2 h. ago 27th Amendment to see the light of day only after consultations, confirms Dar

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said on Tuesday that the federal government would present the 27th Constitutional Amendment in accordance with the Constitution and only after consultation with coalition partners. This tweak also sought to amend Article 243 – which pertains to the supreme command of the armed forces – as well as several other […]

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2 h. ago Punjab to set up mosque management committees across province

Punjab chief minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired an important meeting of all relevant departments of Punjab Government, in which it was decided to establish more effective mosque management committees, comprising respected local notables, across Punjab. Participants of the meeting noted that state, religious scholars and community elders stand united for the maintenance of peace and […]

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3 h. ago Sindh CM discusses laws on women, child protection with Punjab lawmakers

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, during a meeting with a delegation of Punjab parliamentarians organised by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), said his government has led the way in rights-based legislation in Pakistan and continues to enhance the implementation of these laws through coordinated efforts with government departments and development partners. The […]

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3 h. ago Sindh to soon launch second phase of pink scooties programme

Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit, Sharjeel Inam Memon, said that the Sindh government will soon launch the second phase of the Pink Scooties program for women. He urged women to obtain driving licenses, join training courses, and register for the upcoming phase. In his statement, he said the […]

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3 h. ago Secretary Memon inaugurates BS English section at Nazareth College Hyderabad

Secretary of Information Department and College Education, Government of Sindh, Nadeem-ur-Rehman Memon, visited Nazareth College Hyderabad, where he inaugurated the newly established BS English Literature section. During the visit, the Secretary inspected the English, Chemistry, Biology, and Physics laboratories, as well as the library and classrooms, where he interacted with teachers and students and appreciated […]

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5 h. ago Tarar says PTI founder’s false claims against PM Shehbaz ‘fully exposed’ in court

Information minister records statement in Rs10bn defamation suit, saying ‘Justice will be served soon’ Says PTI founder sought 120 adjournments to delay proceedings, highlights Shehbaz Sharif’s lifelong record of public service LAHORE: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Tuesday said that the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had built his politics on […]

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5 h. ago Sanaullah says Constitution not ‘final word’, open to evolution

Adviser to PM stresses amendments part of democratic process, saying Constitution already amended 26 times Says 27th Amendment being needlessly sensationalized, reaffirming PML-N’s ‘no objection’ to 18th Amendment Calls for balanced fiscal framework between centre, provinces, stressing defense budget as a ‘shared responsibility’ of federation and provinces ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana […]

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6 h. ago PM to attend Victory Day celebrations during visit to Azerbaijan on Nov 8

Premier Shehbaz to attend Azerbaijan’s national celebrations marking liberation of Nagorno-Karabakh, victory over Armenia Turkish President Erdoğan will also attend celebrations, high-level talks to focus on energy, trade, and defence cooperation   ISLAMABAD: Preparations are in full swing for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s upcoming one-day visit to Azerbaijan on November 8, where he will attend […]

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7 h. ago CM Maryam orders mosque committees to strengthen peace, unity across Punjab

Punjab CM chairs key meeting on interfaith harmony, community participation, direct early disbursement of stipends to Imams Auqaf mosques to be run under new public trust model for transparency, digital mapping of 56,000 mosques, 20,863 seminaries completed LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Tuesday said the state, religious scholars, and community elders were united […]

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7 h. ago Int’l Maritime Conference ’25 opens in Karachi to explore Blue Economy potential

KARACHI: The International Maritime Conference (IMC-25) commenced at Karachi Expo Centre, held concurrently with the Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference (PIMEC-25). Organized under the auspices of Pakistan Navy in collaboration with the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, the conference brings together policymakers, naval professionals, industry leaders, and maritime experts from around the world to discuss […]

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7 h. ago CM Maryam sets record with most development projects in Punjab’s history: Azma

Punjab information minister highlights Rs10b relief for flood victims, Rs100b for farmers Says 16 key projects to be shared publicly for transparency and accountability Warns of defamation action against those spreading false propaganda LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bukhari on Tuesday said that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif had emerged as the […]

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8 h. ago China, Russia should create new cooperation growth points: Xi

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on Tuesday in Beijing, calling for enhanced cooperation on multiple fronts and better synergy of development strategies. Xi said that since the beginning of this year, China and Russia have steadfastly navigated a turbulent external environment with great composure, aiming for higher-level and […]

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10 h. ago Pakistan, Switzerland vow deeper cooperation in education and development

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Switzerland have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in education, vocational training, and sustainable development during a meeting on the sidelines of the 43rd UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. State Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Wajiha Qamar met Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis, where both sides discussed expanding collaboration […]

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10 h. ago Saudi crown prince will visit Trump on Nov 18: White House official

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will be at the White House on November 18 for an official working visit with United States President Donald Trump, a White House official said on Monday. The visit comes as Trump pushes Saudi Arabia to join the list of nations that have joined the Abraham Accords. In […]

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10 h. ago Dar hails chromebook launch as breakthrough in digital Pakistan drive

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has termed the launch of Pakistan’s first Google Chromebook assembly line a “defining moment” in the country’s digital transformation, calling it a major milestone toward self-reliance in technology. Addressing the launch event titled Building the Digital Future, Together in Islamabad, he said that local production of Chromebooks would make digital […]

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11 h. ago Women on wheels: Sindh launches next phase of scooty program

The Sindh government has announced the second phase of the Pink Scooty Scheme, following its successful September debut. Senior Provincial Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon confirmed that the next phase of scooter distribution will begin soon. Women are encouraged to obtain driving licenses, complete training courses, and register for the program to participate. Sharjeel said the […]

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11 h. ago Blue economy can unlock $100bn potential for Pakistan, says Aurangzeb

Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has called the blue economy a “game changer” for Pakistan’s growth. He said the maritime sector could generate $100 billion by 2047 if developed strategically. Speaking virtually at the Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference in Karachi, he stressed the need for policy continuity. He noted that the maritime sector […]

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13 h. ago Ishaq Dar inaugurates Pakistan’s first Google Chromebook assembly line

ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday inaugurated Pakistan’s first Google Chromebook assembly line, calling it a “historic milestone” that will accelerate the country’s digital transformation and expand access to affordable technology. Speaking at the launch ceremony in Islamabad, Dar said the initiative marks a new chapter in Pakistan’s partnership with Google, paving […]

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14 h. ago Finance Minister Aurangzeb says Pakistan’s economy in a ‘good spot’

KARACHI – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Tuesday that Pakistan’s economy was in a “good spot”, crediting the country’s recent stability to improved macroeconomic indicators and “geopolitical tailwinds”. Speaking virtually at the Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference 2025 (PIMEC-25) in Karachi, Aurangzeb said the combination of economic recovery and strong international partnerships had […]

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27 h. ago 27th constitutional amendment on the cards as PM seeks PPP’s support

PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said on Monday that a PML-N delegation led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had visited him and President Asif Ali Zardari, seeking their support for the approval of a 27th Constitutional Amendment. Separately, the PPP also issued a similar statement that quoted Bilawal as saying that the proposal included setting up […]

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