Power distribution companies have submitted requests to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to pass on relief exceeding Rs52 billion to consumers through the quarterly adjustment mechanism. According to Nepra, applications have been received for a total reduction of Rs52.12 billion under the second-quarter adjustment of the current fiscal year. The proposed adjustments include […]
Spokesperson for Sindh government and Mayor Sukkur, Barrister Arslan Islam Sheikh, held a press conference in Karachi and stated that Sukkur is the third largest city of Sindh. For over a month, Sukkur and other cities have been plunged into darkness. He urged the Prime Minister to take notice of the situation and added that […]
A nearly weeklong closure of a key crossing on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border has disrupted bilateral trade and the movement of people, causing financial losses to traders and leaving people stranded in harsh winter conditions, officials said Thursday. The Torkham border crossing has remained closed since Feb. 21 after Pakistan shut it down over a dispute […]
Incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan on Tuesday approached the Lahore High Court (LHC) for early hearings on the bail pleas filed by him in 8 cases related to May 9 mayhem. The PTI founder filed miscellaneous applications through his counsel Barrister Salman Safdar. The former premier pleaded to have been nominated in the […]
CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif Directs to Plant 1.5 Million Saplings Under Spring Plantation Drive Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif said that the Punjab government is committed to eliminating environmental pollution along with providing a clean ecosystem to the coming generations. The public is appealed to plant trees, whether they expect to sit in its […]
US President Donald Trump recently announced a 29% tariff on goods imported from Pakistan. This decision comes as part of a broader move to impose tariffs on several countries, ranging from rivals to allies. The new levy targets Pakistan’s key exports to the US, especially its textile sector, which is heavily reliant on this market. […]
Despite the passing of Ramadan and Eid, poultry prices in Karachi have failed to come down, with chicken meat now being sold at Rs850 per kilogram. This is significantly higher than the official price of Rs650 per kilogram, set by the Karachi Commissioner. According to market observations, the poultry mafia continues to push chicken meat […]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday vowed to inflict a “crushing defeat” on terrorists, pledging that perpetrators would “never dare cast an evil eye on Pakistan again”, according to state-run Radio Pakistan. While chairing a high-level meeting on the country’s security situation in Islamabad, the premier emphasised that the government’s counter-terrorism campaign would persist until […]
The Supreme Court of Pakistan will remain open and fully operational on Wednesday, 13th August 2025, in accordance with its regular schedule. In light of the notification issued by the Office of the District Magistrate, Islamabad Capital Territory, declaring 13th August 2025 as a local holiday within the revenue limits of Islamabad Capital Territory-excluding offices […]
SIALKOT: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, while addressing a political gathering in Sialkot on Wednesday, warned his opponents that today he was being held accountable, but tomorrow others will be made to walk the same path. “I am not worried about my accountability because if I am being held accountable today, others will face accountability tomorrow,” […]
San Francisco: A bomb scare at San Francisco airport sparked an evacuation of the international terminal on Friday evening
The security forces conducted an intelligence based operation (IBO) in general area Sararogha, South Waziristan district, on reported presence of terrorists.During the conduct of operation, intense fire exchange took place between own troops and terrorists as a result of which eight terrorists were sent to hell, the ISPR said.The killed terrorists remained actively involved in […]
Special Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab on Special Education Sania Ashique expressed strong dissatisfaction over inadequate facilities at special education centers here on Saturday. She toured several special education centers and chaired a briefing to assess the current status of facilities. She issued a strict ultimatum to bring significant improvements to these centers, expressing frustration […]
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted mainly cold and dry weather in most parts of the country during next 24 hours, while very cold in hilly areas during morning and night. The synoptic situation reveals that continental air is prevailing over most parts of the country. During the past 24 hours, Cold and dry […]
The Sindh government has taken a significant step to address the increasing shortage of burial spaces in Karachi by directing the identification of 2,500 acres of land for graveyards. This decision was made in a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Sindh, Syed Asif Hyder Shah, with the participation of Senior Member Board of Revenue […]
Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari stated on Thursday that the province has not sought assistance from the federation or any other authority, managing the ongoing flood crisis with its own resources. She said the government is facing one of the toughest calamities in recent years but remains committed to providing relief and support to affected communities.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif visited Multan on Tuesday to assess the flood situation first-hand. She conducted an aerial survey of Multan and Jalalpur Pirwala to examine the extent of the damage. Heavy rains have caused widespread flooding across southern Punjab, prompting urgent government attention.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed grief over the devastating floods in Pakistan that have killed hundreds of people and displaced over a million. “The Secretary-General is profoundly saddened by the recent floods in northern Pakistan, which have reportedly claimed more than 400 lives,” his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said in a statement. The disaster, caused […]
The district administration of Islamabad has launched a strict operation against violations of dengue prevention rules and sealed 10 buildings while arrested nine individuals in the Nilore area of the Federal Capital for allowing mosquitoes larvae to breed on their premises. According to the spokesman of Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) here, this action coincided with […]
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has termed the restoration of a 150-year-old banyan tree in Karachi as a `significant step in climate conservation’ and a `symbol of the bond between past and present.’ The historic tree, located at Qasr-e-Naz, Club Road, had collapsed during the recent monsoon rains due to strong winds. A […]
Lahore — August 28, 2025: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received a call from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan today, who expressed deep condolences over the ongoing floods in Pakistan. President Erdogan conveyed heartfelt solidarity and offered Türkiye’s full support during this time of crisis.
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