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Pakistan lauds Azerbaijan’s leadership role in OIC cultural festival

Pakistan’s Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, has said that Pakistan takes great pride in Azerbaijan’s leadership in hosting the...

Coordinator to PM on Climate Change outlines Pakistan’s carbon market plans

Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change Romina Khurshid Alam said on Tuesday that Pakistan is pushing ahead with plans to establish a...

Punjab to launches special cards for cancer and cardiac patients

The Punjab government has decided to introduce special cards for cancer and cardiac patients, officials said. The decision was taken during a meeting chaired...

No meetings to be allowed with Imran Khan after law violations: Federal Information Minister

Federal Minister for Information, Atta Tarar, has said that following any violation of the law, there is zero possibility of anyone meeting former Prime...

CDS Asim Munir warns of swift response to any threats against Pakistan

Chief of Army Staff and Pakistan’s first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, has warned that any aggression against Pakistan...

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir receives guard of honour as Pakistan’s first CDS

A ceremony of Guard of Honour was held at General Headquarters (GHQ) Rawalpindi to honour Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, following his appointment as...

President Zardari blames India for stalled SAARC progress

President Asif Ali Zardari has said that the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) has been largely inactive for the past 11 years...

Abid Sher Ali elected senator unopposed

Abid Sher Ali, senior leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), has been elected senator unopposed in the Punjab by-election. The vacant Senate seat was left...

794,000 vehicles fined in Punjab for illegal plates in 2025

Punjab authorities have ramped up enforcement against traffic violations, focusing on illegal number plates and dark-tinted windows across the province. An official report obtained by...

Punjab police foil RAW-linked terror plot, arrest 12 suspects

Punjab’s Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has foiled a major terror plot, arresting 12 suspected militants allegedly linked to India’s intelligence agency, RAW, in raids...

Pakistan needs smaller provinces for better governance, says Federal Minister

Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan has once again called for the creation of multiple new provinces across Pakistan, arguing that smaller administrative units would...

WA Minister, GE Vernova explore hydropower and energy storage opportunities

Federal Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, met with Frederic Ribieras, CEO of GE Vernova’s Hydro Power, to discuss Pakistan’s clean energy...

WAIPA applauds Pakistan’s Investment Minister for Sharjah conference impact

The World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) has extended profound appreciation to Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Investment, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh for his impactful...

Pakistan pledges support for Sudan’s health sector development

Federal Minister for Health, Mustafa Kamal, held a high-level meeting with a Sudanese delegation led by the Federal Secretary of Health of Sudan. The...

Romina Khurshid Alam calls for climate investment in Balochistan

Romina Khurshid Alam, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, today addressed the Conference on Sustainable Development and Climate Resilience...

Punjab Assembly praises CDS Syed Asim Munir in resolution

Punjab Assembly member Shoaib Siddiqui of the Istehkam Pakistan Party has submitted a congratulatory resolution honoring Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed...

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to Visit Pakistan on 8-9 December

At the invitation of the Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, the President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto will undertake an...

Pakistan condemns Indian Minister’s ‘inflammatory’ remarks

Pakistan has categorically rejected and condemned the recent comments made by India’s External Affairs Minister, describing them as “highly inflammatory, baseless and irresponsible.” On media...

TİKA donates medical supplies to support Thalassemia patients in KP

The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) has handed over a fresh consignment of medical supplies to the Frontier Foundation Peshawar to strengthen treatment...

CM Punjab orders acceleration of development work in Ravi City

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed authorities to speed up development work in Ravi City, emphasizing the timely completion of ongoing projects. The...

SNGPL announces gas load-shedding schedule for Punjab, KP

The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has released a new gas load-shedding schedule for consumers in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for the winter...

Rawalpindi transporters to strike against new fines in 8 December

Transporters in Rawalpindi have escalated protests against the amended Transport Ordinance and the imposition of hefty fines, threatening a city-wide strike next week. The Goods...

Israeli spyware ‘Predator’ used to target Pakistanis, Amnesty says

An Israeli company’s spyware has been reportedly used to target Pakistani citizens, raising serious concerns over privacy and surveillance, according to a report by...

Customs seizes over Rs74 Million Worth of smuggled goods in KP

The Customs Enforcement in Peshawar has foiled multiple smuggling attempts, seizing goods worth Rs74.4 million across the division, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)...

Punjab opens 80 partridges hunting zones, but local communities push back

Punjab has designated 80 hunting zones for partridges this season, marking the first time the province has allowed such regulated hunting. The legal hunting...

PMD issues drought advisory for Balochistan

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a pre-alert advisory warning of an intensifying drought across several districts of Balochistan, following a significant reduction...

Balochistan gripped by severe cold; Quetta at zero, Kalat hits -2°C

A severe cold wave has tightened its grip on Balochistan, with temperatures plunging to freezing levels in several districts. According to the Meteorological Department,...

Motorway Police issues travel advisory amid severe fog in parts of Pakistan

The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) has issued a comprehensive travel advisory as dense fog continues to blanket several regions of Punjab, Khyber...

Pakistan offers lucrative opportunities for U.S. investors, says Ambassador

Pakistan is presenting “profitable opportunities” for U.S. entrepreneurs, particularly in IT, energy, and minerals sectors, said Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, Pakistan’s envoy to the...

12 India-backed terrorists killed in Balochistan operation

Pakistan security forces killed 12 India-backed terrorists in a targeted operation in Qalat district, Balochistan, officials confirmed. The operation was based on intelligence about...

OGRA revises RLNG recovery, grants relief to consumers

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has revised its earlier decision regarding the recovery of 60 billion PKR from RLNG (Re-gasified Liquefied Natural...

Punjab Govt launches crackdown on loudspeakers, one-dish rule violations at weddings

The Punjab government has announced a strict crackdown across the province to enforce the one-dish rule at weddings and other events, while curbing the...

Pakistan aims for 90% clean energy by 2035, says Power Minister

Federal Minister for Power Sardar Owais Ahmed Khan Laghari has announced ambitious plans to make Pakistan’s power sector fully digital, transparent, and consumer-friendly, while...

Ombudsman orders investigation into offloading of 25 passengers at Karachi Airport

The Federal Ombudsman has ordered an investigation into the alleged unlawful offloading of 25 passengers at Karachi Airport who were scheduled to travel to...

Passenger stopped from flying to france with counterfeit Poland residency card

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has prevented a passenger from traveling to Europe using fraudulent documents, officials confirmed on Friday. According to an FIA spokesperson,...

Five Pakistanis deported from Sharjah over fake UK visas

Five Pakistani nationals were deported from Sharjah after attempting to travel to the United Kingdom on fraudulent visas, authorities confirmed on Saturday. The deportees have...

China’s new five-year plan offers ‘major opportunity for Pakistan’: Speakers

ISLAMABAD (Internews Pakistan): Pakistan-China Institute (PCI), under its flagship initiative “Friends of Silk Road,” organized a conference titled “The Five-Year Plan and China-Pakistan Future:...

Govt plans new highway connecting Mansehra to China

The federal government has announced plans to construct a new four-lane highway, N-15, connecting Mansehra to the China border, offering an alternative to the...

Russia suspends Pakistan post services over unpaid dues

Russia has suspended Pakistan Post services over unpaid dues amounting to Rs 55 million, Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan informed the National...

21,647 Pakistanis detained abroad, majority awaiting trial

Over 21,000 Pakistani citizens are currently imprisoned in foreign countries, according to a written reply submitted by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to the National...

KP Govt recommends closing 57 May 9 cases

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has recommended closing 57 cases related to the May 9 unrest, sources in the provincial Law Department confirmed on Thursday. The...

Punjab govt intensifies emergency measures to improve air quality in Lahore

The Punjab government has stepped up emergency measures to tackle rising air pollution in Lahore as dropping temperatures and weak winds contribute to worsening...

FIA cracks down on fraudulent hiring at CDA

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Anti-Corruption Circle Islamabad has registered a case against 58 employees of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) over the use...

PM Shehbaz offers support to Malaysia after devastating floods

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed solidarity with the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim, over the recent cyclone-induced floods that...

Senate approves National Agri Trade and Food Safety Authority Bill 2025

The Senate has passed the National Agri Trade and Food Safety Authority Bill 2025, paving the way for the creation of a new federal...

Balochistan govt moves to hunt 300 terrorists through Interpol Red notices

The Balochistan government has decided to pursue Interpol Red Notices and initiate international legal proceedings against the exiled heads and senior commanders of banned...

Govt launches AI-based system to curb illegal immigration

The government has decided to tighten its crackdown on individuals attempting to travel abroad using fake documents, as well as against the networks facilitating...

IHC orders HEC to produce Justice Jahangiri’s law degree record

The Islamabad High Court has requested the Higher Education Commission (HEC) to obtain the law degree record of Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri from Karachi...

Alima Khan warns of chaos if governor rule imposed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Aleema Khan, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, has called on the public to stand with PTI, warning that the party is...

Sindh Assembly approves amendment to Letters and Succession Certificates Bill

The Sindh Assembly has unanimously passed the Sindh Letters and Succession Certificate (Amendment) Bill, changing the procedure for issuing inheritance certificates in the province. The...

Musadik Malik sounds alarm on pollution, flood losses at WWF conference

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik, addressed a conference organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) to...

Customs seize 564 smuggled mobile phones at Karachi–Hyderabad toll plaza

Pakistan Customs Enforcement seized 564 smuggled mobile phones from a non-custom-paid Toyota Land Cruiser intercepted at the Karachi–Hyderabad Toll Plaza, officials confirmed on Thursday. The...

Islamabad Police Shut Down Cybercrime Wing, Transfer Officers to CTD

The Islamabad Police have formally abolished their Cybercrime Wing, transferring all officers and constables from the unit to the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), officials...

Pakistan, Kyrgyz Republic set $200 million trade target by 2027-28

The Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Zhaparov Nurgozhoevich led their respective sides at a delegation-level...

Light rain and snow forecast in Northern area of Pakistan

The Meteorological Department has forecast light rain and snowfall in northern areas of Pakistan starting December 5. According to the weather alert, a weak...

Pakistan demands extradition of Shehzad Akbar and Adil Raja from UK

Pakistan has formally requested the extradition of Shehzad Akbar and Adil Raja from the United Kingdom, stating that both individuals are “highly wanted” in...

Pakistan sends additional relief assistance to Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwa

In continuation of Pakistan’s support to the people of Sri Lanka following the widespread devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwa and in response to the...

Pakistan, France discuss cooperation to strengthen human rights

Nicolas Galey, Ambassador of France called on the Federal Minister for Human Rights Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar to discuss cooperation in promoting and strengthening...

Pakistan, Iran agree to resume Islamabad–Tehran–Istanbul train this year

Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Reza Amiri Moghaddam, called on Federal Minister for Railways, Muhammad Hanif Abbasi, in Islamabad today. Iranian Commercial Counsellor, Ms....

Pakistan Railways outsources 3 schools to modernize education

Pakistan Railways has taken a major step toward modernizing its educational institutions by outsourcing three key railway schools under the Public–Private Partnership (PPP) model,...

35th National Games begin in Karachi with netball and multi-sport events

The 35th edition of Pakistan’s National Games officially began in Karachi on Thursday, starting with a netball tournament at the Pakistan Sports Board Coaching...

Punjab lowers driving age to 16, tightens traffic enforcement

Punjab Senior Minister Maryam Aurangzeb announced that the minimum driving age in the province has been reduced to 16 years as part of an...

Punjab govt sets up steering committee to end child labour across province

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the formation of a high-level steering committee aimed at eliminating forced child labour across the province,...

Police seize over 41kg of hashish, arrest 32 drug suppliers in Rawalpindi

In line with Punjab Chief Minister’s vision of a “Drug-Free Punjab,” Rawalpindi police have carried out a major crackdown across multiple police stations, arresting...

Punjab govt allows kite flying after 25 years with strict rules

The Punjab government has issued an ordinance allowing kite flying in the province after 25 years, with strict conditions and penalties to ensure safety....

PM says to broadcast PIA privatization bids live on TV

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with all business representatives and companies participating in the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), emphasizing that transparency and...

ISA seminar highlights Iqbal’s relevance for today’s youth

The Information Service Academy (ISA) organized a seminar titled “The Contemporary Relevance of Iqbal’s Thought and the New Generation” at the ISA Auditorium, bringing...

Pakistan discusses digital inclusion and disaster resilience with FCDO, GSMA delegation

A high-level delegation comprising Louisa Odell, Innovation and Technology Advisor at Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO); Michael Unwin, Strategic Partnership Lead, Technology &...

UN Women Officials meet Human Rights Minister to discuss gender equality

Christine Arab, UN Women Regional Director, accompanied by UN Women Country Representative Jamshed Qazi, called on the Federal Minister for Human Rights, Senator Azam...

Federal Committee reviews modernization of National Tariff Commission

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik, chaired the 5th meeting of the Prime Minister’s Committee for the Modernization of...

Three police officers martyred in terror attack on vehicle in Dera Ismail Khan

Three police officers were martyred in a terrorist attack targeting a police vehicle in the Paniala area near a degree college in Dera Ismail...

Pakistan showcases films at 43rd Fajr Film Festival in Shiraz

Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, Federal Minister for Culture along with leading Pakistani filmmakers represented Pakistan in the 43rd Fajr Film Festival held in the historic...

Karachi Customs foil tax evasion, recover Rs167 million revenue

The Karachi Customs Enforcement has prevented a major attempt to misdeclare imported goods, saving the federal revenue approximately Rs167 million. According to the Federal Board...

Punjab Bar Council bans police entry into all district and tehsil bar premises

The Punjab Bar Council has barred police personnel from entering all 43 district and 170 tehsil bar associations across the province, following the killing...

Punjab govt decides FIRs to be filed against vehicle owners, not underage drivers

The Punjab Traffic Police has announced a major policy shift, declaring that no FIR will be registered against underage drivers, and instead, criminal charges...

Punjab govt approves ‘Chief Minister’s Honorarium Card for Mosque Imams’

The Punjab government has approved the launch of the “Chief Minister Punjab Honorarium Card for Mosque Imams”, setting February 2026 as the deadline for...

Lahore High Court allows foster parents to retain custody of 13-year-old

The Lahore High Court has set aside a trial court ruling and handed a 13-year-old boy back to his foster parents, emphasising that a...

244 students graduate at NUTECH’s 4th convocation

The Federal Minister of Science & Technology, Khalid Magsi, attended the 4th Convocation of the National University of Technology (NUTECH) today, witnessing the graduation...

Pakistani student wins top prize in Beijing’s Global Tech Innovation Pitch Competition

BEIJING (Internews): A Pakistani doctoral researcher Awais Ahmad Siddiqi at Tsinghua University has secured first place in the Beijing Municipal Government’s Global Technological Innovation...

CJ Lahore HC calls for awareness campaign before arresting underage drivers

Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court, Alia Neelum, has expressed concern over the arrests of underage drivers for violating traffic laws. During a meeting...

PM Shahbaz chairs working group on tax reforms and economic growth

Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif chaired a meeting of working groups composed of private sector experts and business leaders to discuss reforms aimed at...

India delays Pakistan’s humanitarian flight to Sri Lanka for over 60 hours

India continues to block humanitarian assistance from Pakistan to Sri Lanka. The special aircraft carrying Pakistan’s humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka continues to face...

Pakistan, Iran strengthen cultural ties in Tehran meeting

Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, held a cordial meeting in Tehran with Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance,...

Pakistan seeks outcome-oriented cooperation with Japan in key sectors

The Embassy of Pakistan in Japan and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) jointly hosted the Pakistan Business Seminar 2025 at the Embassy of...

Pakistan, Canada discuss GM Canola trade and regulatory efficiency

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr Musadik Malik, met with the Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Tarik Ali Khan. Also present...

Pakistan’s new ambassador presents credentials to UAE President

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE received the credentials of several newly appointed ambassadors to the UAE including Shafqat Ali...

2025 becomes worst year for terrorists since 2015, Reports say

Pakistan witnessed a rise in terrorist incidents in November, with terrorists increasingly targeting civilians, according to a new report by the Pakistan Institute for...

KP CM, US consul discuss trade, investment, security cooperation

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi held a high-level meeting with US Consul General Thomas Eckert at the Chief Minister’s House, focusing on trade,...

Assistant Commissioner, two policemen among four martyred in Bannu ambush

A deadly gun attack claimed the lives of the Assistant Commissioner of North Waziristan and two police personnel, along with another civilian, when unidentified...

Balochistan hit by worsening drought as cultivable land shrinks, experts warn

Balochistan is facing an escalating environmental emergency, with unusually low rainfall pushing much of the province into a state of prolonged drought. Water management...

Pakistan Railways approves major upgrade of Nokundi–Sibi track to support Reko Diq project

In a move tied to the strategic importance of the Reko Diq copper-gold project, Pakistan Railways has decided to upgrade the 600-kilometre rail line...

Balochistan to revamp school curriculum for new academic year

The Balochistan Education Department has decided to introduce major changes to the school curriculum for the upcoming academic year, officials confirmed on Saturday. Under the...

JCP approves permanent appointment of Justice Mian Gul Hassan Orungzeb in SC

The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) has approved the appointment of Justice Mian Gul Hassan Orungzeb as a permanent judge of the Supreme Court. The...

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announces strict measures against fake news

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has warned that individuals spreading fake news on social media, including from abroad, will face strict legal action. Speaking...

Pakistan, Turkiye strengthen energy and mineral cooperation ahead of high-level visit

Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik held a meeting today with the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye to Pakistan, Irfan Neziroglu, to...

Senate releases 51-point agenda featuring 21 legislative bills

The Senate has issued a comprehensive 51-point agenda for its upcoming session, outlining an extensive list of legislative actions, including the presentation, approval and...

ANF seizes 2.2 tons of smuggled narcotics in countrywide crackdown

Pakistan’s Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has carried out a series of major operations across the country, seizing more than 2,296 kilograms of narcotics and arresting...

Inspection finds all milk samples unsafe for consumption in Karachi

The Sindh High Court has received a detailed report on the quality of milk in Karachi, revealing that samples tested were unsafe for human...

Pakistan announces recruitment of medical staff for Hajj 2026

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced plans to recruit medical professionals to serve Pakistani pilgrims during Hajj 2026. The ministry will hire a...

Reko Diq to revolutionise Pakistan’s mineral sector, CCP releases detailed report

Pakistan’s mineral sector is set for a major transformation as the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has released a comprehensive report outlining the far-reaching...

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