Afghanistan’s heavy reliance on Pakistan for trade, supply routes, and humanitarian aid became a key issue, as the Taliban government faced increasing regional tensions. According to reports, most of Afghanistan’s goods, from food to fuel, enter the country through Pakistan’s borders. In times of conflict, Pakistan could
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday heard multiple petitions seeking effective measures to control smog in the region. Justice Shahid Karim, presiding over the hearing, directed all schools to re-register within a month and emphasised the implementation of a school bus policy. He ordered School Education Secretary Khalid Nazir
The management of Masjid-e-Nabwi has revealed that over 287,000 pilgrims from Pakistan visited the mosque and the Roza-e-Rasool in the past three months. According to the data of the first quarter of Islamic year, more than 1.486 million pilgrims from around the globe visited Masjid-e-Nabwi during this period.
The Punjab government has announced plans to launch an electric taxi service across the province, implementing a model similar to China’s successful EV taxi programs. Transport Minister Bilal Akbar Khan will oversee the initiative, following directives from Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. The Punjab Transport Department has begun preliminary work
Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast mainly cold and dry weather for most parts of the country during the next 24 hours. While very cold weather is likely in hilly areas during morning and night hours. Frost is likely at isolated places in Islamabad, Pothohar region and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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The controversy surrounding the Societies Registration (Amendment) Act 2024 came to an end on Sunday when President Asif Ali Zardari signed it into law. Controversy persisted in the country related to the new law passed by parliament related to the regulatory affairs of madressahs. The law pertained to the
Pakistan Peoples Party’s Sindh President Nisar Ahmed Khuhro in a statement on Sunday said that “the federal government should immediately announce its withdrawal from the controversial canal project.” Sindh has been grappling with a severe water crisis for many years, exacerbated by inadequate federal support and mismanagement. The province’
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PPP leader Naveed Qamar said on Sunday that the approval of political parties’ top leadership is always required for negotiations, adding that it remains to be seen how PTI founder Imran Khan’s views will be incorporated into the ongoing talks between PTI and the government. Since Imran’s incarceration
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Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Sunday said that all sectors would have to contribute towards increasing the country’s tax-to-GDP ratio, adding that the salaried class were at their limit and could not contribute anymore. The finance minister has repeatedly underscored the need for strict enforcement of tax laws amid
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev accused Russia on Sunday of firing at an Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) passenger jet before it crashed and of initially trying to cover up the cause of the fatal disaster, demanding that Moscow admit guilt. Aliyev made the accusation in an interview with state media at Baku
Islamabad District and Sessions Court has granted interim bail to Bushra Bibi, wife of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, in cases filed against her regarding Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) November 26 protest. Bushra Bibi filed applications for interim bail in the cases registered at Tarnol and Ramna police stations. Duty
The National Logistics Cell (NLC) and DP World have successfully established a direct shipping service between Pakistan and Bangladesh, marking a significant development in South Asian maritime trade connectivity. Since its inception in October, the service has facilitated the movement of more than 1,000 containers between the two nations,
The negotiation committee of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is set to brief it’s incarcerated founder Imran Khan on the first round of parleys with the government at Adiala jail today (Thursday), after being granted permission to meet him at the facility, reported citing sources on Thursday. The PTI negotiators
Pakistan is committed to fostering equal and respectful relations with the United States and maintaining strong partnerships with European countries, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch stated during her weekly press briefing in Islamabad. “Pakistan seeks good relations with the US on the basis of equality,” the spokesperson stressed. Highlighting
An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has initiated proceedings to declare Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur a fugitive in an arson case. The action was taken due to Gandapur’s continuous absence in a case registered at Hassan Abdal police station. The KP Chief Minister faces over 56
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The Field General Court Martial (FGCM) has handed down sentences to the remaining 60 culprits involved in May 9 riots, which sparked last year following the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan in a graft case. The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the May 9 punishments have