Pakistan cricketer Hassan Ali blessed with baby boy
ISLAMABAD :Pakistan cricketer Hassan Ali has announced the birth of a baby boy. Taking to social media platform X, Hassan shared the joyous news of the birth of his son. In his post, the cricketer wrote, “Helena, Hezel,Samiya and I welcomed a new addition to our family last night”. “Alhamdulillah, our beautiful baby boy (Hamdan […]
IHC issues notices in case of 43 NCCIA, FIA officers’ permanency
ISLAMABAD : The Islamabad High Court has issued notices to the federal government and relevant authorities regarding the permanency of 43 officers and employees of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency and the Federal Investigation Agency. The order came after a petition was filed by the officers challenging their contractual status. Justice Muhammad Azam Khan […]
Court postpones Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s bail hearing to Feb 25
LAHORE: The Anti-Terrorism Court Lahore has summoned the lawyers of PTI leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi in connection with his bail applications. Judge Manzar Ali Gul conducted a hearing on the bail pleas filed against Qureshi in two cases related to the May 9 “Jalao-Ghirao” incidents. The court has adjourned the hearings to February 25 and […]
Maryam Nawaz aims to make Punjab drug-free: Azma Bokhari
LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari said on Wednesday that making Punjab drug-free is the mission of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, stressing that protecting students from narcotics is a collective responsibility. During her visit to the headquarters of the Punjab Anti-Narcotics Force, Director General Brigadier Mazhar Iqbal briefed the minister on the department’s performance and […]
PM felicitates Tarique Rahman on taking oath as Bangladesh PM
ISLAMABAD :Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Tuesday, extended his warmest felicitations to Tarique Rahman, on taking oath as the Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. The prime minister on X account posted, “I look forward to close and meaningful engagements with my brother, to further strengthen our bilateral cooperation across mutually beneficial areas […]
Punjab traders get permission to keep shops open beyond 10pm
LAHORE : The Punjab government has granted permission to the traders to continue their businesses beyond 10pm during Ramazan, against its earlier order for closing shops at 10pm. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz accepted the request of the business community and granted exemption from the 10pm closing hours of shops during Ramazan. The 10pm closing hours […]
CTD kills 14 terrorists in Quetta, Barkhan operations
QUETTA : The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) have killed 14 terrorists during separate operations conducted in Quetta and Barkhan. CTD officials said a targeted operation was conducted in the Darakhshan area of Quetta after receiving intelligence information. The operation resulted in a fierce exchange of fire, which led to the killing of 8 alleged terrorists. […]
PM Shehbaz arrives in US for inaugural Board of Peace meeting
WASHINGTON: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Washington today (Wednesday) to attend the inaugural session of the Gaza Board of Peace. The prime minister is scheduled to participate in a session of the board on February 19, an initiative under the leadership of President Trump. The BoP session is said to focus on the […]
Pakistan China Business Forum and ICSTSI Jointly Host Grand Chinese New Year Celebration with Chinese Delegation
Pakistan China Business Forum (PCBF) and the Islamabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industries (ICSTSI) jointly organized a grand celebration this evening on the occasion of Chinese New Year, which was attended by a distinguished Chinese delegation from China. Along with cultural festivities, important discussions were also held regarding business cooperation, bilateral trade, and […]
Mohsin Naqvi rejects PTI founder health rumours
LAHORE : Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has dismissed reports regarding the eye condition of the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), terming them as propaganda and misinformation. Addressing a press conference, Naqvi said that for the past four to five days, certain political narratives had been circulating about the PTI founder’s health. He stated that […]