A Karachi district court dismissed the bail application of journalist Farhan Mallick on Friday in a case pertaining to running allegedly “anti-state” content on his outlet’s YouTube channel. Mallick, the founder of media agency Raftar and a former news director at Samaa TV, was arrested on March 20 in Karachi and booked under the Prevention […]
Ten people were arrested over charges of ransacking a global fast food chain in Karachi’s Defence Housing Authority on Tuesday evening, police said. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) South Syed Asad Raza told the media that at around 6:15pm, around 40 people, mostly young people, armed with sticks and stones, attacked the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) […]
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a weather advisory warning of heavy rain, windstorms, thunderstorms, and isolated hailstorms in parts of Punjab from Friday evening through Saturday, potentially impacting infrastructure, transport, and agriculture. According to the National Emergencies Operations Centre, affected areas may include Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Gujrat, Jhelum, Faisalabad, Hafizabad, Jhang, […]
A high-level Iraqi defence delegation, led by Lieutenant General Staff Pilot Mohanad Ghalib Mohammed Radi Al-Asadi, Commander of the Iraqi Air Force, visited Air Headquarters in Islamabad on Thursday. The delegation met with Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, to discuss military cooperation and training opportunities.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Monday, highlighting the Kashmir and Palestine issues posing threats to regional and international peace, said that Pakistan continued to advocate for greater utilization of negotiations and mediation for a peaceful settlement of disputes. The deputy prime minister, addressing the curtain-raiser ceremony for the upcoming Inter-Parliamentary […]
The water level of Hub Dam has surged to 335 feet after monsoon rains in the catchment area of the reservoir in Sindh and Balochistan. Following the heavy rains, the water level at Hub reservoir has reached to 335 feet, four feet below the maximum capacity of 339 feet. The rainfall in the catchment area […]
The Office of the Ombudsman Punjab has been awarded the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) certification, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to enhance public service delivery through improved efficiency and compliance with international standards. ISO 9001:2015 is a globally recognized standard that outlines the criteria for a quality management system, focusing on […]
Pakistan Meteorological Department on Monday predicted hot and humid weather in most districts of the Sindh province during the next 24 hours. However, partly cloudy weather is forecast in coastal areas of the province. While, rain-wind or thunderstorm is expected at isolated places in Sanghar, Kashmore and their surrounding areas during evening or night. Mainly, […]
The Balochistan government has announced a significant step toward economic self-sufficiency with the approval to establish the Bank of Balochistan. This decision was made during a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Tuesday, where an initial feasibility report for the project was presented and deemed viable. The Chief Minister has directed […]
The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), also known as Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), celebrated Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day with patriotic fervor, hosting a vibrant Bicycle Ride for Unity, flag hoisting and cake cutting ceremony. All the celebrations are being conducted under the theme of Marqa E Haq and Raho Sar Buland […]
Sindh Minister for Labour and Human Resources, Shahid Abdul Salam Thaheem, on Tuesday issued a stern warning to establishments failing to register their workers, stating that no employee should be deprived of their rightful dues. Speaking at the 173rd meeting of the Sindh Employees’ Social Security Institution (SESSI), the minister announced that contributions will now […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Afghanistan enjoy fraternal ties and Pakistan wants a stable Afghanistan, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said on Sunday. Talking to a private TV channel, the PM expressed his intention to visit Kabul. “Both countries have sacrificed for each other. Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa extended an invitation to the […]
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet on Friday (today) for the purpose of observing the moon of the first month of the Islamic calendar, Muharram ul Haram.
Chairman of Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that presently, the country has been facing financial challenges and after coming into power, his party would introduce a dynamic economic plan. He was addressing a public gathering at a hockey stadium in Bahawalpur. He arrived in Bahawalpur in connection with the election campaign […]
Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari said on Wednesday that PTI founder Imran Khan had the habit to make holes in the plate he eats from. In a press statement, she said the PTI founder had reached the point of hatred for Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz. She said there was no corruption case against Maryam […]
If Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) participates in today’s (Tuesday) round of negotiations—previously halted by party founder Imran Khan—the government is prepared to offer a middle ground rather than outright rejecting PTI’s demands. Three key members of the government’s negotiation team—Rana Sanaullah, Irfan Siddiqui, and Ejazul Haq—confirmed to The News that they would put forward a proposal […]
The moon of Shaban 1446 Hijri has been sighted in Pakistan, marking the beginning of the Islamic month of Shaban. This marks the beginning of the eighth month of the Islamic calendar, leading up to the holy month of Ramadan which is expected to be on March 1. A meeting of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, […]
The Sindh government decided to take swift action for enforcement of road laws particularly regulating heavy traffic in urban centers to prevent accidents, save lives, and promote a culture of compliance with legal regulations, Sindh Senior Minister, Sharjeel Inam Memon, stated on Thursday. All the charged parking is being eliminated across the province likewise removal […]
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has taken a significant step towards poverty alleviation and inclusive rural development by signing a $5 million agreement with the European Union through the Sindh Peoples Housing for Flood Affected (SPHF), initiating the PAIDAR project – a Communal Infrastructure Grant Agreement. In collaboration with the United Nations Industrial […]
Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif, alongside Provincial Minister for Human Rights and Minorities Affairs Ramesh Singh Arora, distributed minority cards to 1,547 families in Sialkot district. The ceremony was held here on Sunday, where the defence minister praised Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s efforts in promoting equal rights for religious and ethnic minorities. […]
Muhammad Ali Randhawa, Chairman CDA, Chief Commissioner Islamabad chaired a high level meeting in which all Board Members and senior officers of CDA and experts participated. During the meeting, Chairman CDA directed that all steps and means yes should be taken in coordination with all stakeholders to enhance the Federal Capital Islamabad’s environmental sustainability, this […]
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