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President Zardari welcomes UN report condemning India’s actions

President Asif Ali Zardari has welcomed the report issued by United Nations human rights experts, which raises serious concerns over India’s military actions against...

Islamabad IG grants direct powers to SHOs for financial fraud cases

In response to a rising number of financial fraud and transaction-related cases, the Islamabad Inspector General (IG) has announced a major procedural change. Under the...

Flour prices spike in Quetta, citizens struggle to cope

Flour prices in Quetta have surged dramatically, adding to the hardships of citizens already burdened by rising inflation. Market sources reported that in a...

Customs enforcement seizes smuggled goods worth Rs 240 million in Quetta

Quetta Customs Enforcement has seized smuggled goods valued at approximately Rs 240 million, officials said on Friday. The confiscated items included skimmed milk powder, auto...

KP CM blames federal govt for tribal district development delays

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said on Friday that the lack of development in tribal districts is due to the federal government’s failure...

PM calls for removal of encroachments to improve urban infrastructure

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that cities and towns cannot be properly designed or provided with improved infrastructure unless encroachments are removed,...

Punjab moves to tighten laws against land grabbing, property fraud

The Punjab government has finalized preparations for strict new legislation aimed at curbing land grabbing and fraud in the buying and selling of residential...

IHC approves early hearing plea in Khawaja Asif-Shaukat Khanum case

The Islamabad High Court on Friday approved a request for early hearing filed by the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf against a sessions court verdict...

Massive forgery uncovered in Karachi sub-registrar office

Karachi authorities have uncovered large-scale forgery in property records at the Sub-Registrar Office in Jamshed Town. A high-level inquiry revealed 24 fake sale deeds...

Three drug dealers killed in alleged police encounters in Lahore

Lahore police said three suspected drug dealers were killed in alleged encounters with the Counter Crime Department (CCD) in Batta Pur and Iqbal Town...

ITF calls on PM to stop PIA privatisation

The International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) has written a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, urging the government to immediately stop the privatisation process...

Islamabad police arrest inter-provincial gang leader after encounter

Islamabad police have arrested the leader of an inter-provincial criminal gang after he was injured during a police encounter in the limits of Tarnol...

Federal Minister holds meeting on Chaman border trade challenges

Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, held a high-level consultative meeting with leaders, traders, and community representatives from Chaman District and the Chaman...

KP launches work on circular rail project linking major cities

Work has begun on the Circular Rail Project aimed at connecting major cities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with the provincial capital through a modern rail...

Climate crisis now a core economic threat: (BIPP) report

LAHORE: Climate change is no longer just an environmental concern but a growing economic and governance challenge for Pakistan, speakers warned at the launch...

Motorways closed at multiple points due to heavy fog

Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Severe fog in parts of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has disrupted traffic, prompting authorities to close several motorway sections. According to...

ANF seizes over Rs77 million worth of drugs in nationwide raids

The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has recovered drugs worth over Rs77 million during a nationwide crackdown on smuggling, officials said. Two suspects, including a woman,...

Police interrogate 16 held over clashes near Adiala Jail

Police have begun a formal investigation into suspects arrested for violence, disorder and resistance against law enforcement during a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest outside...

Sindh Police launch online tenant registration system

Sindh Police have introduced an online registration application for recording tenant information across the province as part of ongoing efforts to digitise policing and...

Shehbaz Sharif calls for wider use of RAAST platform

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to further accelerate efforts aimed at promoting a cashless economy across the country. The prime minister issued the...

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...

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