PM reaffirms commitment to deepening historic and fraternal ties with Turkmenistan

Premier arrives in Ashgabat on a two-day official visit, conveys readiness to elevate bilateral partnership Meets Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, congratulates him on...

Bilawal warns PTI govt ‘inviting’ to governor’s rule in KP

PPP chairman says PTI’s confrontational politics creating constitutional grounds for drastic action Insists no formal PML-N–PPP talks on the move—yet option remains alive...

KP CM again denied meeting with leader as PTI divide over protests outside Adiala Jail

CM Sohail Afridi expresses regret over denial of meeting with Imran Khan for 10th time Terms Faiz Hameed’s sentencing an ‘internal matter of...

Pakistan issues demarche to Norwegian envoy over ‘unwarranted’ attendance at court hearing

MoFA summons Per Albert Ilsaas, urges him to ‘adhere to the established norms of diplomatic engagement’ Norwegian Ambassador attended SC hearing of rights...

Pakistan calls Afghan scholars’ resolution ‘positive development’ but seeks ‘formal guarantee’

FO spokesperson says written guarantee from Afghan Taliban leadership required to curb cross-border attacks Reiterates past commitments had often gone unfulfilled, underlining Pakistan’s...

PM orders FBR to ramp up drive for 11% tax-to-GDP target

Premier Shehbaz chairs weekly review meeting, pushes for aggressive expansion of the tax net Seeks further cuts in customs clearance time via AI,...

MoFA summons Norwegian ambassador for protocol breach

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday summoned the Norwegian ambassador after he attended a court hearing in the federal capital, an action...

IHC seeks govt, other respondents’ reply to plea against ‘unexplained’ blacklisting

Court directs relevant authorities must 'decide citizen’s application within 10 days, submit compliance report' ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court on Thursday issued notices to...

EU hails Pakistan’s ‘exemplary’ crackdown as Naqvi, Brunner reaffirm joint front against illegal migration

Interior Minister meets EU Commissioner for Home Affairs, vow stronger coordinated strategy against human trafficking Naqvi says 1,770 human smugglers arrested this year,...

Pakistan, EU vow stronger joint action against illegal migration, human trafficking

BRUSSELS: Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Mohsin Naqvi held an important meeting with European Union Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration, Magnus...

Section 144: Ban on gatherings in Rawalpindi extended to Dec 17

RAWALPINDI: Section 144 has been extended across Rawalpindi until December 17, prohibiting public gatherings, rallies, processions, and the assembly of more than four people. The...

CM Maryam okays KPIs for ACs as Punjab accelerates Rs16.9b beautification drive

New KPIs mirror DC framework for strict urban monitoring and warnings to be issued over open manholes, garbage, encroachments February–May deadline set for...

Russia offers mediation to help resolve issues between Pakistan and India

-- Envoy says westren blame of kidnapping of ‘thousands’ of Ukrainian children by Russia has been proven completely unfounded during direct Russian-Ukrainian negotiations ISLAMABAD: Russian...

Punjab launches pink bus service for women’s travel needs

LAHORE: The Punjab government has introduced a new pink bus service aimed at providing safe and dedicated transportation for women across the province. Under...

Winter vacations announced in Sindh

KARACHI: The Sindh government has revealed the schedule for winter vacations in educational institutions across the province. Under the new timetable, all public and...