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Pakistan, Bangladesh discuss boosting trade and economic cooperation

Anisuzzaman Chowdhury, Special Assistant (State Minister, Ministry of Finance) to the Honorable Chief Adviser of Government of Bangladesh, paid a courtesy call on the...

Green Climate fund approves $250m for Pakistan’s climate resilience project

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved $250 million in financial assistance for Pakistan to support climate-resilient water and agriculture systems, the Asian Development...

Aleem Khan directs NHA to halt funds for old, unapproved schemes

Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has directed the National Highway Authority (NHA) to bring major changes in its existing policy framework to...

Türkiye to restore Allama Iqbal Museum in Lahore

As part of the Türkiye–Pakistan Cultural Week from28 to 31 October, being celebrated under the patronage of Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif to mark...

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia launch economic cooperation framework

Building on nearly eight decades of strong partnership and Islamic solidarity, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan have agreed...

Pakistan, Sri Lanka to boost marine tourism cooperation

Pakistan and Sri Lanka have agreed to explore joint cooperation in marine tourism, recognizing the immense potential of their vast coastlines and rich marine...

Pakistan, China explore railway investment and technical cooperation

Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi met with the Secretary General of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC), Jiang Yi, in...

IHC sets up JIT to investigate police in kidnap and false case saga

The Islamabad High Court (IHC), presided over by Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani on Tuesday has ordered a full investigation into allegations that police personnel...

Lahore vehicles face seizure after green sticker after Nov 15: EPA

The Punjab Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that vehicles operating without a valid “Green Sticker” or ETS (Emissions Testing System) certificate will be...

Islamabad Court bars arrest of Imran Khan in five cases until Nov 25

A District and Sessions Court in Islamabad has restrained police from arresting the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan in five different cases, including...

Karachi traffic police issues over Rs 1.25 crore in e-challans in six hours

The Karachi Traffic Police has released statistics showing that since the launch of its e-challan system, over Rs 12.5 million in fines were imposed...

PM Shehbaz leaves for Riyadh to attend future investment initiative summit

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday departed for Riyadh to attend the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference, following a...

President Zardari reaffirms support for Kashmiris on Black Day

President Asif Ali Zardari said that October 27, 1947, marks the “darkest day” in the history of Jammu and Kashmir, when Indian forces took...

Driving license facility launched at Lahore Airport

A new driving license issuance facility has been set up at Allama Iqbal International Airport, allowing both domestic and international travelers to obtain their...

Court issues arrest warrant for Aleema Khan for fifth time

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has once again issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Aleema Khan, sister of PTI founder Imran Khan, after she...

Pakistan to close airspace for two days amid border drill concerns

Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has announced that Pakistan will suspend commercial overflight of its airspace for three hours each morning over the next two...

Islamabad holds solidarity march against Indian atrocities in Kashmir

A protest rally was held in Islamabad on Monday to mark Black Day, denouncing Indian atrocities in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK)....

Pakistan renews call for Kashmir self-determination on Black Day”

On the solemn occasion of Kashmir Black Day, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, issued a message recalling the...

Air quality in Lahore rockets to AQI 500+, Central Punjab gasping

Lahore and large parts of central Punjab are once again enveloped in thick smog as air pollution surged to dangerous levels across the region. According...

SC issues notice to ECP in Shibli Faraz disqualification case

Important developments took place in the Supreme Court on Monday regarding cases related to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership. PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan...

KP government reaffirms solidarity with Kashmiris on Black Day

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government observed Black Day on Monday to express solidarity with the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and...

Pakistan, EU Parliament delegation reaffirm strong ties under GSP+ framework

Pakistan and the European Parliament reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation under the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) framework during a high-level...

Govt of Punjab to pay allowance to 65,000 mosque imams

The Government of Punjab has announced that for the first time in the province’s history, it will provide a stipend to around 65,000 imams...

5 soldiers, 25 terrorists killed in operations in NW Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Five soldiers and 25 terrorists were killed in two separate military engagements in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said on Sunday. The...

Administration Recovers illegally stored hospital drugs from Sethi Town House Peshawar

The district administration in Peshawar has recovered a large quantity of government hospital medicines during a raid on a house in the city’s Sethi...

PML-N announces candidate list for upcoming by-elections

The Pakistan Muslim League (N) (PML-N) has decided to issue tickets to several candidates ahead of the upcoming by-elections. Sources say the decision was...

PM Shehbaz announces restoration of gas connections for households nationwide

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced the restoration of gas connections for domestic consumers across the country, fulfilling what he described as a long-standing...

Railways ends contractor system for Lahore coolies after 25 years

Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has announced the abolition of the contractor system for porters (coolies) at Lahore Railway Station, ending a...

Punjab launches first-ever health screening program for special children

Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched the province's first comprehensive Special Health Screening Program for special children, aimed at providing medical care,...

Smog alerts issued across Central Punjab as pollution intensifies

Smog levels in Lahore and several central districts of Punjab have intensified, making open-air breathing increasingly hazardous. Health experts have warned residents to limit...

PTI to call ‘Peace Jirga’ in KP Assembly for consensus against terrorism

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to convene a "Peace Jirga" in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly to develop a unified strategy for ending terrorism and...

New Qatar-to-Europe illegal migration route uncovered: FIA

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested six passengers from Sialkot Airport who were attempting to travel to Europe through Qatar under the guise...

PM Shehbaz to attend future investment summit in Saudi Arabia

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will undertake a visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 27 to 29 October at the invitation of...

Numbers game begins as PPP seeks new government in AJK

The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has moved to bring a no-confidence motion against Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwar-ul-Haq and initiated...

Mustafa Kamal inaugurates locally manufactured ventilator at Karachi Expo Center

Federal Minister for Health Mustafa Kamal inaugurated a locally manufactured ventilator at the Karachi Expo Centre, marking a major milestone in Pakistan’s healthcare technology...

CCP Enhances Capacity to Detect Cartels and Market Abuse

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) organized an in-house training session titled “Investigating Cartel and Abuse of Dominance Cases” for officers from its Legal,...

Pakistan, Iran discuss launch of ferry service to boost trade and facilitate travelers

Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry met Iranian Minister for Roads, Farzana Sadiq, where both sides discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in maritime connectivity...

Punjab air pollution hits dangerous levels; Sheikhupura tops list at AQI 257

Air pollution across Punjab has soared to alarming levels, with readings indicating a sharp deterioration across major urban centres. On Saturday, the latest data...

Islamabad High Court to hear plea seeking ban on Imran Khan’s X account

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has scheduled for hearing a petition seeking the closure of former prime minister and PTI founding chairman Imran Khan’s...

Punjab govt begins screening CM Maryam Nawaz’s security amid TLP proscription

Following the recent proscription of the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) by the federal government, a comprehensive security screening of the security personnel and other staff...

Punjab completes survey for installation of 5,500 security cameras in central jails

Under the Punjab government’s Safe Jail Project, a security survey for installing surveillance cameras and modern monitoring equipment in central jails across the province...

PIA resumes UK flights after five-year ban, Defence Minister inaugurates service

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has inaugurated the resumption of Pakistan International Airlines’ (PIA) flight operations to the United Kingdom, marking the end of a...

Flood-Hit 72 tehsils to get emergency aid, Punjab announces restoration plans

The Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has declared several flood-affected areas as calamity-hit, issuing formal notifications for relief and rehabilitation measures. According to...

Shazia Marri denies any PPP–PML-N power-sharing deal in Balochistan

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) senior leader Shazia Marri has denied reports suggesting that the PPP and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) had agreed to share...

Punjab to launch drone policing, tighten arms regulations

The Punjab government has decided to introduce drone policing and stricter arms regulation laws across the province as part of new security reforms. According to...

Pakistan, Qatar vow to deepen trade and investment ties

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani, Minister of Commerce and Industry of Qatar, who is visiting Pakistan...

Pakistan bans TLP under Anti-Terrorism Act 1997

The federal government has officially declared Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) a banned organisation under the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997, following approval by the federal cabinet. The...

Pakistan pursues new logistics partnerships with Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka

Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan held a series of important meetings with foreign ministers and senior officials on the sidelines of the...

AJK Premier praises Pakistan Army’s role in region’s freedom

Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Chaudhry Anwar-ul-Haq, while addressing the central ceremony marking the 78th Foundation Day of AJK, said that...

Over 200 bogus allotments detected in Pakistan Railways housing

The Directorate General (DG) Vigilance of Pakistan Railways has compiled a preliminary inquiry into the bogus allotment of more than 200 railway quarters in...

Pakistan pledges to uphold UN charter principles on 80th anniversary

Pakistan has reaffirmed its strong commitment to multilateralism and the principles outlined in the United Nations Charter, as the world marks the 80th anniversary...

Court orders ID and passport seizure of Aleema Khan for repeated non-appearance

A special anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi has ordered the seizure of the national identity card and passport of Aleema Khan, sister of former prime...

ATC clears Maryam Nawaz in NAB office attack case

A Lahore Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has acquitted Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in a case involving an alleged attack on the offices of the...

IHC issues arrest warrants for ERRA–NDMA Director over non-appearance

The Islamabad High Court has issued bailable arrest warrants for the Director Administration of the Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority (ERRA) and the National...

FAPUASA urges HEC and Planning Ministry to resolve university teachers’ pay and tax issues

The Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Associations (FAPUASA) has urged the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and the Ministry of Planning, Development, and...

Pakistan and China sign MoU to enhance cooperation in Quantum technologies

ISLAMABAD (Internews): A high-level delegation from the China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC)—a leading Chinese state-owned conglomerate—called on Federal Minister for Planning, Development and...

Sherry Rehman calls for reviving Pakistan’s climate diplomacy ahead of COP30

Chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Senator Sherry Rehman, chaired a meeting of the Committee to review Pakistan’s...

Govt slashes power tariffs for industry and agriculture to boost economic growth: Leghari

Federal Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari has announced a major reduction in electricity tariffs for the industrial and agricultural sectors, aimed...

Customs clearance halted at Pak-Afghan border points amid security tensions

The customs clearance, both of exports and imports, has been suspended at the Customs Border Stations of Torkham, Ghulam Khan, Kharlachi, and Angoor Adda...

PM Shehbaz announces “Roshan Maeeshat Power Package” for industry and agriculture

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced the Roshan Maeeshat (Bright Economy) Power Package aimed at supporting Pakistan’s industrial and agricultural sectors to promote economic...

Police arrest fugitive in honour killing of 19-year-old girl

Rawalpindi Police have arrested a fugitive wanted for the honour killing of a 19-year-old girl two years ago in the Jatli area. The suspect,...

Six arrested in Rawalpindi after viral video of man’s torture

Rawalpindi police launched a late-night crackdown in the City Police Station area of Gawalmandi, arresting six suspects including the main accused, Junaid alias Jeeda...

FBR Implements new procedure for industrial power and gas connection changes

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has implemented a new procedure for the transfer of industrial electricity and gas connections, effective from October 22,...

Health Asia 2025 showcases Pakistan’s growing pharma and health potential

The Health Asia 2025 exhibition is underway at the Expo Centre Karachi with great enthusiasm, featuring participation from hundreds of companies and institutions representing...

IHC directs jail officials to permit visits for names listed by Salman Akram Raja

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday directed the Superintendent of Adiala Jail to arrange meetings between former Prime Minister Imran Khan and the...

NTDC presents modern energy-saving models to SAPM Haroon Akhtar Khan

The Chairman of the National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC) called on the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon...

Government vows to revive national pride through hockey revival plan

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar chaired a high-level meeting focused on the promotion and revival of hockey, reaffirming the government’s...

Ahsan Iqbal calls for social inclusion and accountability in national development agenda

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal, while addressing the inaugural session of the Aawaz II Programme, emphasized that integrating...

Pakistan, UNODC to jointly tackle environmental crimes and illegal trade

Troels Vester, Country Representative of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Pakistan, called on Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental...

Karachi Customs foils smuggling of indian-origin goods worth over rs 44 million

The Collectorate of Customs Appraisement (West), Karachi has successfully detected and thwarted multiple attempts to illegally import Indian-origin goods into Pakistan through misdeclaration of...

Ishaq Dar commends Shafqat Ali Khan, urges stronger Pakistan-UAE relations

Ambassador-designate to the United Arab Emirates, Shafqat Ali Khan, paid a farewell call on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. The...

SDPI proposes regulatory sandbox to reform power subsidy regime through solar integration

Experts on Wednesday proposed the creation of a regulatory sandbox to reform Pakistan’s power sector subsidy regime through solar integration in residential energy solutions,...

ATC issues non-bailable arrest warrants for Aleema Khan, forfeits bail bonds

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Rawalpindi has once again issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Aleema Khan, sister of former prime minister Imran Khan, and ordered...

IHC orders vaccination of stray dogs, action against those involved in killings

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed authorities to vaccinate stray dogs in the federal capital and ordered that criminal cases be registered against...

Sindh police rescue 25 members of same family held captive for two years

Sindh police have rescued 25 members of a single family, including a two-month-old baby, who had been held captive and forced into labour for...

Pakistan reaffirms commitment to global peace and justice at 151st IPU Assembly

Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik represented Pakistan at the 151st Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly, where he actively participated in...

Ombudsman team inspects Islamabad Airport, resolves passenger complaints on the spot

The Federal Ombudsman’s inspection team conducted a surprise visit to Islamabad International Airport on to review public complaints and assess the performance of various...

Smuggled cigarettes worth Rs155 million seized by Customs in Peshawar

Customs Enforcement Peshawar has foiled multiple attempts to smuggle foreign-origin cigarettes in a major crackdown on illicit trade. The operation was carried out on the...

Pakistan’s female bank account holders rise to 37 million: SBP Chief

Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmad has said that women entrepreneurs play a vital role in promoting inclusive and sustainable...

Court issues arrest warrants for former KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur

An Islamabad court on Tuesday issued non-bailable arrest warrants for former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur after he failed to appear in...

New polio case detected in KP’s Torghar district

Ministry of Health has reported another polio case, raising the nationwide total to 30 cases so far in 2025, according to sources in the...

PM Shehbaz extends Diwali greetings, hails Hindu community’s role in Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended warm Diwali greetings to the Hindu community in Pakistan and around the world, emphasizing the importance of unity, harmony,...

COMSATS Abbottabad awards degrees to over 1,300 students, 32 PhDs

The COMSATS University Abbottabad Campus held its 40th convocation, celebrating the achievements of over 1,300 graduates in various disciplines. According to the university spokesperson Sardar...

Green Line Karachi project likely to be completed by September 2026

Federal Government Spokesperson for Sindh Raja Khaleeq Ansari has announced that work on the Karachi Green Line Project is set to resume soon, bringing...

ECP issues fresh schedule for by-elections in Faisalabad, Sahiwal

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has released a revised schedule for by-elections in five constituencies of Faisalabad and Sahiwal divisions, with polling set...

Pakistan launches specialized digital skills training for youth trainers

The Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) has launched a Specialized Digital Skills Training of Trainers Programme across Pakistan, aimed at equipping young trainers with...

Punjab declares face masks mandatory for motorcyclists amid rising smog

The Punjab government has made it mandatory for motorcyclists to wear face masks as air pollution worsens across the province, particularly in Lahore, which...

NADRA to set up new offices in 11 Sindh districts

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced a major recruitment and infrastructure expansion plan across Sindh, which includes hiring 200 Junior Executives...

Punjab approves tougher child protection bill to curb abuse and neglect

The Punjab government has taken a major step to protect vulnerable, orphaned, and neglected children, approving a bill that introduces tougher penalties and stronger...

ATC issues third non-bailable arrest warrant for Aleema Khan

An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi in Monday has issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Aleema Khan, sister of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, after...

IHC gives police three days to recover missing NCCI officer

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has given police three days to recover Muhammad Usman, a Deputy Director of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency...

Lahore ranks second most polluted city in the world, AQI reaches 209

Lahore has once again ranked among the world’s most polluted cities, standing second only to New Delhi, as air quality in the city deteriorated...

Punjab plans to bring 19 new sectors under tax net to boost revenue

The Punjab government is considering adding 19 new sectors to the provincial tax net as part of its plan to increase revenue generation, while...

Over 43 million children vaccinated in Pakistan’s nationwide polio drive

Pakistan’s national anti-polio campaign continued with full momentum on its final day, with more than 43.7 million children under the age of five vaccinated...

Pakistan to send first robot rover to the moon by 2028: SUPARCO

Pakistan has begun work on its first-ever robotic lunar rover, marking a major milestone in the nation’s space exploration ambitions. The project is being...

Pakistan Air Force showcases long-range power in non-stop flight to Azerbaijan

A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) contingent comprising the cutting-edge JF-17 Thunder Block-III fighter jets, accompanied by skilled air and ground crew, has landed in...

KP Police form first sniper squad to counter terror threats

In response to rising incidents of terrorism, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Police have formed their first-ever sniper squad, specially trained and equipped to neutralize...

Flood damages in Pakistan estimated at $2.9 billion, job losses reach 220,000

Fresh details have emerged about the scale of destruction caused by the recent floods in Pakistan, with total losses estimated at $2.9 billion, according...

Govt moves to safeguard marine biodiversity, prepare shark protection plan: Minister Maritime Affairs

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced that a national action plan is being prepared in consultation with stakeholders to protect...

Peshawar High Court halts privatization of 28 schools in Buner

The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has stopped the privatization of 28 government primary schools in Buner district and directed all parties to submit detailed...

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