Punjab govt extends section 144 for another week
LAHORE: The Government of Punjab has extended the enforcement of Section 144 across the province for another seven days. As per spokesperson for the Home...
PECA case filed against KP CM Sohail Afridi over alleged Anti-State remarks
ISLAMABAD: Authorities have registered a case against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) for allegedly issuing anti-state...
Joint parliamentary committee endorses full draft of 27th constitutional amendment
ISLAMABAD: The joint parliamentary committee comprising members from the Senate and National Assembly’s law and justice panels has approved the entire draft of the proposed...
Two Taliban factions, foreign-backed lobby fueling tensions with Pakistan: FO
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office spokesperson Ambassador Tahir Hussain Andrabi said Sunday that the Afghan Taliban are not a single monolithic group: while some elements favour calm,...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia ink pact for Hajj 2026 arrangements
JEDDAH: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Saturday signed a formal agreement to finalize the arrangements and facilities for Hajj 2026. The accord was inked in...
President Zardari urges nation to uphold Iqbal’s vision for a prosperous Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has called on the nation to renew its dedication to the teachings and vision of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, emphasizing that...
Syrian President Sharaa Begins historic US visit after delisting from terror blacklist
WASHINGTON: Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa landed in Washington for a landmark official visit, a day after the United States removed his name from its terrorism...
Iqbal Day being observed today
LAHORE: The 148th birth anniversary of national poet, Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal is being celebrated with national fervour today. The philosopher poet known as Poet...
Joint parliamentary committee begins review of 27th constitutional amendment
ISLAMABAD: The joint parliamentary committee of the Senate and National Assembly on Law and Justice convened on Sunday to begin a clause-by-clause review of the...
Shehbaz directs removal of PM immunity clause from 27th amendment draft
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered the immediate withdrawal of a proposed clause in the 27th Constitutional Amendment that sought to grant legal immunity...
Parliamentary committee reviews 27th constitutional amendment bill Today
ISLAMABAD: The Joint Parliamentary Committee on Law and Justice convened on Sunday at Parliament House to deliberate on the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill. The session,...
Chairman Joint Chiefs Post to be abolished on November 27, says Tarar
ISLAMABAD: Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar announced that the government plans to abolish the post of Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) effective...
UN hails Pakistan as key partner in global anti-narcotics campaign
ISLAMABAD: The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has commended Pakistan’s pivotal role in the international fight against narcotics, designating it as a...
Punjab CM greenlights launch of IT Internship Programme for youth
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has given approval for the launch of a new IT Internship Programme aimed at empowering young graduates across the...
Tribal elder among four gunned down in Kalat
KALAT: A local tribal elder was among four people killed when unidentified assailants ambushed their vehicle in Balochistan’s Kalat district on Saturday, officials confirmed. According...
Pakistan Army Gifts Grand Mosques to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Communities
WANA: The Pakistan Army has offered a spiritual gift to the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by constructing and restoring several mosques across the province. In...
Deputy PM lauds positive momentum in Pak-US ties
ISLAMABAD: US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad. During the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister...
Istanbul deadlock: Pakistan’s clear position vs zabihullah mujahid’s distorted narrative
ISTANBUL: The latest round of Pakistan-Afghan Taliban talks in Istanbul has once again hit an impasse, undermining ongoing regional efforts for peace and stability. Participating...
27th constitutional amendment proposes lifetime ‘Field Marshal’ rank, says law minister
ISLAMABAD: Senator and federal minister for law Azam Nazeer Tarar, has said that the 27th Constitutional Amendment includes a proposal to grant the rank of...
PPP leader Lal Muhammad Khan passes away
MALAKAND: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) senior leader and former federal minister Lal Muhammad Khan has passed away after a prolonged illness. As per sources, Lal...