The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Saturday forecast a spell of thunderstorms, strong winds, hailstorms, and heavy rainfall from today until June 16 across various parts of the country. The Met Office issued a weather alert, warning that intense rain and hail could damage weak infrastructure, electric poles, trees, vehicles,
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday vowed to support Iran amid the Israeli attack on the neighbouring country. Shehbaz Sharif held a telephonic conversation with Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss the current security situation in the region. During the call, the prime minister strongly condemned the Israeli attacks
The United States said Thursday it expected new nuclear talks to take place soon with Iran but President Donald Trump vowed to enforce sanctions and called for global boycott of "any amount" of Iranian oil or petrochemicals. Iran said that a fourth round of talks with the Trump
China has added Indonesia to its 240-hour visa-free transit program, bringing the total number of countries eligible for the policy to 55, immigration authorities announced on Thursday. Effective Thursday, eligible Indonesian travelers can enter through any of the 60 ports across 24 provincial-level regions and stay up to 240 hours,
The approval of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s (KP) budget for the fiscal year 2025–26 remains uncertain as internal conflicts within Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) threaten to stall the process. Rift in PTI Casts Doubt on Budget Passage A faction within PTI, alongside several lawmakers, has reportedly prepared to boycott the budget
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed Bilal Azhar Kayani as the Minister of State for Finance, in addition to his existing responsibilities as Minister of State for Railways and Head of the Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit. The Cabinet Division issued an official notification on Wednesday confirming the new appointment
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has rejected the federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year, announcing a countrywide protest movement against what it describes as an “elite-centric” financial framework that excludes the working class and underprivileged. At a press conference on Thursday, PPP People’s Labour Bureau chief Chaudhry Manzoor
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