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Chairperson Rubina Khalid urges transparency at BISP camps in Peshawar

Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Senator Rubina Khalid today visited the payment camps established at Farooq-e-Azam Park, Sheikh Abad, and Government Higher Secondary...

Governor Faisal Karim Kundi welcomes China Railway 20 Bureau Group’s investment plans

Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi held a meeting with Xin Han, Regional Director for Asia and Oceania of China Railway 20 Bureau Group...

ANF arrests six, seizes drugs worth over Rs18.5 million

The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has launched a nationwide crackdown against drug smuggling, conducting seven operations across multiple cities and arresting six suspects, officials said...

Police arrest two gangs, recover motorcycles and cash

Rawalpindi police have arrested four individuals linked to street crimes and motorcycle thefts in the city, recovering six stolen motorcycles and Rs5,600 in cash,...

Religious Affairs Ministry extends Hajj 2026 private scheme registration

Good news for pilgrims planning to travel under the Hajj 2026 private scheme the Ministry of Religious Affairs has extended the booking deadline by...

Any new Indian assault will end India’s ‘geographic security’ myth”: Field Marshal Asim Munir,

Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has warned India that any attempt at aggression will be met with a forceful response, emphasizing that...

Sindh makes bank guarantee mandatory for petroleum imports

The Sindh government has formally directed the Petroleum Division to ensure that all petroleum importing companies, including Pakistan State Oil (PSO), submit bank guarantees...

PM Shehbaz inaugurates upgraded geoscience research labs in Islamabad

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated the upgraded Geoscience Advanced Research Laboratories (GARL) of the Geological Survey of Pakistan on Friday. The event was...

Pakistan warns Taliban regime over terror groups operating from Afghan soil: FO

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in its weekly briefing on Friday, expressed deep concern over recent aggression by Afghan Taliban forces and their affiliated...

Pakistan Army foils terror plot, eliminates 8 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Security forces killed eight terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Sultan Khel area of Lakki Marwat district, according to security sources. The operation,...

Pakistani ambassador inaugurates colorful food and cultural fiesta in Tehran

Muhammad Mudassir Tipu, Ambassador of Pakistan to Iran, inaugurated the annual Food and Cultural Fiesta 2025–26 at the Pakistan Embassy International School and College,...

Chief Justice Yahya Afridi chairs 46th LJCP meeting, calls for key legal reforms

Justice Yahya Afridi, the Chief Justice of Pakistan and Chairman of the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan (LJCP), chaired the 46th meeting of...

Samson Group pledges 100 Million trees in Pakistan under CSR initiative

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Senator Dr. Musadik Malik, held a meeting today with the International Advisory Board of the Samson...

ANF seizes drugs worth over Rs36 million, arrests five including woman

The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has launched a nationwide crackdown against drug trafficking, seizing narcotics worth over Rs36.3 million and arresting five suspects, including a...

KP Chief Minister writes CJP’s for permission to meet Imran Khan in jail

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has written a letter to the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) seeking permission to meet PTI founder Imran...

Punjab cabinet approves ban on TLP after violent protests

The Punjab Cabinet has approved a ban on the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) following violent protests in the province, Information Minister Azma Bokhari announced during...

Floods inflict massive Rs822 bn damage across 70 districts

Pakistan has suffered economic losses amounting to Rs822 billion due to the recent devastating floods that swept across the country, affecting more than 6.5...

Govt waives august electricity bills for flood-hit areas

In a major relief measure for citizens affected by recent floods, the Government of Pakistan has waived electricity bills for the month of August...

Levies rescue kidnapped teen before Iran trafficking attempt

The Levies Force in Pishin successfully rescued a 17-year-old boy, Fahad Ali, who had been kidnapped from Lahore, during a snap-checking operation on a...

NAB moves SCP to stop key suspects in fake accounts case from fleeing abroad

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has approached the Supreme Court of Pakistan, expressing concern that several influential suspects involved in money laundering and fake...

Punjab seeks Federal ban on extremist group, moves to freeze assets and shut social media accounts

The Punjab government has decided to recommend a federal ban on an extremist group involved in hate speech, incitement, and violent activities, as part...

Railways improve performance with 88% punctuality, 77 million rupees revenue growth

Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi chaired a detailed briefing on the overall performance of the Pakistan Railways Multan Division, where officials reported significant...

ANF arrests international smuggler selling drugs to students

The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has arrested an international drug smuggler at Islamabad International Airport who was allegedly supplying narcotics to students in educational institutions. According...

Punjab decides to bring Afghan nationals under tax net

The Punjab government has decided to bring Afghan nationals into the provincial tax network and tighten monitoring of illegal foreign residents, as part of...

58% of flood damage survey completed across Punjab: PDMA

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has reported significant progress in the ongoing flood damage assessment survey across Punjab, with detailed data collected from...

IMF raises concern over $6 billion trade Data Gap in Pakistan

As Pakistan finalizes a $7 billion staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), policymakers have been alarmed by an unresolved $6 billion annual...

SCO secretary general showcase China’s blueprint for global leadership

ISLAMABAD (Internews):  The Secretary General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Nurlan Yermekbayev, underscored China’s pivotal role in advancing global governance and multilateral diplomacy...

Pakistan wins two international awards at Osaka Expo 2025

Pakistan has earned global recognition by winning two international awards at the Osaka Expo 2025 in Japan, celebrating the country’s creativity, culture, and innovation...

Peshawar High Court halts by-election in NA-1 Chitral

The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has stopped the by-election process in the NA-1 Chitral constituency while hearing a petition filed against the disqualification of...

Pakistan’s net metering reaches 6,000 MW, Power Division warns of grid stability risk

Pakistan’s Power Division has reported that net metering capacity across the country has reached 6,000 megawatts (MW), a milestone that officials say is both...

Lahore tops world’s most polluted cities as smog levels soar

Air pollution in Lahore and several other cities across Punjab has reached dangerous levels as cooler temperatures and winds from India have worsened smog...

43.46% pass rate in Rawalpindi board’s first-year exams

The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Rawalpindi has announced the results of the first-year annual examinations, showing an overall pass percentage of...

SECP probe finds massive irregularities in Pakistan Reinsurance CEO’s appointment and pay

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has completed an inquiry into the controversial appointment and extraordinary salary increases of the former Chief...

Audit reveals Rs2.82 Billion loss to national exchequer by Punjab Revenue staff

An audit report has revealed that officials of the Punjab Board of Revenue caused a loss of more than Rs2.82 billion to the national...

Pakistan elected to the un human rights council for sixth term

ISLAMABAD: The United Nations General Assembly today elected Pakistan to the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) for a three-year term, commencing on 1...

Pakistan, UAE collaborate to drive digital transformation and innovation

On the sidelines of GITEX 2025, Federal Minister for IT & Telecom, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, met with H.E. Omar Suwaina Al Suwaidi, Undersecretary at...

Pakistan, Rwanda Eye Maritime Corridors to Expand East Africa Trade

Pakistan and Rwanda have discussed strengthening bilateral trade through maritime-linked corridors connecting Karachi Port with key East African ports in a bid to boost...

SHC Issues notices over delay in PMDC license for Pakistan’s first transgender doctor

The Sindh High Court has issued notices to the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) and other relevant parties in response to a petition...

Pak-Afghan border tensions won’t end without talks with Kabul

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja on Tuesday urged political and security actors to pursue talks with Afghanistan, saying enduring peace cannot...

PMDC directs universities to conduct MDCAT under new guidelines

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has directed universities across the country to conduct the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) in...

Rawalpindi achieves 89% target on first day of polio drive

Rawalpindi’s health authorities have announced the successful completion of the first day of the city’s anti-polio campaign, achieving a major milestone with 989,924 children...

PM dismisses FBR officer over corruption and misconduct charges

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the dismissal of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Grade-20 officer Ranaa Waqar Ali after charges of incompetence, misconduct,...

Waste Management Company warns of penalties as traders refuse to pay garbage tax

The Rawalpindi Solid Waste Management Company (RSWMC) has imposed a new “garbage tax” on residents, shopkeepers, and commercial property owners, triggering widespread protests across...

Pakistan has right to send back undocumented Afghan refugees: Khawaja Asif

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that the Afghan Taliban are simultaneously issuing threats and expressing a desire for dialogue, urging them to first...

Pakistan, Türkiye, and Azerbaijan strengthen regional cooperation on disaster resilience

Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) hosted two high-level parliamentary delegations from Türkiye and Azerbaijan at its National Emergencies Operations Center (NEOC) in Islamabad...

Deputy PM highlights Pakistan’s climate resilience vision on disaster risk reduction day

On the occasion of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, Pakistan reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to global efforts aimed at reducing disaster risk,...

Pakistan showcases innovation at GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai

Pakistan’s Tech Destination Pavilion was officially inaugurated today at GITEX Global 2025, marking a powerful continuation of the country’s rise as a global technology...

Pakistan moves toward implementing transparent carbon market

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Senator Dr. Musadik Malik, held a meeting today with Ms. Helene Paust, Deputy Head of Cooperation...

Pakistan dispatches 100 tons of relief goods to Gaza via Egypt

Under the directive of the Prime Minister, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) coordinated the dispatch of Alkhidmat Foundation’s 100 tons of relief consignment...

Road closures disrupt court proceedings in Islamabad Amid TLP protest

Road closures across Islamabad caused by a religious group’s protest disrupted judicial proceedings, as most lawyers were unable to reach the Islamabad High Court...

Justice Junaid Ghaffar appointed chairman of Competition Appellate Tribunal

The federal government has appointed former Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court, Justice (Retired) Muhammad Junaid Ghaffar, as the new Chairman of the...

SHO martyred, 48 security personnel injured as police clear TLP long march in Muridke

A police operation against the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) long march in Muridke concluded on Sunday after hours of violent clashes, leaving one police officer...

Pakistan makes maritime history as its largest-ever container ship docks in Karachi

Pakistan has achieved a major milestone in its maritime and trade sectors as the country’s largest-ever container ship, the MSC Mikol, successfully docked at...

23 soldiers martyred, 200 terrorists neutralized in fierce Pak-Afghan Border clashes

Pakistan’s Armed Forces have killed more than 200 Taliban and affiliated terrorists while repelling an unprovoked attack launched from across the Pak-Afghan border, the...

Sindh Imposes Section 144, Bans Gatherings for One Month

The Sindh government has imposed Section 144 across the province for one month, banning public gatherings, rallies, and sit-ins, according to a notification issued...

Nationwide Polio Campaign to Begin Tomorrow Across 159 Districts

A nationwide polio vaccination campaign will begin tomorrow (October 13) across 159 districts of Pakistan, according to the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC). In a...

Rawalpindi reports 16 new dengue cases in 24 hours

Sixteen new dengue cases have been reported in Rawalpindi during the past 24 hours, according to the District Health Authority. Officials said that so far...

NADRA launches digital birth and death registration system in hospitals

A pilot project for Pakistan’s new digital system to report births and deaths has been launched in more than 50 hospitals and health centers...

Lahore metro and orange line still shut down due to TLP protests

Metro bus and Orange Line train services in Lahore remain suspended for the fourth consecutive day due to ongoing protests by Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP),...

Pakistan’s response targets ‘Fitna-e-Khawarij’ terrorists, Not Afghan civilians: Ishaq Dar

Pakistan has expressed deep concern over the recent developments along the Pak-Afghan border, terming the unprovoked firing and raids by the Taliban government as...

26 new dengue cases reported during 24 hours in Islamabad

The dengue outbreak in Islamabad continues as 26 new cases were reported in the past 24 hours, according to the district administration. Health department officials...

FIA foils fake travel bid; four arrested at Islamabad, Quetta airports

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Immigration has thwarted multiple attempts to travel abroad using fake documents, arresting four suspects, including a woman, at Islamabad...

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia sign MoUs to strengthen it and sports collaboration

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed two significant Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at promoting information technology education and sports development, marking a new...

Punjab providing best facilities to investors: CM

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has said that Makkah and Madinah are dearer to Pakistanis than their own lives, calling it a great honor...

KP Governor confirms receiving Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur’s resignation

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has confirmed receiving the handwritten resignation of Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Friday afternoon. According to official...

Jam Kamal Khan presents “Real Balochistan” at festival, urges unity through Culture and Investment

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has said that it is time to show the “real and vibrant Balochistan” to the world which...

Pakistan marks International Day of Girl Child with pledges, events and policy focus

Pakistan observed the International Day of the Girl Child with multiple events and renewed commitments to girls’ empowerment, rights, and access to education, health,...

IHC seeks replies on petition against “Lazawal Ishq” show

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has sought responses from the concerned parties over a petition filed against the social media show “Lazawal Ishq.” According to...

PIA engineers slam management over ‘disastrous technical decisions,’ aircraft grounded

Officials of the Society of Aircraft Engineers Pakistan (SAEP) have strongly criticized the management of the national flag carrier, accusing it of gross technical...

Rawalpindi turns into ‘container city’ to stop possible TLP protest; metro, internet services suspended

The Rawalpindi city administration and police have transformed the city into a heavily fortified zone amid fears of a possible protest by the Tehreek-e-Labbaik...

NADRA activates counters in foreign embassies to facilitate overseas pakistanis

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has activated new service counters in several countries to provide greater convenience to overseas Pakistanis, the authority...

PM Shehbaz orders fast-track privatization of loss-making state-owned enterprises

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed the government to expedite the privatization process of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) that are burdening the national exchequer,...

Army Major martyred, seven terrorists killed in D.I. Khan operation: ISPR

A Pakistan Army officer, Major Sibtain Haider, was martyred during an intelligence-based operation against India-sponsored terrorists in Dera Ismail Khan’s Daraban area, the Inter-Services...

Customs opens new lab at Azakhel Dry port to speed up trade

Pakistan Customs has established a new customs testing laboratory at Azakhel Dry Port to facilitate trade and speed up the clearance process for imported...

Islamabad High Court stops immediate FIRs for driving without license

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed authorities not to register immediate cases against citizens driving without a valid license, instructing instead that fines...

Over 1,500 illegal appointments uncovered in Rawalpindi Health Authority

A major recruitment scandal has surfaced in the Rawalpindi District Health Authority, where 1,562 illegal appointments have reportedly been made, including 1,500 sanitary patrol...

Security tightened in Rawalpindi ahead of possible TLP march toward Islamabad

Security has been tightened across Rawalpindi as the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) prepares for a possible march toward Islamabad on October 10. According to officials, containers...

CPEC Phase-II to focus on SEZs, industry, agriculture and IT: Ahsan Iqbal

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal chaired the first review meeting of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) following the...

Gohar rejects rumours about Gandapur’s ouster

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has strongly rejected reports claiming any decision regarding Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur, terming...

Supreme Court sends sugar cartel case back to tribunal for fresh hearing

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has remanded the long-running sugar cartel case back to the Competition Appellate Tribunal (CAT) for fresh proceedings, directing it...

Islamabad Traffic Police begins action against drivers without licenses

The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has begun strict action against unlicensed drivers after the expiry of the October 7 deadline for obtaining driving licenses,...

Good governance linked to effective ombudsman system: Federal Ombudsman

Federal Ombudsman Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi has said that ombudsman institutions play a fundamental role in upholding the rule of law, promoting good governance, and...

Pakistan launches AI enterprise product program in partnership with Stanford University

Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP), Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, announced the launch of Pakistan’s AI Enterprise Product Program, a major collaboration...

Pakistan and Malaysia sign MoU to strengthen cooperation in combating corruption

Pakistan’s National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and Malaysia’s Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in preventing and combating...

Fact-Finding report reveals mismanagement behind PTI’s chaotic Peshawar rally

The fact-finding committee formed to investigate the chaos at Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) September 27 rally in Peshawar has completed its inquiry, revealing major lapses...

PIDE and SZABIST join hands to strengthen research and academic collaboration

The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) and the Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST) have formalized a strategic collaboration...

Housing societies’ NOCs to be linked with wastewater treatment plants: Environment Department

The Punjab Environment Protection Department has decided to make the installation of wastewater treatment plants mandatory for all new housing societies in an effort...

Tomato prices soar to Rs300 per kg in Quetta, citizens struggle with soaring food costs

The residents of Quetta are reeling under a sharp spike in vegetable prices, with tomato rates skyrocketing from Rs50 to as high as Rs300...

Sindh imposes complete ban on Tyre Pyrolysis Plants to combat air pollution

In a major environmental decision, the Sindh Cabinet has approved a complete ban on the operation of tyre pyrolysis plants across the province to...

President Zardari steps in to defuse tensions between Sindh and Punjab Govts

President Asif Ali Zardari has stepped in to ease the growing tensions between the Sindh and Punjab governments and has summoned Interior Minister Mohsin...

Punjab approves flood relief package; cash distribution to begin October 17

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved the start of financial assistance for flood-affected families, with relief cheques to be distributed from October 17. The...

ATC issues arrest warrants for PTI leaders Omar Ayub, Sheikh Waqas Akram, and Zartaj Gul

An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad has ordered the arrest and production of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Omar Ayub Khan, Sheikh Waqas Akram, and...

Islamabad police intensify traffic enforcement, 9,000 violators fined in four days

The Islamabad Police have launched a vigorous crackdown on traffic violations across the capital, targeting lane violations, fancy number plates, one-wheeling, and tinted glasses....

DIG Islamabad vows zero tolerance as Koral Police bust armed robbery gang

Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Islamabad Police, Muhammad Jawad Tariq, has reaffirmed the force’s resolve to eliminate organized criminal groups as Koral Police arrested...

Punjab’s progress outshines other provinces, Says Railways Minister

Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi has said that the progress of Punjab, particularly in Rawalpindi, should serve as a benchmark for other provinces,...

Pakistan Railways increases fares for Lahore–Rawalpindi trains

Pakistan Railways has announced an increase in fares for trains operating between Lahore and Rawalpindi, effective from today, according to an official spokesperson. The...

Religious scholar and chief court judge targeted in Gilgit, both survive

In a shocking wave of violence, two separate gun attacks rocked Gilgit on Sunday, targeting prominent figures, religious scholar Qazi Nisar Ahmed and Chief...

Pak-EPA targets smoke-emitting vehicles from Nov 17

The Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA) has announced a strict crackdown against smoke-emitting vehicles in the federal capital starting November 17, as part of...

FO confirms ex-senator Mushtaq Ahmad safe, to be repatriated soon

Pakistan is actively engaged with international partners to ensure the safety and prompt repatriation of its nationals who were detained by Israeli occupying forces...

Uzma Bukhari accepts PPP debate challenge, criticizes Bilawal Bhutto performance as FM

Punjab Information Minister Uzma Bukhari has launched a strong counterattack on the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leadership, accusing Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari of weakening the...

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