Several patients were buried under debris as the roof of a surgical unit collapsed at Aziz Bhatti Shaheed Hospital in Gujrat on Wednesday. Rescue efforts are underway as emergency responders strive to extract those trapped beneath the rubble. The video clips of the incident have gone viral on social media. According to initial reports, the roof of the surgical unit …

The Supreme Court has ruled that in case of any ambiguity in the terms and conditions agreed at the time of wedding and written in the Nikahnama, the benefits would be given to wife, stressing that if someone else had filled the Nikahnama form, it cannot be used against the interest of the bride. A two-member bench consisting of Justice …

The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) on Wednesday referred the case to the judges’ committee for the formation of the larger bench in connection with the civilians’ military trials. A six-judge apex court bench, led by Justice Aminuddin Khan and including Justices Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Hassan Azhar Rizvi, Shahid Waheed, Musarrat Hilali and Irfan Saadat Khan, presided over the proceedings. …

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has taken notice of ‘illegal’ appointments in the National Assembly (NA) secretariat. The NAB in a letter penned to the NA secretariat has sought details of appointments during the tenures of Asad Qaiser and Raja Pervaiz Ashraf as speaker of the lower House of the Parliament. The graft-buster body has sought a response on the …

Tehran and Islamabad have pledged to expedite the finalization of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), as stated in a joint statement issued on Wednesday, marking the conclusion of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s three-day official visit to Pakistan. The joint statement highlights the commitment of both nations to swiftly conclude the FTA and convene subsequent sessions of annual Bilateral Political Consultations …

Tehran is eager to share its advancements in industry, science, and technology with Pakistan, declared Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi during his visits to Lahore and Karachi on Tuesday, amidst stringent security measures throughout his three-day tour of the country. Addressing a gathering at the Chief Minister House in Karachi, President Raisi emphasized Iran’s progress in these fields despite challenging conditions …

Pakistan has witnessed the departure of over 542,981 Afghan nationals back to their homeland as of April 22, 2024, with the repatriation process still underway. During the ten-day span from April 13 to April 22, a total of 7,041 Afghan citizens, comprising 2,967 men, 1,834 women, and 2,240 children, chose to return to Afghanistan voluntarily. The repatriation efforts have been …

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said on Tuesday that Saudi Arabia was likely to invest $5 billion in Pakistan. Addressing the Business Summit in Islamabad, Iqbal said: “Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Saudi Arabia soon. The Saudi crown prince is likely to visit following the premier visit to Saudi Arabia.” “The annual revenue of the country is Rs 7,000 billion. This …

Balochistan High Court Chief Justice Hashim Kakar has said that the biggest problem in the province is missing persons, mutilated bodies being found, and women being killed in the name of honor, but he will not remain silent over these issues. The CJ said he would dispose of pending cases as soon as possible. The Quetta Bar Association organized an …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran on Monday decided in principle to ban terrorist organizations in their respective countries, the Pakistani Interior Ministry said. The decision to the effect was taken here in a meeting between Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi with his Iranian counterpart Ahmad Vahidi and Iran’s Justice Minister Amin-Hossein Rahimi, the ministry said in a late night statement. The …

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi declared on Monday that Iran and Pakistan have resolved to boost their bilateral trade volume to $10 billion, emphasizing the need for significant improvement from the current levels, which he deemed unacceptable. Raisi, who is on a three-day visit to Pakistan, made these remarks during a joint press conference with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif following their …

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) submitted a report to an accountability court on Monday informing it that President Asif Ali Zardari has presidential Immunity under Article 248 of the Constitution. The court was hearing the Thatta water supply reference. President Zardari’s counsel Arshad Tabriz informed the court that a plea regarding the immunity was filed earlier, and NAB was supposed …

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that the pace of CPEC projects has been slow in recent years, while work is being carried out to bolster revenue in the second phase of the multi-billion-dollar project. In an exclusive interview to a foreign media outlet in Washington, the minister said that the country’s economy was improving even before the new loan …

Islamabad’s “Eleventh Avenue” is renamed “Iran Avenue” by the government of Pakistan on the visit of the Iranian president to Pakistan. Another important development has taken place in strengthening and consolidating Pakistan-Iran friendship, Islamabad’s “Eleventh Avenue” has been renamed as “Iran Avenue”. After the approval, the Interior Ministry wrote a letter to the CDA officials, according to the spokesperson of …

Minister for Foreign Affairs Ishaq Dar on Sunday said that Pakistan dispatched 8th tranche of humanitarian assistance for the people of Gaza. The 400 tons assistance consisted of winterized tents, tarpaulins, blankets, medicines and food supplies through sea, the foreign minister posted on his X account. “The shipment will be received by the Pakistani Ambassador at Port Said, Egypt and …

Police vehicle narrowly escaped an attempted explosive blast attack in Torka Bazaar Bannu. As per details, DPO Ziauddin Ahmed said that an explosive device planted by unknown assailants detonated before the vehicle arrived. The device was planted near Akhoondan Sorani in Torka Bazaar, but it exploded before the police vehicle reached the spot, foiling chances of any potential damage or casualties, …

The Foreign Office (FO) of Pakistan announced on Sunday that Iranian President Dr Ebrahim Raisi is set to embark on an official visit to Pakistan from April 22 (Monday) to April 24 (Wednesday). According to the statement, this marks the first visit by any head of state to Pakistan following the February 8 general elections. Accompanied by his spouse and …

Violence has marred the polling process in Lahore, Ferozewala and Zafarwal, as clashes erupted between rival political factions, resulting in the killing of one person and arrests and injuries to others. A brawl broke out between workers of the PML-N and PTI workers in Zafarwal’s constituency, PP-54, wherein a 60-year-old man was killed after a baton hit his head. As …

In anticipation of by-elections slated for tomorrow in 22 constituencies throughout Pakistan, Punjab’s provincial government has requested the federal Interior Ministry to suspend mobile and internet services in the affected districts and tehsils. This request was shared in a letter from Punjab’s home department, which emphasized the importance of preserving public order and averting any potential disruptions. The request comes …

The recent heavy rains have claimed the lives of 98 people and injured 89 people across Pakistan. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in a report stated that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has the highest number of people, 46, died in heavy rains, while 26 lost lives in Punjab, 15 people were killed in Balochistan and 11 in Azad Kashmir. At least 89 …

The federal cabinet has removed the 65 years maximum age limit for key appointments, citing sources. The decision will clear the way for new appointments with up to two-million rupees monthly salary, sources said. According to sources, the cabinet has granted approval of amendments in Special Professional Pay Scales Policy 2019. The cabinet has made amendments with approval of a circulation …

The Foreign Office has called the accusation of commercial organizations being related to Pakistan’s ballistic missile program unjustified. In response to media queries regarding the US decision to impose sanctions against commercial entities on allegations of links with Pakistan’s ballistic missile programme, FO spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said: “Such listings of commercial entities have taken place in the past as …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a phone talk with President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss enhancing cooperation to counter challenges associated with climate change, according to the prime minister’s office. In the phone call, Sharif said the UAE leadership has confronted the challenges that have emerged from the recent …

The 14-member provincial cabinet of Balochistan took oath at a ceremony held in the Governor House in Quetta. Governor Balochistan Abdul Wali Kakar administered the oath to the 14-member provincial cabinet after more than a month the Chief Minister took oath. The 14-member cabinet sworn in today includes Zia Langau, Tariq Magsi, Shoaib Nosherwani, Raheel Durrani, Sadiq Umrani, Ali Madad …

The Foreign Office of Pakistan has stated that Pakistan will continue to talk to Saudi Arabia in order to enhance their strategic partnership. This was announced during the weekly press briefing by Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch. She underscored the substantial advancements in bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Baloch said the recent visit of the Saudi foreign …

New revelations from the Faizabad sit-in commission report have emerged, highlighting the testimony of former Punjab chief minister Shehbaz Sharif, and shedding light on the government’s actions during the sit-in. The report indicates that the commission investigating the Faizabad sit-in posed seven questions to Shehbaz Sharif, including inquiries about insulting statements against institutions on social media and threats to the …

Two terrorists and two others were killed in a suicide attack targeting a convoy of foreign nationals near the Mansehra Colony stop in Landhi area of Karachi. Two security guards and a passer-by were among those injured. According to authorities, the attack was aimed at a vehicle carrying foreign nationals. The Sindh inspector general of police, in a statement, confirmed …

Nature has created the human body and all its organs in complete harmony and beauty. However, it is also a marvel of nature that some people, despite changes in this order, are leading healthy lives. One such family resides in Sindh’s Qambar-Shahdad Kot district, whose six members have their hearts on the right side. The family in Selra village in …

The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a weather advisory, forecasting the likelihood of rain across different cities of the province from today until April 21. In addition to rain, there is also a possibility of hailstorms at some places, as stated by a PDMA spokesman. PDMA Director General Irfan Ali Kathia has instructed deputy commissioners throughout the province …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Evyol Group have demonstrated advanced harvester attachments aimed at controlling shattering losses in canola crop in Bhakkar district of Punjab on Wednesday. Evyol Group provides high-quality canola seeds developed by Wuhan Qingfa Hesheng Seed Co. to Pakistani farmers under a joint venture with the Chinese company. ‘Qingfa’s HC-021C canola has 0.7% Erucid Acid and 15 mm/gm Glucosinolate, much …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed confidence that the visit of the Saudi delegation will lead to investment worth billions of dollars in Pakistan. Chairing a cabinet meeting in Islamabad today, he said the Saudi delegation visited Pakistan in the special interest of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman. Expressing his gratitude to the Saudi Crown Prince, the Prime Minister …

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) gave a clean chit to former prime minister Nawaz Sharif in the reference related to Toshakhana vehicles. Judge Nasir Javed Rana heard the reference against President Asif Zardari, former prime ministers Nawaz Sharif, Yusuf Raza Gilani, and others in the Accountability Court of Islamabad regarding the vehicles of Toshakhana. Nawaz Sharif’s lawyer Rana Muhammad Irfan while …

LAHORE: Incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Dr. Yasmeen Rashid has challenged former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s victory from NA-130, it was learnt on Tuesday. In a petition submitted before the election tribunal of Lahore High Court (LHC), Rashid pleaded that the ECP issued Sharif’s notification victory contrary to the law. It merits mention here that the victory of former prime …

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Tuesday deferred proceedings on the appeals against the conviction of former prime minister Imran Khan and former Federal Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi in the cipher case. The court presided over by Chief Justice Aamir Farooq alongside Justice Mian Gul Hassan Aurangzeb, witnessed a fervent exchange of arguments from both sides. During the proceedings, Chief Justice …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has convened the federal cabinet meeting on April 17 (Wednesday). According to details, the nine-point agenda will be discussed under the leadership of the premier. The bill for the National Institute for Modern Sciences will be discussed. Ambassador Manzoor Chaudhry’s approval of the international award will be part of the agenda. The organisation of the accountability courts …

Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and members of his top Saudi delegation called on President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Tuesday vowed to cement ties between the two countries in multifaceted sectors. The Saudi delegation congratulated President Zardari on becoming the president of Pakistan for the second time …

In a formal ceremony held at the Peshawar High Court on Monday morning, Acting Chief Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim took the oath as the chief justice. He was administered the oath by Senior Judge Justice Ijaz Anwar. The event marked an important milestone in the judiciary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Background of Justice Ibrahim Born on December 2, 1969, in Peshawar, Justice …

CTD completes geotagging of more than 19,000 educational institutions in Punjab Province. According to CTD authorities, the province’s watch list now includes the names of almost 9,000 potential terrorists. The 65 people whose names have been reported as having returned from Syria in recent years are on the list. In addition, the surveillance of 22 individuals who were released from …

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has claimed that India could be involved in the murder of Aamir Tamba, one of the accused in the 2013 killing of Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh. Aamir Sarfaraz alia Tamba, one of the accused in the 2013 fatal attack on Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh in Kot Lakhpat jail, died during treatment after …

Sikh pilgrims gather at the Gurdwara Panja Sahib to celebrate Baisakhi festival, in Hassan Abdal, Pakistan on April 14, 2024. (Str/Xinhua) Sikh pilgrims gather at the Gurdwara Panja Sahib to celebrate Baisakhi festival, in Hassan Abdal, Pakistan on April 14, 2024. (Str/Xinhua)