Adiala jail arranges meeting between Bushra Bibi, Imran Khan
RAWALPINDI – The Adiala Jail administration on Tuesday arranged a meeting between Bushra Bibi and her incarcerated spouse Imran Khan. The meeting lasted quite some time. During the meeting, family matters and PTI founder’s eye treatment were discussed. The couple met in the Conference Room of the Adiala jail. Bushra Bibi also met her family […]
Govt modernises identity system with QR-based verification
ISLAMABAD (APP) – In a major step toward a unified and digitally secure identity ecosystem, the Federal government has formally upgraded the National Identity Card (NIC) and Pakistan Origin Card (POC) frameworks under its vision of “One Nation – One Identity.” The amendments—issued through S.R.O. 330(I)/2026 and S.R.O. 331(I)/2026 and published in the Gazette on […]
Doctors’ strike enters fourth day in Kohat after killing of Lady Doctor Mehwish
PESHAWAR :The strike by doctors protesting the murder of Lady Doctor Mehwish in Kohat entered its fourth consecutive day, with healthcare services across multiple districts severely affected. The protest movement has gained momentum, drawing participation from doctors, paramedics, nurses, and medical college students demanding immediate action and enhanced security measures. According to officials, all hospital […]
Maryam Nawaz approves infrastructure, design standardisation across Punjab
LAHORE : Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has decided to introduce province-wide infrastructure and design standardisation to ensure uniform development and improved urban discipline. The decision was taken during a special meeting chaired by the chief minister, where officials gave a detailed briefing on various aspects of infrastructure standardisation. Maryam Nawaz approved the adoption of […]
Pakistan, Qatar vow to expand defence and economic ties during PM Shehbaz’s visit
DOHA (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday met Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to expanding defence cooperation and strengthening bilateral ties. The meeting, held during PM Shehbaz’s two-day official visit to Doha, was […]
Pakistan retaliates against unprovoked firing from Afghan regime in Torkham, Tirah border areas
KHYBER :– Pakistan responded effectively to unprovoked firing by Afghan Taliban on Pak-Afghan border in Torkham and Tirah. According to PM foreign media spokesman Musharraf Zaidi, Pakistan security forces responded quickly and effectively to the aggression. In a statement on X, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s spokesman for foreign media, Musharraf Zaidi, said any further provocation […]
Trump lays out case for possible attack on Iran in State of the Union
WASHINGTON :– US President Donald Trump briefly laid out his case for a possible attack on Iran in his State of the Union speech to Congress on Tuesday, saying he would not allow the world’s biggest sponsor of terrorism to have a nuclear weapon. Even while assembling a massive military force in the Middle East, […]
With midterm elections looming, an unpopular Trump seeks a State of the Union resetv
WASHINGTON : US President Donald Trump declared that “this is the Golden Age of America” at the start of his State of the Union address on Tuesday, seeking to project an aura of success at a fraught moment for his presidency and his Republican Party. “Our nation is back – bigger, better, richer and stronger […]
FBR seeks Rs100 billion reduction in tax collection target from IMF
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is preparing to approach the IMF (International Monetary Fund) with a request to reduce the current fiscal year 2025–26 tax collection target by up to Rs100 billion with the minimum proposed reduction likely to be around Rs50 billion. According to official sources working papers for the upcoming economic […]
KP CM announces Rs200 billion development package for Hazara Division
PESHAWAR : Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has announced a special development package worth Rs200 billion for the Hazara Division. The announcement was made during a meeting held at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House with parliamentarians belonging to Hazara Division, where detailed consultations were conducted regarding the preparation of the upcoming Annual Development Programme (ADP). During […]