Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated his call for the establishment of a free and independent Palestinian state, with Al-Quds Sharif as its capital, during his address at the Arab-Islamic summit in Riyadh on Monday. Speaking at the summit in Saudi Arabia’s capital, the premier emphasised that the creation of a sovereign Palestinian state is more crucial than ever. He also …

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has submitted a detailed report in the Lahore High Court on a petition challenging the alleged order against broadcasting of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Founder Imran Khan’s name on television channels. The court adjourned hearing in the case indefinitely. PTI’s Akmal Khan Bari filed the petition in the LHC against the alleged non-broadcast of …

During the hearing of a tax-related case in the Supreme Court on Monday, the judges got into a debate over the necessity of a constitutional bench. Senior judge Justice Mansoor Ali Shah raised the question if the regular bench they were on was unconstitutional until the constitutional bench is established. He also remarked that even if the present bench heard …

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a written ruling on a petition filed by Noreen Niazi regarding jail facilities for and meetings with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Founder Imran Khan, and disposed of the case. The order states that jail authorities have assured compliance with court orders and prison regulations in providing facilities to Imran Khan. Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir …

Pakistan are eying a minus-India formula for the forthcoming Champions Trophy as India have continued to show stubbornness about not travelling to the country for the mega event. Sources divulged on Sunday that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will propose the plan of subtracting India from the Champions Trophy in front of the International Cricket Council (ICC). However, the key …

LAHORE  –  The atmosphere in various cities of the country including Lahore remained unsatisfactory on Saturday, as far as pollution situation was concerned. According to Pakistan Meteorological Department official sources, air quality index in Multan was recorded 849, while provincial capital Lahore recorded 449. In addition, AQI was recorded in Peshawar at 297, while in Rawalpindi it was recorded at …

PESHAWAR: Senior politician and former Awami National Party (ANP) spokesman Zahid Khan has decided to jump ship and join the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). Zahid Khan is likely to formally announce the decision on Sunday at a presser alongside Federal Minister for Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan Affairs, Engineer Amir Muqam. Zahid Khan had served as Senator twice from 1997 to 2003 and …

ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) on Saturday said that there should be a fair trial in cases filed against the PTI leader Imran Khan. “We are and will remain in contact with the PTI as an opposition party,” a spokesperson of JUI-F said, categorically rejecting the media reports claiming that the Maulana Fazlur Rehman had decided to meet incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder …

ISLAMABAD: World leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Malaysian Premier, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Turkish foreign minister and British High Commissioner on Saturday conveyed their condolences to President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif following a devastating terrorist attack at Quetta Railway Station. In a letter, President Putin expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy, which claimed the lives of …

LAHORE: The smog situation in Punjab has assume alarming proportions, with Lahore ranked second the global index of most polluted cities. According to the report, Lahore city has risen to the top of Pakistan’s most polluted cities, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 748 recorded. Alongside the pollution, a wave of illnesses has affected the city, as over 129,000 …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned this morning’s bomb blast at Quetta’s railway station, directing the Balochistan government to provide a thorough investigation report on the tragic incident. The blast claimed at least 24 lives and left around 57 injured, drawing national outcry and condolences from top leadership. In a statement, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep sorrow over the loss …

ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Water Resources and Petroleum, Dr Musadik Masood Malik, said that Pakistan needs to employ more innovative and less water-intensive practices in agriculture to avert the looming water shortage crisis in the country. He was speaking at the concluding session of the international conference, Pakistan Water Week 2024, which focused on the theme “Building a Climate-Resilient …

The Lahore High Court has issued new orders in a series of measures aimed at controlling the rising smog levels in Punjab. Justice Shahid Karim, presiding over a hearing on citizen petitions for smog control, directed that all markets in the province must close by 8pm, with complete closures on Sundays. The court emphasised that smoke-emitting vehicles and heavy trucks …

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a three-month Electricity Sahulat Package, providing relief to domestic, commercial and industrial power consumers. Addressing a ceremony in connection with the Iqbal Day in Islamabad this evening, he said this package will be available on additional use of electricity from December 2024 to February next year. Giving detail of the package, the Prime Minister …

ADELAIDE, Australia— Fast bowler Haris Rauf took 5-29 and Saim Ayub scored 82 runs as Pakistan defeated Australia by nine wickets in the second one-day international on Friday. Australia was 163 all out in 35 overs against Rauf’s relentless pace and left-hander Ayub smashed six sixes and five fours as Pakistan cruised to 169-1 in 26.3 overs to level the …

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cabinet on Thursday decided to lodge an FIR against the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Ali Nasir Rizvi over his illegal actions against PTI protest and damage to KP House in the federal capital. The provincial cabinet convened with KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur in the chair. During the meeting, the cabinet members were briefed …

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan next week to attend the Second Joint Arab Islamic Summit being held in Riyadh and World Leaders Climate Action Summit in Baku. The prime minister will visit Saudi Arabia to participate in the Second Joint Arab Islamic Summit being held in Riyadh on November 11, …

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday expressing satisfaction at the growing bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Turkiye, stressed the need to further deepen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, and defense sectors. The prime minister said this in a meeting with newly-appointed Ambassador of Turkiye to Pakistan Irfan Neziroglu, who called him at the PM House. The prime minister welcomed Ambassador …

LAHORE: The Punjab government has enforced a complete closure of public spaces across four divisions, including Lahore, Gujranwala, Multan, and Faisalabad, to combat the escalating smog crisis. Public parks, zoos, museums, historical sites, playlands, and sports venues will remain closed until November 17, according to a notification issued by the Directorate General of Environment. Violators of the directive may face …

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Secretariat has banned video recording inside Parliament House following complaints from lawmakers about journalists recording interviews without consent and sharing them on social media platforms. Ad powered by advergic.com The decision was communicated by the Director General of Media in a letter addressed to the Parliamentary Reporters Association. It cited observations during the 10th session of …

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shibli Faraz has condemned the current government’s actions, stating that the country is faced with unprecedented challenges even worse than under martial law. Addressing the media after his appearance in the Anti-Terrorism Court, Faraz expressed his concerns about the political and economic situation, emphasizing that PTI would not be complicit in the controversial legislation being passed …

ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) on Friday proved the nomination of all Sindh High Court (SHC) judges to serve on a constitutional bench tasked with addressing the significant backlog of constitutional cases. The decision, aimed at expediting case resolution, allows all SHC judges to hear constitutional matters until November 24, 2024. The JCP is set to revisit the …

ISLAMABAD: Noted former parliamentarians including Akhtar Mengal, Fahmida Mirza, Mohsin Dawar and Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar along with a former Sindh High Court Bar Association president on Friday filed pleas against the 26th Amendment in the Supreme Court, urging the court to rule that “a vote cast under duress and coercion is no vote at all.” Balochistan National Party—Mengal (BNP-M) President Akhtar …

LAHORE: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Lahore on Friday granted bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan in four May 9 riots related case. ATC Judge Arshad Javed presided over the hearing of the bail pleas filed by former premier and PTI founder Imran Khan. The court, however, disposed of the plea by PTI founder’s lawyer Salman Safdar seeking more time …

QUETTA: The grand tribal Jirga, also participated by key figures, including the Balochistan Governor, Chief Minister, the Corps Commander Quetta, and the IG FC Balochistan (South), pledged support for the families of innocent civilians martyred during the incidents of terrorism. The grand Jirga held in Turbat saw the participation of key figures, including the Governor of Balochistan, Chief Minister, Corps Commander …

The second Hijra Festival, celebrated today at Frere Hall in Karachi, brought together members of the transgender community under the theme, “Identity, Existence, and Empowerment of Transgender Individuals.” This year’s festival highlighted the essential role of one of society’s most marginalized communities, offering a platform for transgender individuals to gather, celebrate, and share their stories of resilience and progress. In …

ISLAMABAD: Chinese ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong has said that Pakistan and China share unbreakable iron brother bond and the leaders of both countries are committed to fostering the relationship to new heights. During a meeting with federal minister for planning, development & special initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday, Chinese ambassador expressed gratitude for Pakistan’s comprehensive engagement and stated” during …

The federal government has declared November 9 (Saturday) a public holiday to observe Iqbal Day, marking the birth anniversary of national poet and philosopher Allama Muhammad Iqbal. A notification was also issued by the federal government in this connection. “As notified vide Cabinet Division’s circular No. 10-02/2023-Min-II dated 20th December, 2023, listing Public and Optional Holidays for the year 2024, …

Highlighting about Rs60 billion worth of cost of inefficiency being charged to consumers in three months, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday notified Rs1.28 per unit negative fuel cost adjustment (FCA) against consumption in September and asked the ex-Wapda distribution companies (Discos) to refund it in consumer bills for November. This will have a gross financial impact …

Chief of Army Staff Gen Asim Munir met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman at the Royal Palace in Riyadh, on Wednesday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Gen Munir is currently on an official visit to Saudi Arabia. The two engaged in a comprehensive discussion on a range of issues of mutual interest, including regional peace, defence and …

Senate Committee on Interior meeting chaired by Senator Faisal Salim, a proposed amendment aimed at increasing punishments for rape offenses was introduced. Senator Mohsin Aziz presented the bill, emphasizing the need for harsher penalties in such cases. “The punishment for rape is currently too lenient; severe consequences must be enforced,” said Senator Aziz, advocating for life imprisonment for convicted rapists. …

Pakistan’s Foreign Office has affirmed the nation’s commitment to strengthening ties with the United States following Donald Trump’s recent election victory. The President and Prime Minister extended their congratulations, with the Foreign Office spokesperson highlighting the decades-old relationship between Pakistan and the U.S. and expressing optimism for further improvement, stating that the change in U.S. leadership would not impact bilateral …

The Lahore High Court has issued a ban on the operation of smoke-emitting commercial generators in designated ‘green lockdown’ areas to address air pollution. Justice Shahid Karim, presiding over petitions filed by citizens, including Haroon Farooq, to curb smog, ordered the installation of pollution control devices in commercial generators within the next seven days. The court’s written order of the …

ISLAMABAD: Mushaal Hussein Mullick, wife of Kashmiri leader Mohammad Yasin Malik has penned an impassioned appeal to Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, urging him to raise her husband’s case in parliament. Malik’s wife calls on Rahul Gandhi to initiate a parliamentary debate about Malik’s right to fair treatment and adequate healthcare, warning that disregarding these rights could undermine public faith …

With an evenly split quota for government and private schemes, the new Haj policy, approved by the federal cabinet on Tuesday, allows 179,210 Pakistani nationals to go on pilgrimage next year but puts a restriction on taking children aged below 12 with them. Under Haj Policy 2025, a new portfolio of Nazim (administrator) has been introduced to facilitate the pilgrims. …

Pakistan Army has announced the promotion of several senior officers to Lieutenant General, assigning them to key strategic roles crucial for the military’s operational efficiency. The newly promoted officers are Lt. Gen. Tabbasum Habib, Lt. Gen. Amir Najam, Lt. Gen. Arshad Naseem, Lt. Gen. Hassan Khattak, and Lt. Gen. Azhar Waqas. Each will now serve in influential command and administrative …

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chaired a federal cabinet meeting today at the Prime Minister’s House, during which a significant increase in compensation for Hajj-related casualties and injuries was approved. The cabinet decided that the families of pilgrims who pass away during Hajj 2025 will now receive compensation of Rs. 2 million, up from the previous amount of Rs. 1 …

GWADAR: The students and staff of the China-Pakistan Government Girls Middle School Faqeer Colony conducted an educational visit to Gwadar Port and its associated facilities. According to the report, the study visit included the Gwadar Free Zone, Gwadar Business Centre, Desalination Plant, greenhouse, and Gwadar Port Terminal. Trip coordinator Naseem Baloch told Gwadar Pro that this educational experience was designed …

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Tuesday received the Foreign Minister of Iran Seyed Abbas Araghchi and his delegation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The two Ministers noted the longstanding ties between Pakistan and Iran and emphasized the need to strengthen these relations through increased trade, energy cooperation and enhanced border management. They expressed commitment …