ISLAMABAD: Five people were killed and eight others injured in a road accident in Pakistan’s southern Sindh province on Saturday, police said. The accident occurred on Indus Highway in Dadu district of the province, where a speeding truck hit a rickshaw, resulting in the loss of five lives, including children, according to local police. The victims were pilgrims who were …

While announcing restoration of health insurance scheme for journalists, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said on Friday that the Pakistan government was taking all possible steps for welfare of the media community. Addressing a ceremony regarding launch of the health insurance scheme for the journalists, the minister said the government had been playing its due role for …

The World Bank has approved $150 million in funding to improve education facilities in Pakistan’s Punjab province. This initiative aims to benefit five million children who are currently out of school. A spokesperson for the World Bank highlighted that the funds will specifically target the seven million children in Punjab who lack access to education. By enhancing educational infrastructure and …

In an incident at district court Attock, two prominent lawyers, Malik Israr Ahmed and Zulfiqar Marza, lost their lives due to gunfire by a police officer. Malik Israr Ahmed, a seasoned advocate of the High Court and former President of the Punjab Bar Council, was targeted inside the courthouse premises. The incident unfolded when the police officer allegedly opened fire, …

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has praised Energy China as a globally renowned multinational corporation and a crucial partner for Pakistan, contributing significantly to the country’s sustainable development. According to a statement released by Energy China on Saturday, it was stated that Song Hailiang, Chairman of Energy China (CEEC), met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during his visit to …

People gather at a livestock market ahead of Eid al-Adha in northwest Pakistan’s Peshawar on June 14, 2024. (Photo by Saeed Ahmad/Xinhua) People gather at a livestock market ahead of Eid al-Adha in northwest Pakistan’s Peshawar on June 14, 2024. (Photo by Saeed Ahmad/Xinhua) Palestinian livestock breeders work in a farm ahead of Eid al-Adha in the southern Gaza Strip …

ISLAMABAD: The Women in Nuclear Pakistan Chapter (WiN-Pakistan), in collaboration with the Pakistan Nuclear Society (PNS) and the Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority, organized a one-day seminar titled “Knowledge Sharing with Women in Nuclear Safety and Nuclear Security.” The seminar, aimed at fostering information exchange and promoting awareness of nuclear safety and security, saw the participation of around a hundred female …

Additional session judge Afzal Majoka has adjourned the hearing of appeals filed by Bushra Bibi, founder of PTI, against their sentence in the ‘Iddat Nikkah’ case. Bushra Bibi’s legal team, including Khalid Yusuf Chaudhry and Usman Riaz Gul, appeared in court. PTI lawyers submitted the written order of the Islamabad High Court on Thursday. Usman Riaz Gul urged the court to …

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif conducted a four-hour-long inquiry at Sahiwal Teaching Hospital following the tragic deaths of 11 children and ordered the suspension and arrest of the Principal, Medical Superintendent (MS), Additional Medical Superintendent (AMS), and Admin Officer of the hospital. CM Maryam Nawaz personally reviewed all inquiry reports and CCTV footage related to the incident. Punjab CM …

Lahore High Court Chief Justice Malik Shahzad Ahmed Khan encouraged the judiciary to uphold justice fearlessly to reinforce public trust in the judiciary’s impartiality and commitment to the rule of law by fighting the establishment and vowed establishment interference in the judiciary to be ended soon. The LHC CJ in his address emphasized the imminent end to establishment interference in …

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Adviser Finance, Muzammil Aslam, has declared federal budget as ‘killing poison. “The federal budget has not been the government’s intent, it is an IMF budget,” KP finance official claimed. “Thirty-eight percent tax has been enhanced on the instructions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF),” he alleged. “The salaried class has been strangulated in this budget,” Muzammil Aslam said. …

Pakistan on Thursday reiterated its call for holding Israel accountable for its grave crimes in Gaza and urged the global conscience to force Israel towards an immediate and unconditional ceasefire and bringing an end to the war on the Palestinian people. “Pakistan believes the time has come to hold Israel accountable for its grave crimes…In this context, Pakistan notes positively …

Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said that countries run on taxes, and increasing the scope of taxes is inevitable and regretted that a tax rate of 10% of GDP is unacceptable. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said the budget for the next fiscal year revolves around five principles, including widening tax base and digitizing economy. Addressing the post budget news conference …

The Federal Investigative Agency (FIA) has challenged the acquittal of PTI founder and Shah Mehmood Qureshi in the cipher case in the Supreme Court. An appeal was filed in the Supreme Court against the decision of the Islamabad High Court (IHC). The IHC had acquitted PTI founder and Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the cipher case. The Islamabad High Court has …

Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch in a weekly news briefing said there was no exchange of congratulatory letters between the leadership of Pakistan and India. The spokesperson said Pakistan did not want to comment on India’s internal affairs. The FO spokesperson refrained from responding to the ban on passports of asylum seekers abroad. “The issue of passports and immigration …

The Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) has released a comprehensive report marking 100 days of the 16th National Assembly, shedding light on various aspects of the legislative body’s performance and participation rates. The National Assembly held a total of 23 sittings during this period, spanning 66.5 hours in total. However, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s attendance at these meetings was …

As the monsoon season approaches, experts predict higher-than-usual rainfall across the country, with significant risks of flooding from July to September. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued warnings and outlined precautionary measures to mitigate potential disasters. The monsoon rains are expected to exceed normal levels this year, raising concerns about widespread flooding. Rivers and canals are at high …

The federal government has set ambitious economic targets in the budget for the fiscal year 2024–25 amidst challenging global and domestic economic conditions. According to official documents, the budget aims for a GDP growth rate of 3.6% for the next fiscal year. To curb rising living costs, the inflation target has been set at 12%. The government is optimistic about …

Pakistan is set to allocate a historic development budget of Rs3,792 billion in the upcoming financial year. This substantial investment marks a significant increase compared to previous years. In the new financial year, the federal and provincial governments will spend on development schemes together, while the highest expenditure will come from Sindh. According to the budget document for the new …

In preparation for Eid-ul-Azha, the Punjab Home Department has established a control room to ensure law and order and the implementation of government directives across the province. This control room will operate 24 hours a day, compiling reports from all districts to maintain an effective oversight during the Eid holidays. Under the leadership of senior officers, the control room will …

Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar said Pakistan wants good relations with all of its neighbors and set conditions for normalization of ties between Pakistan and India. Minister of Information and Broadcasting gave an important statement on Pakistan-India relations. “We want good relations with neighbors and economic recovery of Pakistan. Economic development is not possible without peace with all neighbors, …

The Supreme Court has ordered the closure of all restaurants operating within Islamabad’s Margalla National Park, including the popular Monal restaurant. This decisive order emerged from a case concerning the legality of these establishments within the park. In its ruling, the Supreme Court stressed that all restaurants in the national park must be removed within three months. The court underscored …

At least 11 terrorists were gunned down by the security forces during an intelligence based operation (IBO) in Lakki Marwat district, the militry’s media wing said on Tuesday. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a statement said that an operation was launched on Tuesday in response to the recent Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion that claimed the lives of seven …

Another petition challenging the recently enacted defamation law in Punjab has been filed in the Lahore High Court. The petition was jointly submitted by the Association of Electronic Media Editors and News Directors (AEMEND) and the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ). The petition names the Punjab government, represented by the chief secretary and other officials, as respondents. The petitioners …

ISLAMABAD: Six people were killed after a gas tanker collided with a car in Pakistan’s east Punjab province on Monday, the motorway police said. The accident happened near Chakwal district where both vehicles fell into the ravine after the collision, the police said in a statement. Fire erupted in the tanker and was timely doused. Police said that the accident …

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa recently addressed a climate change conference hosted by the Supreme Court. During his speech, he urged the adoption of eco-friendly practices and healthier lifestyles to combat climate change. CJP Isa suggested that judges should consider walking or using bicycles instead of cars. He stated that Justice Mansoor Ali Shah talked about hybrid …

A National Assembly official has been terminated from his job, while another suspended, and 17 employees were demoted over irregularities, reported on Monday. Sources said that the step has been taken over irregularities in recruitment and promotions in the lower house of the parliament. Sources said that special secretary Chaudhry Mubarak has been terminated from his service. The Speaker has …

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) directed the federal to pay three million rupees in compensation to the father of the missing person named Haroon Muhammad ahead of the next hearing. IHC Justice Mian Gul Hasan Aurangzeb heard the petition related to the recovery of Haroon Muhammad, missing since July 2009. The court ordered that the federal government should pay Rs3 …

The Islamabad High Court has issued a written decision addressing the petition for the recovery of Kashmiri poet Ahmed Farhad, who has been missing since May 15. Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani released a four-page judgement in Urdu, concluding that Farhad was forcibly disappeared and that state agencies have failed in their duty to recover him. The decision highlights that Ahmed …

The federal government has given conditional permission to export 150,000 metric tons of sugar at the demand of sugar mill owners. In the Sugar Advisory Board meeting presided over by the federal minister of industry and production. Federal Minister of Industry and Production Rana Tanveer chaired the Sugar Advisory Board meeting The Punjab government and the Pakistan Sugar Mills Association …

Horsemen compete during a tent pegging competition in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan on June 9, 2024. In tent pegging, a horseman gallops and uses a sword or a lance to pierce, pick up and carry away a wooden peg. (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal) Horsemen prepare for a tent pegging competition in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan on June 9, 2024. In tent pegging, …

The situation in Chaman began to normalise on Saturday following three days of violent protests and clashes between demonstrators and security forces, which resulted in several arrests, and injuries on both sides. Although protesters continued their sit-in on the Chaman-Kandahar highway near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, no violence was reported throughout the day. Sources said that protesters, representing various parties in …

France’s experts on Sunday visited Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore airports ahead of installation of Electronic gates (E-gates). As per details, Aviation Division and Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) officials briefed the foreign experts about the installation of the e-gates at Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore airports. The installation of E-gates will eliminate the hassle of the travelers as they don’t need …

The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) has released a report revealing that 15 attacks have been carried out on polio vaccination teams in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). According to the report, 13 police officers have been martyred and 36 injured while providing security for polio vaccination teams. The report states that three attacks each were carried out in Bannu, Bajaur, and Tank, while …

PTI leader Hammad Azhar and 45 other party leaders have been booked in case pertaining to speeches against the government. As per details, former MNA Shaukat Bhatti, MPA Zamir Hussain, and district president Imran Haydar have been named in a case filed by the police for anti-government speeches. According to the FIR, Hammad Azhar is accused of delivering a speech …

In an effort to curb the annual $23 billion loss due to smuggling, the government has introduced stricter regulations at its border crossings, including the implementation of a one-document regime. This move is part of broader measures to address the country’s severe economic challenges. Following the successful fencing of the border with Afghanistan, authorities have decided to enforce the one-document …

Muhammad Zubair, former governor of Sindh and former spokesperson of Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, left the Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) and announced to unveil the future political road map soon. He said political people could not remain silent. Muhammad Zubair is a prominent political figure in Pakistan associated with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party. He has held significant positions both …

A shocking increase was reported in the number of dog bite cases as 7,957 cases were reported in one week across Pakistan citing National Institute of Health (NIH) sources. According to sources, the increase in cases calls for prompt and urgent measures to address the stray dog population and ensure public safety. In a concerning surge of dog bite cases, …

Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Omar Ayub has announced the appointment of Zartaj Gul as the new parliamentary leader on behalf of the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) in the National Assembly. In a statement, Omar Ayub confirmed that Zain Qureshi and Ahmed Chattha will serve as deputy parliamentary leaders alongside Zartaj Gul. Ayub also highlighted that the …

The Defamation Bill 2024, passed by the Punjab Assembly, has officially become law after being signed by Acting Governor Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan. This development occurred following the departure of Punjab Governor Salim Haider abroad, who had expressed reservations about the bill. The bill had been pending the governor’s assent, for several days after being passed by the Punjab Assembly. …