Not participated in Feb 8 protest, admits Aleema Khan
ISLAMABAD : Aleema Khan, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, on Wednesday admitted that she did not participate in the February 8 protest. Aleema Khan said that on February 8, they did not come out for a rally; instead, they took part in the protest while staying at home. She added that her […]
Sharjeel terms digital property registration a historic step for overseas Pakistanis
KARACHI: Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Wednesday said that digital property registration is a revolutionary and historic decision for Pakistanis living abroad. He stated that the new digital property registration system will eliminate the difficulties faced by overseas Pakistanis in buying and selling property. Under the new system, the completion of online sale […]
Consultations to elect new AJK president completed: Sardar Tanveer
ISLAMABAD :Former prime minister of Azad Kashmir Sardar Tanveer Ilyas on Wednesday said that consultations regarding the election of a new president in Azad Kashmir have been completed. He stated that the new president of Azad Kashmir will be elected within the next few days. He said and that the Pakistan People’s Party will nominate […]
PM announces Rs5 million compensation for families of Islamabad suicide attack victims
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced compensation for the relatives of the victims of a recent suicide blast that targeted a mosque in Islamabad, vowing that the lives lost in the incident would not go in vain. Speaking on the occasion, the prime minister condemned the attack, calling it an act of extreme brutality. “There […]
Zardari reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to peace, urges action on Kashmir, Palestine
ISLAMABAD : President Asif Ali Zardari has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to promoting peace, tolerance, and mutual respect, while urging the international community to fulfill its responsibilities regarding the situations in occupied Kashmir and Palestine. In his message on the International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism, the President described violent extremism as a grave […]
Afghanistan remains a persistent threat to regional peace, stability: Reports
ISLAMABAD (APP): Afghanistan continues to be a major hub for international terrorism, exporting insecurity through cross-border attacks, terrorist sanctuaries, ideological radicalization, and systemic human rights abuses, even as the United States takes new steps to prevent its aid from inadvertently strengthening the Taliban regime. Since the Taliban’s return to power in 2021, the country has hosted […]
US House passes bill to require proof of US citizenship for midterm voters
WASHINGTON :The Republican-controlled House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to require proof of US citizenship in the November midterm elections, which Democrats said would impose unnecessary burdens on American voters and concentrate electoral power in the hands of President Donald Trump. Lawmakers voted 218-213 to approve the SAVE America Act, with only one Democrat joining […]
Punjab launches ‘One App’ digital traffic challan system
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has inaugurated the “One App” digital traffic challan system, introducing an evidence-based enforcement mechanism for the first time in the country. According to a Traffic Police spokesperson, the new system ensures transparency by issuing challans supported with video evidence. Recordings of traffic violations will be securely stored and […]
Pakistan sends 29th aid consignment to Palestine
LAHORE On the instructions of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has dispatched the 29th relief consignment to Palestine, consisting of 100 tons of essential food items. The aid, sent in collaboration with the Al-Khidmat Foundation via a special flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport Lahore, includes flour, rice, dates, […]
Nepra imposes fixed charges on domestic consumers using up to 300 units
ISLAMABAD : The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has imposed fixed charges on domestic consumers using up to 300 units per month, marking a significant change in Pakistan’s electricity tariff structure. The decision, issued on the Power Division’s request, applies to both protected and non-protected consumers. Previously, fixed charges were limited to non-protected domestic […]