27 h. ago Fawad says Nawaz’s revenge against Imran backfired, slams current political setup

Former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry said Nawaz Sharif damaged his own political standing by focusing on revenge against PTI founder Imran Khan. He stated that Nawaz’s decisions weakened his party’s influence and public image. Speaking on a TV show, Fawad argued that personal grudges should not drive national politics, as they often lead to political […]

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44 h. ago Govt, politicians, army united, and that’s what’s bothering people: Naqvi

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said that for the first time in Pakistan’s history, the government, political leadership, and military establishment are united on the same page, and that is causing discomfort for some. Responding to a reporter’s question in Rohri regarding rumors about removing President Asif Ali Zardari, Naqvi urged people not to […]

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61 h. ago Pakistan, Russia to expand road, rail connectivity for warm waters access

In a significant development on regional connectivity, Pakistan and Russia have agreed to collaborate on establishing a robust rail and road network to link Pakistan with Central Asia and Russia, providing landlocked states direct access to warm waters through Pakistan. The agreement was reached during a high-level meeting between Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem […]

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61 h. ago Aleem meets CRBC chairman, discusses investment opportunities in M

Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan held a detailed meeting with Chairman of the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), Du Fei, during his official visit to Tianjin, focusing on expanding Chinese investment in Pakistan’s road infrastructure sector. The two sides discussed a range of issues including bilateral cooperation in road infrastructure development, particularly […]

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64 h. ago Pakistan seeks chinese, AIIB investment for key road projects

Pakistan is ramping up efforts to attract foreign investment in its road infrastructure sector, with Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan holding crucial meetings in Tianjin, China, with top officials from China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). During talks with CRBC Chairman Du Fei, the minister presented […]

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67 h. ago Pakistan, Russia to enhance road and rail links for regional trade

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Russia have agreed to strengthen road and rail connectivity between their countries via Central Asia to promote regional trade and economic cooperation. This agreement was made during a bilateral meeting between Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan and Russian Deputy Minister of Transport Andrey Sergeyevich Nikitin, held on the final day […]

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3 d. ago Aurangzeb advances strategic partnerships during meetings on sidelines of FFD4

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a series of high-level bilateral meetings and strategic engagements on

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4 d. ago Divine help came for Pakistan’s aid during tensions with India, says Naqvi

ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday said that Pakistan received “divine help” during its confrontation with India and

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4 d. ago DG FAO commends Pakistan’s agricultural transformation agenda

Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, held a one-on-one meeting with the Director-General of the

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4 d. ago Ahsan Iqbal warns: Pakistan’s population headed for 386 million by 2050

ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Planning, Ahsan Iqbal, chaired a high-level meeting on population management, calling it a national emergency. He warned that Pakistan’s 2.55% population growth rate could push the population beyond 386 million by 2050. The Minister stressed that family size affects every aspect of life—health, education, and jobs—and urged national coordination to […]

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4 d. ago PM Shehbaz celebrates historic 42% tax revenue growth, pushes for digital reforms

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday lauded the Ministry of Finance and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for achieving a record 42% rise in federal tax revenue during FY 2024–25 — the highest in a decade. While chairing a high-level meeting to review FBR’s digitization and reform progress, the prime minister was […]

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5 d. ago Update on ATM machines installation at railway stations in Pakistan

RAWALPINDI – Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi said steps are being taken for the improvement of the railway stations

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5 d. ago Musadik pushes for green financing at International Forum in Spain

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik, underscored the urgent need to scale up green financing

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5 d. ago 5G auction delays frustrate Pakistan’s digital leap, govt pushes for quick action

Pakistan’s much-anticipated 5G spectrum auction has faced delays, largely due to ongoing legal complexities. Federal IT Minister Shaza Fatima explained that the auction cannot proceed until the Competition Commission of Pakistan approves the merger between Telenor and PTCL. This approval is crucial, as the commission operates independently and its decision is awaited. The minister emphasized […]

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5 d. ago 94% of Multan’s underground water unsafe to drink, says energy minister

Multan is facing a serious clean water crisis as almost all of its underground water has become unsafe for human consumption. This alarming revelation came from Federal Energy Minister Owais Leghari, who warned that 94% of the city’s underground water is no longer drinkable. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Leghari said the underground water […]

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5 d. ago Gwadar port expansion: Pakistan’s new gateway to GCC and beyond

The Ministry of Maritime Affairs announced a strategic plan on Tuesday to expand Gwadar Port’s operational capacity. The plan includes introducing new shipping routes and launching a ferry service connecting Pakistan directly with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Federal Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry revealed these initiatives during a high-level meeting held in Islamabad. Chaudhry […]

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6 d. ago Leghari urges chief ministers to scrap electricity duty from bills starting July

Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari has written to all chief ministers, urging them to abolish the collection of Electricity Duty through electricity bills from July 2025, the Power Division said in a statement on Monday. In his letters, Leghari called for provincial support in simplifying electricity bills by removing multiple taxes […]

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6 d. ago Kashmir Committee Chairman elevated to federal minister rank

Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon, Chairman of the Special Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir and Member of the National Assembly, has been accorded the status of Federal Minister. A formal notification to this effect has been issued by the Cabinet Secretariat and received by the National Assembly Secretariat. According to the notification, Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon, in […]

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6 d. ago Govt to launch AI education at primary level, expand digital access across Islamabad

ISLAMABAD – The federal government has decided to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) education at the primary level, aiming to equip young students with digital skills from an early age. Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima, shared the development during a Senate IT Committee meeting chaired by Senator Palwasha Khan. She stated that children […]

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6 d. ago PM Shehbaz launches plan to turn Islamabad into Pakistan’s first smart city

Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, announced that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to transform Islamabad into a model smart city using the latest digital technologies. The move aims to improve education, healthcare, and connectivity through an integrated national strategy. Speaking on Monday, the minister shared that the Ministry of […]

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