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LHC declares snooker clubs legal businesses

The Lahore High Court has declared the business of running a snooker club as lawful and legitimate, ruling that it is a legal recreational...

KP launches Host Programme to promote tourism, create jobs

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has launched the Host Programme under its home-stay initiative to promote tourism, generate employment for local communities and support economic...

Crimes against women, children are red line, says Maryam Nawaz

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said that crimes against children and women were her “red line” and pledged zero tolerance against...

Winter vacations announced for federal educational institutions

The federal government has announced winter vacations for all federal government educational institutions. According to a notification issued by the Federal Directorate of Education, winter...

Punjab expands relief under Apni Chhat Apna Ghar loan scheme

The Punjab government has announced additional facilities for beneficiaries of the Apni Chhat Apna Ghar programme, including rebates on early repayment of interest-free housing...

Islamabad High Court removes Justice Tariq Jahangiri over degree issues

The Islamabad High Court has declared the appointment of Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri illegal and ordered his removal from office, citing issues with his...

IMF rejects Pakistan’s request to remove GST on contraceptives

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has rejected Pakistan’s request to immediately remove the 18 percent GST on contraceptives, officials said. According to sources, the Federal...

Armed Forces pay tribute to Lance Naik Muhammad Mahfuz

The Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Baber Sidhu, and Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf paid tribute to...

GB Assembly elections postponed amid harsh weather

The Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections have been postponed due to severe weather conditions affecting the region. According to the Election Commission, an all-parties conference was held...

Federal Minister calls for AI integration in education at Bahria University

Federal Minister for Board of Investment (BOI), Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, addressed the AI Summit at Bahria University Islamabad as the Chief Guest, emphasizing that...

World Bank lauds Pakistan’s efforts in resolving LNG challenges

Federal Minister for Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik, held a meeting today with the World Bank Country Director for Pakistan, Ms. Bolormaa Amgaabazar, to discuss...

NDMA issues smog alert for major cities across Pakistan

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning about the likely increase in smog across several regions of Pakistan. According to an NDMA...

Thousands of Pakistanis deported abroad for begging: FIA reveals

The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Rights, chaired by Aga Rafiullah, was briefed on the alarming trend of Pakistanis being...

Goods transport strike disrupts raw material supply to industries

The ongoing goods transport strike has disrupted the supply of raw materials to industries, raising concerns over potential shutdowns across the country. Hammad Ponawala, President...

IBCC proposes new technical and agriculture groups at matric level

The Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) has proposed the introduction of two new educational groups at the matriculation level, focusing on technical and...

Power Minister Discusses Sector Reforms and Renewable Transition with ADB

Federal Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, met with a delegation of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) led by Leah Gutierrez, Director...

Pak-Tajik cultural festival to kick off in Islamabad tomorrow

The opening ceremony of the Pak–Tajik Cultural Festival is scheduled to be held tomorrow (Thursday) at the Convention Centre Islamabad, as Pakistan and Tajikistan...

Punjab govt develops five-year strategy to counter violent extremism

Punjab government has prepared a comprehensive and practical five-year strategy aimed at preventing violent extremism across the province. The strategy was developed under the Punjab...

IHC reviews reports on drug-free educational institutions

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday reviewed compliance reports submitted by relevant authorities in a case concerning the elimination of drugs from educational...

NDMA dispatches 100 tons of relief goods for Palestine

On the instructions of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Tuesday dispatched another consignment of humanitarian aid for...

Punjab launches modern fruit and vegetable markets

A new era of public shopping has begun in Punjab with the introduction of modern fruit and vegetable markets across the province, aimed at...

ATC reserves verdict in Matiullah Jan terrorism case

An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad has reserved its verdict in the drugs and terrorism case against senior journalist Matiullah Jan after hearing arguments...

KP Chief Minister, Four MPAs declared proclaimed offenders

An Islamabad court has declared Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Soheil Afridi and four other members of the provincial assembly as proclaimed offenders in two...

Pakistan extends airspace ban on India until January 23

Pakistan has extended its ban on Indian flights, keeping its airspace closed to India for another month. The Pakistan Airport Authority, with government approval, issued...

PM vows zero tolerance against terrorism on APS anniversary

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reaffirmed the government’s zero tolerance policy against terrorism, saying decisive action would continue until the complete elimination of...

Public Action Committee stages strike against load shedding

The Public Action Committee has launched a shutter-down strike across all four districts of the Poonch division in protest against prolonged electricity load shedding. According...

NA IT committee questions NCCIA performance on digital laws

The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on IT and Telecom raised questions about the performance of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) during a...

FIA, NCB Interpol nab murder suspect from Saudi Arabia

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in coordination with NCB Interpol has arrested a fugitive wanted in a murder case from Saudi Arabia and brought...

IHC bars deportation of Afghan national pending decision on POR card

The Islamabad High Court has issued a temporary order preventing the deportation of Bakhti Jan to Afghanistan until the Ministry of Interior decides on...

Police constable among two martyred in attack on polio team

Two people, including a police constable, were martyred after unknown assailants opened fire on a polio vaccination team in the Tangi area of Salarzai...

Sindh High Court rejects plea to halt deportation of Turkish nationals

The constitutional bench of the Sindh High Court has rejected an urgent request to suspend government action regarding the deportation of 28 Turkish nationals...

Sindh cabinet approves wireless system for jail security

The Sindh cabinet has approved the procurement of a wireless communication system for prisons across the province in a move aimed at strengthening security...

Sindh cabinet revises wheat release policy for 2025-26

The Sindh cabinet has approved a revision of the wheat release policy for the fiscal year 2025–26, including a reduction in the official wheat...

No room for ambiguity in fight against terrorism, says Interior Minister

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday paid a glowing tribute to the innocent martyrs of the Army Public School tragedy, saying he saluted...

Customs Quetta seizes smuggled goods worth Rs240 million

Customs Enforcement Quetta has seized smuggled goods worth approximately Rs240 million during a series of operations carried out on the basis of confirmed intelligence,...

FBR suspends Islamabad property valuation rates

The Federal Board of Revenue has suspended the notification fixing new property valuation rates in Islamabad on the instructions of the prime minister, officials...

Federal Shariat Court shifted to Islamabad High Court premises

The Federal Shariat Court has been shifted to the premises of the Islamabad High Court and will now operate from the IHC complex, officials...

PHC seeks larger bench on protective bail cases

The Peshawar High Court has issued a detailed four-page written judgment on petitions filed by leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) seeking protective bail, recommending...

KP CM doubles compensation for families of martyred security personnel

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi has announced a significant increase in financial assistance for the families of security personnel martyred in what he...

56.62 marlas of railway land recovered in Rawalpindi

On the special directives of the Federal Minister for Railways, Muhammad Hanif Abbasi, Pakistan Railways has successfully carried out a major anti-encroachment operation near...

Health Ministry, WHO discuss National Health and Population Policy 2026-35

The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination (M/o NHSR&C), with support from the British High Commission and World Health Organization (WHO), organised...

Federal govt issues new health allowance rules for frontline staff

The federal government has introduced a new mechanism for the disbursement of health allowances to doctors (medical and dental), allied specialists, pharmacists, nurses, paramedics,...

Punjab proposes tough new law against violent protests

The Punjab government has proposed strict measures to deal with violent protests, including penalties and compensation for damages, officials said on Monday. According to the...

Lahore Court grants interim bail to journalist Shakir Awan

The Sessions Court in Lahore on Monday approved interim bail for journalist Shakir Awan in a case registered by the National Counter-Cybercrime Investigation Agency...

Pakistan Sets 11% Tax-to-GDP Target, Expands Tax Net to Key Sectors

Federal Finance and Revenue Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said Pakistan has set an 11 percent tax-to-GDP target and plans to bring real estate, agriculture,...

FIA secures Interpol red warrants against 30 human traffickers

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has taken a major step against human trafficking by securing Interpol-issued red notices for 30 Pakistani human smugglers operating...

Sindh High Court issues arrest warrant against DG over pension delay

The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday issued a bailable arrest warrant against the Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority for failing to...

Rangers, Customs seize 10-truckload of smuggled goods in Karachi

Sindh Rangers and Customs Enforcement seized a large quantity of smuggled, non-custom-paid goods during a joint operation near Hub River Road, the 100-foot road,...

Punjab govt launches high-tech shrimp farming to boost blue economy

Punjab has formally launched a modern, technology-driven shrimp farming initiative, marking the beginning of a new phase in the province’s blue economy, Chief Minister...

PHC strikes down 80 Ombudsperson rulings on women’s inheritance

The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Monday has declared null and void 80 decisions issued by the provincial ombudsperson under the Women Property Rights...

Justice Jahangiri seeks transfer of degree case, cites conflict of interest

Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri on Monday raised objections to the bench headed by Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), Justice Sardar Sarfraz...

Court rejects Aleema Khan’s plea against indictment in Nov 26 Protest case

An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi on Monday dismissed a petition filed by Aleema Khan challenging the framing of charges against her in a...

IHC uses “quo warranto,” tool against Judge after politicians

For the first time in recent years, the legal tool of “quo warranto,” previously used against parliamentarians, is being invoked against a sitting judge...

NCCIA warns WhatsApp users of hacking risks

The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has issued a warning to WhatsApp users, advising them to take immediate action in case of suspected...

Punjab govt sets registration fees for basant kite makers

The district administration has fixed registration fees for kite and string manufacturers ahead of Basant celebrations in Lahore, following the Punjab government’s conditional approval...

Dense fog shuts several motorway sections

Several sections of major motorways across the country were closed on Sunday due to dense fog and severely reduced visibility, according to the Motorway...

Rain, snow forecast across Pakistan till Dec 18: NDMA

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast rain and snowfall in various parts of the country until December 18, prompting the National Emergency Operations Centre...

Finance Ministry rejects claims of new IMF conditions

The Ministry of Finance has rejected claims that new or unexpected conditions have been imposed under the International Monetary Fund’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF),...

Punjab govt approves first surface water treatment plant in Lahore

The Punjab government has approved the province’s first surface water treatment plant for Lahore under the vision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, officials...

Pakistan, Türkiye vow to deepen strategic partnership at Ashgabat meeting

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of the Republic of Türkiye, today, on the sidelines of the International Forum dedicated...

Punjab launches online registration App for births, deaths, marriages, divorces

The Punjab Local Government Department has launched a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) e-Registration App in collaboration with NADRA, enabling citizens to register births, deaths,...

Haroon Akhtar Khan meets SME clusters from Gujranwala, Gujrat, Wazirabad

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan held a key meeting with representatives of Small and Medium Enterprise...

Peshawar introduces SafeRide App to curb street crime

In a major push to curb rising street crime, Peshawar police have made registration compulsory for all motorcycle riders who transport passengers. The initiative...

Govt to distribute 700,000 Chromebooks nationwide: Minister

Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan addressed a ceremony in Islamabad highlighting the government’s commitment to providing equal opportunities for the...

Pakistan urges urgent global climate action at UNEA-7

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik, attended the Seventh Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) held in...

Pakistan warns of shrinking space for dialogue at global human rights forum

On the occasion of the International Human Rights Day, Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra Baloch participated in a panel discussion on “Free Flow of ideas and...

Pakistan, EU step up fight against illegal migration

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held a key meeting with European Union Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration, Magnus Berner, to discuss measures against...

Pakistan’s glaciers under threat by mining, climate change: Senator warns

Pakistan’s mountains and glaciers are facing growing threats from mining, drilling, and climate change, warned Senator Sheri Rahman, Vice President of the Pakistan Peoples...

Pakistan reaffirms commitment to global heritage protection at ICCROM assembly

Federal Minister for National Heritage & Culture Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, leading Pakistan’s delegation at the 34th General Assembly of the International Centre for the...

Meta delegation meets Pakistan IT Minister to discuss digital safety

A high-level delegation from Meta called on the Federal Minister for IT & Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja to discuss strengthening cooperation on digital safety,...

Sindh to launch E-Challan system for food authority

The Sindh government has decided to introduce an e-challan system for the Sindh Food Authority (SFA), following the digitalization model used in traffic enforcement. During...

Former Lt. Gen. Faiz Hameed sentenced to 14 years for multiple misconduct charges

The Field General Court Martial has sentenced Faiz Hameed, the former Lieutenant General of the Pakistan Army, to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment for...

FOSPA resolves Rs10 crore inheritance dispute in Islamabad

The Federal Ombudsman for Protection Against Harassment (FOSPA) has successfully resolved a Rs10 crore inheritance dispute in Sector I-8, Islamabad, awarding Huma Batool her...

Pakistan Launches Online Fingerprint Verification for Passport Applicants

The Pakistan Passport Department has launched a new online verification system that allows passport applicants to verify their fingerprints digitally, resolving previous technical issues. Under...

CM KP Sohail Afridi criticizes federal govt corruption, announces university initiatives

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said on Thursday that corrupt elements in federal government have pushed Pakistan’s economy to the brink of collapse,...

Punjab sets May deadline for major beautification drive

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved a February-to-May completion window for the first phase of the province-wide beautification plan, as officials briefed...

Former ISI Chief Faiz Hameed sentenced to 14 years by military court

Former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) director general Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed has been handed a 14-year rigorous imprisonment sentence by a military court, the...

Pakistan, Tunisia hold fourth round of bilateral political consultations in Tunis

Pakistan and Tunisia convened the fourth round of Bilateral Political Consultations in Tunis, bringing renewed focus to strengthening ties across political, economic and security...

Pakistan and Türkiye explore deeper cooperation in aviation and high-tech sectors

Pakistan and Türkiye have moved toward deeper collaboration in aviation, defence manufacturing, and high-tech industries as a high-level Turkish delegation met Federal Minister for...

Anti-Terrorism court orders seizure of Alima Khan’s surety bonds

An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has ordered the seizure of bail bonds for political activist Alima Khan after she failed to appear in...

PIDE seminar highlights Pakistan’s persistent low savings problem and path to reform

The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) hosted a seminar on “The Challenges of Low Savings in Pakistan,” chaired by PIDE Vice Chancellor Dr....

Chief Justice hosts festive cake ceremony for christian employees

The Hon’ble Chief Justice of Pakistan, the Hon’ble Judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, and the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association...

Pakistan launches national roadmap to formalize SMEs and workers

The Government of Pakistan, in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), has launched the...

BISRP beneficiaries to receive payments via digital wallets from March 2026

The Government of Pakistan has announced that one crore beneficiaries of the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) will start receiving payments directly at home...

KP farmers seek urgent relief after Rs. 80 billion tobacco loss

A high-level delegation from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Farmers Board met with Chairman Pakistan Tobacco Board, Musaddiq Hussain Tahir Khilji, at the Board’s headquarters today...

Karachi records 806 road accident deaths this year

Karachi has witnessed 806 fatalities in traffic accidents so far this year, according to rescue sources. Of those killed, 632 were men, 81 women, 71...

FBR’s new valuation boosts property prices in Islamabad’s prime areas

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued new property valuations for Islamabad, leading to a significant increase in prices across the city’s upscale...

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa launches personalized vehicle registration system

The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has introduced a new Personalized Registration Mark (PRM) system, under which vehicle number plates will now be linked to...

Pakistan, UK sign new agreement to expand cooperation on climate change

Pakistan and the United Kingdom have finalised a new cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening joint action on climate change. The pact was signed in...

Islamabad Court issues arrest warrants for Ali Amin Gandapur in Azadi March cases

A district and sessions court in Islamabad has issued arrest warrants for former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister Ali Amin Gandapur in two cases linked...

IHC declines request to stop compensation; CDA to allot developed plots in new sectors

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday rejected a request seeking the immediate suspension of compensation payments to landowners in newly developed sectors of...

Punjab Govt approves basant festival, sets safety rules

The Punjab government has allowed the celebration of Basant, the traditional kite-flying festival, after 25 years of restrictions. The festival will be observed on...

Police disperse PTI sit-in near Adiala Jail after water cannon used

Police dispersed a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) sit-in near the Adiala Jail checkpoint on Tuesday after tensions rose between security personnel and party workers protesting...

World observes Human Rights Day, Pakistan calls for equality and justice

Countries across the globe marked Human Rights Day on Wednesday, with Pakistan using the occasion to stress dignity, equality and justice for all citizens....

Pakistan, Indonesia Sign Seven Agreements to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation

Pakistan and Indonesia have signed seven agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) covering sectors including higher education, health, trade, and anti-drug measures on Tuesday....

Pakistan pledges USD 639.54 million for global polio eradication at Abu Dhabi event

Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal Chaudhary, represented Pakistan at the High-Level Pledging Moment for Polio Eradication held today in...

Pakistan reaffirms solidarity with Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry underscored the pressing need for enhanced regional cooperation to confront worsening climate-driven challenges during a...

Karachi Mayor opens key development projects in Surjani Town

Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab has inaugurated a series of development projects in Surjani Town’s Union Councils 38 and 39, including the restoration of...

Punjab Assembly approves Emergency Service (Amendment) Act 2025

The Punjab Assembly has approved the Punjab Emergency Service (Amendment) Act 2025 with a majority vote, bringing a key shift to the leadership structure...

ECP released full schedule for Islamabad’s LG polls

The Election Commission of Pakistan has announced that local government elections in the federal capital will take place on 15 February. Polling is scheduled...

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