CDA moves to formalize illegal housing areas in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has unveiled plans to bring illegal settlements and housing schemes within Islamabad’s official urban framework. This initiative aims to...
Iranian authorities rescue pregnant Pakistani woman from abduction, forced marriage
TEHRAN: Thanks to swift intervention by Iranian police, a young Pakistani woman who was allegedly taken illegally to Iran and coerced into marriage has been...
Punjab CM Launches Honorarium Card Program for Mosque Imams
LAHORE: Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, announced that starting next month, mosque imams across the province will begin receiving their honorarium through a...
Pakistan expresses concern over misuse of U.S. weapons left in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, raised serious concerns on Wednesday regarding the improper use of U.S. military equipment abandoned in...
Pakistan permits overseas Pakistanis to import used cars up to three years old
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani federal cabinet has approved a new policy allowing overseas Pakistanis to import used vehicles that are up to three years old. This...
Pakistan-Bangladesh defense cooperation strengthened
RAWALPINDI: The Bangladesh Air Force Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan visited Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi,...
Ferry terminal opens at Karachi port; first ferry to Chabahar to launch this month
KARACHI: A new ferry terminal has been officially inaugurated at Karachi Port, marking the beginning of a ferry service to Chabahar, Iran, which is set...
OZ Developers secures 8th PSL franchise for Rs.1.85 billion
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has grown to include two new teams representing Hyderabad and Sialkot, marking a significant expansion of the league. The...
Bangladesh Air Chief meets Pakistan Navy Chief to strengthen regional security ties
ISLAMABAD: In a diplomatic effort to bolster regional cooperation, Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, the Chief of the Bangladesh Air Force, paid a courtesy...
Punjab Chief Minister launches community health inspectors program
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced that the provincial government is committed to proactive governance, prioritizing preventive healthcare to safeguard the health of...
Heartbreaking road accident in Dubai kills four young siblings, Housemaid from Indian muslim family
DUBAI: A tragic traffic collision in the UAE has claimed the lives of four young brothers and a domestic worker from an Indian Muslim family....
NADRA extends online birth, death, marriage, and divorce registration to select Sindh cities
KARACHI: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a digital platform that enables residents to register vital events such as birth, death, marriage,...
Waqaruddin Syed, former NCCIA director general, placed under suspension
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has officially suspended Waqaruddin Syed, the former Director General of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), effective immediately. This move...
Chinese-developed robot performs advanced surgery on a pig Without Human Control
BEIJING: A state-of-the-art robotic system created by a Chinese firm has successfully carried out biliary surgery on a 30-kilogram pig, entirely driven by artificial intelligence,...
CM Afridi calls for inclusion of KP govt in anti-terrorism policy-making
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Wednesday emphasized the importance of involving the provincial government in the development of counter-terrorism strategies. During a...
Pakistan defeats Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in the first T20 match
DAMBULLA: Pakistan took an early lead in the three-match T20 series by comfortably defeating Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in the opening game. Captain Salman...
Murtaza Wahab express serious concern over rising dog bit incidents
KARACHI: Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Wednesday advocated for the culling of stray dogs, criticizing neutering as a gradual approach, amid a significant increase...
Shaza highlights digital Pakistan vision’s focus on innovation, growth
ISLAMABAD: Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Pakistan’s Minister for Information Technology, emphasized that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s Digital Pakistan initiative is designed to foster an inclusive, innovation-centered...
PTA introduces MVNO policy, paving the way for advanced mobile services in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially rolled out a new policy framework for Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), a strategic move aimed at...
Sri Lanka posts 129-run target for Pakistan in first T20
DAMBULLA: In the opening match of the three-match T20 series, Sri Lanka set a target of 129 runs for Pakistan to chase. Sri Lanka’s innings...