PPP
Amid growing contentions between the two key ruling allies — the Pakistan Peoples Parties (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), the top leaders of the two parties including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Bilawal-Bhutto Zaddari sat together in Islamabad on Thursday to iron out differences. Sources told Geo News that
India
In India, the safety of women has increasingly become a matter of serious concern. With the rise of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to power, there has been a noticeable increase in incidents of gender-based violence, casting a shadow over the future of women in the country. One recent incident
firewall
Pakistan’s ongoing firewall upgrade project is progressing rapidly, with efforts underway to enhance both local and international gateways. Sources within the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) have confirmed that significant components of the new firewall will be installed at these critical points. The PTA has issued specific instructions to carry
monal
In its detailed verdict on the Margalla Hills case, the Supreme Court has directed the Islamabad Wildlife Management Board to take control of the restaurants operating in the area. This takeover, scheduled for September 11, will be supported by the police and the Capital Development Authority (CDA), and will involve
pti
The Islamabad administration has granted the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) permission to hold a rally on Sept 8, subject to stringent conditions. A notification with 40 specific directives has been issued by the District Magistrate of Islamabad. The notification stated that the previous No Objection Certificate (NOC) of Aug 22 was
Moonis Elahi
A Special Central Court of Lahore has issued orders to block the identity cards and passports of six accused individuals, including Munis Elahi in the FIA’s money laundering case. The court has also directed that the names of the accused be placed on the passport control list, effectively restricting
asimmuneer
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir has underscored the state's responsibility to protect the public from the dangers and chaos caused by social media. Addressing a National Youth Convention in Islamabad on Wednesday, where Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was also in attendance, the army chief
sahiwal
The Focal Person of Sahiwal Coal Fired Power Plant has said that the clean and green environment of the power plant is evidence of its environmentally friendly nature. The advanced technology being used at Sahiwal Coal Fired Power Plant enables it to produce clean energy, according to a press release.
Iran
At least 35 Pakistani pilgrims have been killed and 15 critically injured in a bus accident in Iran’s Yazd province, state-run Radio Pakistan reported. The accident, which occurred late on Tuesday, was reportedly caused by a braking system failure. The injured have been transported to a nearby hospital. Most
JI
Jamat-e-Islami (JI) emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has announced a "historic nationwide shutter-down strike" on August 28, in protest against the exorbitant electricity bills, anti-public agreements with Independent Power Producers (IPPs), and the oppressive tax burden on salaried individuals and traders. Speaking at a gathering of JI's
pakistan
Kabul and Islamabad are embroiled in a fresh diplomatic spat after the latter's senior diplomat warned that another 9/11-esque attack could originate from Afghanistan. In response to Ambassador Asif Durrani's statement, the Afghan interim government reacted sharply on Tuesday and rejected the remarks. "Afghanistan
securityforces
An attempted infiltration by a group of Khwarij (TTP terrorists) was thwarted by security forces in Bajaur District on the night of August 18-19, resulting in the killing of five terrorists and the martyrdom of three soldiers. According to a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), “Khwarij were trying
earthquake
Several areas in Azad Jammu and Kashmir experienced a series of earthquake tremors early on Tuesday morning, causing alarm among residents. The tremors were felt in Muzaffarabad and extended to nearby regions, including Leepa Valley Karnah, and Jhelum Valley. The first tremor struck at 6:16am and measured at 5.
pakistan
Pakistan’s current account deficit witnessed a sharp decline in July 2024, though it did not achieve a surplus. According to the current account statistics released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the country faced a current account deficit of $162 million in the first month of the current
electricity
Islamabad: Electricity distribution companies have submitted a plea to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) seeking a staggering Rs46.99 billion increase in electricity prices. The proposed hike is for the last quarter of the previous fiscal year. According to NEPRA, the power companies have demanded Rs22.86 billion
ECP
Islamabad, Aug 15: The Election Commission has imposed a ban on all appointments and transfers within Islamabad's administrative institutions in a bid to ensure a fair and impartial local body election process. According to sources, any important appointments or transfers will now require prior permission from the Election