Pakistan

Lahore Safari Park opens Pakistan's first giraffe café for visitors

The new facility allows guests to interact with the animals while enjoying refreshments as part of a broader park renovation.

Defence seeks IHC stay on trial of Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chatha

The appeal argues that the Anti-Terrorism Court lacked jurisdiction because the accused were not physically present when charges were framed.

Rawalpindi Ring Road to open to traffic in coming weeks

The road will improve regional connectivity, reduce heavy traffic, and provide easier access to Islamabad International Airport for travelers.

Punjab Police officers to undergo high-level anti-money laundering training in China

The programme aims to bolster security against illicit fund movements and precious mineral smuggling used to finance terrorism.

Shehbaz Sharif launches Gauth AI partnership to provide free subscriptions

The initiative aims to bolster the Daanish schools program by integrating advanced AI tools for students and educators across the country.

CDA orders recovery of 898 kanals of land in Islamabad

The move follows a National Accountability Bureau complaint regarding illegal encroachment on a site originally designated for a landfill.

Islamabad Traffic Police to launch online driving licence services 19 October

The digital shift aims to eliminate physical visits to police offices by delivering renewed and duplicate licences directly to residents' homes.

Pakistan Establishment Division mandates degree verification and financial surety for returning officers

The new rules aim to ensure civil servants repay state costs and maintain active service after completing foreign scholarships or local studies.

Lahore Zoo launches animal adoption scheme to raise funds and awareness

Adopters can choose terms from one month to one year and receive certificates while zoo staff remain responsible for all animal care.

Supreme Court allows convict to file petition without surrendering to police

The ruling clarifies that convicts may approach the court directly for appeals if they surrender to the bench rather than to jail authorities.

PTI forms committee to probe failed long march and internal leadership

Foreign Secretary Asim Iftikhar Ahmad highlights innovation in national diplomacy

The official urged diplomats to move beyond reacting to global shifts by proactively shaping international trends through technology and public engagement.

Pakistan Army kills Taliban personnel and destroys posts in Kurram

The exchange of fire continues in the area as the Afghan Taliban regime faces claims of assisting militants and allowing terrorism from its soil.

NADRA sets requirements for parents applying for first-time Juvenile Cards

The new guidelines clarify documentation and biometric needs to ensure children under 18 have official identity documents.

MQM-P calls for new administrative units in Sindh province

The move follows a legislative rejection of the province's division and a push from the federal government for administrative restructuring.

Nazriya Pakistan Council commemorates Liaquat Ali Khan's death anniversary at Aiwan-e-Quaid

Speakers at the event highlighted the first prime minister's role in securing minority rights and establishing the nation's foundational objectives.

Pakistan integrates cybercrime reporting into national police emergency helpline 15

Complaints regarding online fraud, data theft, and harassment will be automatically forwarded to relevant zones for immediate legal action.

Pakistan Power Limited orders 50 staff to relocate to Islamabad

The move aims to consolidate operations but faces internal pushback over high relocation costs and potential impacts on staff families.

Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs launches online document attestation system

Applicants can register online to receive electronic certificates for educational, personal, legal, and commercial documents via email.

Pakistanis in South Africa face uncertainty as anti-migrant protests erupt

The community faces pressure following a mass exodus of migrants and a government ultimatum demanding that illegal foreigners leave the country.

Dalda Foundation Trust opens scholarship program for Pakistani students

The initiative provides financial aid and vocational training to students from across Pakistan, including Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

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.