The federal cabinet has approved the sale of 15 percent shares in Reko Diq Mine worth $540 million to Saudi Arabia (KSA) under the Inter-Governmental Commercial Transactions Act. Saudi Arabia will pay Pakistan $540 million (approximately Rs150.27 billion) in two installments. It will pay $330 million as a first
Former chief minister Khalid Khurshid was sentenced to 34 years in prison by a Gilgit Anti-Terrorism Court on Tuesday. The court also imposed a fine of Rs0.6 million after Khurshid was found guilty of making threats that could lead to serious consequences. Judge Rehmat Shah presided over the proceedings,
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Huawei Pakistan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in IT and Telecom sectors. The agreement, signed at PTA Headquarters, focuses on capacity building, technology innovation, cybersecurity, and digital inclusion. The partnership aims to drive advancements in 5G, Artificial Intelligence, and
The Pakistan Army under the leadership of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir – Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) – achieved significant successes in 2024. The year witnessed over 59,775 intelligence-based operations (IBOs) carried out by security forces and law enforcement agencies. These operations targeted terrorists and their facilitators, resulting in
The death toll in a tragic road accident on the Moro National Highway has risen to eight, with one more person succumbing to their injuries at the hospital. The collision occurred when a trailer and a van collided near Moro in Naushahro Feroze district. The van was carrying a family
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