Pakistan on Thursday reiterated that it had sufficient proof of terrorist groups in Afghanistan using the US left-behind weapons for terrorist activities on its soil, reminding the Kabul administration of its responsibility to act against such groups. Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan, at his weekly press briefing, told the media that Pakistan had repeatedly […]
The Sindh Pink Games 2025 had begun in Matiari with a grand opening. Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Yousif Shaikh formally inaugurated the competitions at Jhule lal government degree college, Odero Lal. On this occasion, Director of Physical education Apa Sarwat and Professor Noor Muhammad Sahito attended as special guests, while Sports Officer Matiari Jaleel Ahmed Halepoto […]
In a bureaucracy often criticized for inefficiency and corruption, some officers stand out for their unwavering integrity, bold decision-making, and commitment to public service. One such name is Abdul Razzaq Dogar, a PMS (5th batch) officer, who has earned a reputation as a fearless and upright civil servant. Through his relentless dedication, he has left […]
It is with profound sorrow that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces the passing of Najmuddin A. Sheikh, a distinguished diplomat and former Foreign Secretary of Pakistan (1994-1997). He returned to his Creator on Friday morning in Karachi, at the age of 85. “It is with the most profound sorrow that we announce former Foreign […]
PPP stalwart Senator Taj Haider passed away in Karachi on Tuesday, his party and family confirmed. He was 84 years of age. His wife Naheed Wasi confirmed the death in a post on Facebook. She said details of the funeral would be provided later. Senator Zamir Ghumro told the media that Haider died after battling […]
A special flight carrying dead bodies of the eight Pakistani labourers martyred in Sistan province of Iran landed at Bahawalpur Airport on Thursday morning where their funeral prayers were offered. Five martyrs belonged to Khanqah Sharif area of Bahawalpur, two from Ahmadpur Sharqia and one was from Musafir Khana area if Mubarakpur. Later, the dead […]
President Asif Ali Zardari is set to address a joint session of Parliament today, marking the start of the second parliamentary year. Upon his arrival at Parliament House, he will be formally received by the Speaker of the National Assembly and the Chairman of the Senate. Strict security measures have been implemented for the session, […]
The World Food Programme (WFP) on Wednesday organized an awareness session on the benefits of vitamin- and mineral-enriched fortified flour in Sukkur. Chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner-II Bushra Mansoor, the session brought together stakeholders from the Sukkur Chamber of Commerce, Nari Foundation, and local flour mills. Mansoor praised the WFP’s awareness campaign on fortified flour, […]
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Thursday paid glowing tribute to the 11 martyrs of the Movement for the Restoration of Democracy (MRD), who were mercilessly gunned down on September 12, 1983, in Khairpur Nathan Shah, district Dadu. According to the statement issued by the Media Cell Bilawal House, the PPP Chairman […]
Pakistan’s High Commissioner-designate to Australia Irfan Shaukat on Monday called on President Asif Ali Zardari at the Aiwan-e-Sadr. The president felicitated him on his new assignment and asked him to prioritise expanding trade, investment and economic cooperation with Australia, including by fostering business-to-business linkages and promoting Pakistani exports. He emphasised upon highlighting Pakistan’s investment potential […]
A local court on Wednesday dismissed the bail plea of accused arrested in a case pertaining to the threatening and extorting cash from Tiktoker Samiya Hijab. The court also granted the police a two-day physical remand of the accused Hassan Zahid in the case. The court, however, remanded the accused in judicial custody in case […]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on Thursday to launch the second phase of CPEC. Both leaders agreed to upgrade the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC 2.0) with five new development corridors. They highlighted the strong ties between Pakistan and China in trade, energy, defence, and infrastructure. The meeting was described as warm and friendly, reflecting the ongoing cooperation between the two nations. They also expressed satisfaction with the progress in bilateral relations over the past decade.
‘Chief Minister’s Plant for Pakistan Initiative’ envisions planting over 51m trees on 50,869 acres across province The provincial government has launched a large-scale plantation and environmental protection programme aimed at expanding forests, promoting eco-tourism, and introducing modern monitoring systems. The initiative was formally inaugurated at Jallo by Parliamentary Secretary for Forests Kanwal Liaqat under the […]
Sialkot city witnessed an extraordinary 405 millimeters of rain within just 24 hours, breaking a 49-year-old record and forcing authorities to declare a public holiday today. Officials confirmed that routine life came to a complete standstill as torrential downpours inundated streets, disrupted transport, and left thousands of residents stranded in waterlogged areas across the district.
The government has come under sharp criticism for an official Independence Day advertisement that omitted images of Pakistan’s founding father, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and national poet Allama Iqbal. Issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the ad appeared in major newspapers and aired on television channels. It featured Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, President Asif Ali Zardari, the military chiefs, and cultural and minority representations but excluded the two key national figures.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Tuesday forecast widespread rain, wind, and thundershowers in most parts of the country in the coming days, with monsoon activity expected to intensify from August 17. In its latest weather advisory issued today, the Met Office said monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea were continuously penetrating the upper parts […]
LAHORE: Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif on Monday said that Pakistan had offered the United States a joint operation against the Haqqani network. “Islamabad has offered US authorities to visit Pakistan with details of the Haqqani network’s safe havens in the country. If they found any activities in the targeted areas, our forces along with the […]
A deaf-mute woman was allegedly sexually assaulted in Faisalabad today. The police said that the victim's husband lodged a complaint against the suspects. On the other hand, police found a dead body of a young man in the Thana Garh area of Faisalabad
The privatisation and restructuring plan of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) was approved on Tuesday by its board of directors which was recently constituted. The 83rd meeting of the PIA’s board of directors was held on March 25 during which the scheme of arrangement for the airline’s privatisation and restructuring was approved, as per the official […]
Security forces have killed 22 terrorists and injured 18 others in various intelligence-based operations (IBOs) across the Tirah valley in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Khyber district since December 14, the military’s media wing said on Thursday. A statement issued from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said: “Of late, numerous terrorist incidents have occurred in general area Tirah, […]
In her address at a conference on private sector challenges and opportunities in addressing climate change, Senator Sherry Rehman, Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change, emphasized the growing challenges faced by the Pakistani private sector due to the unpredictable nature of environmental disruptions. She said “businesses in Pakistan face many issues, including […]
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