Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed readiness to resume talks with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and proposed the formation of a parliamentary committee to address ongoing issues. In a federal cabinet meeting, PM Sharif recalled the earlier talks with PTI, which began with the formation of a committee after PTI’s offer. He mentioned that the PTI […]
On the directives of the Federal Ombudsman, Ejaz Ahmed Qureshi, the Regional Office of the Federal Ombudsman Secretariat in Sukkur held an open court in Khairpur on Wednesday where over 100 complaints were heard and resolved. Commissioner IRD, Dr. Abdul Wahid Indhar, presided over the open court, which was attended by various officials, including SEPCO’s […]
The Sindh School Education Department has announced changes to the annual Matric and Intermediate examination schedule due to Ramadan. According to the revised schedule, the annual exams for 9th and 10th-grade students will now be held from April 7 to April 25, following Eid-ul-Fitr. Meanwhile, practical exams will take place from March 10 in schools […]
Sindh government spokesperson Sukhdev Asardas Hemnani said that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is the only party in the country that believes in women’s empowerment, in line with the vision of the Muslim world’s first female prime minister, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto. Under the Sindh government’s poverty reduction programs, women are being provided vocational training, interest-free […]
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah held separate meetings at the Chief Minister House with the Consul General of China, Yang Yundong, and the Consul General of Iraq, Dr Mehr Mujahid Jejan. The discussions centred on investment, development projects, and diplomatic cooperation, further strengthening Sindh’s ties with both nations. During his meeting with the […]
Pakistan has filled its entire quota of 179,210 Hajj pilgrims under both the government and private schemes, the religious affairs minister said on Thursday, disclosing that negotiations are underway with Saudi companies to finalize transport and accommodation arrangements. Similar to last year, Pakistan has been allocated a quota of 179,210 pilgrims for Hajj 2026. Out […]
Noted Kabaddi player Irfan alias Makha Jatt of Jahanian Mandi died of a heart attack on the field. Makha Jatt suffered a heart attack during a match in Vehari on Sunday. His team-mates wept bitterly and cried loudly during the match after Makha Jatt’s death. International Kabaddi player Irfan alias Makha Jatt was a resident […]
The University of Sindh, Jamshoro, has announced the closure of all academic and administrative activities on September 10, 2025, in view of the continuous rainfall and prevailing weather conditions in the twin cities of Jamshoro and Hyderabad. According to a circular issued by the Registrar Prof. Dr. Mushtaque Ali Jariko, the decision has been taken […]
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz visited the flood relief camp in Chuhng, Lahore, on Thursday to review ongoing relief operations and assess the facilities provided to displaced residents.She was accompanied by Provincial Minister Azma Bukhari, ministers Khawaja Salman Rafique, Khawaja Imran Nazir, IGP Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar, and CTO Athar Waheed during the visit to monitor relief efforts closely.
Pakistan witnessed an alarming spike in militant violence in August this year, registering a 74 per cent increase in militant attacks compared to July, becoming the “deadliest month in over a decade”, according to data released by the Islamabad-based think tank Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) on Monday. In July, PICSS documented […]
Pakistan, the sixth-largest mango producer in the world, grows over 200 varieties but exports only about 10 percent of its annual 1.2 million tonnes produce. High costs and quality concerns continue to limit export growth, experts say. Farmers face challenges in meeting international standards, which reduces the country’s competitiveness despite abundant production. Authorities and industry leaders are now pushing for modernization to unlock the sector’s potential.
Lahore has turned into a vibrant sea of green and white as the city gears up for the 78th Independence Day celebrations. Streets are buzzing with activity, while markets overflow with patriotic merchandise and decorative items. Stalls selling flags, badges, and buntings report brisk sales as families, especially children, eagerly prepare to display their national pride. Public spaces and iconic landmarks are bathed in lights, creating a festive atmosphere that stretches from bustling Anarkali to the lively streets of Gulberg.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday called for advance alerts for residents of areas vulnerable during the monsoon season, a day after Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reported that flash floods triggered mudslides in Gilgit-Baltistan, killing seven people. One of Pakistan’s most popular tourist destinations, GB is home to some of the world’s tallest […]
HYDERABAD: Promising to revive the glory of government schools in the province, Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah has enrolled his daughter and two nieces in a public school. Shah enrolled daughter Kaif-ul-Wara and nieces Umeza and Aliza in Pilot Primary School which is merger unit of Meeran High School in Hyderabad. Admission forms of […]
According to a survey, TikTok has become the fastest-growing news source for adults in the United Kingdom (UK), reported The Guardian. The UK's communication watchdog reported that 7% of adults use the short video platform for news, while in 2020, the figure was 1%.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former prime minister Imran Khan expressed his willingness on Tuesday to remain in jail while urging authorities to release other leaders of his party. Speaking to the media during the hearing of the £190 million reference, Imran again urged Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa to hear PTI’s May 25 petition […]
Chief of the Naval Staff of the Pakistan Navy, Admiral Naveed Ashraf has said that the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has participated in all previous editions of AMAN exercises, and he expects that PLA Navy will participate in AMAN-25 and is looking forward to hosting PLA Navy leadership during the AMAN dialogue. In […]
The Federal Ombudsperson Secretariat for Protection Against Harassment (FOSPAH) here on Tuesday held an Open Court (Khuli Kacheri) to address women’s property rights in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) under the Enforcement of Women’s Property Rights Act, 2020. The Honorable Federal Ombudsperson, Ms. Fauzia Viqar, personally heard grievances from women, taking their complaints on the spot […]
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday proposed to the Punjab government to impose emergency in the province to save water, launch crackdown against those wasting water besides imposing heavy fines. The set of proposals was pronounced by LHC’s Justice Shahid Karim while hearing multiple petitions regarding smog control, environmental pollution, and groundwater conservation. Citing […]
The United States (US) Department of State has discontinued its Global Undergraduate (Global UGRAD) exchange program for Pakistani students after 15 years, the US Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) said on Tuesday. The move is part of President Donald Trump’s broader aid cuts that are aimed at pressuring governments to align with the US foreign […]
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has announced a public gathering in Lahore against Israeli atrocities in Gaza. Addressing a press conference in Peshawar, Fazlur Rehman, in a show of political strength and solidarity, announced a major JUI-F power show on April 27 at Minar-e-Pakistan, Lahore, dedicated to expressing support for the people of […]
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