Gul Plaza fire report exposes lapses in safety and emergency response
KARACHI: The Sindh government has published the findings of a committee formed to investigate the devastating fire at Gul Plaza, outlining how the incident...
Tarar confirms Imran Khan underwent eye procedure at Pims; PTI alleges secrecy, rights violations
ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Thursday confirmed that incarcerated PTI founder and former prime minister Imran Khan underwent a brief medical procedure for...
Pakistan urges dialogue in a bid to help defuse Iran-US tensions
-- PM speaks to Iranian President, stresses dialogue amid regional tensions
-- The two leaders reaffirm Pakistan–Iran's commitment to peace through diplomacy
-- Dar and Araghchi...
PM Shehbaz reaffirms commitment to EU trade ties, GSP+ cooperation
-- PM Shehbaz underscores GSP+ as cornerstone of Pakistan-EU trade cooperation
-- Islamabad, Brussels vow closer engagement on investment, climate and development
-- EU confirms continued...
FO dismisses judge’s ‘terrorist states’ remark, defends Pakistan’s Board of Peace role
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan does not “subscribe to the opinion” expressed by a trial court judge regarding the designation of certain countries as “terrorist states,” the...
Judicial probe ordered into Gul Plaza fire; officials suspended over negligence
KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Thursday announced that a judicial inquiry will be conducted into the deadly Gul Plaza fire, as...
PTI warns of shutdown, wheel-jam if meetings with founder delayed
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has issued a strong political warning after a late-night core committee meeting, demanding access to its founder and announcing...
Tarar urges opposition to move beyond rhetoric and present constructive alternatives
Information Minister says one province continues to lag behind due to narrative-driven politics
Stresses need for replicating modern facilities, such as forensic labs...
President Zardari, UAE vice president pledge stronger economic, trade and investment ties
President, UAE vice president discuss ways on leveraging Dubai’s expertise in ports, logistics, IT, and digital finance
Zardari highlights Pakistan’s ongoing economic reforms...
KP accelerates energy drive targeting 1,000MW cheap electricity in 5 years
Production to be increased to 1000MW with expected revenue of Rs55b annually: Secretary Energy
Says 224MW cheap electricity generation continues from 10 energy...
PM Shehbaz reaffirms Pakistan’s resolve to eradicate polio
Premier Shehbaz apprises Gates Foundation President a comprehensive strategy and coordinated teams driving nationwide anti-polio campaigns
Says federal and provincial governments working in...
LHC seeks details of measures taken regarding Basant celebrations
Single-member bench directs all relevant authorities to submit replies and adjourns further hearing until February 2
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday...
Pakistan named founding member of Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’
ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON: The United States President Donald Trump’s newly formed “Board of Peace” on Wednesday announced 26 countries as founding members of the initiative, with...
Punjab Police clear 90pc of Katcha area after a decade
Full-scale operation in riverine belt forced 139 dacoits, including 12 most-wanted with head money to lay down arms
Two dacoits killed in surgical...
Punjab govt proposes major policy move to promote mining sector
LAHORE: The Punjab government has proposed a major policy move to promote the mining sector by allowing mineral exploration and mining activities in the...