Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Chaudhry Salik Hussain has taken notice of incidents involving Pakistani workers being off-loaded at airports despite holding valid work visas, directing the authorities to ensure such practices are immediately stopped. The minister chaired a high-level meeting on Thursday, which was attended by Director General of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Rifaat Mukhtar. The FIA chief …

Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi on Thursday inaugurated the “Safe and Smart Railway Station” project at the Rawalpindi Railway Station, marking a major step towards modernising Pakistan Railways’ passenger facilities and security infrastructure. As part of the initiative, a state-of-the-art Safe & Smart Station System has been installed with the support of F-Blow WoW, featuring 143 high-tech surveillance …

The hearing of the controversial tweets case against Iman Mazari and Hadi Ali Chatha took place today before Additional District and Sessions Judge Afzal Majoka. Both Iman Mazari and Hadi Ali Chatha appeared in court. Samiullah Wazir submitted a power of attorney on behalf of Hadi Ali Chatha. During the proceedings, the court canceled the non-bailable arrest warrants previously issued …

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) of Rawalpindi has issued the eighth non-bailable arrest warrant against Aleema Khan in the Saddarabad case, following her repeated absences from court. Judge Amjad Ali Shah of the ATC took the step after Aleema Khan failed to appear despite previous warrants. During the hearing, the court was presented with a report stating that a total of …

Zehran Mamdani, the 34-year-old Democratic Socialist, was elected as New York City’s mayor on Tuesday, and a campaign video highlighting his speech has gone viral on social media, drawing attention from fans including former Pakistani cricketer and commentator Rameez Raja. In the video, Mamdani addresses his campaign team, quoting Rameez Raja’s famous line, “To snatch defeat from the jaws of …

An accountability court in Sukkur has transferred the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) reference against Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Khursheed Shah to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). The court, presided over by Judge Ghulam Yaseen Kolachi, heard the case against Khursheed Shah and Speaker of the Sindh Assembly, Owais Shah. Khursheed Shah appeared in court along with his son, MPA …

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said on Thursday that Pakistan’s seas, long under-utilized, are now central to the nation’s economic vision and climate-resilient maritime growth strategy. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Pakistan International Maritime Exhibition and Conference 2025 (PIMEC), the flagship event of Pakistan Maritime Week, Junaid Chaudhry reaffirmed the government’s resolve to turn …

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, chaired a high-level meeting with the All Pakistan Marble Industry Association and the Pakistan Stone Development Company (PASDEC) in Islamabad today. During the meeting, participants discussed bottlenecks in marble exports, challenges in value addition, and potential measures for incentives and facilitation in the marble sector. Haroon Akhtar …

Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Commerce, participated in a high-level policy roundtable on “Strengthening the Role of Parliament in Public Debt Management,” jointly organized by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) Pakistan. Khan emphasized the importance of transparent debt reporting, institutional reforms, and strong parliamentary oversight to ensure fiscal responsibility …

ISLAMABAD (Internews): SK Hydro (Private) Limited has donated USD 20,000 to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Flood Relief and Rehabilitation Fund to aid reconstruction in disaster-affected areas near the Suki Kinari Hydropower Project on Thursday. The donation ceremony was attended by Chief Secretary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province (KPK), Secretary of Relief, Rehabilitation & Settlement Department KPK, Director General of the Provincial Disaster …

The ITF Pakistan National Foods World Junior Tennis Championship J-60 continued at the PTF-SDA Tennis Complex, with young players from across the globe showcasing top-level talent. The event marks the first time a J-60 tournament is being held in Pakistan. A significant number of junior players from China, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Lithuania, Russia, Thailand, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the Czech …

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has called for a fundamental shift from reactive policymaking to a forward-looking, reform-driven approach aimed at stabilizing Pakistan’s economy, restoring investor confidence, and setting a sustainable course for growth. Addressing the inaugural session of The Future Summit’ s 9th Edition in Karachi, he outlined the government’s commitment to structural reforms, fiscal …

A delegation of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), led by Shaikh Salman Ebrahim Hamid Al Khalifa, President of the AFC, Senior Vice President of FIFA and a senior member of the Royal Family of Bahrain, called on Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani at Aiwan-e-Sadr today. The delegation included Datuk Seri Windsor Paul John, General Secretary of the AFC, and …

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative in Pakistan, Samuel Rizk, along with his delegation, called on the Federal Minister for Law & Justice and Human Rights, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, in Islamabad today. Van Nguyen, Deputy Resident Representative, was also present during the meeting. The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration between the Ministry of Human Rights, UNDP, and …

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced special measures to assist manual income tax filers as part of its ongoing efforts to fully digitize tax operations across Pakistan. According to official sources, with the objective of ensuring a smooth transition to the online filing system, the FBR has discontinued manual return filings from Tax Year 2024. Recognizing that a …

Freedom Network, an independent media rights organization, marked the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists (IDEI) with a roundtable on “Journalist Safety Mechanisms and Ending Impunity” at a local hotel in Islamabad, held in collaboration with the Embassies of Germany, the Netherlands and France. The roundtable brought together senior representatives from media bodies, civil society and the …

Pakistan’s squad has departed for Hong Kong to take part in the upcoming Hong Kong Cricket Sixes tournament, scheduled from November 7 to 9 at the Tin Wan Road Recreation Ground. The team will be led by fast bowler Abbas Afridi, with seven players named in the final squad. The annual tournament will feature 12 international and franchise teams, divided …

Renowned Pakistani actor Saba Qamar has issued a legal notice worth Rs10 crore to journalist Naeem Hanif over what she termed as defamatory, false, and sexist remarks made during a recent podcast. The notice served through the law firm Saigal, Tarar & Leghari LLP accuses the journalist of making “derogatory, sexist and concocted” statements about the actor’s personal life and …

Renowned actor Hamza Ali Abbasi has revealed that he once cleared the Central Superior Services (CSS) exam and was offered a position in the Police Service of Pakistan, but chose not to join the civil service as it did not align with his interests. Speaking during a recent podcast, Abbasi said he had appeared in the CSS exam on his …

The Punjab government has moved to strengthen legal protections for forests by introducing key amendments to the Forest Act 1927, proposing tougher penalties, stricter enforcement mechanisms, and the establishment of new forest protection units. The Forest Amendment Bill 2025 was tabled in the Punjab Assembly on Wednesday, outlining a series of stringent measures to curb deforestation, timber smuggling, and encroachment. …

The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), under its RASTA Competitive Grants Programme, organized a seminar on “Automotive Value Chains in Pakistan” featuring Dr. Muhammad Shafaat Nawaz, RASTA Fellow and Fulbright Scholar, moderated by Dr. Usman Qadir, Senior Research Economist and Director (CITDE), PIDE. Dr. Nawaz presented findings from his doctoral research on OEM-mediated Global Production Networks (GPNs) in Pakistan’s …

President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari met with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, in Doha on Wednesday. The Amir welcomed the President and thanked him for his visit. He said Qatar was proud of Pakistan and its achievements, and deeply valued the contribution of the Pakistani community to Qatar’s development. His …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s headline inflation, measured by Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 6.2 percent in October, up from 5.6 percent in September, official data showed. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), urban inflation reached 6 percent in October, up from 5.5 percent in September, while rural inflation rose to 6.6 percent compared with 5.8 percent in the previous …

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 Meat Export to Malaysia. During the meeting, four working groups established earlier under the committee presented their reports. Senior officials from the Ministries of Commerce, Industries, and Food, along with representatives from both public and private sectors, …

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi has said that no province has the authority to restrict the movement of food and commodities to another province, stressing that inter-provincial trade is a constitutional right. He made the remarks during a meeting with a delegation of the Senate Standing Committee on Inter-Provincial Coordination, which called on him to congratulate him on …

Federal Minister for Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan, visited the Islamabad–Murree Expressway to inspect ongoing development works and review final preparations for the project’s completion. The Minister expressed satisfaction over the significant progress and commended the National Highway Authority (NHA) team for upgrading the Islamabad–Murree Expressway to international standards. He noted that the Expressway, which attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors …

President Asif Ali Zardari held a bilateral meeting with the Vice President of China, Han Zheng, on the sidelines of the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha today. Recalling his recent visit to China, the President said that Pakistan and China are iron brothers and all-weather strategic cooperative partners. He thanked China for its consistent and unwavering support …

The Field Enforcement Unit (FEU), Rakhni, under the Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement), Quetta, has successfully foiled a major attempt to smuggle a large consignment of foreign-origin cigarettes concealed under a coal load. According to official statement, (FEU), Rakhni, acting on credible intelligence, a Hino truck, Reg. No. TTD-853, ostensibly carrying coal was intercepted near Rakhni. Upon thorough examination, 188 cartons …

A key accused in the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) mega corruption scandal has confessed to his role in the multi-billion-rupee fraud, the accountability court was informed on Wednesday. According to case proceedings, RDA stenographer Jahangir Ahmed reportedly admitted before the court that his share in the Rs2.5 billion corruption was Rs135 million. Following the approval of his plea bargain request, …

Bread makers across Rawalpindi launched a citywide strike on Wednesday to protest the sharp rise in wheat flour and fine flour (maida) prices, forcing the closure of tandoors and disrupting routine life in the city. According to reports, all small and large tandoors across the district remained shut, severely affecting small hotels, tea stalls, and restaurants. At several locations, tea …

The Punjab government has extended for another 30 days the ban on the use of wheat in poultry feed across the province, in a bid to ensure uninterrupted supply of wheat and flour for human consumption. According to a notification issued by the Home Department, the decision has been taken to stabilise the supply of wheat, flour and bread for …

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday issued notices to the Punjab government, the Secretary of Local Government, and other respondents on a petition challenging multiple sections of the Punjab Local Government Act 2025. Justice Sultan Tanveer heard the petition filed by Punjab Assembly Opposition Leader Moin Raza Qureshi and others, through Barrister Abu Zar Salman Khan Niazi. The petitioner …

Federal Minister for Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan, has expressed Pakistan’s strong desire to further enhance cooperation with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the fields of transport, logistics, and infrastructure development. During a meeting with the Minister of Transport and Logistic Services of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Engineer Saleh bin Nasser Aljasser, on the sidelines of the Pakistan International …

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, visited the Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC) today. During the visit, CEO PIDC briefed Haroon Akhtar Khan on the Corporation’s performance, ongoing projects, and future initiatives. The meeting also reviewed key developments including the Master Plan of Karachi Industrial Park, land lease policy of Bin Qasim Industrial …

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry and Romanian Ambassador Dr. Dan Stoenescu discussed closer cooperation between Karachi Port and Romania’s Port of Constanța, focusing on logistics integration, trade facilitation, and regional connectivity. Rear Admiral Atiq-ur-Rehman, Acting Chairman of the Karachi Port Trust, also attended the meeting. The minister said Pakistan wants to play a bigger role in …

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has described the blue economy as a game changer for Pakistan’s future growth, underscoring its potential to reach USD 100 billion by 2047 and reaffirming the government’s commitment to policy continuity, investment facilitation, and sustainable maritime development. He made this statement while delivering a virtual address today as the Chief Guest …

Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA), Mohammed Ali Randhawa, called on Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani at Aiwan-e-Sadr today. Randhawa briefed the Acting President on the ongoing development schemes in the federal capital and the progress of key infrastructure projects. The Acting President emphasized that befitting arrangements should be made for the upcoming Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC), scheduled to be …

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan represented Pakistan at the 41st Session of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), being held in Istanbul from 1–4 November 2025. In his opening remarks, Jam Kamal Khan underscored the urgent need for enhanced economic cooperation, digital integration, and sustainable development among OIC …

On the invitation of Zamrud Khan, Chairman of Pakistan Sweet Home, President Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, along with tennis players and PTF officials, visited Pakistan Sweet Home, H-9, Islamabad. During the visit, the tennis players interacted warmly with the children of Sweet Home, sharing moments of joy and inspiration. On this special occasion, Zamrud Khan nominated Mikaeel Ali …

Heavy rain and hailstorm last night lashed the upper districts of Dir and Swat, triggering a sharp drop in temperatures and causing widespread disruption to daily life. In Dir, intense hailstorm and rain reportedly plunged the area into darkness as flash floods in streams and nullahs led to the suspension of traffic on the GT Road. Soil erosion damaged roads …