The Punjab government has decided to introduce uniforms for the Crime Control Department (CCD) to improve discipline. Officials said the force was initially exempted from wearing uniforms, but complaints of corruption and abuse of authority during operations without identification prompted the move. According to CCD sources, a special uniform design has been proposed, featuring a sky-blue shirt and dark-blue trousers. The …

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has acquitted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice Chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi in two major cases related to the violent incidents of May 9 — the Rahat Bakery arson and the Shadman police station burning and siege. However, the court sentenced former Punjab governor Omar Sarfraz Cheema, former provincial minister Dr. Yasmin Rashid, Senator Ejaz Chaudhry, former provincial …

The sugar industry owes sugarcane farmers more than Rs3 billion, according to the Punjab Cane Commissioner’s audit report for 2024-25. The findings expose that during the 2023-24 fiscal year, mill owners failed to pay Rs3.0469 billion to growers, despite legal requirements mandating payment within 15 days of purchase. The report also shows that mill owners bought sugarcane at rates lower than …

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday congratulated Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on the landmark peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia, hailing the development as a historic turning point for the South Caucasus and a gateway to regional prosperity. The prime minister received a telephone call from President Aliyev in which the two leaders discussed the peace accord, bilateral relations, …

The National Assembly Secretariat on Friday declared the post of opposition leader vacant after removing Omar Ayub from the position. The move is part of a broader reshuffle that sees Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) losing multiple influential roles in the assembly. According to the official notification issued by the Secretariat, three major positions held by PTI have been vacated. Besides Omar …

The Crime Control Department (CCD) has requested 290 kanals of land, funding of Rs11 billion and the recruitment of 10,000 personnel to expand its operations across Punjab. According to official sources, the CCD has submitted a formal demand to the provincial government for the construction of police lines on the proposed land. The requested funds are earmarked for the development …

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has introduced a major policy shift, announcing that companies providing satellite internet services will no longer be required to obtain multiple Local Loop (LL) licences. According to details surfaced on Friday, under the new framework, a single license will suffice for satellite internet operations across the country. The sources divulged that the move aligns with …

Security forces killed 33 terrorists linked to the Indian-sponsored group Fitna-ul-Khawarij during a major operation near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Balochistan’s Zhob district. According to the military’s media wing, the terrorists were attempting to infiltrate into Pakistan on the night of August 7–8 when their movement was detected in the Sambaza area. Terrorist infiltration attempt foiled ISPR said Pakistani troops …

With Independence Day celebrations nearing, the Islamabad district administration has imposed a citywide ban on the sale and use of horns (bajas or vuvuzelas). According to officials, the move aims to curb public nuisance and maintain order in the federal capital in the lead-up to August 14. Daily operations ordered against baja stalls The Islamabad deputy commissioner has instructed all …

An explosion occurred near the railway track in Sibi, Balochistan, on Thursday, shortly before the arrival of the Jaffar Express from Peshawar to Quetta. Fortunately, no casualties were reported, and train operations have resumed following a swift clearance operation. Blast close to track as train approached According to railway officials, the explosion took place just two to two-and-a-half feet from …

A remote-controlled bomb exploded near a police mobile in Rustam Bazaar, Wana on Thursday killing two people and injuring 15 others, including several police personnel and civilians. According to DSP Imranullah, the blast occurred as a police van was passing through Shakai Stand, a bustling part of the Wana Bazaar in Lower South Waziristan. The explosion caused severe damage to …

The federal government has announced a three-phase plan to privatize 24 state-owned enterprises (SOEs), starting with 10 major institutions — including Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the Roosevelt Hotel within the next 12 months. According to a written response submitted in the National Assembly, the privatisation plan will be executed as follows: Phase 1 (within 1 year): 10 institutions, including: PIA …

BRUSSELS: The Embassy of Pakistan in Brussels solemnly observed Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir, marking the sixth anniversary of India’s illegal and unilateral actions of 5 August 2019 in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The event was a somber reminder of the ongoing suffering of the Kashmiri people under Indian occupation and reaffirmed Pakistan’s steadfast solidarity with their legitimate struggle. Held …

On the sixth anniversary of Youm-e-Istehsal, Pakistan’s armed forces reaffirmed their unwavering support for the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). In their message issued on Tuesday, the military leadership — including Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Chief of Naval Staff, and Chief of Air Staff — …

As Pakistan marked the sixth anniversary of Youm-e-Istehsal on August 5, the country’s civil and military leadership strongly condemned India’s ongoing demographic engineering in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Islamabad warned that New Delhi’s attempts to alter the region’s Muslim-majority identity not only violate international law but also pose a grave threat to regional peace and stability. Six …

BEIJING (Internews): Pakistan and China’s Development Research Center (DRC) have agreed to sign a historic MoU to strengthen cooperation through joint research, expert exchanges, and training programs. According to the details, the initiative will support Pakistan’s shift toward a tech-driven, export-led economy, drawing on China’s reform model that lifted over 800 million people out of poverty. It aligns with the …

Pakistan’s largest oil refiner, Cnergyico (CNER.PSX), has signed a landmark agreement with American energy firm Vitol to explore and develop domestic oil reserves and import crude. The agreement, described by officials as a breakthrough in bilateral trade cooperation, comes as part of a broader trade deal between Islamabad and Washington aimed at reducing tariffs on Pakistani exports and enhancing cooperation …

RAWALPINDI (Internews): The 98th Anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China was commemorated at GHQ today. His Excellency Mr. Jiang Zaidong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Pakistan, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The ceremony was also attended by Major General Wang Zhong, Defence Attaché, officials from the Chinese Embassy and …

ISLAMABAD, (Internews) : The Chinese embassy in Pakistan has extended warm congratulations to Pakistan on the successful launch of a new remote sensing satellite, marking another milestone in China-Pakistan space cooperation. In an official statement released on Thursday the embassy warmly congratulated the successful launch of a new remote sensing satellite for Pakistan from the Xichang satellite launch center, China! …

            A Kuaizhou-1A (KZ-1A) carrier rocket carrying the Pakistan Remote-Sensing Satellite (PRSS-1) blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China’s Sichuan Province, July 31, 2025. Launched at 10:00 a.m. (Beijing Time) by a KZ-1A carrier rocket, the PRSS-1 has entered its planned orbit. The satellite will be primarily used in the fields …

Consumers in Pakistan may get some relief at the fuel pumps as prices of petroleum products are expected to drop from August 1, according to sources familiar with the matter. The ex-refinery price of petrol is projected to decrease by Rs9.7 per litre, while the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) is likely to fall by Rs3.73 per litre, sources said. …

The Auditor General of Pakistan has revealed a staggering Rs300 billion profit made from recent sugar price hikes, triggering a political firestorm during a meeting of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) held under the chairmanship of MNA Junaid Akbar. The revelation has exposed deep-rooted corruption in the country’s sugar industry, with top political families and elite businessmen being accused of …

Five of the six independent senators elected with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) backing from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa  have officially joined the party raising PTI’s strength in the Senate to 21 members. According to party officials, the senators — Mirza Afridi, Azam Swati, Faisal Javed, Noor-ul-Haq Qadri, and Rubina Naz — have submitted their formal declarations of affiliation to PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar …

More than half of the medicines available in Pakistan, including life-saving drugs, are expected to become more expensive in the coming weeks, as the government prepares for an annual price adjustment under the Drug Pricing Policy. According to official sources, the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has started receiving price hike applications from several pharmaceutical companies. Under the current …

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially extended the deadline for filing sales tax and federal excise duty returns for the tax period of June 2025, granting taxpayers additional time until August 4 to submit their returns. Previously, the deadline was set for July 18, but the extension was announced to facilitate businesses and individuals who were unable to …

Pakistan’s food import bill witnessed a significant rise in the fiscal year 2024–25, with the country spending a record $8.14 billion on food imports — marking an increase of $245 million compared to the previous year. In terms of local currency, the value of food imports stood at Rs2,276 billion, up from $7.90 billion (Rs2,031 billion) in the fiscal year …

Torrential monsoon rains in Gilgit-Baltistan’s Diamer district have triggered deadly landslides and flash floods, leaving a trail of destruction across the region. Several lives have been lost, while the search continues for at least 25 missing tourists caught in the natural disaster. So far, more than 300 tourists have been rescued by emergency teams, despite harsh terrain, debris, and continuous …

ISPR Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said that the Baloch people are bound to Pakistan through strong ties of religion, culture, history, and tradition. A handful of terrorists cannot stop the development of Pakistan and Balochistan. Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif visited King Edward Medical University in Lahore, where he was warmly welcomed by the administration, students, and …

The contempt of court notice issued to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and federal cabinet members in the Dr Aafia Siddiqui case has been temporarily halted due to internal procedural issues within the Islamabad High Court. The court had earlier sought a response within two weeks from the Prime Minister and cabinet members for failing to submit a report in the …

Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Bangladesh on Wednesday to chair the council’s Annual General Meeting scheduled for July 24 in Dhaka. Naqvi, who also serves as Pakistan’s caretaker Interior Minister, was received at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport by Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Aminul Islam. His arrival marks the commencement of a crucial round of discussions …

Power Division has issued a clarification regarding recent media reports on the audit report, stating that the document being referenced pertains to the fiscal year 2023-24 and is not linked to the current government’s tenure. According to a spokesperson for the Power Division, the audit report is over a year old and should not be viewed in the context of …

The Supreme Court on Wednesday made it unequivocally clear that the mere filing of an appeal or review petition does not suspend the enforcement of a judicial decision. A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi issued a judgment in a case involving the Chief Land Commissioner Punjab and the Auqaf Department Bahawalpur. The case pertained to a long-pending …

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is scheduled to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on July 25 in Washington in what will be the first high-level engagement between the two since Rubio assumed office. The meeting, confirmed by US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce, will see senior officials from both sides in attendance. “Preparations for the …

An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday delivered its verdict in the high-profile Sherpao Bridge arson and siege case linked to the May 9 violence, acquitting senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shah Mehmood Qureshi and several others. The verdict was announced by the ATC judge at Kot Lakhpat Jail amid tight security arrangements. , Other key party figures have been sentenced …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said on Tuesday that party founder Imran Khan has finalised all the Senate nominees including Mirza Afridi. Speaking to media at the Judicial Complex, Barrister Gohar said: “The Senate elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were conducted smoothly, according to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar.  The party had already decided on the candidates, …

A cloudburst in Gilgit-Baltistan has caused extensive damage in the Diamer district, with dozens of houses destroyed, key infrastructure washed away, and several tourists reported missing. Gilgit-Baltistan government spokesperson Faizullah Faraq said that dozens of tourists have been rescued along the Babusar Highway through joint efforts by rescue personnel and local residents. However, the search for others who remain missing …

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued a flood alert for several rivers across the province as the fourth spell of monsoon rains continues to lash various regions. According to the PDMA, a high-level flood is expected in the Jhelum, Chenab, and Ravi rivers between July 21 and 23, while increased water flow is feared in the Sutlej …

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar resolved on Tuesday the Pakistan’s commitment to tackle the global issues. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) spokesperson, Dar called on United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of his visit to the United States. Dar stressed the need for strengthening the UN’s role in addressing the disputes and promotion the …

The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash in the ongoing World Championship of Legends (WCL) was officially cancelled on Sunday with the tournament organisers issuing a public apology for “hurting the sentiments” of cricket fans around the world. The match, scheduled to be held at Edgbaston on July 20, was called off after a number of Indian players, including former captains …

The Balochistan High Court has taken suo motu notice of the alleged honour killing of a couple in Degari, a suburban area of Quetta, where a young man and woman were murdered reportedly for marrying of their own will. The case has sparked outrage following the emergence of a disturbing video on social media. Chief Justice Hashim Kakar of the …