SC terms provincial drug law unconstitutional where federal law applies

Two-member SC bench substantially reduce sentence awarded under provincial law Invokes Article 143 to settle key constitutional question and uphold Federal Supremacy ISLAMABAD: The...

‘2026 Dawn’: Unity, democratic responsibility, defence and reform as leaders set national course

PM Shehbaz, President Zardari salute resilience and martyrs at New Year, hailing 2025 as ‘golden year’ for defence of homeland Pledge to fast-track...

NADRA rolls out facial recognition to ease biometric woes

New method to help elderly, medically affected citizens as centres begin issuing certificates from Jan 20 Facial verification added to legal definition of...

Any violation of Pakistan’s territorial integrity will draw firm response: CDF FM Munir

CDF and COAS Field Marshal Munir addresses 18th National Workshop on Balochistan, reaffirms commitment to thwart designs of Indian-sponsored proxies thru stern actions ...

PM Shehbaz urges Muslim unity in call with Saudi Crown Prince

Premier Shehbaz, MBS reaffirm Pakistan–Saudi fraternal ties, stress dialogue, diplomacy for regional peace Leaders reaffirm shared commitment to further strengthening long-standing fraternal bonds ...

Pakistan expresses full solidarity with Saudi Arabia amid Yemen violence

FO says Islamabad committed to Saudi security and regional stability, reiterating support for Yemen’s unity and territorial integrity Stresses dialogue and diplomacy for...

‘First handshake since May clash’: Pakistan, India officials make rare contact in Dhaka

Indian FM Jaishankar approached NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq and extended a handshake during Khaleda Zia funeral First high-level contact since deadly Pahalgam attack...

Pakistan exits crisis mode as PM launches Economic Governance Reforms

Premier Shehbaz says era of economic firefighting ends after tough reforms Says inflation crashed from 29.2pc to 4.5pc in two years with forex...

Small businesses growth strengthens urban economy, improves workers lives: CM Maryam

Punjab pumps Rs70b into small businesses under CM Maryam Nawaz’s Asan Business Finance scheme Rs16.31b disbursed in phase-I, with women entrepreneurs get Rs1.82b ...

Dar to visit Beijing to co-chair Pak-China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue

7th Pakistan–China strategic dialogue set to take place in Beijing on January 4 Deputy PM undertaking China visit (Jan 3–5) at the invitation...

Islamabad traffic plan issued for New Year Night

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Traffic Police has issued a comprehensive traffic management plan to ensure the smooth flow of vehicles and public convenience during New Year’s...

Traffic plan announced for New Year’s Eve in Lahore

LAHORE: The Lahore City Traffic Police has unveiled a detailed traffic management plan for New Year’s Eve, designed to ensure smooth traffic flow and...

Traffic police issues New Year’s Eve plan for Karachi

KARACHI: As Karachi prepares for the New Year’s Eve celebrations, authorities have finalized a comprehensive traffic plan to ensure the smooth flow of traffic...

Aerial firing on New Year’s Eve to be treated as attempted murder

KARACHI: As Karachi prepares to usher in New Year 2026, the city's police have announced stern measures against those engaging in aerial firing during...

Sea View, other Karachi roads to remain open on New Year’s Eve

KARACHI: Karachi police have announced comprehensive security measures for New Year's Eve, deploying over 6,000 personnel across the city to prevent incidents of aerial...