Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited Jati Umra on Sunday to brief PML-N President Nawaz Sharif about the Pahalgam incident. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz also attended the high-level meeting to discuss the evolving regional situation.
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir reiterated the country's firm resolve to counter terrorism and support developmentin Balochistan
Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar has firmly stated that India neither possesses the capacity nor has made any move to block Pakistan’s water supply. Speaking in an interview with a British news channel, Tarar reassured that the flow of water from India remains uninterrupted and completely normal, contrary to rising public concerns after recent border tensions.
Pakistani pilgrims received exciting news as Saudi Arabia approved an additional 10,000 Hajj spots for them. This decision followed a special request from Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar. He sought to increase the Hajj quota on behalf of Pakistani citizens.
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah announced that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) will oppose the canal project before the upcoming budget. He emphasized that neither Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari nor President Asif Ali Zardari would allow this project to proceed, deeming it detrimental to Sindh.
Pakistan has redirected Rs550 million from its Asian Development Bank (ADB) grant to provide flood relief to Turkey and Syria, a move that was disclosed during a meeting of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). Auditors revealed that flood relief items worth Rs552.6 million were sent from the ADB grant. Committee member Omar Ayub expressed concerns, […]
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) police successfully repelled a terrorist attack on the Kingar Bridge checkpost in Bannu. According to police officials, armed militants launched an assault using sophisticated and automatic weapons. However, the security personnel fought back with full force, forcing the attackers to flee under heavy gunfire. Additional police contingents rushed to the scene, and […]
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has stepped up efforts to stop the smuggling of non-duty paid cigarettes. Authorities are taking extra measures ahead of the Eid holidays. Intelligence reports indicate that smugglers plan to use the holiday period to transport illegal cigarettes into Pakistan. In response, the government has imposed Section 144 from March 31 to April 2.
The scenic Namal Lake in Mianwali is gradually facing an extinction owing to ecological degradation and construction of allegedly illegal mini dams by farmers in its catchment areas. Built by the British in 1913, Namal Dam had led to formation of Namal Lake, a 30-minutes drive from Mianwali. It was a source of drinking water, […]
A mother in DHA allegedly murdered her two young children by slitting their throats with a sharp object. Police arrested the suspect, Adeeba, and recovered the murder weapon. According to authorities, Adeeba had a history of mental illness and frequent seizures, which led to her divorce last year. The court had granted custody of the […]
Islamabad police have deployed over 4,000 officers for the 78th Independence Day celebrations. The plan aims to ensure safety and smooth traffic flow. Officers will patrol, guard checkpoints, and secure public places like markets and parks. Entry and exit points of the city will have strict checks. The Red Zone will see a heavy police presence.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has warned of a potential flood situation in the province’s rivers owing to expected rains in the upper regions and the anticipated release of water from India. A PDMA spokesperson said there is a fear that India will release water into the Sutlej River in the next two […]
ISLAMABAD: A petition seeking restoration of the federal structure of Pakistan and the federal government affected by the Supreme Court of Pakistan’s disqualification of the PM was filed on Tuesday. The petition was filed by Shahid Orakzai under Article 184 (3) of the Constitution, making the chief justice of Pakistan, the president of Pakistan and […]
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on Tuesday approved two bills and deferred one due to absence of Minister for Education, The passed bills included KP Safe Blood Transfusion Project (Phase-II) Employees (Regularization of Services) bill, 2022 and KP Apprenticeship bill, 2022. Meanwhile, the House deferred KP Razmak Cadet College Regulation (Repeal) Bill, 2022 due to absence […]
The joint session of the Parliament, which was scheduled for today, has been postponed indefinitely. A notification regarding the postponement has been issued. In a whirlwind joint session of parliament, the government pushed through legislation at an unprecedented pace, passing four bills in just nine minutes amid opposition uproar. The session, which lasted a mere […]
Karakoram International University (KIU) and China-Pakistan Joint Research Centre (CPJRC) signed a Document of Understanding (DoU) to establish Karakoram Observation and Research Station on Natural Hazards and Environment (KORS) under the Government of Pakistan approved project. The DoU Signing Ceremony and Panel Discussion were held at Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Chengdu, Gwadar Pro reported […]
A four-member International Monetary Fund (IMF) technical delegation met Pakistani officials here on Monday for talks on climate financing. According to sources, negotiations were held between the IMF delegation and federal and provincial officials on green budgeting, climate spending tagging, tracking, and reporting. Sources stated that a proposal to impose a carbon levy in the […]
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet on the evening of Friday, February 28 (29th Shaban ) in Peshawar to sight the moon for Ramazan-ul-Mubarak 1446 AH. Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad will preside over the meeting. Aiming for a unified start to the holy month across Pakistan, the government has convened the meeting […]
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has launched an ambitious spring plantation drive to fight deforestation, reduce air pollution, and tackle the region’s mounting climate change challenges. The campaign, which spans from Chitral to DI Khan and Kohistan to Waziristan, aims to plant 2.6 million saplings throughout the province. The afforestation campaign was also carried out in […]
Security forces have eliminated all 16 terrorists, including four suicide bombers, who attempted to breach the security of Bannu Cantonment. “On 4 March 2025, a cowardly terrorist attack was attempted on Bannu Cantonment by Khwarij elements. The assailants sought to breach the cantonment’s security; however, their nefarious designs were swiftly and decisively foiled by the […]
The campaign against profiteering was underway in the city during holy month of Ramadan on Sunday as three more shopkeepers were arrested while 6 shops were sealed for violation of government directives. According to statement issued by the Commissioner’s Office, a strategy was devised to auction off seized food items from shopkeepers who violate official […]
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