News Desk

Pakistan government rejects neutral venue for talks with opposition

The government maintains that the Prime Minister's Office is the only appropriate site for negotiations as the state owns the premises.

Punjab Development Working Party approves Rs50.4 billion Rawalpindi Ring Road revision

The revised project includes the Thalian interchange construction cost as the administration seeks an inauguration date from Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.

Pakistan establishes 48-member council to manage Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa under governor's rule

The move follows a two-month state of emergency aimed at restoring law and order and overseeing development projects in 12 districts.

Bank of Punjab closes PKR 17 billion Islamic finance facility for Novacare

The funding marks Pakistan's first greenfield hospital project financed under a Syndicated Islamic Project Finance Facility to support a 250-bed facility.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari calls on Maulana Fazlur Rehman to combat terrorism

The Pakistan Peoples Party leader urged the religious figure to condemn militants while addressing the anniversary of the 2007 Karsaz tragedy.

Rana Sanaullah offers to waive K-P interim governance for PTI counterterrorism support

The federal government seeks a unified national strategy to combat terrorism, urging political parties to prioritise security over partisan differences.

NHA cuts hundreds of neem trees for Hub River Road widening

The road rehabilitation project aims to improve public infrastructure despite local environmental concerns regarding the removal of semi-mature trees.

Israeli settlers attack Palestinians and journalist during West Bank olive harvest

Settlers also burned three cars and a mosque while the UN reported that attacks this year have killed one Palestinian and injured over 120 others.

Pakistani freelancers earn record $197 million in September export receipts

The first-quarter earnings for fiscal year 2026-27 reached about $550 million, a 46 percent increase from the same period last year.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa prepares 206-measure action plan for provincial stability

The 100- to 180-day initiative targets infrastructure, public services, and economic stability across 27 government departments.

Lahore High Court strikes down PMDC rule on MDCAT question papers

The court also ordered the council to immediately upload the papers to its official application.

Trump says Saudi Arabia should accept Israeli help against Houthis

The former US president suggested that Riyadh's participation in the Abraham Accords is once again a possibility.

Pakistan to adopt water accounting and auditing to improve resource governance

The system involves recording inflows and consumption to help identify losses and provide reliable data for planning infrastructure projects like dams.

Riots and looting spread across France as 550,000 people protest costs

Authorities arrested 1,800 people as protesters targeted public buildings and luxury stores over rising fuel prices and public service decline.

Opposition parties vow joint struggle against Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa governor's rule

Lawmakers demand constitutional supremacy and free elections as they threaten to resign from assemblies over the removal of the provincial government.

JD Vance warns high gas prices will drop after US-Israel war on Iran ends

The US Navy's presence in the Strait of Hormuz currently prevents fuel costs from tripling due to Iranian maritime threats.

Pakistan reaffirms security commitment to Saudi Arabia following Riyadh airport attack

Pakistan pledged to fulfill its defense arrangement obligations and supported Saudi Arabia's right to self-defense under the UN Charter.

Pakistani celebrities share cancer journeys during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Nadia Jamil, who was diagnosed in 2020, joined other figures in urging women to get tested and not ignore help after realizing it too late.

Flour prices surge across multiple Pakistani cities as costs climb

Pakistan ambassador promotes investment opportunities to Pakistani-American community in California

The diplomat urged the diaspora to leverage their professional networks to bridge trade gaps and highlight Pakistan's growing IT sector.

Talal Chaudhry slams JUI-F chief over provincial power-sharing remarks

Chaudhry added that the provincial arrangement was not designed to serve personal interests or political ambitions.

Punjab to distribute free livestock to 3,380 widowed and divorced women

The Rs3 billion initiative aims to provide economic independence to rural women across 13 districts in South Punjab.

Pakistan-Russia trade cooperation discussed at Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce meeting

Business leaders identified key sectors like IT and pharmaceuticals to expand Pakistani market access and improve trade connectivity with Russia.

Pakistan Military Academy Kakul holds passing-out parade for four courses

The ceremony saw the graduation of local and international cadets from eight friendly nations, highlighting regional military cooperation.