36 h. ago UAE enforces tough penalties for flag insults ahead of national day

  As the United Arab Emirates celebrates Flag Day today, authorities have reminded residents that disrespecting the national flag is a serious criminal offense with severe penalties. Any misuse, including displaying the flag on cakes, decorations, or promotional items, can lead to imprisonment of up to 25 years and fines reaching Dh500,000 (around Rs37.8 million). […]

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3 d. ago Court extends physical remand of six NCCIA officers in bribery case

LAHORE — A court on Saturday approved a three-day extension of the physical remand for six officers of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) who were arrested on bribery charges. The decision, issued by Judicial Magistrate Naeem Wattoo, followed a request from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), which is investigating the officers’ alleged involvement […]

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8 d. ago Commemorating 80th Anniversary of Taiwan’s Restoration to China and Consolidating One

By H.E. Jiang Zaidong Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China    On October 24th, 2025, the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress adopted the decision to establish the Commemoration Day of Taiwan’s Restoration, designating October 25th as the Commemoration Day of Taiwan’s Restoration by legislative means, and stipulated that the state will […]

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1 week ago PM urges ‘final push’ to wipe out polio, calls virus persistence national moment of reflection

‘Time and tide wait for none,’ PM Shehbaz tells polio workers on World Polio Day Hails frontline vaccinators as ‘national heroes’ of anti-polio fight, vowing to make Pakistan polio-free ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday called the continued presence of polio in Pakistan and its neighbouring country a “moment of introspection,” urging government authorities, […]

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1 week ago Aqeel, Ushna advance as top seeds dominate on Day 2 of Sheheryar Malik Memorial Pakistan Open Tennis

LAHORE: The 9th Sheheryar Malik Memorial Pakistan Open Tennis Championship 2025 continued in full swing at the Sports Board Punjab Tennis Academy, Nishtar Park, Lahore. The second day of the prestigious national event witnessed over 35 exciting matches across multiple categories, as top-seeded players displayed exceptional skill and dominance on the courts. In the men’s […]

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2 w. ago IHC gives police 3 days to recover NCCIA deputy director after alleged abduction

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday gave police a three-day ultimatum to recover the deputy director of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), who was allegedly abducted earlier this month. The court issued the directives while presiding over the hearing of a plea filed by Rozina Usman for the recovery of her […]

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2 w. ago IHC Gives Police Three Days to Recover Missing NCCIA Deputy Director

ISLAMABAD – The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday granted a three-day deadline to the police for the recovery of National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Deputy Director Muhammad Usman, who was allegedly abducted from the capital under mysterious circumstances. Justice Muhammad Azam Khan expressed serious concern over the law enforcement authorities’ failure to trace […]

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3 w. ago Resilience Day observed with commitment to disaster preparedness

National Resilience Day is being observed across Pakistan on Wednesday to honor the victims of the 2005 earthquake, reaffirming the nation’s commitment to strengthening disaster management and emergency response capabilities. The 7.6 magnitude 2005 earthquake claimed thousands of lives and caused extensive damage to infrastructure, particularly in Azad Kashmir and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In response, various […]

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4 w. ago President Zardari stresses national unity for disaster preparedness

President Asif Ali Zardari has called for a united and whole-of-society approach to disaster preparedness and climate resilience across Pakistan on the occasion of National Resilience Day. Marking the 20th anniversary of the 2005 earthquake, the president emphasized the need for stronger coordination among all sectors to confront the growing threats posed by climate change […]

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