Punjab Assembly committee demands records on Lahore Gymkhana Club lease renewal
The probe targets a 1996 lease renewal that kept annual rent at Rs5,000 despite the land's current valuation reaching up to Rs218 billion.
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UN Security Council discusses MINUSCA mandate as Pakistan provides 1,100 troops
The mission mandate expires in November 2026 as the country prepares for residual elections scheduled for September 2026.
Islamabad completes first phase of Rs7 billion model prison
The new facility will house 1,000 inmates and replace Adiala Jail as the primary detention centre for prisoners from the capital.
PTI Chairman Gohar Ali Khan rules out replacing Mahmood Khan Achakzai
The party maintains its current leadership structure despite calls to swap the opposition leader with the JUI-F chief.
Pakistan National CERT orders government agencies to preserve digital evidence during cyberattacks
The directive aims to prevent the loss of forensic data and ensure a proper chain of custody during active cybersecurity investigations.
HEC rejects Associate Degree Programs offered through annual or private systems
The move forces students to complete degrees through regular semester systems to ensure their qualifications are valid for attestation and equivalence.
Pakistan Girl Guides Association marks International Day of the Girl
The event highlighted leadership development and child marriage prevention through a collaborative panel and student success stories.
Danyal Chaudhry blames PTI for worsening security in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The lawyer argues that the provincial leadership's failure to commit against terrorism forced the government to impose governor's rule.
Lahore High Court rejects father's petition for child custody
The ruling reinforces that a child's welfare and personal wishes outweigh a parent's individual rights during custody disputes.
Sohail Mahmood attends 52nd OIC Council of Foreign Ministers session in Baghdad
The diplomat engaged in several bilateral talks to strengthen regional ties and promote sustainable development across the 57-member Islamic bloc.
NCHR demands immediate enforcement of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Senior Citizens Act
The commission seeks to establish dedicated healthcare desks and reactivate welfare funds to address systemic neglect of the elderly.
Rana Sanaullah urges opposition to join government on counterterrorism talks
The move seeks to replicate the consensus of past operations while addressing current security concerns in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Capital Development Authority to move waste from I-10 and I-11 sectors
The relocation of 700 metric tonnes of daily refuse aims to clear a site where waste had sat untouched for half a year.
Peshawar High Court issues notice to attorney general over KP emergency
The court's move follows the federal government's imposition of governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which the PTI challenges as unlawful.
Punjab Governor pledges to address business community concerns and production costs
The governor plans to convey industrial demands to President Asif Ali Zardari while initiating a textile circular city in Faisalabad.
Islamabad High Court issues notices on appeals in barrier-removal terrorism case
The defense argues the Anti-Terrorism Court lacked jurisdiction and failed to provide the accused with copies of the challan or the charges.
University of British Columbia offers CAD 40,000 annual funding for PhD students
Both Canadian and international students can qualify for this support after securing admission to the program.
Islamabad development work in Sector C-15 reaches 60 per cent completion
The capital's infrastructure expansion continues as the CDA secures land for new housing and upgrades waste management systems across the region.
IBA Karachi, Aga Khan University and Habib University partner on AI education
The partnership aims to address the impact of AI on education through collective efforts and institutional collaboration.
Shaza Fatima Khawaja outlines Pakistan's digital roadmap at Seoul AI summit
The minister highlighted a USD 1 billion investment and a master plan to digitise 12 priority sectors by 2035 to bolster national sovereignty.
Senator Abid Sher Ali pledges government focus on KP security and development
The PML-N lawmaker called for national unity and warned against rhetoric that undermines state institutions during a media briefing.
Azam Nazeer Tarar urges removal of six-year Senate service rule for passports
The Minister for Law and Justice argues that the current disparity in eligibility between the two houses creates unnecessary hurdles for parliamentarians.
BISP, UN Women and WFP sign pact to empower Pakistani women
The pact includes establishing a Gender-Responsive Social Protection Working Group and conducting assessments of 12 Nashonuma facilitation centres.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia review progress on Makkah Joint Defence Agreement
The meeting reinforces a 2025 strategic pact where an attack on one of the three signatory nations is viewed as an attack on all.