Punjab Police enforces zero-tolerance, cracks down on illegal kites for safe Basant 2026

IGP Rao Abdul Kareem orders high alert for three-day festival, with strict action against aerial firing, weapons display, provocation and obscenity LAHORE: Punjab Inspector...

17th KLF 2026 opens with tribute, celebrates ‘Literature in a Fragile World’

Moment of silence for Gul Plaza and Islamabad bombing victims sets somber tone CM Shah highlights literature as stabilizing force in uncertain times...

Punjab cancels Basant events after Tarlai bombing, vows unity against terror

Information Minister Azma Bokhari announces cancellation of Saturday’s Basant activities Expresses solidarity with families of martyrs on behalf of Punjab govt, saying nation...

CM Maryam assures foolproof safety as Basant returns to Lahore after 25 years

Punjab CM says quick response teams comprising 15 departments formed in every tehsil Says thermal drone surveillance, police and traffic wardens on full...

Pakistan, Oman agree to expand cooperation in trade, investment, manpower exchanges

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary delegation from the Sultanate of Oman called on Deputy Speaker of National Assembly Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah at Parliament House, where...

Imran Khan’s sisters seek CJP’s intervention, claiming Khan’s medical reports still withheld

ISLAMABAD: The sisters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan on Friday urged Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi to issue a contempt...

ATC extends judicial remand of lawyers Imaan Mazari, Hadi Chattha for two weeks

ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Friday extended the judicial remand of lawyer Imaan Zainab Hazir-Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, for 14...

PFF chief confirms Pakistan’s participation in FIFAe 2026 Season

Mohsen Gilani says move aimed at boosting esports talent, seeking partnership for national activation and trials LAHORE: Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) President Syed Mohsen...

Amb Shuichi outlines vision for enhanced Pakistan-Japan economic, cultural ties

ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan Mr. Akamatsu Shuichi on Friday said that Japan and Pakistan are celebrating the enduring 74-year milestone of diplomatic friendship...

China prepares roadmap for 15th Five-Year Plan as State Council finalises drafts

BEIJING: China’s State Council on Friday convened a plenary meeting to deliberate the draft government work report and a draft outline of the 15th...

Condemnations pour in as Pakistan mourns deadly Imambargah attack

ISLAMABAD: Condemnations poured in on Friday after a suicide bomber targeted Imambargah Khadijah al-Kubra in Islamabad’s Tarlai area, killing at least 31 worshippers and...

Pakistan warns UN police budget cuts risk undermining peacekeeping

Islamabad’s envoy flags shrinking resources, waning multilateralism for UN peacekeepers at Security Council Ambassador Asim Ahmad calls on host states to ensure timely...

Senate debates Imran Khan’s health, terrorism and Balochistan situation

ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Friday took up a wide range of national issues, including the health of PTI founder Imran Khan, soaring tuition fees...

Sindh Police launch riverine crackdown: 27 kidnappers killed, 200+ neutralised or surrendered

KARACHI: Sindh Inspector General of Police Javed Alam Odho said on Friday that a large-scale operation against riverine bandits was launched last month on...

Govt says Imran Khan’s medical reports ‘shared with family’

ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Friday that “detailed” medical reports of incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan had been handed over to his...