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 […]
Federal Minister for Planning Development, and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, Chaudhry has said that Pakistan is prepared for a major economic transformation, emphasising that good governance and policy continuity are essential for progress. Speaking at a three-day training session for directors of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) at the Executive Development Institute (EDI) of the National […]
The Punjab government has initiated the sale of procured wheat to other provinces. According to sources from the Punjab Food Department, around 1.2 million tonnes will be sold to various buyers, including mills in Azad Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan, and other private purchasers. As of now, daily sales have reached 20,000 tonnes, with flour mills in […]
In a significant move to enhance the investigative capacity of the Sindh Police, the Sindh government has decided to appoint 2 Thousand Assistant Sub-inspectors (ASIs) Investigation. This initiative aims to strengthen the police force’s ability to effectively handle criminal cases and improve conviction rates. The decision was taken in a meeting of the Service Structure […]
At the foot of Pakistan’s impossibly high mountains whitened by frost all year round, farmers grappling with a lack of water have created their own ice towers. Warmer winters as a result of climate change has reduced the snow fall and subsequent seasonal snowmelt that feeds the valleys of Gilgit-Baltistan, a remote region home to […]
A meeting of the Japanese Business Delegation with the Pakistan-Japan Parliamentary Friendship Group, convened by Senator Nadeem Ahmed Bhutto and organized by Ms. Misbah Khar, Secretary of the Group, was held today at Parliament House. Senator Nadeem Bhutto warmly welcomed the Japanese business community, including Members of the Japanese Parliament, and emphasized the importance of […]
Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has paid rich tribute to political activist and martyr Nasser Baloch on his death anniversary, acknowledging his unwavering struggle against the dictatorship of General Zia-ul-Haq. “I salute the political struggle of Shaheed Nasser Baloch,” said Bilawal Bhutto in a message issued here by the party secretariat. […]
Pakistan's electricity generation dropped sharply by 15% in February 2025, reaching 6,945 GWh compared to 8,153 GWh in January. This decline reflects a slowdown in industrial and commercial activities, as lower power consumption often indicates reduced economic activity. On a year-on-year basis, power generation also fell by 3% from 7,130 GWh recorded in February 2024, highlighting an ongoing downward trend in energy demand.
جیک پاٹ سلاٹس آفیشل گیم کو محفوظ طریقے سے ڈاؤن لوڈ کرنے کا تفصیلی طریقہ، خصوصیات اور کھیلنے کے اہم نکات۔
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 […]
In the past 48 hours, heavy rains and flash floods have claimed 344 lives and injured 148 people across Pakistan, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
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, […]
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