News Editor at Pakistan Today
President Asif Ali Zardari’s week-long China visit coincided with 75 years of diplomatic relations, expanding cooperation in agriculture, manufacturing, tea, and maritime security while paving the way to upgrade CPEC.
The Punjab government on Friday announced comprehensive set of rules and regulations for kite-flying ahead of Basant 2027, setting December 30, 2026 as the deadlin for their full implementation. Compliance with these guidelines would be mandatory for every citizen, building owner and event organizer
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to advancing lasting peace in the Middle East, stressing continued diplomatic engagement for regional stability. DPM/FM Dar was talking with Türkiye’s Ambassador to Pakistan Irfan Neziroglu at a meeting
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Friday paid glowing tributes to workers, miners and labourers across the world on Labour Day, acknowledging their dignity and vital contributions to society, reaffirming the Punjab govt commitment to improving their standard of living and promoting prosperity
President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and other national leaders on International Labour Day paid tribute to Pakistan’s workforce and workers around the world, reaffirming commitment to protecting labour rights, ensuring fair wages and dignified working conditions
Pakistan’s government raised petrol by Rs6.51/litre and HSD by Rs19.39/litre for May 1, pushing both near Rs400 amid Strait of Hormuz disruption. Officials deny pump closures as panic buying sparks queues.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launched the Wazir-e-Azam Apna Ghar Programme, pledging Rs3.2tr to build up to 500,000 homes in five years. Low- and middle-income families will receive subsidised loans up to Rs10m at 5% markup for 10 years.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extends fuel subsidies for motorcyclists and public and goods transport for one month, ordering strict monitoring to prevent fare and freight increases nationwide.
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz unveiled a “historic” Rs23 billion Katcha revival package, launching “Apna Khet, Apna Rozgar” with land allotment, upgraded schools and solar drone surveillance to boost security and livelihoods.
Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari says the state has ended “no-go areas” in the Katcha belt and approved a Rs23bn transformation package, including free land for landless farmers, education and livelihood support, and drone-based Safe City security.
Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held separate talks with Saudi’s ambassador and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to dialogue and diplomacy for lasting Gulf stability.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warns global crude prices have pushed Pakistan’s weekly oil import bill from $300m to $800m due to the Middle East conflict. He expects new fuel pricing Friday and says reserves remain stable.
