ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has said the government is rigorously pursuing the agenda of economic reforms to steer Pakistan out of prevailing economic and political challenges. Presiding over the federal cabinet meeting held in Islamabad, PM Shehbaz Sharif said the reports of international financial institutions and journals showing a positive and upward trajectory of Pakistan’s economy is a …

The Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan on Friday clubbed all pleas filed after IHC judges’ letter raised allegations of interference by intelligence agencies in the judicial domain. As per details, the apex court clubbed the pleas moved by Islamabad, Lahore, Balochistan High Court Bars, Aitzaz Ahsan, Shehbaz Khosa and Mian Dawood. The attorney general of Pakistan and all the respondents …

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) recognized the membership of the independent members of the National Assembly in the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC). The ECP formally informed the National Assembly Secretariat about the party’s position. As per ECP, 82 independent members of the NA joined the SIC including 49 from Punjab and 33 independent members from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. No reserved …

The federal interior minister Mohsin Naqvi denied any differences with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and said maintained those who are looking for so-called differences between him and the premier would be disappointed. He said a decision will be taken soon regarding the crackdown against illegal Afghan residents. He announced Necta will be fully operational. Naqvi acknowledged people are getting passports …

The Meteorological Department (PDMA) has predicted heavy rain, thunderstorms, and hail across the province until April 29. The impending weather system is expected to bring stormy rains to various districts, prompting authorities to issue precautionary advisories. According to a spokesperson from the PDMA, on April 28, stormy rains are anticipated in the districts of south Punjab, raising concerns for potential …

Army chief Gen Syed Asim Munir has reiterated the importance of unity and collective effort towards the development and prosperity of Pakistan. “We are all united as Team Pakistan,” stated the chief of army staff while addressing participants at the Green Pakistan Initiative Conference. He emphasized the need for a cohesive approach to tackle challenges and propel the nation towards …

The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday ordered removal of barriers outside the government and private buildings. The apex court ordered removal of barriers from outside of the Governor House and the CM House. The court ordered authorities for removal of all encroachments within three days and submit compliance report to the bench. Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Qazi …

Pakistan is again facing shortage of essential medicines, including life-saving drugs, causing stress for patients and citizens. According to drug inspectors’ revelations, Karachi, Islamabad is affected by shortage of key medicines, including vaccines, insulin for diabetes management, epilepsy drugs and several other products. Additionally, medicines for blood pressure control and other life-saving drugs are being sold at exorbitant prices in …

The Supreme Court (SC) has directed the authorities concerned to sell the land and compensate the affectees of Nasla Tower the multi-storey residential building razed on the apex court’s order. The top court headed by then CJP Gulzar Ahmed had ordered the demolition of the 15-storey residential complex in June 2021 due to illegal construction. Since then, the court had …

The Islamabad Accountability Court has barred PTI Founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi from making statements in the courtroom against state institutions and authorities. Judge Nasir Javed Rana issued a comprehensive order on a petition filed by Imran Khan for a fair trial. The order encompasses directives aimed at maintaining decorum within the courtroom and ensuring unbiased proceedings. …

The Supreme Court has overturned the suspension decision of Balochistan Assembly Speaker Abdul Khaliq Achakzai, reinstating him to his position. The court also annuls the Election Commission of Pakistan’s decision to order re-election at 12 polling stations of the PB-51 Chaman constituency. During the hearing, Justice Aminuddin questioned under which regulation the commission ordered re-election at 12 polling stations. Justice …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa have expressed their fondness for the food available in Karachi during their separate engagements in the city. Addressing businessmen in the port city on Wednesday, Prime Minister Sharif urged them to show Pakistan’s rich culinary heritage to a large investors’ delegation arriving from Saudi Arabia soon. He asked …

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 …