President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday held a meeting with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a brief stopover at Istanbul Airport en route to Portugal. Foreign Minister of Turkiye Hakan Fidan warmly received the president at the airport. In the meeting, President Zardari and President Erdogan discussed the bilateral ties and the matters […]
Following a court directive, the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) has implemented changes to the character certificate issuance process, eliminating the need for verification committee meetings for applicants without a criminal record. In an amended order issued by Inspector General Punjab Dr. Usman, all relevant officials have been instructed that reports on such cases will […]
In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Sindh Rural Support Organization (SRSO) hosted a managerial activists conference on the subject of “Empowering Women, Strengthening Communities” in Village Jamil Dal, UC Mir Imam Bux, Mirpurkhas district. According to SRSO Spokesperson Jamil Ahmed on Sunday, the event aimed to enhance local activists’ leadership skills and recognize the […]
The Pakistan Navy (PN) and Russian Federation Navy (RFN) conducted bilateral naval exercise Arabian Monsoon-VI in North Arabian Sea. Various assets of Pakistan Navy, including a Destroyer, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, a Fast Attack Craft (Missile), a Maritime Patrol Aircraft, and a UAV, participated in the exercise alongside RFN ships. A key highlight of the […]
Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Aalia Neelum on Friday inaugurated the heath insurance facility for the judges of Lahore High Court and the judges of the district judiciary across Punjab. The health insurance facility, offered in collaboration with EFU Insurance Company, was inaugurated at a ceremony held at the Lahore High Court Judges’ Lounge. […]
Afghanistan has called upon the United Nations (UN) and other international organisations to play a role in the dignified return of Afghan refugees from Pakistan. The interim Afghan government said this in a statement released following a meeting, presided over by the Taliban government’s Prime Minister Mullah Mohammad Hasan Akhund, at the Afghan Presidential Palace […]
The Ministry of National Food Security & Research (MNFSR) has sent over fifty officers and scientists for capacity-building training in emerging agricultural and livestock fields to various countries during last year for transforming Pakistan’s agriculture sector, addressing food security challenges and promoting economic development. Meanwhile, several Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) were also signed with the […]
Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has directed that zero-tolerance policy be strictly enforced against over-speeding and axle load violations across all national Highways & Motorways and no leniency should be observed in this regard. Federal Minister further instructed that all commercial vehicles must obtain fitness certificates within the next three months and special […]
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore granted bail to Shershah Khan, son of Aleema Khan, on Thursday. He was accused of involvement in the Jinnah House attack during the May 9, 2023 protests. Shershah was arrested on August 22, just one day after his brother Shahrez Khan was also detained on similar charges. Both brothers have now been granted bail.
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) and lower courts Monday resumed routine working after the summer vacations. In addition to the Islamabad High Court and subordinate courts, regular hearings of cases have also started in special courts. During the vacations that continued until August 31, duty judges had heard only emergency cases.
Gilgit-Baltistan is facing a dual challenge as a long-standing boundary dispute between Ghizer and Diamer communities has resurfaced during devastating floods that continue to damage lives and property. Officials confirmed that tensions in the Singal Nallah area escalated on Monday when armed men were seen near the disputed land, a day after floods struck both districts severely.
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Thursday extended the physical remand of Chanesar Town Chairman Farhan Ghani and others by three days in the case pertaining to the alleged assault on a government employee. Police produced Ghani – younger brother of Sindh Local Government Minister Saeed Ghani – and other accused before the court, which directed […]
The federal government on Saturday officially issued the gazette notification for the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Functional Rules 2025,granting significant new powers and structural updates to the agency. According to the NCCIA spokesperson, under the new rules, the NCCIA has been legally empowered to freeze bank accounts as well as movable and immovable […]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan’s government was pursuing policies that closely aligned with Chinese President Xi Jinping’s vision of progress and prosperity, Associated Press of Pakistan reported. Addressing students and faculty at Tianjin University on Sunday, Shehbaz Sharif said Chinese President Xi Jinping’s vision has shown that “prosperity and progress can only be achieved […]
ISLAMABAD: International Islamic University (IIU) has extended the last date for submission of online application forms
Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Cheema on Tuesday urged Punjab Governor Balighur Rehman to continue with the controversial fee policy regarding Aitchison College students, but withdrew from availing the facility for his own children citing a “vilification campaign” against his family. A day ago, controversy erupted after Aitchison College Principal Michael A. Thompson resigned from his […]
Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has paid glowing tributes to Shaheed Fazil Rahu on the latter’s martyrdom anniversary being observed in his hometown Rahooki today. According to statement issued by Bilawal House, the PPP Chairman, in his message, said that on the anniversary of his martyrdom, we pay our respects to Shaheed […]
Islamabad, January 28, 2025 – In an interaction with journalists in the press gallery, Senator Sherry Rehman, Vice President of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), reiterated her party’s strong support for media freedom and freedom of expression. “PPP has always stood by the media and freedom of speech,” Senator Sherry Rehman stated. “We do […]
Two Pakistan army personnel, including a major, were martyred in a gun battle with terrorists in the Mir Ali area of North Waziristan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday. The clash occurred during an intelligence-based operation conducted by security forces on the night of January 29-30. According to the military’s media wing, during […]
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb during a meeting with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Saudi Fund for Development, Sultan Abdulrahman A. AlMarshad, shared updates on Pakistan’s macroeconomic stability, highlighting improvements in key economic indicators. The minister expressed gratitude for the longstanding partnership between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the […]
The first cohort of the Pakistan Engineering Council’s (PEC) Generative AI course successfully concluded with a ceremony held here at PEC Headquarters. Developed in collaboration with Pak Angels Silicon Valley USA, iCodeGuru, and Aspire Pakistan, the six-week training program was tailored for engineers registered with PEC, engineering managers, university faculty, and students, as well as […]
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