World Press Freedom Day: Mushaal Mullick decries media repression in held Kashmir
ISLAMABAD (APP): Mushaal Hussein Mullick, wife of jailed Hurriyat leader Yasin Malik and chairperson of the Peace and Culture Organisation, said that Kashmiri journalists are “paying the real price of press freedom” in Indian held Kashmir, urging the international community on World Press Freedom Day to take urgent notice of systematic curbs on media and […]
Tarar felicitates newly elected CPNE office-bearers
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Sunday felicitated the newly elected office-bearers of the Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE), expressing the hope that the new leadership would play an active role in addressing challenges faced by the media industry. In a statement, the minister congratulated CPNE President Kazim Khan, Secretary General […]
Pakistan firmly committed to freedom of press: President
President Asif Ali Zardari said Pakistan as a state, remained firmly committed to freedom of the press both as a constitutional guarantee and a democratic necessity. In a message on World Press Freedom Day (3rd May 2026), he said, “I extend my warmest greetings to journalists, editors, media workers and media professionals in Pakistan and […]
PM directs to make best arrangements for PSL final match
The prime minister issued the directive as Interior Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi called on him here, the PM Office said.The Interior Minister updated PM Sharif about the arrangements and security measures taken regarding the holding of the PSL’s final match in Lahore.
Rana Mashhood praises two Pakistani youth for clinching top QECT global leadership awards
Describing the achievement as a “defining moment” for Pakistan’s youth, Mashhood said Hassan Ashraf, a member of the Prime Minister’s National Youth Council (Cohort 3), and Joshua Dilawar, an alumnus (Cohort 2), had brought international acclaim to the country through their visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to social impact. The QECT awards celebrate outstanding young […]
Trump says US not likely to accept new Iran peace proposal
US President Donald Trump said Saturday he will review a new Iranian peace proposal, but cast doubt over its prospects as he left open the possibility of future attacks on Iran. Negotiations between the two countries have been deadlocked since a ceasefire came into effect on April 8, with one round of peace talks to […]
“Merit-Based Cricket Trials for Rawalpindi Division Begin” Barrister Danyal Chaudhry
RAWALPINDI : Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting, Barrister Danyal Chaudhry, on Saturday announced the start of merit-based cricket trials for the Rawalpindi Division Grade-II team, stating that the initiative is part of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s vision to promote sports across Punjab. Speaking at the inauguration of the trials, Barrister Danyal said the […]
“Marka-e-Haq – A Defining Victory of Resilience, Unity, and National Resolve” Barrister Danyal Chaudhry
Islamabad: Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting, Barrister Danyal Chaudhry, has stated that the triumph of Marka-e-Haq stands as a defining chapter in Pakistan’s history; a symbol of resilience, unity, and unwavering national resolve that will echo through generations. He said this was not merely a battlefield success but a comprehensive victory achieved across […]
Discussion on Pakistan’s Mediating Role as Genuine Reflection of Bandung Spirit
Islamabad: The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in collaboration with the International Institute for Regional and International Studies (IIRIS), successfully convened a discussion on “Pakistan’s Current Mediating Role as a Genuine Reflection of the Bandung Spirit,” held in hybrid, 29 April 2026, at the Indonesian Corner, National Library of Pakistan (NLP). The event brought […]
Mojtaba Khamenei says new management of Strait of Hormuz ‘will bring calm
Tehran: Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said in a published written message on Thursday that a new chapter for the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz has been taking shape since the Iran war with the United States and Israel broke out on February 28.Iran’s Supreme Leader said that Tehran would secure the Gulf region […]