7 h. ago Bilawal slams PM Shehbaz for slow progress on Karachi’s water

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party, criticized Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for unequal development. He said Punjab enjoys Shehbaz’s fast action, but Karachi faces slow progress. Bilawal spoke at the New Hub Canal inauguration, highlighting Karachi’s long-standing water problems. He said it is unfair for Punjab to get “Shehbaz speed” while Karachi […]

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13 h. ago Pernille Ironside begins new role as UNICEF Representative in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – Pernille Ironside, the newly appointed UNICEF Representative in Pakistan, has formally taken up her role, presenting her credentials

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21 h. ago CJP questions LHC’s decision to reject Imran’s bail petitions

Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Yahya Afridi on Tuesday raised serious questions over the Lahore High Court’s (LHC) decision to reject bail petitions filed by incarcerated founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan, says in media reports. The Supreme Court (SC), while hearing eight appeals filed by the former PTI chairman, issued notices to the […]

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22 h. ago Energy minister assures business community of affordable electricity

Sindh Minister for Energy, Planning and Development Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has said that providing affordable electricity to the business community and the public is the vision of President Asif Ali Zardari and Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, with the full support and efforts of Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah. Speaking as the chief […]

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25 h. ago PHC halts appointments of new NA, Senate opposition leaders till 15th

PHC bench issues notices to ECP, other respondents while hearing Omar Ayub and Shibli Faraz’s pleas against de-notification PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Tuesday issued a stay order, halting the appointments of new opposition leaders in the National Assembly and the Senate following the disqualification and removal of PTI’s Omar Ayub and Shibli […]

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25 h. ago Tahir Ashrafi, Gauhar Malik exchange views on national affairs

ISLAMABAD – Chairman of Pakistan Ulema Council Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi called on President Pakistan Observer Mr. Gauhar Zahid

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60 h. ago Shafqat Ali Khan named Pakistan’s ambassador to UAE, Faisal Tirmizi heads to Russia

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the appointment of two new Pakistani ambassadors. The decision was made following

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60 h. ago Pakistan appoints maritime law consultant for new gulf ferry service

Pakistan’s Ministry of Maritime Affairs has approved the first ferry service license for Sea Keepers International, a UK-based ferry operator. The service will connect Pakistan with Iran and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. On August 5, Sea Keepers International officially received permission to start operating ferry routes. This new service is expected to boost trade, […]

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61 h. ago Senate chairman Gilani’s son robbed of expensive watch in Barcelona  

BARCELONA – Syed Abdul Qadir Gilani, Member of the National Assembly and son of Senate Chairman and former prime minister

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3 d. ago Business community hails proposal to revive sick industrial units, urge reforms

The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry’s (FPCCI) Businessmen Panel (BMP) Chairman Mian Anjum Nisar has welcomed the government’s proposal to introduce a credit scheme for the revival of sick industrial units but cautioned that without practical, on-ground reforms, such initiatives will remain confined to paperwork. He urged the government to link the […]

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3 d. ago SCCI, PBCS inks MoU to work for strengthening trade, business cooperation

Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and Pakistan Business Council Sharjah (PBCS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly work for strengthening bilateral trade, investment and business cooperation. The MoU signing ceremony was held at chamber house here on Saturday and attended by SCCI President Fazal Moqeem Khan and PBCS Vice Chairman […]

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4 d. ago Students show unshakable support for Pakistan Army during interaction with DG ISPR

RAWALPINDI – Director General of Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry held an interactive session with

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4 d. ago US Embassy in Pakistan shares update about visa appointment scheduling, DS

ISLAMABAD – The US Embassy in Pakistan has issued an important advisory for visa applicants facing issues with mismatched barcodes

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4 d. ago Federal govt restructures inquiry commission on enforced disappearances

The federal government of Pakistan has officially restructured the inquiry commission on enforced disappearances. According to reports, Justice (R) Syed Arshad Hussain Shah has been appointed as the new chairman of the inquiry commission. According to official data, the commission has so far received 10,607 cases of enforced disappearances across Pakistan. Of these, 8,770 cases […]

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4 d. ago Bilawal condoles with PM Shehbaz, discusses political situation

ISLAMABAD: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday along with a delegation to discuss the overall political situation of the country, Radio Pakistan reported. The meeting discussed the political and law and order situation in the country. Bilawal also discussed matters related to the power sharing between the PPP and […]

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5 d. ago Babar Azam one century away from breaking Saeed Anwar’s ODI record  

KARACHI –  Pakistan’s star batsman Babar Azam is on the verge of achieving two major milestones in One Day International

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5 d. ago Pakistan armed forces pay tribute to Major Tufail on martyrdom anniversary

RAWALPINDI – Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff

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7 d. ago Yousaf Rizvi Clarifies: “Thailand Open for Tourism, Situation Stable Despite Border Tensions”

Islamabad – Yousaf Rizvi, President of Friends of Thailand Pakistan and Vice Chairman of the Travel Agents Association of Pakistan (TAAP), has issued a clarification regarding the current situation between Thailand and Cambodia, urging the public to rely on verified facts and maintain confidence in Thailand as a safe and welcoming destination. Speaking in a […]

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7 d. ago Chinese investors target Pakistan’s green and health sectors

ISLAMABAD — A high-level business delegation from China’s All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC) met with the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) on Wednesday. The group, led by Director Yi Jiang, discussed investment opportunities in Pakistan. They explored sectors like renewable energy, healthcare, education, and logistics. During the meeting, CCP Chairman Dr. Kabir Ahmed […]

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8 d. ago Rabbani demands govt to disclose all international agreements

Expresses concerns over ‘proposed reduction in provinces share’ in upcoming NFC Award from 57.5% ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) senior leader and former Senate Chairman Raza Rabbani on Tuesday demanded the federal government disclose all international agreements being made abroad, claiming that even the public found out about major petroleum and mineral deals “through a […]

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