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Pakistan, Iran move to ease cross-border trade, Says Abdul Aleem Khan

Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has reaffirmed his commitment to facilitating smoother cross-border movement of goods between Pakistan and Iran. He expressed his...

Pakistan to revamp PARC under china-backed reform plan

Pakistan is set to undertake a major restructuring of the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) under a Strategic Reform and Cooperation Plan developed with...

Pakistan to leverage economic diplomacy for exports, investment”

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a high-level meeting to review the country's economic diplomacy strategy and enhance trade....

Punjab CM orders emergency anti-smog measures across province

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered emergency measures to tackle worsening smog across the province, directing immediate closure of all under-construction buildings,...

Pakistan eyes Vietnam’s economic model; boosts trade outreach to Iran

Pakistan has expressed interest in studying Vietnam’s economic transformation to strengthen its own investment and export landscape, as part of its ongoing economic diplomacy...

NADRA blocks Aleema Khan’s CNIC and passport on court orders

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has blocked former prime minister Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan’s national identity card and passport in compliance...

Punjab distributes Rs6.39bn under flood relief programme: Marriyum Aurangzeb

Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb has announced that a total of Rs6.39 billion has been distributed so far under the Chief Minister’s Flood Rehabilitation...

Pakistan, Canada eye stronger cooperation in law, human rights and investment

The High Commissioner of Canada to Pakistan, Tariq Ali Khan, called on the Federal Minister for Law and Justice, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, in...

Meta, Pakistan discuss AI, e-commerce and digital trade cooperation

A delegation from Meta, led by Rafael Frankel, Director for Public Policy (South Asia), met Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan at the...

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...

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...

PASDEC asked to submit plan to upgrade marble industry

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, chaired a meeting with the Pakistan Stone Development Company (PASDEC) in...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

Internet cable fault yet to be fully resolved, IT Secretary informs NA committee

The Secretary for Information Technology has admitted that the fault in Pakistan’s undersea internet cable has not yet been fully resolved. Briefing the National Assembly’s...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Junaid Anwar Chaudhry launches $13 billion “sea to steel” green corridor to revive Pakistan Steel Mills

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, has unveiled an ambitious plan to revive the dormant Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) through advanced...

FBR collects Rs130 billion from salaried taxpayers double than combined payment of traders, exporters

The salaried class in Pakistan has contributed Rs130 billion in taxes during the first quarter (July-September) of the current fiscal year 2025-26, twice as...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Pakistan, IMF reach staff-level agreement for $1.2 billion loan

In a major economic development, Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a staff-level agreement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), paving...

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...

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,...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

FM reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to private sector–led growth and stronger Saudi ties

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, virtually addressed a business session arranged for the visiting Saudi business delegation at the Overseas...

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...

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...

Pakistan and Malaysia discuss digital cooperation to boost trade and investment

YB Tuan Gobind Singh Deo, Minister for Digital of Malaysia, called on Mr. Jam Kamal Khan, Minister for Commerce of Pakistan, on the sidelines...

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...

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,...

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...

AJK Joint Action committee releases list of accepted demands after talks with Federal Govt

The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Joint Action Committee has released the list of demands accepted by the federal government following successful negotiations held...

China sends 90-Ton fresh relief cargo to support pakistan’s flood victims

China has once again shown its solidarity with Pakistan by dispatching another consignment of humanitarian relief goods for families affected by recent floods. A special...

Mohsin Naqvi Orders Completion of Long-delayed parliament lodges block within four months

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to complete the long-delayed new block of Parliament Lodges within four months....

Pakistan Condemns Israeli Interception of Global Sumud Flotilla

Pakistan has strongly condemned the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla by Israel. The flotilla, comprising over 40 civilian vessels and carrying about 500...

Rana Sanaullah raises objections to BISP data integrity

Prime Minister’s adviser Rana Sanaullah asserted that the government has serious objections regarding the data of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP). During comments...

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