The Met Department has issued forecasts indicating a variety of weather conditions prevailing across Pakistan. According to the department’s spokesperson, most parts of the country are expected to experience hot and dry weather, with temperatures rising notably. However, there is a possibility of rain in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, upper and northeast Punjab. Additionally, strong winds and thunderstorms are forecast for …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s Advisor on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah has said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and its Founder Imran Khan are a reality. “There is no option but to hold a grand dialogue with them,” said the former interior minister. In an interview with a private TV channel, he said that the PTI had no option but to …

People observing shutter down and wheel-jam strike in Azad Kashmir to press for demands of cheaper electricity and flour in the region. The strike on the call of the People’s Action Committee continuing for the second day today. The Awami Action Committee had announced long march from Muzaffarabad to Madina Market. Heavy contingents of police were deployed at the roads leading …

President Asif Ali Zardari has been granted presidential immunity in the Park Lane and Toshakhana references. As per details, the Accountability Court has halted the hearing of references against President Zardari, citing Article 248 of the Constitution, which grants immunity to the President. Judge Nasir Javed issued the verdict, stating that as long as Asif Zardari remains President, no criminal …

The opposition alliance, Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Ayeen-e-Pakistan, has decided to launch a nationwide protest campaign against the ruling government. The group has also decided to approach the court against the administrations in Faisalabad and Karachi for not allowing them to hold rallies in the cities. According to details, important decisions related to the political situation of the country were approved in the important …

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has issued a show-cause notice to its MNA Sher Afzal Marwat for allegedly making irresponsible statements. The party has sought an explanation from Marwat in three days. The show-cause notice was issued by PTI Secretary General Omar Ayub, an explanation was sought from Sher Afzal Marwat within three days. Sher Afzal Marwat was given a show …

Pakistan’s Foreign Office has raised serious concerns over the prolonged detention and alleged mistreatment of Kashmiri leader Yasin Malik. The Foreign Office has labeled Malik’s imprisonment as “unfair” and a “denial of fair trial,” sparking international attention to the human rights situation in the region. Yasin Malik, a prominent figure in Kashmiri politics, has been held in custody under what …

The Punjab government has decided not to purchase wheat next year, citing a significant surplus in its wheat stockpile. According to official sources within the Punjab government, the decision comes as the government currently possesses a substantial stock of wheat that can meet the province’s requirements for up to one year. Sources reveal that the Punjab government currently holds a …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan expressed condolences over losses caused by flash floods in Afghanistan, according to the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “The government and the people of Pakistan express their heartfelt condolences on the tragic loss of life and widespread damage to property caused by heavy rains and flash floods in several provinces of Afghanistan,” the ministry said in a statement …

The federal government has announced a significant increase in driving license fees through a recent notification, affecting both motorcycle and vehicle owners across the country. The latest notification outlines a substantial rise in driving license fees, impacting individuals seeking licenses for motorcycles as well as small and large vehicles. The license fee for these categories has been increased by 25%. …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday hailed the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) for reviving the country’s economy. Expressing his thoughts in a statement, the premier said: “The investment takes place in the country where there is the minimum obstacle to business. There is a need to propose such an idea that would help the investors.” “The Board of Investment …

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has made a significant decision regarding the treatment of lawmakers and politicians in its ongoing investigations against them. In a bid to ensure fairness and transparency, NAB has announced that lawmakers would not be arrested solely based on complaints and allegations, even during the inquiry stage. Sources within NAB revealed that the decision was made …

Punjab Assembly speaker has suspended additional reserved seats for women and minorities in light of the Supreme Court’s ruling. The Speaker declared the point of order of the opposition member Rana Aftab on certain reserved seats. Speaker Punjab Assembly read out the decision of the Supreme Court in the assembly session. The speaker ordered the implementation of the order of …

Superintendent Jail Muhammad Wasim said confirmation of HIV in 16 prisoners of Central Jail in Peshawar. It was confirmed during the blood screening of prisoners. As per data, a blood screening of 549 prisoners was conducted. The superintendent-affected prisoners are drug addicts. Superintendent jail said after verification, they are kept separately from other prisoners and infected prisoners being treated. Muhammad …

Pakistan called upon the Afghan authorities to take meaningful and effective against the terrorist groups including the TTP. At her weekly news briefing in Islamabad today, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said Pakistan is concerned about the terror threat it faces from individuals and entities in Afghanistan. She said we have also found evidence that the attack on Chinese …

The federal cabinet on Thursday approved the deployment of Frontier Constabulary (FC) in Azad Kashmir for security of Chinese nationals. According to sources, the federal cabinet has approved the deployment of the Frontier Constabulary (FC) in Azad Kashmir to ensure the security of Chinese citizens and power houses. The FC will be deployed for an initial period of three months …

The Supreme Court has once again imposed a ban on putting up plaques of politicians on development projects. The Supreme Court directed the federal and provincial governments to implement its 2021 decision, and once again banned politicians from placing their plaques on development projects. The court has sought implementation reports from the federal and provincial governments in two weeks. A report …

Lawyers’ organizations across Pakistan are observing a nationwide strike in protest against Wednesday’s incidents of alleged violence against lawyers in Lahore. Meanwhile, a first information report (FIR) on the issue of a clash between police and lawyers at Lahore’s GPO Chowk. The call for action by the Pakistan Bar Council comes amid the fraternity’s protests against the issue of division …

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa expressed his dismay over the ongoing lawyers’ strike, emphasizing the need for uninterrupted court proceedings. A three-member bench of the Supreme Court was hearing a case related to the vote recount in NA-154 Lodhran. During the hearing, CJP Isa rejected a request for postponement of the case without hearing, stating that such …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed Dr. Muhammad bin Abdul Aziz, Qatar’s minister of state for foreign affairs, and his delegation at Prime Minister House on Thursday, and emphasized the importance Pakistan attached to its historical, friendly, and fraternal relations with Qatar. In the meeting, Prime Minister Sharif expressed his commitment to transforming this relationship into a robust economic partnership. “Joint …

ISLAMABAD: Unknown armed assailants launched an assault on a house in the Gwadar district of Pakistan’s southwest Balochistan province early Thursday morning, resulting in the killing of seven laborers, said police. Local police said that some unknown gunmen stormed the house and opened fire at workers sleeping in the rooms, leaving seven of them dead and another injured in the …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that his country is focusing on enrolling 26 million out-of-school children to enhance literacy and empower future generations. “Education emergency has been declared across the country to handle the challenge of 26 million out-of-school children. We will make the country regain its lost space and develop it as one of the …

Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan, Bakhtiyor Saidov, arrived in Pakistan on Wednesday for a two-day official visit. On his arrival, the Uzbek foreign minister was accorded a warm welcome. He was received by Director General (Central Asia & ECO) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Aizaz Khan. Foreign Minister Saidov will meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during the visit and hold in-depth …

In a move aimed at facilitating citizens and streamlining the process of obtaining driving licenses, Punjab has announced a significant amendment to its motor vehicle rules. Traffic Police Punjab, in collaboration with the provincial government, has revised its policy, allowing failed driving test candidates to retake their examination after a shortened waiting period of two weeks, as opposed to the …

Tensions escalated at the GPO Chowk outside the Lahore High Court on Wednesday as lawyers from the Lahore Bar Association (LBA) rallied against the proposed division of civil courts and terrorism cases against the lawyer fraternity, leading to a violent confrontation with law enforcement. The protest took a chaotic turn when participants attempted to enter the high court premises, prompting …

Another letter has emerged from the Islamabad High Court, calling attention towards a growing trend of malicious campaigns against the judiciary. Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani has also written a letter to the IHC chief justice, urging him to initiate contempt of court proceedings against those involved in the alleged smear campaign. This development follows a similar letter sent by Justice …

Punjab and Sindh governments had opposed Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar-led caretaker administration’s 2023 decision to import wheat via the private sector, as revealed by Samaa TV’s detailed report. According to details, in the second meeting of the National Food Security and Research Department on December 29, 2023, chaired by the Minister of National Food Security and Research, it was …

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb underscored on Tuesday the growing confidence of investors in Pakistan’s economic trajectory, attributing it to the nation’s steady march towards stability. In a press conference held today in Islamabad, Minister Aurangzeb, flanked by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar and Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, highlighted the successful visit of a Saudi delegation, which he …

The Center for South Asia & International Studies, the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China, Lahore, The School of Communication Studies and University of the Punjab have launched an essay competition on the theme of the 73rd anniversary of Pak-China diplomatic relations. Chinese Consul General Lahore Mr. Zhao Shiren said that the Chinese Consulate General would coordinate for …

Supreme Court (SC) on Monday suspended the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and Peshawar High Court’ (PHC) verdict on Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) reserved seats. The three-member bench headed by Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, comprising Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar and Justice Athar Minallah suspended the verdict pertaining to the allocation of reserved seats to other political parties. Justice Mansoor Ali …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday decided to appoint Sheikh Waqas Akram as chairman of Public Accounts Committee (PAC). According to sources, the PTI’s political committee has approved Sheikh Waqas Akram’s name for the position. After Sher Afzal Marwat, PTI founder Imran Khan suggested the names of Hammad Raza and Sheikh Waqas Akram for the chairmanship of PAC, sources added. He …

The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a weather advisory warning of potential rainfall in Lahore and across the country later this month, coupled with an anticipated increase in the intensity of heat, prompting concerns about a possible heat wave in southern regions. According to a spokesperson for the PDMA, there is a chance of light rain in various …

Strict measures are being taken against drug traffickers across Pakistan in order to eradicate the plague of addiction, as directed by the country’s military leadership and administration. According to the statement, from April 21 to 28, in various operations, the relevant agencies seized 1025779 kg of drugs from across the country and arrested 1318 drug dealers. During this period, 73 …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday launched a tree plantation campaign in various districts in efforts to increase the forest area and counter pollution in the South Asian country. The drive known as Plant for Pakistan is aimed at restoring the land allocated for planting forests in the country, promoting plantation, mitigating the effects of climate change and safeguarding biodiversity, according to …

The PTI has said it will oppose any amendment to the Constitution that would modify the tenure of judges, calling such changes “person-specific” to benefit the incumbent chief justice. In a statement, a PTI spokesperson accused CJP Qazi Faez Isa of being the “main facilitator” in the scheme of “snatching” the party’s electoral symbol and “stealing its public mandate”. Any …

Former caretaker food security minister Dr. Kausar Abdullah Malik has said that the wheat import summary was forwarded before his assuming charge of the ministry. In an exclusive interview with a local TV channel, the interim cabinet member said that the summary of five lac to one million tons wheat import was forwarded. “When I came to know, I said …

Saudi investors and traders are expected to invest $10 billion in Pakistan. According to the details, a key Saudi delegation will touchdown Pakistan today (Sunday). The representatives from nearly 30 companies will be part of the delegation. It is expected that the Saudi investment will pave the way for new employment opportunities. Expressing his thoughts, Federal Minister for Petroleum Musadik …

The federal government has taken notice of the delay in Pakistani passport issuance as it has been a major concern for applicants. According to sources, over 800,000 passports are currently pending printing, but with the purchase of new machinery and lamination paper, this backlog is expected to be cleared soon. The Passport and Immigration authorities are currently printing 20-25,000 passports …

Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman-led Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) has decided to launch an anti-government movement without the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Sources said that JUI-F leadership had expressed displeasure over the recent statement of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur regarding Feb 8 elections rigging. In a statement, Gandapur had said that PTI’s mandate was stolen not that of Fazlur Rehman, saying that …

Pakistan experienced its “wettest April since 1961”, receiving more than twice as much rain as usual for the month, the country’s weather agency said in a report. April rainfall was recorded at 59.3 millimetres, “excessively above” the normal average of 22.5 millimetres, Pakistan’s metrology department said late Friday in its monthly climate report. There were at least 144 deaths in …