The ecological conditions of Pakistan today are a complex tapestry woven from centuries of natural evolution, colonial interference, and modern industrialization. The country’s environmental landscape bears the scars of historical exploitation and contemporary mismanagement. Colonial rule left an indelible mark on the environment of South Asia. Colonialism has destroyed the ecology of many countries, and Pakistan is no exception. The …

Jamaat-e-Islami announced a sit-in at D Chowk on July 26. Amir Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeemur Rehman in his address to the Islamabad Bar Association said that we are coming to Islamabad not for ourselves but against the unnecessary taxes imposed on the people. JI Cheif said the country should have a government of form 45, not 47. “The people have the …

In a significant policy shift, the government has decided to immediately withdraw the circular that suspended the Pakistani passports of asylum seekers abroad. This decision was made during a high-level meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. During the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Dar was briefed on various issues concerning the welfare of overseas Pakistanis. It …

The spokesperson of the armed forces has said that there will be increased interactions and press conferences to dispel what he called an increase in anti-army propaganda and campaign. This was stated by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General (DG) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry in a press conference on Monday. He started off by claiming that the event was …

PTI senator Shibli Faraz Monday claimed that Islamabad Capital Territory Police (ICT) encircled the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) secretariat in Islamabad and arrested PTI chairman Barrister Gohar and party spokesperson Rauf Hasan. A large contingent of Police reached outside the PTI secretariat along with women police personnel. Shibli Faraz claimed that the PTI chairman and Rauf Hasan were arrested by the …

Pakistan strongly condemned attack by a gang of extremists on its consulate in Frankfurt, Germany and the failure of the German authorities to protect the sanctity and security of the premises of its consular Mission. As per the statement issued, FO spokesperson said: “Under the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, 1963 it is the responsibility of the host government to …

Incarcerated former premier Imran Khan has claimed he is being “caged like a terrorist”,and is being “denied basic prisoner and human rights”, British publication The Sunday Times reported. His remarks came during a rare interview from behind bars with the outlet, conducted via his lawyers, as according to the article he is not allowed pencil and paper. Imran, 71, has …

In an unexpected turn of events, a woman gave birth to twin girls in a rickshaw outside the emergency department of Lahore General Hospital. As per details, the security supervisor of the hospital noticed the woman’s distress and immediately informed the doctors, who rushed to the scene. The medical team, including doctors and nurses, provided timely assistance, ensuring the safe …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shafqat Mahmood announced his ‘retirement’ from politics. Shafqat Mahmood said he decided to leave politics after much ‘thought’. “34 years ago today, I stepped into politics by resigning from the government job. I want to devote the rest of my life to writing and teaching,” Shafqat Mahmood said. “This decision was not made due to any pressure, …

National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq rejected the chairman’s Standing Committees’ demand for new vehicles, National Assembly Secretariat sources. Several chairmen complained that the vehicles provided were old and inefficient, to which  Ayaz Sadiq replied, the vehicles provided to them were from 2017 and 2019 models. “The vehicle I am using is also of 2015 model,” Speaker Ayaz Sadiq replied as …

The deteriorating law and order situation in Bangladesh has caused concern among the parents of Pakistani students studying in Dhaka and other cities as around 140 Pakistani students have been left stranded due to the unrest and subsequent imposition of curfews in various parts of Bangladesh. Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina extended curfew as tensions simmer ahead of court hearing …

The inaugural flight of the Rescue Air Ambulance from MM Alam Base in Mianwali successfully landed in Rawalpindi, transporting a patient in need of urgent medical care. The first patient, suffering from a severe red bone fracture, was referred from DHQ Hospital in Mianwali to Rawalpindi. The air ambulance led by Dr Atiq Ahmad Khan aimed to provide rapid medical …

ISLAMABAD: The poliovirus was detected in a child in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province, taking the total number of reported polio cases in the South Asian country to nine, an official has said. Coordinator to the Prime Minister on National Health Services Regulations and Coordination Malik Mukhtar Ahmad Bharath said Saturday that wild poliovirus type 1 was detected in samples collected …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday welcomed the historic International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling on Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories. “The ICJ ruling that Israel must end its occupation & illegal settlements is vindication of the legitimate struggle of the brave Palestinian people,” the prime minister wrote on his official X handle. He urged the international community and United …

In a recent statement regarding the Bannu situation, the adviser to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on information, Barrister Saif, reassured the public that the provincial government has taken effective measures to bring the situation under control. He said Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur was monitoring the situation personally and remains in constant contact with the administration and officials in …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently visited the Technology Park project in Islamabad to review the progress of the ongoing construction. He said the project is set to become Pakistan’s first technology park of Category 3, built to meet international standards. During his visit, Prime Minister Sharif emphasized the importance of continuous work on development projects. “As soon as the government …

The Supreme Court has released its second quarterly performance report, covering the period from December 17, 2023, to March 31, 2024. During this timeframe, approximately 4,000 cases were settled, although the total number of cases increased by 1,453. The report highlights that 5,427 cases were registered and 3,974 cases were disposed of in the three months. Despite the considerable number …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has submitted the party affiliation forms of 38 independent members to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), sources revealed on Friday to media. This move signifies PTI’s efforts to consolidate its position and expand its influence within the political landscape. According to sources, a PTI representative submitted the affiliation forms to the Election Commission of Pakistan. However, …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday offered Pakistan’s support to Oman in dealing with menace of terrorism while condemning the recent attack on an imambargah in Muscat that claimed six lives and injured over 30 people. The offer was extended during a courtesy visit by the Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman Fahad Sulaiman Khalaf Al Kharusi to the premier …

Pakistan has once again asked the Afghan authorities to take immediate and effective action against terrorist groups including their sponsors and backers. At her weekly news briefing in Islamabad today, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said Pakistan has provided concrete evidence of individuals and groups responsible for terrorist incidents inside Pakistan. She said we expect the Afghan authorities to …

The Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) called off its sit-in at Faizabad against the Israeli atrocities in Palestine after successful talks with the federal government. The announcement was made by the TLP leaders in a joint presser with Prime Minister’s Advisor on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah. Speaking on the occasion, Rana Sanaullah said that the TLP had been protesting against Israeli aggression …

Recently, the government of Pakistan has made the decision to ban Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf party and initiate Article 6 proceedings against its founder, Imran Khan, as well as ex-president Dr Arif Alvi and former National Assembly deputy speaker Qasim Suri. This move comes under Article 17 of the Constitution, which grants the government the authority to prohibit …

Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahrabaluch’s weekly news briefing reacting to the US statement on the PTI ban issue said Pakistan could solve its own internal problems. Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said banning any political party is an internal matter of Pakistan and other countries should refrain from commenting. “The court verdict related to PTI highlighted the strength of the judicial system,” …

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday announced to implementation of the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) verdict on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) reserved seats. Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja presided over a meeting of ECP members on Friday. ECP decided to get direction from judges in chamber to a point if any point of judicial decision become …

ISLAMABAD: The 97th Anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China was celebrated at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Thursday. Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong was the Chief Guest on the occasion. The event was also attended by Major General Wang Zhong, Defence Attaché, Chinese Embassy officials, and …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday extended good wishes to US President Joe Biden for his “swift and complete” recovery after he tested positive for COVID-19. “Wishing President Biden swift and complete recovery from COVID. Good wishes,” the prime minister wrote on his X timeline. President Biden’s Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, in a statement, said that the president tested positive …

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday accorded approval in principle for the conduct of National Drug Survey. Chairing a meeting of the committee for the National Drug Survey, in Islamabad, the interior minister directed to finalise matters related to survey within 15 days. Under this exercise, data of persons using drugs will be collected. Mohsin Naqvi said the ANF …

After Justice Mushir Alam, another retired judge Justice Maqbool Baqar on Thursday declined an offer to serve as an ad hoc judge of the Supreme Court. Bakar has become the second judge to refuse the appointment as Justice (r) Mushir Alam had turned down the offer to work as an ad hoc judge for a three-year term. Justice Bakar, and …

Pakistan has unveiled the comprehensive findings from its seventh and inaugural digital population census. According to the results, Pakistan is now the world’s fifth most populous country, housing 241.49 million people. Population Growth Rate The annual population growth rate in Pakistan stands at 2.55%, marking it as one of the fastest-growing nations in the region and catapulting it into the …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) termed the appointment of ad-hoc judges in the Supreme Court (SC) as an attempt to influence the decision of specific seats and announced to challenge the decision to the Supreme Judicial Council. After the joint parliamentary party meeting of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Sunni Ittihad Council (SIC), the members staged a protest march outside the Parliament House. …

Federal Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar says that the Constitution allows the appointment of ad hoc judges, in my opinion, ad hoc judges should be appointed and commented news about the extension of the tenure of Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa was not true. In an interview to a private television, Law Minister Tarar said that ad hoc …

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has declared the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activist Sanam Javed illegal and disposed of her release petition. The court also received assurances from the attorney general for Pakistan that Sanam Javed will not face further arrests in any related cases. Justice Miangul Hasan Aurangzeb of the IHC heard the release petition of Sanam Javed. …

Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif stated that the supreme sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) serve as a reminder, inspiring humanity to stand against falsehood and oppression, reaffirming the unwavering commitment to truth on this significant occasion of Youm-e-Ashur. In his Youm-e-Ashur message, the prime minister highlighted its profound significance, noting that the grandson of the Holy Prophet (peace be …

Pakistan has demanded “immediate, robust and effective action” by the interim Afghan government against the perpetrators of the terrorist attack on Bannu Cantonment that martyred eight military personnel, the Foreign Office (FO) said on Wednesday. A day ago, the military’s media wing said an attempt by 10 terrorists to enter Bannu Cantonment in the early hours of Monday was “effectively …

The Foreign Ministry has temporarily suspended the walk-in facility for apostille and general attestation in Islamabad and its liaison offices in Karachi and Lahore. To facilitate the apostille and general attestation services for the public, the ministry in Islamabad and its liaison offices in Karachi and Lahore are providing document attestation services through courier companies. It encourages the public to …

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an urgent flood alert for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan, warning of the heightened risk of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) and associated flooding due to rising temperatures, forecast rains, possible wind and storm. The NDMA’s alert to the departments concerned comes as temperatures in these mountainous regions are expected to accelerate snowmelt, …

On the occasion of Ashura (10th of Muharram), commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (A.S.), processions across various cities in Pakistan are being taken out under stringent security measures to ensure the safety of participants. Lahore The main procession in Lahore began from Nisar Haveli in Mochi Darwaza and will conclude at Karbala Gamay Shah by the evening. Over 10,000 …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Qaiser said on Wednesday that his party will compete with the government with verve at every level. Expressing his thoughts, Qaiser had demanded the release of Moazzam Khan Jatoi and Ameer Sultan. “The court should present any cases against the lawmakers.” The former National Assembly speaker took a swipe at the incumbent government, saying, “The …

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasted on Monday that the country’s southern port city of Karachi might face an increase in temperature during the next two days. The PMD said in a statement that the city’s heat intensity is likely to surge with hot and humid conditions prevailing for the next 24 hours after the sea winds have stopped. …

The e-procurement system under the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) is being implemented in 27 ministries and 280 public departments, Managing Director PPRA Hasnat Ahmed Qureshi said. In a press statement, the PPRA managing director said the e-procurement system was initiated to reduce the public expenditures through transparency. Hasnat Ahmed Qureshi said that after its implementation in 27 ministries and …