Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated the ‘Khelta Punjab’ Inter-Division Games 2025 with the vision to populate the playgrounds and engage the youth in healthy sporting activities in the province. “I am immensely pleased to be among the youth and wish to see the youth prosper in sports, education and other fields”, the Chief […]
The 386th annual Urs of the Sufi saint Hazrat Abdullah Shah As’habi has commenced in Makli, Thatta Sindh. The event was officially inaugurated by Sindh’s Minister for Auqaf, Syed Riaz Hussain Shah Shirazi along with Secretary for Auqaf Javed Sibghatullah Mehar, said a statement issued here on Wednesday. Chief Administrator of Auqaf Farrukh Shehzad Qureshi, […]
The mother of slain youth Mustafa Amir has firmly rejected any offer of diyat (blood money), demanding justice for her son’s brutal murder. Wajiha Amir, while speaking to local news channel, stated that she wanted the case to reach its legal conclusion and would not accept a financial settlement under any circumstances. Her remarks came […]
The Senate Standing Committee on Railways met in Lahore under the chairmanship of Senator Jam Saifullah Khan. The Committee reviewed flood preparedness, modernization of rail infrastructure, progress on the ML-1 project, encroachments on railway land, and irregularities in the auction of a contract at Bhalwal Railway Station. At the outset, Pakistan Railways briefed the Committee […]
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) released a new song, “Shaheen,” on the occasion of Defence Day of Pakistan. Glowing tributes were paid to the Pakistan Air Force, which is responsible for the security of Pakistani airspace, through this song. The song started with “Yeh ghazi yeh teray pur israr bunday,” which heated everyone’s blood. The […]
The Sindh High Court has fixed September 18, for hearing an appeal against the construction of the Malir Expressway, renamed as the Bhutto Expressway. The appeal has been filed with the involvement of the Climate Action Centre’s Green Chamber, which has opposed the project since its inception. The organisation seeks to nullify the Environmental Impact […]
Sindh's senior minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said on Thursday that the province is facing less flood water than expected. Speaking to the media in Karachi, he stated that the situation appears under control for now. “It looks like we won’t need to create any cuts to divert water,” he added.
Pakistan will soon launch a National Culture Policy aimed at reviving its heritage, strengthening the creative sector, and projecting a positive image abroad, This was stated by the Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi in an interview with APP. He said the policy has been framed through consultation with provinces, writers, […]
Islamabad Airport has increased its parking fees, sparking frustration among passengers. The initial three-hour parking rate has risen from Rs 90 to Rs 120, causing concern for frequent travelers and airport visitors. Many passengers expressed disappointment over the sudden hike, saying it adds financial strain, especially for those waiting to pick up or drop off family members.In addition to the first three hours, the airport has revised hourly parking charges. Travelers will now pay Rs 70 per hour instead of the previous Rs 50. The new rates are effective immediately, prompting passengers to reconsider parking options or seek alternative transport arrangements. Airport authorities stated the change aims to manage parking demand more efficiently.
Pakistan marked its 78th Independence Day with heartfelt greetings pouring in from leaders and diplomats worldwide, reflecting strong international friendships and a shared hope for Pakistan’s prosperity. The celebrations this year carry extra pride following the recent victory in Marka-e-Haq during Operation Bunyan-ul-Marsoos. The day began with a 31-gun salute in Islamabad and 21-gun salutes in each provincial capital, adding a ceremonial touch to the nationwide festivities. From Asia to Europe, messages praised Pakistan’s resilience, unity, and contributions to the global community while reaffirming commitments to deepen mutual cooperation.
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Balochistan has arrested three more suspects for their alleged involvement in Hawala/Hundi and illegal currency exchange as the law enforcers continue their crackdown on illegal currency dealers. The development came days after a Pakistan court sentenced three illegal currency dealers to five years in prison and imposed a fine of […]
KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Dr Farooq Sattar broke silence over party failure saying that the MQM-P suffered collapse and an inter-party election should be held soon. Addressing a press conference at the Karachi Press Club, Sattar said that he had submitted his resignation from the party’s Rabita Committee on September 13 due to […]
A new wearable sticker-like tool which could allow pregnant women to watch their babies grow in the womb has been developed. The sticker, which was created by engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, can record live continuous images of the inside of the body for up to 48 hours. Currently, the team is working […]
Six serving judges of Islamabad High Court (IHC) penned a letter to Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), urging it to summon a judicial convention to review matter of “interference of intelligence agencies with judicial functions”. Six IHC top judges – including Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kiyani, Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri, Justice Baqir Sattar, Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq […]
Pakistan Navy has successfully relinquished command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 150. Commodore Asim Sohail Malik of Pakistan Navy formally handed over command to Commodore Rodger Ward of Royal New Zealand Navy in the presence of Vice Admiral George Wikoff, Commander of Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), during a change of command ceremony held at Naval […]
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency has donated a state-of-the-art CT Scan machine to the Institute of Kidney Diseases (IKD) in Peshawar – bringing relief for patients in the city. The hospital was in need of better diagnostic tools to serve its community more effectively, and this life-saving machine is already making a difference in patients’ […]
Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that terrorists infiltrating Balochistan and other provinces are operating from outside. This is not a war between Balochistan and Punjab but a war for Pakistan’s security. “We do not want provincial conflicts, but Punjabi laborers are being identified by their ID cards and killed in Balochistan. So-called YouTubers […]
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered ATCs hearing cases of suspects allegedly involved in last year’s May 9 riots to decide on them within four months. A three-member bench – led by CJP Yahya Afridi and including Justices Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui and Shakeel Ahmad – resumed hearing a set of 20 petitions filed by the […]
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday granted two-week time to federal government for submission of comments in petitions challenging amendments in PECA Act. Justice Inaam Ameen Minhas heard the petitions of PFUJ, Hamid Mir and the Islamabad High Court Journalists Association against the amendment in Prevention of Electronic Crime Act (PECA). Imran Shafiq Advocate […]
Eleven more international and domestic flights departing from Karachi Airport have been cancelled due to technical and operational reasons. According to the flight schedule, Emirates flight EK-609 from Karachi to Dubai has been cancelled, while SereneAir flight ER-502 from Karachi to Islamabad has also been cancelled. Moreover, SereneAir flight ER-524,526 from Karachi to Lahore has […]
Sindh Local Government Minister, Saeed Ghani, has said that he will soon visit the sites of 136 ongoing development schemes being constructed by the Karachi Development Authority (KDA) in all districts of Karachi to personally inspect these projects and review their pace of completion. The Local Government Minister made this announcement while chairing a meeting […]
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