CM Balochistan named new chief of Bugti tribes
Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti has been named as the new chief of the Bugti tribes under the traditional tribal system, Dunya News reported. Sarfraz Bugti has been elected as the eighth chief of Bugti tribes. Tribal elders have prayers for his success, safety, and leadership. The traditional turban-tying (Dastar Bandi) ceremony will be […]
Shaheen Chowk Underpass to be opened for traffic by Dec 31, says Naqvi
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the Shaheen Chowk Underpass early Monday and directed that it be opened for traffic by December 31. During his visit, the minister inspected the finishing work on the site, observing the ongoing carpeting work on the underpass. He also reviewed the landscaping and horticulture work around the project, instructing the […]
‘We are not a threat to anyone’: Afghan minister welcomes statements of Dar and religious scholars
Afghanistan Interior Minister Khalifa Sirajuddin Haqqani has welcomed the recent statements by Pakistani religious scholars and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar regarding efforts to reduce tensions between Kabul and Islamabad. According to Afghan television channel Tolo News, while addressing a ceremony held in recognition of the performance of the Kabul municipality and […]
DPM Dar reaffirms Pakistan’s full support for Somalia’s sovereignty
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar received a call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of Somalia Abdisalam Abdi Ali on Sunday. The Deputy Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s full support for Somalia’s sovereignty as well as territorial integrity and condemned any actions aimed at undermining it. The Somali foreign minister thanked the Deputy Prime Minister for standing […]
PSX crosses 174,000 milestone for first time with strong investor confidence
The Pakistan Stock Market (PSX) kicked off the new business week on a strong note as it has crossed the 174,000 points mark for the first time in history, reflecting growing investor confidence. During intraday trading, the market saw a sharp rise, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining more than 1,900 points. The index reached […]
Legislations made under ‘coercion’ not acceptable, says Fazl
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has said the government approved the 27th Constitutional Amendment without the consultation of the opposition. Addressing a gathering at a seminary here on Saturday, the JUI-F emir alleged that parliamentarians were coerced into giving vote in favour of the amendment, emphasising that his party did not accept such […]
Tourist influx in Malam Jabba as Swat receives first snow of winter
The first snowfall of the winter season has transformed Swat into a picturesque white landscape, prompting a surge of tourists to the popular hill resort of Malam Jabba. Following a prolonged dry spell, snowfall in the upper districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa blanketed the mountains in a thick white cover, reviving the region’s scenic beauty. As […]
Pakistan reclaims strategic significance in 2025, outshines India: Global journal
Pakistan has successfully restored its strategic importance on the global stage in 2025, leveraging its geographic location, defense capabilities, and diplomatic initiatives, according to a report by Carolina Political Review. The report highlighted Pakistan’s strengthened position in international politics, particularly following the May conflict with India, which showcased Pakistan’s military resilience and enhanced its credibility. […]
Met Office forecasts rain as western weather system to enter Pakistan
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast that a western disturbance is likely to enter the country from tomorrow, bringing intermittent rainfall to various regions over the next few days. According to the PMD, the western system is expected to strengthen on December 30 and will affect northern and central areas by December 31, remaining […]
Pakistan will not send forces to Gaza to disarm Hamas, says DPM
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said on Saturday Pakistan was willing to contribute to an international peacekeeping force in Gaza, though it would not deploy troops to disarm or de-weaponise Hamas. “If they say that we should go and start fighting, disarm Hamas, de-weaponise them, and go and destroy the tunnels that Hamas has built […]