Punjab CM says she believes in proactive, not reactive governance
Maryam Nawaz says govt no longer waits for people to come to it and instead, it goes door to door
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister...
PM directs plan of action to enhance exports, reduce trade deficit
Premier Shehbaz directs to expedite institutional reforms augmenting exports, provision of facilities to exporters
Expresses zero tolerance for negligence regarding tax refund to...
PTA blocks nearly 100 million mobile devices in one year
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has reported that it blocked nearly 100 million mobile devices during the financial year 2024-25, according to its...
When is Ramadan starting in Pakistan? Expected dates for revealed
ISLAMABAD: Astronomers in Pakistan have predicted the likely dates for Ramadan, Eid-ul-Fitr, and Eid-ul-Adha in 2026, based on scientific calculations.
According to their forecast, the...
Pakistan, China agree to institutionalize security coordination to further deepen bilateral ties
Consensus reached during Naqvi–Wang talks in Beijing agree to quarterly JWG, annual interior ministers’ meetings
Both leaders review counterterrorism, policing cooperation, expressing satisfaction...
Ban on vape, e-cigarettes for under-18s being considered in new bill
In an effort to address the growing use of vaping products among youth in Islamabad, the Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services is...
Record of maids, robbers with criminal records released
KARACHI: The District South Investigation Police have made public comprehensive records of individuals involved in criminal activities within the Defence Housing Authority (DHA), categorized...
Fawad Chaudhry calls for licensed alcohol shops in Pakistan
KARACHI: Fawad Chaudhry, a senior politician and former PTI information minister, has advocated for the establishment of licensed liquor shops in Pakistan, proposing a...
Private schools shut down for operating during winter break
LAHORE: The District Education Authority (DEA) Lahore has sealed multiple private schools for resuming operations during the winter holidays, sending a strong warning that...
PTI protest bound to fail; centre can impose governor’s rule in KP, warns Rana Sanaullah
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah on Wednesday warned that the federal government has the constitutional authority to impose governor’s rule...
Pakistan to set up special protection unit in Islamabad for Chinese nationals: Naqvi
BEIJING: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday announced the establishment of a special protection unit in Islamabad to ensure the security of Chinese citizens,...
KP CM calls for policy shift, inclusion of provincial govt in counter-terrorism decisions
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Wednesday called for a “policy shift” in the country’s counter-terrorism approach and urged the federal government...
Durrani proposes dialogue framework to end govt-PTI deadlock
ISLAMABAD: Senior politician and former federal minister Muhammad Ali Durrani on Wednesday proposed dialogue framework for political reconciliation, calling for immediate, structured dialogue to...
Raza Rabbani urges appointment of opposition leaders, calls vacancies blow to Parliament
ISLAMABAD: Former Senate chairman Raza Rabbani has urged the National Assembly speaker and the Senate chairman to immediately fill the vacant posts of opposition...
India first damaged Ladakh, now eyeing Jammu–Kashmir split: Omar Abdullah
JAMMU: Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government in New Delhi of pursuing divisive policies...