Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has once again underscored the need for ‘climate diplomacy’ with India to tackle the scourge of smog. Lahore has been facing worst smog for the last few days and it aggravated to a level where it touched 708 points on Air Quality Index (AQI). Addressing
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are marching forward together to strengthen their brotherly relations. Addressing a news conference along with Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih, in Riyadh today, he said under the dynamic leadership of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, we
Multan and the surrounding areas in southern Punjab are under the reign of intense smog, with hazardous pollution levels affecting children’s health. Over 600 children have been admitted to the Children’s Hospital in the past week, suffering from respiratory and skin diseases due to rising air pollution. Nadia,
Sources claimed that the prices of petroleum products in Pakistan are likely to decrease starting November 1. The anticipated price adjustments align with global market trends and are expected to offer relief at the pumps. According to reports, the price of petrol may drop by 3 rupees and 29 paisa
The National Bank Cricket Stadium in Karachi is undergoing a major upgrade project as Pakistan prepares to host the ICC Champions Trophy. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi visited the stadium to inspect the progress and instructed that work be expedited to ensure completion before the prestigious tournament. During
Former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi expressed serious concerns on Tuesday over the recently passed 26th Amendment, alleging the constitutional tweaks were designed to prevent a "specific individual" from becoming next the chief justice. Speaking to lawyers at the Karachi Bar Association, Abbasi alleged the amendment was nothing
Female activists of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) staged a protest outside Adiala Jail, demanding the release of the party's founder and raising concerns about alleged mistreatment within the facility. Tensions escalated when police manhandled media personnel covering the demonstration, pushing cameramen and reporters to stop filming, even in the
In a rare public rebuff, the Chinese envoy to Pakistan on Tuesday said that two deadly terror attacks within only six months were unacceptable and the government should launch a crackdown against all anti-China terrorist groups. Speaking at a seminar titled 'China at 75', Ambassador Jiang Zaidong further
As winter is approaching, prices of dry fruits, desi chicken broth and soup have surged in Rawalpindi's open markets. Throughout the city and streets, temporary stalls and carts selling peanuts, roasted black gram, soup and broth have mushroomed. These kiosks and stalls operate until 2am. Large roadside stalls
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended an invitation to global investors to invest in various sectors of Pakistan's economy. Speaking at the Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh on Tuesday, he expressed Pakistan's readiness to join nations leading the way towards a future of innovation. The theme
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit two key Gulf countries starting Tuesday (today), aiming to persuade oil-rich Arab nations to invest in Pakistan, officials said on Monday. On the first leg of his trip, he will arrive in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. An official handout issued by the Foreign Office
Pakistan and Russia on Monday reaffirmed their resolve to further strengthen bilateral ties in areas of trade, commerce, investment, agriculture and energy for the mutual benefit of the two countries, while Islamabad sought Moscow's support for its efforts to join BRICS group. To promote the bilateral cooperation in
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided that it will become a part of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) after the National Assembly speaker initiated the process for the body's formation, it emerged on Monday. The PTI, whose members are sitting in parliament under the banner of the
The Biden administration confirmed on Tuesday that it received a letter from more than 60 United States (US) Congress members urging the White House to advocate for the release of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan. Advertisement: 0:12Close Player US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller confirmed the letter’s
An investigation has revealed a scam in which a Pakistani woman doctor was promised a job and work visa in the Maldives, only to be defrauded of her money. The FIA's Anti-Human Trafficking Cell has filed a case against Badr Munir Awan and his brother for their involvement
Over 20 cross-party UK parliamentarians have urged Foreign Secretary David Lammy to engage with the Pakistani government for the release of former prime minister and PTI founding chairman Imran Khan. The appeal came in a letter led by Liverpool Riverside MP Kim Johnson at the request of Imran Khan'