Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, PML-N President Nawaz Sharif, and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr in Lahore at Jati Umra. Federal Interior Minister will also spend Eid with his family in Lahore. Shehbaz Sharif will offer Eid prayers at Model Town, while Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz will offer their prayers at Jati […]
Pakistan has called for “meaningful action” at the upcoming international conference aimed at advancing a two-state solution to the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict in an effort to restore hope in peace and justice. “The June Conference in our view must rise to this moment,” Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN, told […]
Police have arrested scores of people in Pakistan in recent weeks after more than 10 mob attacks on outlets of US fast-food chain KFC, sparked by anti-United States sentiment and opposition to its ally Israel’s war in Gaza, officials said. Police in major cities in the Islamic nation, including the southern port city of Karachi, […]
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will visit Dhaka on August 23. This visit comes as Pakistan and Bangladesh are strengthening their ties. The two nations were once one country but split after a violent civil war. Bangladesh, formerly East Pakistan, became independent after seceding from Pakistan. Since then, Dhaka’s leaders, especially Sheikh Hasina, kept close ties with India and kept Pakistan at arm’s length. However, recent political changes in Bangladesh have led to a thaw in relations.
In late summer of 1947, humans killed fellow humans in a frenzy, as the monsoon rains raged across Punjab. Muslim mobs killed Sikhs and Sikh mobs killed Muslims; floods and cholera epidemics plagued already suffering people. It was a time when nature and disease unleashed their combined anger, taking victims regardless of their age, creed, […]
At least 15 people were killed while 887 sustained injuries in 848 accidents in Punjab during the last 24 hours. A spokesman for Rescue 1122 on Tuesday said 373 drivers, 39 underage drivers, 112 pedestrians, and 417 passengers were among the victims of the accidents. The statistics showed that 190 accidents were reported in Lahore […]
Zarai Taraqiati Bank g ??? Ltd (ZTBL) and Pakistan Agriculture Research Council (PARC) on Tuesday organized national level webinar aimed at uniting agriculture experts, academia, lenders, farmers and other stakeholders for ensuring food security. The webinar being first of its kind, is an attempt by ZTBL as financial lender and PARC as research institute to […]
A shocking discovery has revealed that 85 out of 90 international driving licenses issued by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) were counterfeit. According to documents from the KP Transport Department, a verification request from Hong Kong exposed that only 5 of the 90 licenses sent for validation were genuine. The Transport Department has since sent a written […]
A seven-member team from the UK’s Department for Transport is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan to conduct an audit of the country’s aviation standards, as part of efforts to restore Pakistani airlines’ flights to the UK. Starting from Monday, the team will begin auditing the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA), covering several areas including licensing, […]
Commissioner Karachi, Syed Hassan Naqvi on Wednesday said that the government is working to develop all industrial areas in Karachi, improve their civic facilities and solve their civic problems. During visit to the SITE Association office on Wednesday, Commissioner Naqvi emphasized that the Karachi administration is in contact with all industrial associations in Karachi and […]
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi strongly condemned the Punjab government’s recent ban on wheat supply to KP. He called the ban arbitrary and unconstitutional, stating it violates Article 151 of Pakistan’s Constitution. This article ensures free trade and commerce between provinces, except when public interest demands restrictions. Kundi criticized the ban as a serious breach of national unity that harms food security.
LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari said the province has no shortage of wheat. She warned that no one will be allowed to raise flour prices under the pretext of floods. Speaking at a press conference in Lahore, she added that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz is closely monitoring wheat and flour prices. However, some elements want to exploit the flood disaster for profit.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appealed to the nation for greater aid and support for flood victims while marking the International Day of Charity. He emphasized that Pakistan, like the rest of the world, observes this day to promote the values of social welfare, mutual tolerance, and charitable giving. Highlighting the country’s proud history of generosity, he noted that Pakistanis have always stood by one another in times of need.
PPP and PTI leaders took exception on Tuesday to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur conditionally backing the construction of Kalabagh Dam, pointing out that three provincial assemblies had adopted resolutions opposing the project in the past. Gandapur had earlier that projects like the construction of Kalabagh Dam were necessary for the “sake of […]
Global search engine giant Google announced on Tuesday that it has launched its ‘AI Mode Pakistan,’ which enables users to receive answers to longer, more complex questions. AI-powered searches by chatbots and social media platforms are becoming popular as users seek quick answers to their specific problems through artificial intelligence. These help people perform several […]
The Pakistan Navy has successfully relinquished command of Combined Task Force 151. Commodore Sohail Ahmad Azmie of Pakistan Navy handed over the Command to Rear Admiral Marcelo Lancellotti of Brazilian Navy. The ceremony was presided by Vice Admiral George Wikoff, Commander of Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), at HQ CMF, Bahrain. Since assuming the command in […]
Rescue personnel have been placed on high alert in various areas of Galiyat, including Changla Gali, Ayubia, and Nathiagali on Sunday, as tourists from across Pakistan flock to the region to enjoy the snowfall.Pakistani cuisine recipes District Emergency Officer Muhammad Arif Khattak visited Nathiagali to assess the preparedness of rescue teams and emergency response units. […]
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has instructed his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), to launch a strong political movement after Ramadan and assigned two senior leaders to engage with the opposition. His lawyer, Faisal Chaudhry, shared these details with the media outside Adiala Jail after meeting Imran Khan. According to Faisal Chaudhry, Imran Khan has directed […]
The Federal Ministry of Education and Professional Training has placed an order for 8,000 Chromebooks for its public educational institutions. The order follows an online tender process facilitated by the National Book Foundation, where representatives from 11 companies participated. Ten companies submitted financial bids, and the contract was awarded to the company offering the lowest […]
Continuous rain and snowfall in Azad Kashmir have led to road blockages and travel disruptions, particularly in the Neelum and Leepa valleys. Heavy snowfall, landslides, and avalanches have cut off several link roads, leaving residents stranded as authorities work to restore access. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, a shallow westerly wave is affecting the […]
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, presiding over a meeting, reiterated his commitment to addressing Karachi’s challenges through efficient governance, rigorous monitoring, and enhanced coordination between the city administration and local government departments. The discussion focused on critical issues such as drainage, illegal encroachments, road-cutting, sanitation, security, and traffic management. Several significant decisions were made […]
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