The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a high alert for heavy rains and potential storms set to hit Lahore and various parts of Punjab during Eidul Fitr celebrations. The director general of PDMA, Irfan Ali Kathia, highlighted the likelihood of intermittent stormy rains between tomorrow and April 15, urging citizens to remain vigilant and prepare accordingly. The heavy …

PPP’s Yousaf Raza Gilani and PML-N’s Saidal Khan Nasir have been elected Senate chairman and deputy chairman unopposed, as the opposition PTI boycotted the elections to the two constitutional offices. They were elected unopposed, as no other candidate submitted nominations against them in the stipulated time period, with the PTI boycotting the elections. Earlier, the session of the Upper House …

Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, former prime minister and a leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), on Monday approached the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for the registration of a new political party. Abbasi arrived at the ECP office in Islamabad today where he submitted an application for the registration of the new political party. Along with the application, he also …

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) rejected on Monday the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) request seeking deferment of tomorrow’s elections on the slots of Senate chairman and deputy chairman. The party has decided to boycott the elections. Earlier today, five PTI senators filed the petition, claiming the current electoral college was incomplete and therefore ‘unconstitutional’, as Senate polls were not held in …

Karachi the bustling metropolis of Pakistan has been plagued by a surge in street crime incidents during the holy month of Ramadan, claiming the lives of at least 16 individuals due to robberies. According to recent data compiled by authorities, a staggering 6,780 street crime incidents have been recorded within the city limits of Karachi throughout Ramadan. Among these incidents, …

As the country prepares to celebrate Eidul Fitr in the next few days, the Meteorological Department has issued a weather advisory predicting rain with thunder in several places across the upper regions, including Islamabad, on the first day of the religious festival. Dr Babar from the Meteorological Department has stated that a new series of rains is likely to commence …

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a significant bilateral meeting on Sunday evening following an Iftar dinner in Makkah and discussed mutual relations and other issues. They reaffirmed their shared commitment to enhancing bilateral relations. The two leaders also expressed their determination to expedite the Saudi investment package worth $5 billion in Pakistan soon. …

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Sunday called for innovation in the agriculture sector. According to details, CM Gandapur chaired a meeting of the agriculture department. The chief minister emphasised the need for rolling out modern farming technology. The field of research in agriculture should be aligned with modern requirements. CM Gandapur stressed the need for accumulating facts and …

Amid the increase in intensity of heat in the port city of Karachi, the Meteorological Department warned people not to go out unnecessarily during the daytime. Weather will remain hot and humid in the metropolis of Karachi. In other districts of Sindh, the weather is predicted to remain extremely hot from today till April 10. In the upper and central …

President Asif Ali Zardari and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke over the phone about the common interests in the two countries’ relationship. President Zardari has also invited Turkey’s President for Pakistan’s state visit. During the conversation, both leaders discuss bilateral ties between the two nations across domains. The president of Turkey stressed the need to maintain model ties and …

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-backed lawmakers received their first salary on Sunday. According to details, Rs193,000 was transferred to the accounts of each member of the PTI in the form of salary. Each member will get around nearly Rs300,000 monthly, which includes salary and other benefits. PTI founder faces political vendetta, avers Barrister Gohar Ali Khan. Few days back, PTI leader Barrister …

The Walton Tobacco Company has raised its voice against what it deems as an unjust sealing of its offices by the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government, leading to the abrupt termination of employment for more than 400 workers just before Eid. During a press conference held on Sunday, Arif Zia, the spokesperson for Walton Tobacco Company, alongside Muhammad Ali …

In the wake of escalating street crimes in Karachi, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) has urged the federal government to intervene and address the deteriorating law and order situation in Sindh. MQM leaders Khawaja Izharul Hassan and Faisal Sabzwari, in a press conference held in Karachi, emphasised the necessity of granting full powers to the Rangers in both Karachi …

The masses were facing difficulties in withdrawing amounts via ATM in Quetta ahead of the auspicious occasion of Eidul Fitr. According to details, the shoppers were facing difficulties in shopping as the ATM machines were not active. The citizens said: “Most of the ATM machines are not working. Where the machines are working, it’s become difficult to withdraw cash due …

ISLAMABAD: A policeman was killed and another injured when a bomb went off in Pakistan’s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Saturday, rescue officials said. The incident happened in the tribal district of Bajaur where the police party was targeted by a roadside improvised explosive device, Saad Khan, media coordinator of the state-owned Rescue organization 1122 in Bajaur, told Xinhua. The …

ISLAMABAD: Two policemen were killed by unknown gunmen in Pakistan’s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in the wee hours of Saturday morning, police said. The incident happened in Lakki Marwat district of the province, where about seven terrorists stormed a local businessman’s office and police reached the site, police sources told Xinhua. Observing the arrival of police, the culprits opened fire …

ISLAMABAD: Eight terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation in Pakistan’s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said on Saturday. Security forces conducted the operation in Dera Ismail Khan district of the province on reported presence of terrorists, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistani military, said in a statement. “During the conduct of the operation, …

Pakistan strongly condemned on Saturday the “provocative” remarks by Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in a televised interview and said it was an “admission of guilt”. Singh, in an interview with Media, said India will enter Pakistan to kill anyone who escapes over the border after trying to carry out terrorist activities in the country. “If they run away to …

PTI leader Senator Ali Zafar has dismissed the possibility of boycotting the upcoming election for the chairman and deputy chairman of the Senate. In an exclusive conversation with Internews, the senior lawyer confirmed that while some party leaders had contemplated boycotting the Senate chairman election, the majority view within PTI does not support such a move. Zafar clarified that the …

The Sunni Ittehad Council has submitted an application to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) urging the halt of the upcoming election for the chairman and deputy chairman of the Senate. The application, submitted by SIC head Sahibzada Hamid Raza, cites the incomplete electoral college of the Senate due to the absence of Upper House elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) …

ISLAMABAD: China Cultural Center in Pakistan and Cultural Office of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Pakistan have rolled out series of online activities to promote tourism image of Grand Canal to Pakistani as well as world audiences. According to a statement released by China Cultural Center in Pakistan on Friday, the season will feature nearly 100 …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to embark on a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia on Saturday to discuss issues of mutual interest, the Prime Minister’s Office said on Friday. Sharif’s visit is at the invitation of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud. He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including …

Nine years ago, farmer Sultan Ahmed Bhatti gave up tilling the soil and using most fertilizers and pesticides on his farm in Doober Bhattian, Pakistan. His brothers at first derided him. But soon, his first experiment with growing wheat on raised beds was a runaway success. “We produced more wheat than what we grew on ploughed, flat land,” he said. …

Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has called upon international community to pressurize Israel to stop its oppression against Palestinians. In his message on the International Day of Al-Quds and Juma tul Wida, he strongly denounced the Israeli atrocities in Gaza. He said since October last year, thirty two thousand Palestinians including seventeen thousand children have been martyred and seventy thousand …

The Lahore Zoo has announced its closure during Eidul Fitr due to the ongoing construction work. While children won’t be able to visit the zoo, Safari and Jallo Park will remain open to offer alternative options for entertainment during the holiday. The closure of Lahore Zoo is attributed to necessary construction work that is still underway. According to authorities, another month …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid tributes to the country’s former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on his 45th death anniversary being observed on Thursday. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, Sharif said that Bhutto played an important role in promoting democracy and democratic traditions in Pakistan. “Bhutto led from the front to form the …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain said that the country would focus more on boosting agricultural productivity and growth considering the challenges posed by climate change. Agriculture is the backbone of the country’s economy and all resources will be utilized for its development while introducing climate-smart agricultural strategies to improve the agricultural sector, the minister said …

The Supreme Court, though yet to issue a written decree, appears keen on laying down guidelines for the superior court judges encountering interference or intimidation from agencies during their judicial duties. Senior puisne judge Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah stressed the importance of establishing a code of conduct for superior court judges, a view endorsed by Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail …

Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said the federal government will investigate the issue of ‘suspicious letters’ received by judges. According to sources, four SC judges including CJP Justice Qazi Faez Isa, eight judges of Islamabad High Court and four judges of Lahore High Court have received ‘threatening letters with suspicious powder’. Chairing a federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad …

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday suspended the victory notification of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s Azhar Qayyum from NA-81 Gujranwala. Sunni Ittehad Council’s Bilal Aijaz challenged Azhar Qayyum’s victory in the Lahore High Court. Bilal Aijaz, an independent candidate backed by PTI, was declared the winner with 117,717 votes while the PML-N candidate finished as runner-up with 109,926 votes Bilal …

The local court of Islamabad has reserved its verdict on the acquittal plea of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and other prominent leaders in the long march vandalism case. The acquittal case, which pertains to alleged vandalism during a protest march on May 25, 2023, was heard in the District and Sessions Court of Islamabad. Among the suspects in …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the incumbent government has been striving to enhance foreign direct investment (FDI) for economic development of the country. “The Pakistani government would leave no stone unturned to cater to foreign investors and provide facilities to foreigners coming to the country for investments,” the prime minister said while chairing a high-level meeting on …

Four judges of the Lahore High Court (LHC) also received suspicious letters and both the judges informed the Chief Justice of LHC. After the Islamabad High Court, four judges of the Lahore High Court also received suspicious letters, including the most senior judge of the Lahore High Court (LHC) Justice Shujaat Ali Khan, Justice Miss Alia Neelam, Justice Shahid Bilal …

During the hearing of a suo motu case regarding the startling allegation made by six judges of the Islamabad High Court in a letter they wrote last week to the Supreme Judicial Council, the Supreme Court declared that it will not tolerate pressure. A seven-member larger bench heard the case, which was broadcast live on the social media platforms of …

After reports of multiple judges of the Lahore and Islamabad high courts receiving suspicious letters containing a powdered substance, it has emerged that five judges of the Supreme Court have also received threatening letters containing a suspicious powder. Among those who received threatening letters are Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa, Justice Athar Minallah, Justice Aminuddin Khan, Justice Jamal …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Omar Ayub Khan has been appointed Leader of the Opposition in National Assembly (NA) following the process of scrutiny. As per details, NA secretariat has issued a notification of the opposition leader in the Lower House of the Parliament. The development follows after the nominated candidate for the opposition leader Omar Ayub, along with PTI Chairman Barrister …

A concerning development come to light that eight judges, including the Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court, have reportedly received letters containing ‘anthrax’, According to court sources, one of the letters was opened by a judge’s staff and was found to contain an unidentified powder. Upon discovery of the suspicious substance, a team of experts from the Islamabad Police …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has decided to form a grand alliance with opposition parties in the next 48 hours. A joint meeting of six opposition parties will be held today in the first phase of the session. The parties that would be part of the grand alliance are Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), Majsal-e-Wahdat Muslimeen (MWM), BNP-Mengal and Pakhtunkhwa Awami Mili Party …

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) vehemently on Tuesday denied allegations regarding the involvement of its ground staff in the detention case of air hostess Hina Sani at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The airline’s spokesperson refuted claims linking two ground staff members to the incident, asserting that they had no connection to the matter whatsoever. “Faiza Javed, allegedly involved in the incident, …

The Layyah police sprang into action, apprehended a thief who was found sitting in Aitekaf, and also recovered the stolen goods. Responding to reports of theft, the police conducted a raid at the Jamia Masjid in Layyah’s Chak No 106-ML and arrested the alleged thief, Bilawal, who was sitting in Aitekaf. Police revealed that the suspect had allegedly committed a …