47 m. ago PTI’s jailed leaders urge fresh elections amid national crisis

LAHORE – Five senior leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), currently jailed in Kot Lakhpat Jail, have called for the immediate holding of fresh, free, and fair general elections in Pakistan. In an open letter released on Saturday, the PTI leaders highlighted the deteriorating security and political situation in key provinces, stressing that failing to […]

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6 h. ago Ahsan underscores joint efforts to counter challenges of misinformation & disinformation

National Dialogue on Media & Information Literacy Framework Faisal Zahid Malik highlights media professionals’ role in upholding national interests Federal

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9 h. ago Ahsan stresses integration of Seerah and modern education for national revival

Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, has emphasized that the life and teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) serve as a beacon of guidance for all and must be integrated with modern education to shape the future of the younger generation. He expressed these views while addressing the concluding […]

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14 h. ago Ahsan urges return to the golden principles of the Prophet’s Seerah to regain lost ground

Minister attributes Muslim world’s decline largely to its detachment from education and research LAHORE: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Saturday emphasized that the life and teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAWW) serve as a beacon of guidance for all and must be integrated with modern education to […]

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15 h. ago Launch of riot management police brings a new dimension to modern governance: CM Maryam

First batch of Riot Management Police includes 5,000 personnel, out of which 3,000 completed training LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has established Pakistan’s first-ever dedicated Riot Management Police Force, marking a major milestone in law enforcement and crowd control in the province. The new force has been created within the Punjab Police framework to […]

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19 h. ago Malala marks 28th birthday in Tanzania by advocating girls’ education

Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai celebrated her 28th birthday in Tanzania, using the occasion to highlight the ongoing challenges girls face in accessing education. This was her first visit to the country, where early marriage and teenage motherhood remain major obstacles. She met with local education leaders, activists, and partners of the Malala Fund […]

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19 h. ago Pakistan delays satellite internet launch to tighten security controls

ISLAMABAD, July 12 — Pakistan has delayed the launch of satellite-based internet services, including those from Starlink and OneWeb, as the government drafts a stricter licensing framework. The move follows rising regional tensions and aims to ensure foreign-operated systems comply with national security standards. Until new regulations are finalized, all foreign satellite providers must reapply […]

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20 h. ago “Serve or step aside”: PM Shehbaz sends strong message on governance

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Friday that failure to serve the nation will not go unaccounted for. He made these remarks while addressing students selected for the Uraan Pakistan summer scholars program in Islamabad. The PM praised the initiative, calling it a great step to connect with youth across the country. He shared his […]

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22 h. ago Pakistan and Bahrain unite to crush terrorism and human trafficking

Pakistan and Bahrain have agreed to work closer to fight terrorism and stop human trafficking. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met his Bahraini counterpart, General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, in Manama on July 10, 2025. Both leaders stressed the need to boost security cooperation between their countries. They believe this partnership will help make […]

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23 h. ago Outrage in Shalwar Kameez: Celebs demand apology from Karachi restaurant

Several Pakistani celebrities have voiced outrage over a controversial incident in Karachi, where a local restaurant reportedly denied entry to a man wearing shalwar kameez, the country’s national dress. The incident occurred on May 18 at a restaurant in DHA, prompting widespread criticism on social media and legal action from the affected citizen. Advocate Abdul […]

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23 h. ago Shaza Fatima emphasizes AI in education, freelancing, and industry

Islamabad: Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja met with Google’s Regional AI Developer Ecosystem and Communities team on July 11 to discuss Pakistan’s growing focus on artificial intelligence (AI). She emphasized the government’s commitment to promoting AI training across education and the workforce, Radio Pakistan reported. The minister pointed out that children’s […]

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23 h. ago BISP quarterly stipend amount, registration update for students – July 2025

ISLAMABAD – The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has introduced an initiative offering educational stipends to children of registered beneficiaries.

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27 h. ago Pakistan, Russia ink agreement to revive Pakistan Steel Mills

Project aims to restart, expand steel production Pakistan and Russia on Friday signed an agreement to restore and modernise Pakistan

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35 h. ago Judicial top brass forms body to address issue of enforced disappearances

The National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee (NJPMC) on Friday took serious notice of the enforced disappearances and unanimously resolved that the judiciary would not compromise on its constitutional duty to safeguard fundamental rights. The 53rd meeting of NJPMC was convened at the Supreme Court of Pakistan under the Chairmanship of Chief Justice of Pakistan Mr […]

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35 h. ago ACC annual meeting in doubt as India begins lobbying against Dhaka venue

The Asian Cricket Council’s (ACC) annual meeting has come under a cloud of uncertainty after India began lobbying member nations to oppose the scheduled gathering in Dhaka, Bangladesh, sources confirmed on Friday. India’s opposition, reportedly due to the Bangladeshi venue, has now evolved into a full-scale effort to prevent the meeting from taking place. Sources […]

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36 h. ago Legal cooperation between Azerbaijan and Pakistan to be expanded

A Pakistani delegation led by Azam Nazeer Tarar, Federal Minister for Law and Justice, is visiting Azerbaijan to strengthen relations between the two countries in the legal field. As part of the visit, the delegation visited the Alley of Honors, paying tribute to National Leader Heydar Aliyev and laying a wreath at his tomb. They […]

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36 h. ago Thousands attend funeral of ANP’s slain Maulana Khanzaib as CTD books unidentified attackers

Bajaur DPO informs geo-fencing of two locations underway, besides forensic evidence being collected from the crime scene BAJAUR: Thousands of people attended the funeral prayer of Maulana Khanzaib, a senior leader of the Awami National Party (ANP) in his native town of Nawagai, a day after he was shot dead in a “targeted attack” in […]

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37 h. ago PM links development and prosperity to transformation of outdated system

Premier Shehbaz reiterates resolve to change prevailing rusty system into a modern, digital governance model Stresses country could not achieve progress with the system that has been in place for seven decades Says energy ministry’s reforms, reduction in losses, and saving billions of rupees served as a role model for other ministries Directs formation of […]

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39 h. ago BISE Rawalpindi ensures transparency in exams with tech monitoring

RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) has promised to enhance the transparency of its examination and marking systems by introducing advanced educational technologies. BISE Chairman Muhammad Adnan Khan revealed that all examination centres are now under continuous monitoring through online cameras installed at key locations. This initiative has significantly reduced cheating […]

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39 h. ago NDMA issues warning for heavy rain, flash floods across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a nationwide alert, urging citizens to take precautionary measures as moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast across most parts of the country over the next three days. The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), which operates under the NDMA, released a three-day weather outlook predicting widespread rainfall, […]

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