Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Minister for Works and Communications Shakeel Ahmed Khan has resigned, citing ‘corruption’ within the provincial government. Khan, PTI MPA, submitted his resignation to Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, expressing his dissatisfaction with the current administration. I cannot go along with the corruption anymore and compelled to quit his job, the minister said in his resignation forwarded to …

America has responded to recent reports regarding the arrest of military officers in Pakistan, emphasizing that it considers the matter to be an internal affair of the country. Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh addressed the issue during a weekly briefing, saying the United States was aware of the reports and reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to maintaining strong ties with Pakistan. She insisted …

An application has been filed in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) challenging the installation of firewalls and the shutdown of the internet. The petitioner argued that users across the country are facing difficulties accessing social media networks due to these measures. The application asserts that the installation of firewalls infringes on fundamental rights and calls for an immediate halt to …

In a targeted attack, an explosion occurred on a police mobile in the Pir Bala area of Peshawar’s Warsak Road on Friday, leaving five people injured. According to initial reports, the explosion resulted in injuries to two policemen and three passers-by. The wounded individuals were immediately shifted to Lady Reading Hospital, where a spokesperson confirmed that their conditions were stable …

Pakistan government has ‘okayed’ 5-year privatisation program. As per details, the decision was taken by the federal cabinet in a meeting held here in Islamabad, the sources said and added that the five-year privatisation program will be completed in three phases. In the first phase, privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), House Building Finance Corporation (HBFC), Faisalabad Electric Supply Company, …

Supreme Court (SC) Thursday issued a contempt of court notice to Malik Luqman Ali Afzal, the owner of the Monal Restaurant, located at Margalla Hills. Monal Restaurant remains one of the most popular dining spots in Islamabad, known for its stunning views and diverse menu. Hearing a case related to commercial activities at Margalla Hills National Park, CJP Justice Qazi …

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In a special Independence Day reception organized by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir paid tribute to retired officers and soldiers of the Pakistan Army. The event, held to honour army veterans, saw full participation from former officers and officials. General Munir praised the ex-servicemen for their crucial role in shaping Pakistan’s history and …

President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the conferment of national honours on 104 distinguished individuals, including Pakistanis and foreign nationals, in recognition of their exceptional services to the nation. These awards will be presented during a special ceremony on Pakistan Day, March 23, 2025. Among the notable honourees are: Nishan-e-Pakistan The late prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto will be posthumously …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has assured the nation that a reduction in electricity prices will be announced in the coming days. Speaking at the Independence Day ceremony, the Prime Minister a ceremony held at PNCA also revealed plans to present a comprehensive five-year economic program aimed at addressing the country’s financial challenges. During his speech, PM Shehbaz Sharif vowed to …

Pakistan commemorated its 77th Independence Day on Wednesday with a deep sense of tradition and national pride, reflecting the enduring spirit of the Pakistan Movement. The day commenced with a series of ceremonial activities designed to honour the nation’s rich history and reaffirm its commitment to becoming a true Islamic welfare state. The celebrations began with a 31-gun salute in …

The shareholders of International Industries Limited (INIL) on Tuesday authorized INIL to issue a guarantee to ensure that Chinoy Engineering & Construction (Private) Limited (CECL) performs its obligations under the contract with Reko Diq Mining Company Limited with joint and several liability with associated companies Pakistan Cables Limited and International Steels Limited. According to the stock filing shared with the …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to host a grand reception today in honour of Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem, who recently made history by bringing home a gold medal for Pakistan. According to sources, the prime minister has also extended invitations to several former Olympians, members of the federal cabinet, senior parliamentarians, and Arshad Nadeem’s family to attend the …

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast heavy rainfall activity on Aug. 14-18 in most parts of the South Asian country, advising authorities and citizens to take necessary measures to avoid any untoward situation. Monsoon winds are expected to enter upper and middle areas of the country, said the weather department on Monday, adding that the rain spell would …

The Accountability Court of Karachi accepted the request of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) officials to withdraw the reference of illegal recruitment in Pakistan State Oil (PSO). Karachi AC heard a reference to illegal recruitment wherein former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi appeared in the court. NAB officials requested the court to withdraw the reference. The court approved the request and …

On Independence Day eve, President Asif Zardari has approved a 90-day reduction in the sentences of select prisoners under Article 45 of the Constitution. The relaxation does not extend to those convicted of murder, espionage, anti-state activities, or serious crimes such as adultery, theft, robbery, kidnapping, and terrorism. Male inmates over 65 years who have served at least one-third of …

The Supreme Court has declared null and void a decision of the Lahore High Court, and reinstated a decision given by the Election Commission of Pakistan after a recount regarding three constituencies of the National Assembly. A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa pronounced a reserved verdict regarding the recount in three constituencies of the …

Former intelligence chief Faiz Hameed has been taken into military custody and the process for his court martial has been initiated in connection with the Top City housing scheme scandal, the army’s media wing said on Monday. The development is a first in the country’s history where a court martial has been initiated against a former intelligence chief. “Complying with …

President Asif Ali Zardari said minorities in Pakistan enjoy all political, economic and social rights which have been guaranteed by the Constitution. In his message on National Minorities’ Day, he said on this day, we reaffirm our commitment to the promise made by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, on 11th August 1947, to the country’s minorities to protect their rights and …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan and China are working to further strengthen economic ties, particularly in the fields of agriculture, information technology, mining, and infrastructure, according to a statement by Prime Minister’s Office. Speaking on Friday to the representatives of foreign companies operating in Pakistan, including those from China, in the country’s southern port city …

ISLAMABAD: At least three soldiers and four terrorists were killed in fire exchanges on Friday in Khyber district of Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, said the Pakistani military. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan Army, said in a statement that the fire exchanges took place between security forces and the terrorists at three different locations …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that his country is committed to completely eradicating poliovirus by 2025 and special measures are afoot to further enhance the vaccination coverage. “A whole-of-government approach has been adopted to eradicate polio. We are doing our best to eradicate this deadly virus by 2025,” said the prime minister while chairing a review meeting …

Sindh Governor Mohammed Kamran Khan Tessori announced that renowned singer Atif Aslam, among others, will perform at the upcoming Independence Day concert. Speaking at a press conference, he highlighted that Pakistan will celebrate Independence Day on August 14 with great enthusiasm. Tessori added that the record-breaking event will feature 100,000 people singing the national anthem to demonstrate their patriotism. According …

PTI senior leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that he has been active in politics for 40 years, but no cases were registered against him for the first 39 years of his career. In an informal conversation with journalists at Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore, he, however, lamented that dozens of cases have been filed against him in the past …

Financial irregularities worth billions of rupees have come to light in Pakistan Baitul Maal, as revealed in the latest report by the Auditor General of Pakistan. The report highlights objections totalling over Rs2 billion, raising serious concerns about the management and distribution of funds within the organization. According to the auditor general, Pakistan Baitul Maal, an institution established to provide …

The Election Amendment Act 2024 barring independent lawmakers from switching parties has been challenged in the Lahore High Court (LHC). As per details, a petition was filed by citizen Mushkoor Hussain through advocate Nadeem Sarwar and named the federal government, Election Commission, President, and Prime Minister as respondents. The petition argued that the amendments to the Election Act were made …

At least 38 Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) planes were hit by birds in the first six months of 2024, local media reported on Friday. According to details, PIA has issued a report regarding aircraft hit by birds in 2024 so far. According to the report, 38 bird-hit incidents were reported from January to June. The incidents were reported in Islamabad, …

Pakistan Foreign Office (FO) has rejected statements alleging its involvement in the affairs of Bangladesh in the wake of toppling of Sheikh Hasina government. Foreign Office spokesperson clarified during the weekly briefing that Pakistan maintains positive relations with Bangladesh. Indian claims regarding Pakistan’s involvement in the situation there are baseless and founded on lies. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also congratulated …

In a high-profile case concerning commercial activities in Islamabad’s Margalla National Park, the Supreme Court has voiced strong criticism regarding the management and recent administrative decisions related to the park. Heading the bench, Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa questioned the constitutionality of the decisions, stating that the Constitution had been undermined. The chief justice expressed disbelief that the …

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday stressed the need to reorient the country’s diplomatic initiatives from conventional diplomacy to economic diplomacy to ensure that Pakistan’s development agenda was also advanced. “The conventional diplomatic times are over. Along with the conventional diplomacy, we will have to focus more on economic diplomacy,” the Deputy PM said while …

Amir Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Hafiz Naeemur Rehman called off the protest after the govt reached a consensus on several critical issues. The Naib Ameer of JI, Liaquat Baloch, addressed the sit-in participants, providing details of the discussions and the agreements made. Members of the government committee, including Atta Tarr and Punjab’s Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsen Naqvi, were present on stage as …

ISLAMABAD: A total number of 1,630 cases of child abuse have been reported all over Pakistan during the first six months of 2024, according to a report released by local non-governmental organization Sahil on Friday. Based on the cases reported in 81 daily national and regional newspapers from January to June 2024, the data showed 862 cases of child sexual …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launched a nationwide monsoon tree plantation drive on Wednesday by planting a sapling at a ceremony. He announced that he had instructed relevant departments to plant at least 100 million saplings across Pakistan, including in Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir, to mitigate the effects of climate change, which severely impacted the country in 2022. The …

The president of Pakistan has signed the recently passed Election Act (Second Amendment Bill) 2024 into law. After the signatures of President Asif Zardari, the Elections Act (Second Amendment Bill) 2024 has officially been enacted into law. The bill had previously been passed by majority votes from both the National Assembly and the Senate. The Senate Secretariat had sent the …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stated that there is a need for national unity, consensus and togetherness in Pakistan, adding that the army chief and the government share the best interest of Pakistan. Addressing the Ulema and Mashaikh Conference in Islamabad, the prime minister said that Pakistan came into being after lots of bloodshed, and a supreme movement was launched …

ISLAMABAD: The successful completion of the Back Feeding process at the Suki Kinari Hydropower Station, an investment and construction project of China Energy Overseas Investment Co., Ltd. (Energy China) marked the official countdown to grid-connected power generation for the station on Thursday. According to the details, located on the Kunhar River in Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province in northwest Pakistan, SK …

BEIJING: China’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said that projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) have significantly alleviated Pakistan’s energy shortages, reduced electricity costs, and bolstered socioeconomic development. During a press briefing in Beijing earlier, Mao Ning reaffirmed China’s unwavering support for Pakistan, emphasizing the enduring strategic partnership between the two countries. “China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperative …

Pakistan on Wednesday expressed solidarity with the people of Bangladesh and hoped for a “peaceful and swift return to normalcy” after deadly protests led to the end of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s rule two days ago. The statement comes as a caretaker government is expected to be formed under the leadership of Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus after student protest …

The PTI on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court against a law that would bar independent lawmakers from joining a political party after a stipulated period. A bill, titled “Elections (Second Amendment) Act, 2024” proposes changes to the Elections Act 2017 and is apparently aimed at circumventing the Supreme Court’s July 12 ruling, which granted the PTI reserved seats and set …

Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday launched the countrywide monsoon tree plantation drive by planting a sapling here. Speaking on the occasion, the prime minister said he had directed the concerned departments and institutions to plant at least 100 million saplings across the country including Gilgit Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K) to save the country from the …