The Punjab government has issued an ordinance allowing kite flying in the province after 25 years, with strict conditions and penalties to ensure safety. The ordinance, signed by Governor Salim Haider, sets clear rules for the celebration of Basant. According to the ordinance, kite flying had been banned in Punjab since 2001. Children under 18 are prohibited from flying kites, …

Spain’s women’s football team lifted the Women’s Nations League title after a commanding 3-0 win over Germany in the second leg of the final held in Madrid. The first leg in Kaiserslautern, Germany, had ended in a goalless draw. Germany started the opening leg aggressively but failed to convert key opportunities, a lapse they paid for in the decisive second …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with all business representatives and companies participating in the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), emphasizing that transparency and merit will be the foremost priorities in the process. The Prime Minister stated that the privatization process is being conducted smoothly to restore PIA’s lost reputation and align the national airline with modern standards. He expressed …

The Information Service Academy (ISA) organized a seminar titled “The Contemporary Relevance of Iqbal’s Thought and the New Generation” at the ISA Auditorium, bringing together scholars, students, and officers from various organizations to explore the enduring significance of Allama Muhammad Iqbal’s philosophical and literary vision. In her opening remarks, Executive Director General ISA, Imrana Wazir, highlighted Iqbal’s role as a …

A high-level delegation comprising Louisa Odell, Innovation and Technology Advisor at Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO); Michael Unwin, Strategic Partnership Lead, Technology & Innovation Unit, FCDO; and Kimberly Brown, Global Head of Mobile for Humanitarian, GSMA, called on the Federal Minister for IT & Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, in Islamabad to discuss the critical role of connectivity and mobile …

Christine Arab, UN Women Regional Director, accompanied by UN Women Country Representative Jamshed Qazi, called on the Federal Minister for Human Rights, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, today during her visit to Pakistan. The courtesy meeting provided an opportunity to discuss Pakistan’s ongoing initiatives to promote gender equality and empower women across all sectors of society. During the meeting, the Minister …

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik, chaired the 5th meeting of the Prime Minister’s Committee for the Modernization of the National Tariff Commission (NTC). Also present in the meeting were the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar, the Attorney General of Pakistan, Mansoor Usman Awan, members of the National …

Three police officers were martyred in a terrorist attack targeting a police vehicle in the Paniala area near a degree college in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to police, terrorists had planted an improvised explosive device (IED) on the road, which detonated when the police vehicle arrived. Following the explosion, the attackers opened fire on the officers, martying Assistant …

Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, Federal Minister for Culture along with leading Pakistani filmmakers represented Pakistan in the 43rd Fajr Film Festival held in the historic city of Shiraz, Iran. Aurangzeb Khan Khichi was invited as a special guest to participate in the festival. In his keynote address, the Minister stressed the joint production of films by both countries. Pakistan and Iran, …

Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, delivered a comprehensive and forward-looking statement at the Fourth Meeting of the D-8 Trade Ministers Council held in Cairo, urging member states to strengthen regional economic cooperation, operationalise the Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA), and embrace emerging opportunities in digital trade and sustainable development. According to the official statement of the Ministry, at …

The Karachi Customs Enforcement has prevented a major attempt to misdeclare imported goods, saving the federal revenue approximately Rs167 million. According to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Karachi-based company Messrs An Sons Corporation and its clearing agent Messrs Pakistan Shipping & Logistics Company attempted to underreport a consignment of auto parts and laptops imported via Jebel Ali to evade …

The Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) is grappling with a deep financial crisis after the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) withdrew a total of Rs2.307 billion from its bank accounts in recent weeks under the head of income tax. The deductions have stalled ongoing development projects and disrupted salary payments for staff across the country. According to media reports, ETPB’s …

The Punjab Bar Council has barred police personnel from entering all 43 district and 170 tehsil bar associations across the province, following the killing of two lawyers in Vehari and Jhang. In a strongly worded statement, the president of the Punjab Bar Council condemned the incident and announced that police would not be allowed inside any bar premises until further …

The Punjab Traffic Police has announced a major policy shift, declaring that no FIR will be registered against underage drivers, and instead, criminal charges will be brought against the owners of the vehicles they are driving. The directive was issued by DIG Traffic Punjab Muhammad Waqas Nazir, who circulated a special message to all Chief Traffic Officers (CTOs) and District …

The Punjab government has approved the launch of the “Chief Minister Punjab Honorarium Card for Mosque Imams”, setting February 2026 as the deadline for the card’s full rollout. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. According to officials, payments under the new system will begin from January 1, initially through pay …

The Lahore High Court has set aside a trial court ruling and handed a 13-year-old boy back to his foster parents, emphasising that a child’s preference and emotional wellbeing must take precedence in custody matters. Justice Faisal Zaman Khan issued the eight-page judgment while hearing a petition filed by Arshad Ali. The trial court had earlier ordered the boy’s return …

The Federal Minister of Science & Technology, Khalid Magsi, attended the 4th Convocation of the National University of Technology (NUTECH) today, witnessing the graduation of 244 MS and BS students. The event also marked the successful completion of seven years of academic excellence at NUTECH. Addressing the gathering, Federal Minister Khalid Hussain Magsi noted that over the past seven years, …

BEIJING (Internews): A Pakistani doctoral researcher Awais Ahmad Siddiqi at Tsinghua University has secured first place in the Beijing Municipal Government’s Global Technological Innovation Pitch Competition, earning top honors among participants from around the world and bringing recognition to Pakistan’s scientific community. According to the reports, the event gathered more than 70 innovators from over 40 countries, showcasing breakthroughs in …

Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court, Alia Neelum, has expressed concern over the arrests of underage drivers for violating traffic laws. During a meeting with the Inspector General of Punjab Police at the Lahore High Court, Justice Neelum directed authorities to first run awareness campaigns targeting children who drive motorcycles or cars before taking legal action. She emphasized that …

Pakistan’s trade deficit has widened significantly in the first five months of the current fiscal year 2025-26, driven by rising imports and declining exports, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). From July to November 2025, the trade deficit increased by 37.17 percent, reaching $15.47 billion. On a year-on-year basis, November alone saw the trade deficit rise 32.79 percent, …

Pakistani actor and singer Farhan Saeed has claimed that India is attempting to restrict access to Pakistani dramas on Netflix due to their growing popularity. Speaking on a podcast, Saeed said that the best strategy for Pakistan’s entertainment industry is to focus on producing high-quality content for global streaming platforms, allowing audiences worldwide to enjoy Pakistani dramas. He added that …

Social media influencer and content creator Rebeka Khan officially tied the knot with Hussain Tareen last night, in a wedding that had already captured public attention due to its long celebrations. During the baraat, an unexpected incident occurred when a car parked at the wedding venue caught fire. Flames quickly engulfed the vehicle, and onlookers captured the event on mobile …

A tragic accident in Karachi claimed the life of three-year-old Ibrahim, who fell into an open manhole near Nipa Chowrangi while out shopping with his parents. His body was recovered 15 hours later and was subsequently buried after funeral prayers. The incident has shocked not only local residents but also prominent figures from Pakistan’s entertainment industry, who criticized authorities for …

Former Pakistan cricket captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has been appointed as the manager and mentor of the Pakistan Under-19 cricket team for the upcoming ACC Under-19 Asia Cup. The tournament is scheduled to take place in Dubai from December 12 to 21. The U19 squad will be led by Farhan Yousuf, with Usman Khan serving as vice-captain. The team also includes …

Pakistan’s national hockey team has finalized its squad and officials for the first stage of the FIH Pro Hockey League. The team is scheduled to depart for Santiago, Argentina, on Tuesday night. The opening stage of the league will feature Pakistan, Argentina, and the Netherlands, with matches set to be played from December 9 to 14 in Santiago. The team …

Pakistan’s national cricket team will tour Sri Lanka in January 2026 for a three-match Twenty20 series, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced. The matches are scheduled to be played in Dambulla on January 7, 9, and 11. This tour is seen as a key preparation step ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, which will be jointly hosted by India …

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is set to host a high-profile roadshow at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, aiming to showcase the league’s vision and expand its international presence. The event, scheduled to attract global investors, commercial partners, and cricket fans, will highlight the PSL’s business model, growth strategy, and opportunities for potential franchise owners. PCB Chairman Mohsin …

Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif chaired a meeting of working groups composed of private sector experts and business leaders to discuss reforms aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s economy, with a focus on tax reforms and export-led growth. The meeting was held in Islamabad and specifically addressed measures to enhance business competitiveness and facilitate investment. The Prime Minister emphasized that the government …

India continues to block humanitarian assistance from Pakistan to Sri Lanka. The special aircraft carrying Pakistan’s humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka continues to face delay for over 60 hours now awaiting flight clearance from India. According to the statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the partial flight clearance issued by India last night, after 48 hours, was operationally impractical: …

Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, held a cordial meeting in Tehran with Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Seyed Abbas Salehi, reaffirming the longstanding cultural and brotherly ties between Pakistan and Iran. According to the official statement, during the meeting, both sides expressed their commitment to further strengthening cultural cooperation and enhancing people-to-people linkages. …

The Embassy of Pakistan in Japan and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) jointly hosted the Pakistan Business Seminar 2025 at the Embassy of Pakistan in Tokyo today. The event brought together more than 50 participants from leading Japanese corporations, trading houses, financial institutions, and innovation-focused agencies. According to the official statement, the program commenced with welcome remarks by Abdul …

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr Musadik Malik, met with the Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Tarik Ali Khan. Also present in the meeting was Secretary Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Aisha Moriani. The meeting focused on various aspects of the trade of GM Canola between the two countries, particularly the limitations associated with Harmonized System (HS) …

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE received the credentials of several newly appointed ambassadors to the UAE including Shafqat Ali Khan, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The ceremony took place at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, in the presence of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman …

Pakistan witnessed a rise in terrorist incidents in November, with terrorists increasingly targeting civilians, according to a new report by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICS). The think tank noted that while terrorist strategies of groups like Fitanah Al-Hindustan and Fitanah Al-Khawarij have shifted, attacks on soft targets—ordinary citizens—have surged. In November, 97 terror incidents were reported …

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi held a high-level meeting with US Consul General Thomas Eckert at the Chief Minister’s House, focusing on trade, investment, minerals, energy, and security cooperation. The discussion also included strategies for counter-terrorism and anti-narcotics efforts. Eckert emphasized that trade diplomacy is a cornerstone of US foreign policy and said promoting economic diplomacy strengthens overall peace …

A deadly gun attack claimed the lives of the Assistant Commissioner of North Waziristan and two police personnel, along with another civilian, when unidentified assailants opened fire on their vehicle on Miranshah Road. Police said on Tuesday the AC’s official vehicle came under sudden fire near the flour mills area. The attackers shot the occupants at close range, snatched weapons …

Balochistan is facing an escalating environmental emergency, with unusually low rainfall pushing much of the province into a state of prolonged drought. Water management failures and shrinking agricultural resources have deepened the crisis, affecting rural communities on a wide scale. According to a recent assessment published on the Asian Development Bank’s Development Asia platform, Balochistan’s cultivable land has reduced sharply …

In a move tied to the strategic importance of the Reko Diq copper-gold project, Pakistan Railways has decided to upgrade the 600-kilometre rail line running from Nokundi to Sibi, officials confirmed on Sunday. Divisional Superintendent Railways Imran Hayat Khan said the department would procure new railway tracks from abroad to ensure durability and compliance with international standards. He said the …

The Balochistan Education Department has decided to introduce major changes to the school curriculum for the upcoming academic year, officials confirmed on Saturday. Under the new plan, Nazra Quran and Quran translation will become a formal part of the syllabus from Grade 1 to Grade 12, integrating religious education more comprehensively across all levels. The department has also approved new …

BEIJING: Japan’s letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is full of erroneous views and hypocritical lies, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday. In the letter, the Japanese side claims to adhere to the so-called “consistent position” on the Taiwan question, but it has remained evasive on what exactly this “consistent position” is and has yet to give …