The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) is facing internal turmoil following a organisational reshuffle that has sparked protests among party workers and highlighted divisions within the leadership. The restructuring, announced on Saturday, placed senior figures including Anees Qaimkhani, Aminul Haq, and Dr Farooq Sattar in key positions within the Central Organising Committee. However, the move was […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has applauded Pakistan’s commitment to conducting external governance and corruption evaluation to strengthen its systems, according to a statement this week, adding its assessment team, which recently concluded its visit to the country, will return later this year. A three-member IMF mission carried out the Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment […]
The police’s Anti-Vehicles Lifting Cell (AVLC) on Thursday claimed to have arrested a serving policeman who is the alleged “ring leader” of a gang involved in stealing luxury vehicles from posh areas of the metropolis, according to the AVLC Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Bashir Ahmed Brohi. He told the media that a stolen SUV […]
The federal government ordered the abolition of five accountability courts, converting and redesignating them with newly-established tribunals and special courts, it emerged on Saturday. According to a notification issued by the federal law ministry – dated April 3 – five of Lahore’s 10 accountability courts are to be reorganised or converted “with immediate effect”. “The […]
A light aircraft crashed near Ratta Tibba in Punjab's Vehari district, but both pilots survived. Local authorities reported that the pilots parachuted to safety before the aircraft went down near Anwar Abad. Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities occurred in this incident.
Federal Power Minister Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari has ordered the immediate removal of seven senior National Transmission & Despatch Company (NTDC) officials, including a Deputy Managing Director, two General Managers, a Chief Financial Officer, and three Chief Engineers, for “negligence and unnecessary delays” in ongoing projects, according to a statement from Power Division on […]
MULTAN: As many as 216,996 voters, including 115,158 males and 101,838 females, will cast votes in favour of different candidates
In a concerted effort to raise awareness about the quality standards in the Virgin Olive Oil industry, a Virgin Olive Oil Organoleptic Competition recently took center stage, spotlighting excellence and fostering a culture of quality within the sector. The competition served as a platform for producers to showcase their commitment to delivering superior virgin olive […]
Amidst the ongoing sham elections in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, senior All Parties Hurriyat Conference leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has emphasized the need for meaningful dialogue to resolve the Kashmir dispute. According to Kashmir Media Service, in an interview with an Indian newspaper, The Hindu, Mirwaiz stressed that elections cannot replace the resolution […]
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have extended heartfelt felicitations to President Aleksandr Lukashenko on his election to a 7th term as the President of Belarus. In his statement, President Asif Ali Zardari has extended heartfelt felicitations to President Aleksandr Lukashenko on his election for the 7th term as the […]
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur on Thursday announced the inclusion of drug rehabilitation treatment under the Sehat Card Scheme and directed officials to prepare a proposal for provincial cabinet approval. He was chairing the first meeting of the Provincial Task Force on Drug Control here, attended by provincial cabinet members, including Mian […]
2 February 2025, Lahore, Pakistan: LUMS and the Bilquis and Abdul Razak Dawood (BARD) Foundation are proud to announce the naming of the Descon Auditorium, a 100-seat facility located in the upcoming Yusuf H. Shirazi Complex at LUMS. Made possible through the Foundation’s generous support, the auditorium will serve as a dynamic venue for lectures, […]
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Irfan Siddiqui has asserted that jailed PTI founder Imran Khan’s letter to Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Asim Munir was proof of the former’s “despair and frustration”. In a statement on Wednesday, the senator termed Imran’s letter to the army chief a “charge sheet,” saying that the former prime […]
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah proposed a joint effort with Pakistan Railways to revive the Karachi Circular Railway (KCR). He said the project is urgent and has faced long delays. Shah suggested outsourcing operations to improve service quality and efficiency.
A massive landslide struck near Hassa, Balakot, in Mansehra district, when a large portion of a mountain broke away and crashed onto the road, spreading panic among local residents on Monday. The heavy landslide completely blocked the road, halting traffic in the area. National Highway Authority (NHA) machinery promptly arrived at the site, and efforts […]
Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentary leader Ahmed Kundi strongly criticized KP Govt move to outsource 1500 schools during ongoing session in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly with Deputy Speaker Sorriya Bibi in chair here Tuesday. PPP MPA Ahmad Kundi submitted a call-attention notice against the provincial government’s decision to outsource 1,500 schools. He criticized the move as a […]
Colleges in several flood-affected areas of Lahore Division will remain closed for two days due to rising safety concerns. The closures apply to institutions in Lahore, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, and Kasur districts. Heavy rains and overflowing rivers have forced the authorities to take swift action to protect students and staff.
At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will embark on a six-day visit to China today to attend the SCO Council of Heads of State Summit being held in Tianjin. During the visit, the Prime Minister will hold meetings with President Xi Jinping and Chinese Premier Li Qiang and […]
Pakistan will hold the Tourism Skills and Investment Expo 2025 in Islamabad from October 10 to 12. The federal government aims to boost the country’s tourism industry with this large-scale event. The expo will take place at the Jinnah Convention Center in the capital city.
The train service between Quetta and Chaman was restored on Sunday four days after the Jaffar Express tragedy in Bolan that saw several people losing their lives at the hands of Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) terrorists. However, the train service from the Balochistan capital to other parts of the country still remains suspended. The service […]
Pakistan's trade deficit with its nine neighboring countries has risen by 36.09%, reaching $7.36 billion in the first eight months of FY25. This is up from $5.41 billion during the same period last year. Despite higher exports to Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, imports from China, India, and Bangladesh have widened the trade gap.
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