources, the...

Govt plans ordinance to amend Islamabad LG law

Local government elections in the federal capital are likely to be delayed once again, as the government has decided to introduce an ordinance to...

IHC declares arrest without due process as kidnapping

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ruled that arresting an individual without following the prescribed legal process amounts to kidnapping, issuing strong observations on...

Adil Raja, others given multiple life terms over anti-state content

An anti-terrorism court in Islamabad has sentenced Adil Raja and several other accused to multiple life terms in a digital terrorism case involving content...

PM links SOE privatization to economic reform vision

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said the privatization of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) was a core component of the government’s broader economic reform vision,...

Pakistan, India exchange annual lists of nuclear installations

Pakistan and India have exchanged the lists of their respective nuclear installations and facilities, officials confirmed on Thursday. The exchange was conducted under the...

KPRA sales tax on services soars by 30% in first half of FY 2025-26

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) has collected 23.26 billion rupees in sales tax on services during the first six months of the financial...

Pakistan hands over list of Indian prisoners to New Delhi

The Government of Pakistan on Thursday handed over a list of 257 Indian prisoners, including 58 civilians and 199 fishermen, to the Indian High...

NADRA ID services now available at selected E-Sahulat franchises

NADRA has launched a pilot project allowing selected E-Sahulat franchises to provide national identity services, including reprinting and renewal of lost ID cards, officials...

Lahore records 116 suicides in 2025

Lahore witnessed 116 reported suicide cases during 2025, with men accounting for the majority of victims, according to data compiled by local authorities and...

ASF seizes 118 kg drugs, 98 kg gold in 2025 nationwide airport raids

The Airports Security Force (ASF) has released its annual figures for 2025, highlighting significant operations against smuggling at airports across Pakistan. According to the ASF,...

KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi announces Karachi visit on January 9

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has announced that he will visit Karachi on January 9, officials confirmed on Wednesday. Afridi, who recently completed a...

Peshawar orders crackdown on illegal transport, standardizes private taxis

Authorities in Peshawar have launched a major initiative to regulate private taxis, curb illegal transport, and improve traffic flow across the city, officials said...

SIFC reforms begin delivering results, says Planning Minister

Pakistan’s economy has shown clear signs of recovery and stability over the past year, with key sectors recording strong growth following strategic policy reforms...

Pakistan Railways freight earns Rs17 billion in six months

Pakistan Railways’ freight sector has recorded a historic performance by generating Rs17 billion in revenue during the first six months of the current fiscal...

PFUJ honors Xinhua’s Jiang Chao with best foreign journalist of the decade award

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) on Wednesday conferred the “Best Foreign Journalist of the Decade in Pakistan (2015–2025)” award on Jiang...

National wheat oversight committee meets to assess Rabi crop 2025-26

Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain chaired the second meeting of the National Wheat Oversight Committee to review wheat...

Punjab to get smart Safe Cities in 98 tehsils by 2026

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s vision of a safer province is taking shape as the government signed agreements to establish smart Safe Cities...

KP govt orders printing of 117,000 pending driving licenses in a month

The Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Muhammad Sohail Afridi has directed the provincial transport department to complete the printing of over 117,000 pending driving...

NADRA launches face-recognition biometric verification for citizens

Following difficulties faced by citizens in fingerprint verification, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a new face-recognition biometric verification service. The...

Punjab approves Rs9.4 billion projects for wildlife conservation and eco-tourism

The Punjab government has approved two major projects worth a total of Rs9.4 billion aimed at wildlife conservation and promoting eco-tourism across the province. The...

Pakistan, China renew commitment to strategic partnership

ISLAMABAD (Internews): Deputy prime minister/ foreign minister senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and ambassador Jiang Zaidong of China exchanged new year’s greetings and reaffirmed their...

Balochistan witnesses rare land spout after six years

In a rare meteorological event, the coastal areas of Balochistan observed a landspout after six years, offering a spectacular sight to local residents. Landspouts...

Punjab notifies divisions, districts ahead of 2026 local elections

Preparations for the 2026 local government elections in Punjab have entered a decisive phase, with the provincial government issuing a fresh notification detailing the...

Karachi records 27 deaths from open manholes and drains in 2025

Karachi has recorded at least 27 deaths in incidents involving open manholes and uncovered drains during 2025, according to the data compiled by independent...

CCP slaps heavy fines over misleading ads across key sectors

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has intensified its crackdown on misleading and deceptive advertising, imposing heavy fines across multiple sectors including real estate,...

PM orders high-level committee to crack down on property file fraud

The federal government has decided to take strict action against fraud related to property files and plots, with the prime minister ordering the formation...

Pakistan rejects Israel’s recognition of Somaliland at UN

Pakistan has rejected Israel’s announcement recognizing Somaliland, reaffirming its support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Speaking during an emergency meeting of the United Nations...

Punjab Govt allows safe Basant celebration with Strict SOPs in February

Following a decision by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the government has granted permission for citizens of Lahore to celebrate Basant safely, under...

NCCIA cracks 2,196 cybercrime cases, arrests 2,902 suspects

The National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency (NCCIA) announced significant achievements in combating cybercrime in 2025. According to the agency’s annual report, investigations into 2,196 major...

LHC questions political motives behind Punjab Ownership Act challenge

During the hearing of a constitutional petition challenging the Punjab Protection of Ownership of Immovable Property Ordinance, 2025, Justice Faisal Zaman Khan of the...

Supreme Court suspends LHC order on Sessions Judges’ case transfer

The Supreme Court (SC) has suspended the Lahore High Court’s decision that had overturned a Sessions Judge’s order to transfer a case. According to court...

Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi challenge Toshakhana-II case verdict in IHC

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have filed appeals against their convictions in the Toshakhana-II case, challenging the decision in...

Three killed, 15 injured in fog-related traffic accidents across Punjab

Three people were killed and at least 15 others injured in separate traffic accidents caused by dense fog in different parts of Punjab on...

Justice Khalid Yousaf Chaudhry takes oath as AJK Supreme Court judge

Justice Khalid Yousaf Chaudhry, newly appointed judge of the Supreme Court of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), took oath on Monday, completing the court’s...

Pakistan raises concern over attacks on minorities, Muslims in India

Pakistan on Monday expressed serious concern over incidents of vandalism during Christmas and continued violence against Muslims in India, calling the persecution of minorities...

NDMA issues weather advisory as westerly wave approaches Pakistan

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Monday issued a weather advisory in view of an approaching westerly wave expected to affect various parts...

Pakistani official calls for media contribution to Upgraded Version 2.0 of CPEC

Pakistan's Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has called for Pakistani and Chinese media to tell the story of the China-Pakistan Economic...

Pakistan reaffirms support for Somalia’s sovereignty, offers help at UN

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar received a telephone call from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Somalia, Abdisalam Abdi...

OIC, Pakistan and 20 other states reject Israel’s recognition of “Somaliland”

The Foreign Ministers of Jordan, Egypt, Algeria, Comoros, Djibouti, Gambia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Maldives, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan,...

FBR suspends six officials for absence from sugar mills monitoring duty

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has suspended six officials for remaining absent from their assigned monitoring duties at sugar mills, officials confirmed on...

Customs seizes smuggled goods worth Rs317 million in Quetta operations

The Customs Department, operating under the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), has seized smuggled goods worth Rs317 million during a series of enforcement operations...

Islamabad to ban vehicles without M-Tag from January 1: says Mohsin Naqvi

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed officials to prepare a comprehensive plan to transform Islamabad’s Safe City into a Capital Smart City, integrating modern...

Punjab launches First “CM Convenience On-the-Go Bazaars”

Punjab has launched the country’s first and unique “CM Convenience On-the-Go Bazaars,” attracting public attention by providing affordable, high-quality goods while offering street vendors...

Audit reveals financial irregularities in Punjab Cattle Market Company

An audit report for the fiscal year 2022-23 has exposed significant financial irregularities involving contractors at the Punjab Cattle Market Management and Development Company,...

Pakistan’s diplomacy and defence restore its global standing: Report says

Pakistan has restored its strategic importance at the global level by effectively leveraging its geographical location, defence capability and diplomacy, according to an analysis...

First snowfall draws tourists to Malam Jabba

Following the first snowfall of the winter season, tourists have started thronging the scenic hill resort of Malam Jabba in Swat to enjoy chairlift...

Balochistan Govt’s 2025 performance shows mixed results

As the year 2025 draws to a close, the overall performance of the Balochistan government reflects a mix of notable achievements and slow progress...

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