Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Central Information Secretary Nadeem Afzal Chan on Tuesday acknowledged that both the PPP and the PML-N failed to garner public support in the Sambrial by-election, attributing the loss to growing voter disillusionment and skepticism over electoral fairness. He strongly criticized the Election Commission of Pakistan
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) will deploy a five-member prosecution team to oppose the application of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, seeking suspension of their sentences in the £190 million case. The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has scheduled a separate hearing for the plea
A polio validation survey team was attacked by armed men in Gilgit-Baltistan’s Tangir district on Monday. The assailants reportedly opposed the presence of female staff members in the team. The team had just completed a two-day vaccination coverage verification exercise and was returning near Ric Bridge around 2:45
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has called on the international community to pressure India into engaging in a comprehensive dialogue with Pakistan. During a press conference at the United Nations in New York on Tuesday, Bilawal warned that recent military escalations between the two nuclear-armed neighbors have dangerously
Tang Pakistan, a distinguished ed-tech SAAS company rooted in China, held first-ever Dragon Boat Festival in Pakistan that captivated attendees with its profound display of Chinese culture seamlessly interwoven with the spirit of friendship and compassion between Pakistan and China. This awe-inspiring event took place on 17th June 2023 in
Pakistan has formally begun negotiations with the United States to address the recently imposed reciprocal tariffs on its exports, the Ministry of Finance confirmed. During a virtual meeting, Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer held preliminary discussions aimed at establishing a framework for in-depth
Pakistan and Afghanistan have announced the appointment of new ambassadors, marking a significant step towards enhancing diplomatic ties between the two neighboring countries. Pakistan Elevates Diplomatic Representation Pakistan has elevated its diplomatic mission in Kabul by appointing Obaidur Rehman Nizamani, previously serving as chargé d’affaires, to the rank of
Naeem Haider Panjotha, legal counsel for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, has dismissed circulating rumours suggesting Khan’s release before Eid, asserting that no such deal or leniency is being offered. Panjotha emphasized that Khan remains steadfast in his commitment to the nation, stating, “For the country, it’s
Pakistan has voiced deep concern over what it describes as systematic targeting of Muslims in India, calling on New Delhi to take immediate steps to uphold the rights and safety of its Muslim population. In a statement issued by the Foreign Office on Saturday, Pakistan condemned the rise in Islamophobia
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially clarified that it has never declared virtual assets (VAs), including cryptocurrencies, as illegal in the country. This statement was issued in response to recent reports suggesting that cryptocurrency trading and holding remain banned. SBP Issues Precautionary Advisory, Not a Ban In a
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reiterated Pakistan’s call for dialogue with India to ensure lasting peace in the region, saying that they need to sit on the table and address pressing challenges including Kashmir, water, and terrorism. “We must sit together and talk for the sake of peace…
Junaid Safdar, son of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and Captain (retd) Safdar, is set to enter into a second marriage, nearly 19 months after his divorce from his first wife, Ayesha Saif Khan. Reliable sources close to the family have confirmed that Junaid Safdar’s upcoming engagement has been
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is stepping down from his role within the Trump administration after a controversial stint aimed at overhauling the federal government’s efficiency, a White House official confirmed Wednesday evening. “It is accurate that Mr. Musk is leaving the administration, and his off-boarding will begin
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, is scheduled to embark on a two-day official visit to Hong Kong today, May 29, 2025. During this visit, he will participate in the signing ceremony of the Convention establishing the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed). The ceremony
In a landmark development that positions Pakistan prominently within the global digital economy, Bilal Bin Saqib, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Blockchain and Crypto and CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC), announced the launch of the country’s first government-backed strategic Bitcoin reserve. Revealed at Bitcoin Vegas
In a significant development symbolizing improved diplomatic ties, Saudi Arabia has restarted direct flights for Iranian pilgrims traveling to Mecca for the Hajj pilgrimage. This marks the first time such flights have operated since 2015. Direct Flights Resume Ahead of Hajj 2025 According to a Saudi civil aviation official, Saudi
Pakistan’s military spokesperson Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has declared that Pakistan will respond “mercilessly” to any aggression from India, warning New Delhi against escalating tensions in the region. Speaking to Turkey’s state-run Anadolu Agency, the Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) dismissed Indian accusations linking
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather alert forecasting rain and strong winds across several parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Punjab, while hot and dry weather is expected to continue in Sindh and Balochistan. Rain Likely in Upper KP, Northern Punjab According to the PMD, isolated rain
The federal budget for Pakistan’s fiscal year 2025-26 is expected to be presented in Parliament on June 2, 2025, with a proposed outlay of around Rs20 trillion. This announcement comes as the government prepares its financial plan amidst ongoing consultations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other key