ISLAMABAD: The handover ceremony of emergency cash aid from the Red Cross Society of China to the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) was held here on Wednesday. Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong, on behalf of the Red Cross Society of China, presented the cash aid to the Pakistani side, stating that China firmly opposes all forms of terrorism and …

President Asif Ali Zardari resolved on Wednesday to eliminate the terrorist elements from the country. According to details, the meeting in line with the law and order was held in Quetta. Prominent among those who attended the meeting were Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari. On this occasion, CM Bugti briefed the meeting …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan emphasised on Tuesday unity for combating terror wave. Speaking to media outside Adiala jail, Khan said: “The lawyers had a meeting with Imran Khan for the first time following Jaffar Express tragedy. The PTI founder has condemned the Jaffar Express incident.” He said: “The PTI founder has backed the decision of the …

The director general of Military Operations provided a detailed briefing to the Parliamentary Committee on National Security (NSC) on Tuesday, chaired by National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, shedding light on recent terrorist incidents, foreign involvement, and counter-terrorism operations. The committee was informed that India’s intelligence agency RAW and other anti-national elements are actively fueling unrest in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. …

A curfew  will be imposed in several areas across three districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on March 19. The notification stated that the curfew would last from 6 am to 6 pm. In South Waziristan, areas including Azizabad Chowk, Sarokai, Jandola, Kod Fort, and Dabara were affected by the curfew. Additionally, the curfew was imposed in Spin Masjid, Asman Manza, Ladha, …

The Parliamentary Committee on National Security (NSC) convened an important meeting to discuss the country’s security situation, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to eliminating terrorism in all its forms. In a declaration issued after the meeting, the committee strongly condemned recent acts of terrorism and expressed deep solidarity with the affected families. It also lauded the bravery and professionalism of security …

The meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security is currently underway at Parliament House, presided over by National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq. The meeting comes amid a surge in terrorist incidents across the country, particularly in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The government announced the security briefing days after the hijacking of the Jaffar Express, an incident that resulted …

ISLAMABAD (Internews): Pakistan and Turkmenistan reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral ties and promoting international peace, as experts and diplomats convened at a high-level conference on Sunday. The event, hosted by the Embassy of Turkmenistan in collaboration with the Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies (IPDS), highlighted the significance of neutrality in fostering global stability and underscored the enduring friendship …

According to a statement issued by the Directorate General of Media of the National Assembly (NA) Secretariat, NA Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has summoned a meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security. The meeting will be held tomorrow, Tuesday at 11:00 AM in the National Assembly Hall. Civil and military leadership will attend the National Security Committee meeting. “The …

The Superintendent of Adiala Jail has moved the Islamabad High Court (IHC) after multiple verdicts have resulted in conflicting orders for the jail authorities. The cases in concern are related to incarcerated former premier Imran Khan’s meetings with his family and members of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). In the petition filed in the IHC, Adiala Jail Superintendent Abdul Ghafoor Anjum also …

An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Islamabad on Monday declared Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Murad Saeed, Hammad Azhar, and Farrukh Habib absconders in two cases related to the attack on the Judicial Complex. The case, registered at Ramna police station, was heard by ATC Judge Tahir Zafar Supra. The court, while noting the continuous absence of the accused from proceedings, issued …

Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has shut down eight bottled water brands plants after they were found to be contaminated with dangerous levels of chemicals and bacteria unfit for human health. The crackdown comes in the wake of water sample tests conducted by the Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR), which exposed the widespread sale of unsafe bottled drinking …

Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz chaired a high-level meeting focused on restoring and preserving Lahore’s historical heritage. A new authority, the Lahore Authority for Heritage Revival (LAHR), has been established to oversee the city’s restoration efforts. Nawaz Sharif will serve as the Patron-in-Chief of LAHR’s steering committee, while a sub-functional committee comprising …

The government has reiterated its decision to repatriate all illegal foreign residents and Afghan Citizen Card (ACC) holders, setting March 31 as the final deadline for voluntary departure. With only 16 days left before the cutoff date, authorities have warned that strict legal action will be taken against those failing to comply. The move is part of the government’s broader …

The federal government has decided to take Parliament into confidence over the recent surge in terrorism across the country, with an in-camera meeting of the Parliamentary National Security Committee expected next week, sources said on Sunday. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has begun consultations on convening a closed-door joint session, transforming both houses of Parliament into a special security committee. The …

At least five people, including three Frontier Corps (FC) personnel and two civilians, were martyred while more than 40 others sustained injuries in a deadly explosion targeting an FC convoy on the Quetta-Taftan Highway (N-40) in Noshki, Balochistan on Sunday. According to security sources, the attack was carried out by a suicide bomber affiliated with the banned Balochistan Liberation Army …

GENEVA (Internews): Participating as Special Guest in the conference of International Parliament for Tolerance & Peace (ITPT), hosted by former Speaker of Arab Parliament, Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Jaswan of the United Arab Emirates, Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed said prerequisite for Tolerance and Peace was resolving longstanding conflicts like Palestine and Kashmir on the basis of United Nations resolutions seeking their …

The Trump administration is considering placing travel restrictions on citizens from dozens of countries, including Pakistan, as part of a broader immigration crackdown, according to a memo seen by Reuters. The internal memo lists Pakistan among 26 countries that could face a partial suspension of U.S. visa issuance if the government fails to address “deficiencies” in its vetting and security procedures …

Despite the country’s improved economic performance, the latest round of economic review talks between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded without a staff-level agreement. However, sources privy to the development said that pending issues could be resolved through virtual discussions in the coming weeks. According to officials familiar with the negotiations, Pakistan will be required to implement several …

As the final round of negotiations between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) set to conclude today, the government has successfully convinced the global lender that no mini-budget will be introduced before the end of June. Officials from the Ministry of Finance claim the IMF has expressed satisfaction with the country’s economic performance, paving the way for the release …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday urged Pakistan to enhance revenue generation and curb expenditures as policy-level discussions between the two sides continue. The consultations, focused on the ongoing fiscal year’s performance and next year’s economic targets, come amid Pakistan’s push to secure the next tranche of its $7 billion loan programme. According to sources, IMF officials were briefed …

The National Assembly on Thursday unanimously passed a resolution condemning the Jaffar Express hijacking incident, vowing to take strict action against those destabilising the country. The resolution, presented by Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, expressed grave concern over the attack and reaffirmed the House’s commitment to national security. The text of the resolution categorically rejected all extremist …

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted rain and thunderstorms in the upper regions of the country on Thursday (today), with snowfall expected over high-altitude areas. According to the PMD’s daily weather update, “Rain-wind or thunderstorms [with snow over the high mountains] is expected at isolated places in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad, and upper Punjab.” The …

Security forces eliminated 33 heavily armed terrorists, including suicide bombers, in a daring and intense operation and recued all hostages after the Jaffar Express was attacked near the Sibi  district of Balochistan province on Tuesday, said the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Wednesday night. The ISPR, the media wing of Pakistan Army, said in a statement that the terrorists …

International rating agency Moody’s has upgraded the outlook for Pakistani banks from stable to positive, citing improvements in the country’s economic conditions and financial resilience over the past year. In its latest statement issued on Wednesday, Moody’s acknowledged the strong performance of Pakistani banks, highlighting their record-breaking profits in 2024 and a more stable operating environment. The agency also noted …

The residents of the UAE were set to enjoy up to five days off for the Islamic festival of Eid Al Fitr, marking the first extended holiday of 2025. The break was expected to last either four or five days, depending on the sighting of the crescent Moon, with the holiday coinciding with the weekend. According to astronomical calculations, a …

ISLAMABAD (Internews): Chinese ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong has said that China stands ready to walk hand in hand with Pakistan on our respective paths to modernization and welcomes Pakistan to benefit first from China’s further comprehensive deepening of reforms and expansion of high-level opening-up. While addressing at the seminar on the Two Sessions themed “China’s Spring: China’s Opportunities, Shared …

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have strongly condemned the cowardly terrorist attack on the Jaffar Express in Dhadar area of Bolan Pass on Tuesday. In their separate statements, they lauded the security forces for their bravery and professionalism demonstrated in the operation against terrorists and rescuing 104 passengers. The President said attacks on unarmed civilians …

Pakistan has fully activated its early warning system for natural disasters, enabling predictions up to 10 months in advance and potentially reducing damage by 45%, according to National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Chairman Inam Haider Malik. Speaking at a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) meeting chaired by Junaid Akbar, Malik revealed that Pakistan is now connected to 277 satellites, providing comprehensive …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced the establishment of Danish University following the success of Danish Schools. He stated that the university will be an applied sciences institution aimed at achieving global recognition. Chairing a meeting of the Danish University Steering Committee, the prime minister emphasized that leading scholars and experts from around the world will be invited to contribute …

Pakistan has urged the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to take note of the support provided by the interim Taliban government in Afghanistan to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Munir Akram told the council that Islamabad possesses “clear evidence” demonstrating the Taliban regime’s backing of the TTP, which continues to launch cross-border attacks …

Relief is on the way for Karachi residents, as the Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast a drop in temperatures starting tomorrow. According to meteorologist Anjum Zaigham, today marks the last day of the ongoing heatwave in the city. From tomorrow, temperatures are expected to gradually decrease, and sea breezes will resume, bringing much-needed relief. By Thursday, temperatures in Karachi are …

Indian tennis sensation Sania Mirza has once again caught the internet’s attention, this time with a thought-provoking Instagram post about privacy, self-growth, and healing. On Sunday, the former world No. 1 shared a carousel of snapshots offering glimpses into her life—cherished moments with her son Izhaan Mirza Malik, Ramadan decorations at her Dubai home, workouts, travel adventures, and gatherings with …

The Jaffar Express  –  traveling from Quetta to Peshawar –  came under heavy firing between Gudalur and Peru Kanri on Tuesday. According to initial reports, the train driver sustained serious injuries, while some passengers were also wounded in the incident. Railway officials confirmed that around 450 passengers were onboard the train’s nine coaches at the time of the attack, raising …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hosted an Iftar dinner at the Prime Minister’s House on Monday in honour of a Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) delegation, led by its Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari. During the meeting, Prime Minister Sharif lauded the leadership of the PPP for its continuous cooperation with the federal government and its active role in improving the lives of ordinary …

The price of sugar in Lahore continues to surge during Ramadan, reaching Rs170 per kilogram in the open market. Wholesale prices have also climbed, with sugar now being sold at Rs168 per kilogram. The cost of a 50-kilogram sugar bag has skyrocketed to Rs8,400, reflecting a steady increase in prices. Just two days ago, sugar was being sold at Rs165 …

Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have commenced policy-level discussions on the next tranche of the $7 billion loan program, with the review set to continue until March 14. According to officials from the Ministry of Finance, the IMF delegation will assess the country’s progress in implementing economic reforms under the program’s conditions. The discussions will also include consultations …

ISLAMABAD: In a remarkable celebration of global cinema, renowned Pakistani singer and DJ Adil Khan has released a rap song paying tribute to the success of the Chinese animated movie NeZha 2. The film has garnered international acclaim for its breathtaking animation and captivating story. Adil, who was deeply impressed by the movie’s visual and conceptual brilliance, expressed his admiration …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former national assembly speaker Asad Qaiser has demanded the resignation of prime minister. Qaiser stated that the law and order situation had deteriorated in the country. He urged the government to conduct free and fair elections immediately. He announced that PTI would hold a meeting with all allied parties this week to formulate a comprehensive …