Pakistan is facing disruption in internet services, causing difficulties for social media users and freelancers. The issue has resulted in mental stress for many, particularly youth who rely on the internet for their livelihood. A significant number of Pakistani youth, have been affected by the slow internet speed, which has disrupted their work and led to clients severing ties. In …

The federal government has decided to undertake an extensive right-sizing initiative across various ministries and divisions in a sweeping reform aimed at optimizing governmental efficiency. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has outlined 23 critical goals to guide this process, which he has directed will be implemented in phases. As part of the initiative, the premier has instructed the preparation of proposals …

ISLAMABAD: Two people were killed and ten others, including policemen, were injured in an explosion in Pakistan’s southwest Balochistan province on Saturday morning, police sources said. The incident happened at about 11:00 a.m. local time (0600 GMT) in Pishin district of the province where explosives mounted on a motorbike were detonated by unidentified militants, the sources told Xinhua. The injured …

President Asif Zardari has confirmed a landmark order issued by Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr. Asif Jah, who has taken notice of an illegal tax recovery by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) through the coercive measures of attachment of bank accounts wherein the FTO has reprimanded the FBR officers for harassing taxpayer with a warning for illegal actions across …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a review meeting focused on the ongoing reforms in Pakistan’s aviation sector, emphasizing the need for enhanced facilities for passengers, tourists, and overseas Pakistanis at airports across the country. During the meeting, the prime minister directed the authorities concerned to ensure that more service counters are operational during peak hours to reduce waiting times for …

The Met Department has issued a warning for heavy rains across Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan from August 26 to 29. This weather system, driven by winds from the Bay of Bengal that will enter Pakistan, poses significant risks, including flooding in low-lying areas near rivers and canals, as well as landslides in the upper regions of the country. Due to …

The federal government has decided to close Utility Stores across the country, a move confirmed by the secretary of industries and production ministry during a Senate Standing Committee meeting on Friday. The secretary told the meeting the decision was part of a broader strategy of the government to exit non-essential business operations, and that efforts were ongoing to reassign affected …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan opened up on postponing the Islamabad power show which was scheduled to take place in Tarnol on August 22. In an informal interaction with media inside the Adiala Jail’s courtroom, Imran Khan said he had called a meeting with Azam Swati and Barrister Gohar Ali Khan to postpone the rally, citing concerns of potential …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will address the United Nations General Assembly’s annual session on September 26, according to a provisional list of speakers released by the UN here. The high-level debate of the 193-member Assembly’s 79th session will take place from September 24 to 30. PM Sharif will deliver a speech to the General Assembly for the second time. He …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced to postpone the Islamabad power show scheduled in Tarnol on August 22 (today) after the Islamabad administration cancelled No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the public gathering. As per details, the announcement was made by the PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan saying that the Islamabad power show has been postponed on the direction of the …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Thursday that he would soon unveil a comprehensive five-year economic revival plan, with the broad parameters already established through months of discussions with key stakeholders. Speaking at the launch of the Buna-Raast connectivity project, the prime minister introduced the ‘Home-Grown Economic Program’, aimed at revitalizing Pakistan’s economy by focusing on key sectors such as …

ISLAMABAD: Two students were killed and five others injured when a school van was attacked in Pakistan’s east Punjab province on Thursday morning, police said. The incident happened in the Attock district of the province where a gunman sprayed bullets at the van and fled the scene, the District Police Officer of Attock, Ghayas Gul told the media. He said …

Google has announced the launch of ‘Digital Sahafat’, a special program designed to enhance the digital journalism skills of Pakistani journalists. In collaboration with local social enterprise Tech Valley, the program aims to empower 1,000 journalists across Pakistan with the necessary tools, training, and resources to create accurate and compelling digital stories. The initiative falls under the broader Google News …

The Balochistan Election Tribunal has de-notified the provincial Home Minister Zia Lango as the Election Tribunal ordered re-voting at seven polling stations in Gizag and Johan. The Election Tribunal led by Justice Abdullah Baloch heard the case invalidated the appointment of Zia Longo as the Ministry of Interior. Mir Saeed Longo filed an election complaint against Zia Lango in the …

The Foreign Office has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of Pakistani pilgrims in a recent bus accident in Iran. The spokesperson for the Foreign Office extended heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the families of the deceased, who were primarily residents of Sindh province. In response to the tragedy, spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar …

TEHRAN: At least 28 people were killed and 23 others injured as a bus carrying Pakistani pilgrims to Iraq overturned in the central Iranian province of Yazd Tuesday night, Iran’s official news agency IRNA reported. The incident occurred in Dehshir village, Taft County, at around 9:50 p.m. local time (18:20 GMT) Tuesday night as the bus was en route to …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia’s (CICA) vision for a common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security in Asia. He made the remarks during a meeting with visiting CICA Secretary General Kairat Sarybay, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said in a statement. …

In a bid to thwart infiltration of Khwarij from the Afghanistan border, the security forces of Pakistan five killed khwarij and injured four others while three soldiers embraced martyrdom during the exchange of fire. “On night 18/19 August 2024, movement of a group of Khwarij, who were trying to infiltrate the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, was picked up by the security forces …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday instructed the concerned authorities to bring 50 percent of all public sector cargo inland via sea through Gwadar port. PM Shehbaz issued these directives while chairing a review meeting on Chinese investment in Islamabad, where he was briefed on the Chinese experts’ delegation visit to Pakistan from July 30 to August 6, 2024. The …

Monsoon rains continue to wreak havoc in Balochistan, with the recent monsoon spell in Quetta killing three more people in different accidents. According to the Balochistan PDMA, since July 1, 19 people have been killed, including seven children, and 11 others injured. Meanwhile, 3,031 people have been affected by the rains, with 307 houses partially and 126 completely damaged. Moreover, …

ISLAMABAD: Three terrorists were killed during a clash between security forces and terrorists in Pakistan’s southwest Balochistan province, the military said. Security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in Mastung district of the province, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistani military, said in a statement on Tuesday. During the operation, three terrorists of the banned Balochistan …

ISLAMABAD: Three troops and five terrorists were killed in a clash between terrorists and security forces in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the Pakistan Army said in a statement on Monday. The incident happened in the Bajaur district of the province on Sunday night till the wee hours of Monday when the security forces intercepted the terrorists trying to infiltrate …

A new reference in the Toshakhana case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi has been filed by National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Tuesday. The reference was submitted to an accountability court in Islamabad by Investigating Officer Mohsin Haroon and Case Officer Waqar Hassan. In the new NAB reference, the couple is accused of purchasing …

ISLAMABAD: Huaneng Pakistan Vocational and Technical College (HPVTC) set up inside Sahiwal Coal Power Plant is cultivating talent, benefiting the local community, promoting a positive image, culture of the workplace and fostering harmony. According to a statement released by a focal person of Sahiwal Coal Power Plant on Monday, stated that a technical training agreement was signed between the Punjab …

At least eight people were killed and 10 others received injuries as a result of the collision between a passenger bus and trailer truck on Sukkur-Multan motorway in the wee hours of Monday. The ill-fated was travelling from Mansehra to Karachi, said Motorway Police official. Soon after the incident, rescue officials reached the spot and shifted the bodies and injured …

In a shocking revelation, Lahore police have reported that 62% of the cases involving sexual exploitation, kidnapping, and rape of women and children have turned out to be false. After investigation, the police dismissed the charges on finding them baseless. According to police records, a total of 4,990 cases related to crimes against women and children were registered up until …

The Supreme Court has stopped the Islamabad High Court from taking further action on the issue of audio leaks of former prime minister Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi and the son of former chief justice of Pakistan Saqib Nisar. According to details, the Supreme Court heard the audio leaks case on the request of the federal government, with Justice Aminuddin …

The government has decided to expand the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) to cover more beneficiaries, local media reported citing sources. According to sources, the target is to increase the number of BISP holders to 1 crore (10 million). Currently, the number of BISP cardholders stands at around 93 lakh (9.3 million), sources said. Sources said, a dynamic survey is …

ISLAMABAD: Torrential rains and flash floods starting in July have killed 187 people and injured 333 others in different parts of Pakistan, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has reported. Ninety-six children and 30 women were among the dead, the NDMA said in a report on Saturday. The eastern Punjab province was the worst affected area with 68 deaths, followed …

ISLAMABAD: In the wake of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) declaration of monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Saturday directed strict measures to monitor and control the spread of the disease in the country. During a meeting here on the measures against the spread of monkeypox, Sharif instructed to make the screening process …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s population and urbanization challenges are increasing, necessitating a new urbanization model, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said in a report. Pakistan’s annual growth in urban population is nearly double that of the rural population, the ADB said in its recent report titled “Pakistan National Urban Assessment: Pivoting toward Sustainable Urbanization.” Despite moderating in 2020 and 2021, the population …

ISLAMABAD: A bomb went off in Pakistan’s southwest Balochistan province, leaving at least three people injured, police said on Saturday. The explosion occurred near a university in Sariab Road area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan province, according to police in Quetta. According to initial investigations, the attack was carried out through an improvised explosive device, said police, adding …

Monsoon rains have intensified concerns about potential flooding in Punjab’s rivers and streams. According to the spokesperson for the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), the province is facing heightened flood risks due to the ongoing rains. The PDMA has reported that while a low-level flood situation persists in the Indus River, a high-level flood is anticipated in the Chenab River …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken a significant step towards economic self-reliance by forming a seven-member committee tasked with reviewing and implementing a sustainable development plan for Pakistan’s economy. The committee will be chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, according to a notification issued on Wednesday. The economic development project is based on recommendations proposed by …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Founder Chairman Imran Khan, currently detained in Adiala Jail, addressed journalists informally, providing insights into his stance on recent developments and allegations. During the conversation, he expressed his lack of fear regarding the arrest of General Faiz. He emphasized that if he were afraid, he would not have publicly discussed the need for a judicial commission. “I …

Lahore Airport has been placed on high alert after the emergence of monkeypox (mpox) cases in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). In response, the Border Health Management convened an emergency meeting with all airport managers, tightening protocols to prevent the spread of the virus. As part of the precautionary steps, thermal scanners have been installed at Lahore airport to monitor incoming passengers, …

ISLAMABAD: Three terrorists were killed and one was injured in a clash with security forces in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the country’s military said in a statement. The incident occurred in the North Waziristan district on Friday when the security forces launched an operation after receiving a tip-off regarding the presence of the militants in the area, said the …

ISLAMABAD: The health department in Pakistan’s southern Sindh province has initiated a 10-day polio vaccination campaign since Thursday, targeting 85 different parts of its provincial capital Karachi. Running from Aug. 15 to 25, the campaign focuses on high-risk areas across Karachi, aiming to vaccinate approximately 1,037,000 children aged four months to five years, the health department said in a statement.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan strongly condemns the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound by extremist settlers led by Israeli ministers, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said Friday. This act is a violation of Geneva Conventions and blatant disregard of multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions regarding the historical city of Jerusalem, the ministry’s spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said at a weekly media briefing. …

There’s many an adage about “a woman’s place being in the home,” but Philip Morris Pakistan Limited (PMPKL) Leaf Sustainable Agriculture, is reclaiming this outdated statement and turning it on its head. The Pakistan side of the “Pashtun belt” in the northwest of the country is a major production center for flue-cured Virginia tobacco. The Pashtuns who live there are …