Under the Punjab government’s Safe Jail Project, a security survey for installing surveillance cameras and modern monitoring equipment in central jails across the province has been completed. According to jail authorities, the project’s first phase will see the installation of around 5,500 cameras in 11 central jails. Each prison will be fitted with approximately 500 cameras, including 15 to 20 …

Renowned Pakistani actor Saba Qamar has revealed that her performance in the drama series Case No. 9 affected her health due to the emotionally intense scenes she had to portray. The drama, produced by Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi under 7th Sky Entertainment and directed by Syed Wajahat Hussain, has drawn widespread attention for its powerful storyline and impactful performances. …

Nineteen new dengue cases have been reported in Rawalpindi during the past 24 hours, raising the total number of cases this season to 1,196, according to the health department. More than 40 dengue patients are currently under treatment in various hospitals, while anti-dengue surveillance and fumigation campaigns continue in affected areas to curb the spread of the virus. Health officials …

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has inaugurated the resumption of Pakistan International Airlines’ (PIA) flight operations to the United Kingdom, marking the end of a five-year suspension. The first flight from Islamabad to Manchester is scheduled to depart today, following the clearance issued by UK aviation authorities. Speaking at the ceremony, Khawaja Asif praised the efforts of Pakistan’s diplomatic officials in …

The Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has declared several flood-affected areas as calamity-hit, issuing formal notifications for relief and rehabilitation measures. According to a PDMA spokesperson, 72 tehsils across 27 districts have been notified as disaster-affected, based on damage assessments at the village level. The notification was issued jointly by the Punjab Board of Revenue and PDMA under the …

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) senior leader Shazia Marri has denied reports suggesting that the PPP and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) had agreed to share power in Balochistan on a rotational basis. In a statement, Marri said there was no agreement regarding the formation of a PML-N government in the province. She added that important decisions related to the provincial development …

The Punjab government has decided to introduce drone policing and stricter arms regulation laws across the province as part of new security reforms. According to media reports, the decision was taken during a high-level meeting on law and order chaired by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. Officials briefed the Chief Minister that a comprehensive verification and re-scrutiny process of licensed …

BEIJING: Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, chaired a symposium on Aug. 27 to solicit opinions from non-Party personages on drafting the CPC Central Committee’s recommendations for formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for China’s economic and social development. While addressing the symposium, Xi said the planning of social and economic development for the …

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani, Minister of Commerce and Industry of Qatar, who is visiting Pakistan to co-chair the 6th Session of the Pakistan-Qatar Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC). The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction at the positive trajectory of Pakistan-Qatar relations, anchored in shared faith, values, and mutual respect. The Prime Minister appreciated …

The federal government has officially declared Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) a banned organisation under the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997, following approval by the federal cabinet. The decision came after a request from the Punjab provincial government, which had recommended action based on recent violent clashes and public unrest linked to the group. According to the notification issued by the Ministry of Interior, …

The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) hosted a delegation from the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) for an interactive session aimed at fostering collaboration in research, policy dialogue, and institutional development. The session was led by Dr. Shujaat Farooq, Dean of Research at PIDE, who welcomed the participants and highlighted PIDE’s legacy as Pakistan’s premier economic think tank and the …

A new controversy has erupted in Pakistan cricket as Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen publicly tore up a legal notice sent by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), declaring he would not be intimidated into silence. In a video message posted on social media, Tareen revealed that the PSL management had served him a legal notice demanding that he withdraw his …

Pakistan’s film star Mahira Khan has said she plans to gift her wedding outfit from her Dua-e-Khair ceremony to her future daughter-in-law, calling the dress a meaningful symbol of love and family tradition. In a recently surfaced interview clip circulating on social media, Mahira spoke about the sentimental value attached to the ceremony, which marked the beginning of her wedding …

Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan held a series of important meetings with foreign ministers and senior officials on the sidelines of the Regional Transport Ministers Conference. Türkiye’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister for Transport and Logistics Dr. Rumaih Al-Rumaih, Sri Lanka’s Minister of Transport Bimal Niroshan Rathnayake Weerakon, and ECO Secretary General …

Tarik Ali Khan, the newly appointed High Commissioner of Canada to Pakistan, called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb at the Finance Division today. The Finance Minister welcomed the High Commissioner and congratulated him on assuming his responsibilities in Islamabad. The Minister shared an overview of Pakistan’s recent economic performance and reform agenda, noting that after …

Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Chaudhry Anwar-ul-Haq, while addressing the central ceremony marking the 78th Foundation Day of AJK, said that the region has made significant progress since 1947, evolving from one of the most underdeveloped areas to a region witnessing development in various sectors. Speaking at the event in Muzaffarabad, the AJK Prime Minister said that …

The Directorate General (DG) Vigilance of Pakistan Railways has compiled a preliminary inquiry into the bogus allotment of more than 200 railway quarters in Lahore and Mughalpura, valued at approximately Rs 10 crore in alleged bribes, and forwarded the report to the Ministry of Railways. In parallel, criminal cases have been registered against implicated railway employees. According to sources within …

Pakistan’s national cricket team will wear pink-themed jerseys during the first T20 International against South Africa as part of a breast cancer awareness initiative. The move comes under the United Nations’ vision for promoting global health awareness, with the Pakistan Cricket Board partnering with Pink Ribbon Pakistan to highlight the importance of early detection and treatment of breast cancer. The …

The Sindh Information Department has completed four film projects, including three documentaries and one feature film, which will soon be released for public viewing. The projects aim to highlight Sindh’s culture, history, and social values. The decision was made during a meeting of the department’s Content and Production Board, chaired by Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon. Provincial Minister for …

Pakistan has reaffirmed its strong commitment to multilateralism and the principles outlined in the United Nations Charter, as the world marks the 80th anniversary of the founding document. In a message issued on the occasion of United Nations Day 2025, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister said Pakistan views the UN as the most representative multilateral institution, uniquely positioned …

A special anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi has ordered the seizure of the national identity card and passport of Aleema Khan, sister of former prime minister Imran Khan, after she repeatedly failed to appear before the court in a protest-related case. Judge Amjad Ali Shah of the Anti-Terrorism Court issued the order during proceedings concerning 11 accused in connection with the …

Pakistan has announced a phased restoration of Afghan Transit Trade through the Chaman border crossing, nearly two weeks after the Bab-e-Dosti gate remained closed, affecting trade flow and perishable goods transport between the two countries. According to a notification issued by the Directorate of Transit Trade (Customs), the movement of returning cargo vehicles will be strictly monitored. Officials said the …

A Lahore Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has acquitted Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in a case involving an alleged attack on the offices of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). The case dates back to 2020 when a First Information Report (FIR) was registered at the Chuhng police station over allegations of stone-pelting and disorder during Maryam Nawaz’s appearance at the NAB …

The Islamabad High Court has issued bailable arrest warrants for the Director Administration of the Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority (ERRA) and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) after the official repeatedly failed to appear before the court despite summons. Justice Khadim Hussain Somroo issued the written order during the hearing of a petition filed by Muhammad Shehbaz Qaiser regarding …

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, met with the Acting High Commissioner of Australia to Pakistan, Nicole Guihot, at his office today. The meeting was also attended by Secretary Industries and Production, Saif Anjum, and representatives of the meat exporters’ community. During the meeting, the participants discussed measures to unlock the potential of …

The Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Associations (FAPUASA) has urged the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and the Ministry of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives to take immediate and practical steps to resolve the financial and professional issues faced by university faculty across the country. The appeal follows the directives issued during the sixth meeting of the Task Force …

The Pakistan Throwball Federation has announced revised dates for the 14th Culligan Boys & Girls Throwball Championship 2025, which will now take place from 8th to 11th November 2025 at the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Karachi. The change was made following the Government of Sindh’s announcement of an Expo planned in the same vicinity from November 3 to 7. The …

The ITF Pakistan International J-30 Junior Tennis Championships 2025 continued at the PTF-SDA Tennis Complex in Islamabad, featuring young players from China, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Lithuania, Russia, Thailand, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and Pakistan. The tournament, hosted by the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), is seeing strong global participation and competitive performances across categories. In the Boys Doubles Final, Pakistan’s Mikaeel …

By Liu Zhenmin Former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations The year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the founding of the United Nations (UN). At the end of the war, the UN was born, a contemporary international order took shape, and the course of human history was forever altered. Over the past eight …

ISLAMABAD (Internews): A high-level delegation from the China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC)—a leading Chinese state-owned conglomerate—called on Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, to discuss avenues of cooperation in the field of advanced and emerging technologies. During the visit, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between CETC and the Emerging Technologies Lab, a …

BEIJING (Internews): Pakistan-China Institute (PCI), the country’s preeminent think tank promoting ties with China, has become the first Pakistani Institution to sign MoU on Green Development with China. The MoU was signed in Beijing between the PCI and the Belt & Road Initiative Green Development Coalition (BRIGDC). PCI signed the groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BRI International Green Development …

BEIJING: The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) convened its fourth plenary session in Beijing from Monday to Thursday. Participants at the session deliberated over and adopted the Recommendations of the CPC Central Committee for Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development, according to a communique of the session released on Thursday. The …

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has come under heavy criticism after leaving out Sarfaraz Khan and veteran pacer Mohammad Shami from the India A squad announced for the upcoming red-ball series against South Africa A. The BCCI on Wednesday named wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant as captain and Sai Sudharsan as vice-captain for the series. Pant’s return to …

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, chaired a high-level meeting of the Prime Minister’s Committee on Incentivizing Local Manufacturing of Vaccines at the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination. The meeting discussed in detail the local manufacturing of vaccines, formulation of a National Vaccine Policy, existing hurdles, and the way forward. …

Chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Senator Sherry Rehman, chaired a meeting of the Committee to review Pakistan’s preparations for the upcoming COP30 in Brazil, assess the country’s climate finance strategy, and evaluate progress on the implementation of the Single-Use Plastics (Prohibition) Regulations, 2023. Senator Rehman observed that Pakistan’s top position in 2022 among …

South Africa defeated Pakistan by eight wickets in the second and final Test at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, leveling the two-match series 1–1. Resuming play on the fourth day, Pakistan’s batting lineup collapsed early as wickets fell in quick succession. Captain Babar Azam was the first to depart, dismissed for 50 runs, followed shortly by Mohammad Rizwan, who managed 18. …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday announced the national squads for the upcoming white-ball series against South Africa, marking the return of former captain Babar Azam and fast bowler Naseem Shah to the T20 International side. According to the PCB, a 15-member T20I squad and a 16-member ODI squad have been finalized for the home series, with both teams …

Federal Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari has announced a major reduction in electricity tariffs for the industrial and agricultural sectors, aimed at stimulating economic activity and supporting national productivity. In a video message, the minister revealed that Pakistan currently has a surplus of 7,000 megawatts of electricity. The government, he said, has decided to channel this additional …

The customs clearance, both of exports and imports, has been suspended at the Customs Border Stations of Torkham, Ghulam Khan, Kharlachi, and Angoor Adda since October 12, 2025, due to unprovoked aggression from the Afghan side, which has jeopardized the security of Customs Inspectors and staff posted at these stations. Due to security concerns, the majority of staff has temporarily …

Demonstrating a steadfast commitment to transparency and accountability, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has made a significant Rs. 1,102.04 billion (1.10 trillion) recovery in the third quarter of 2025 which is a 242% increase over the previous quarter. This achievement represents an increase of Rs. 645.74 billion from Rs. 456.3 billion recovered in the second quarter, underscoring NAB’s continued resolve …