Imran Khan is ‘absolutely healthy’, confirms Tarar
ISLAMABAD – Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Thursday confirmed that PTI Chairman and former Prime Minister Imran Khan underwent a 20-minute medical procedure for an eye ailment at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad. Tarar said the former premier, who is currently incarcerated at Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail, was examined by eye specialists […]
Armed forces fully ready to defend Pakistan against any threat, says Field Marshal Munir
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Commander of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir visited Bahawalpur Garrison where he was briefed on various operational, training and administrative aspects of the Corps, with special focus on preparations for multi-domain warfare. The COAS & CDF witnessed a high-intensity Field Exercise “Steadfast Resolve,” at Khairpur Tamewali […]
Bangladesh’s ‘East Asian Model’ outperforms regional peers in exports: Prof Yamagata
Bangladesh’s East Asian–style development offers key lessons for Pakistan: Expert Islamabad: Renowned Japanese development economist and a former visiting fellow at the Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies, from Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan, Prof. Yamagata Tatsufumi on Monday at the special guest lecture on Bangladesh’s development trajectory highlighted that the country has effectively transitioned from […]
LHC hears petition to ban social sedia for children under 16
LAHORE – The Lahore High Court heard a petition seeking a ban on social media use for children under 16. The hearing was presided over by Chief Justice Aalia Neelum, who summoned responses from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the Ministry of Law and Justice, and other relevant authorities. The petition was filed by an […]
Electro buses, free medicines, and development projects: Maryam Nawaz highlights Punjab initiatives
LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met with a delegation of National and Provincial Assembly members from Mianwali to discuss ongoing development projects, law and order, and public service initiatives in the province. The delegation included Ali Haider Noor Khan, Obaidullah Shadikhel, Amanatullah Khan Shadikel, Adeel Abdullah Khan Rokhri, Malik Feroz Joiya, and Malik […]
‘Wazir 1’ fetches Rs150 million in Peshawar as KP auctions personalised number plates
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa auctions personalised vehicle number plates in Peshawar as ‘Wazir 1’ sells for Rs150 million, ‘Afridi 1’ fetches Rs140.5 million, and ‘Khan 1’ crosses Rs111 million. PESHAWAR (Web Desk) – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has generated significant revenue through the auction of personalised vehicle number plates, with several high-profile plates selling for tens of […]
PMD forecasts cold and dry weather for most parts of country
ISLAMABAD : The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted cold and dry weather for most parts of country during next 24 hours, while very cold conditions will continue in hilly areas. The Met Office said patches of fog are likely to develop during the early morning hours in several districts of north-east Punjab, including Sialkot, […]
Tirah Valley operation inevitable due to presence of terrorists: Sanaullah
ISLAMABAD : Adviser to Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah on Tuesday said that operation in Tirah Valley in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is inevitable due to presence of terrorists. Speaking on Dunya News programme “Dunya Meher Bokhari Kay Sath”, Rana Sanaullah said that an operation could take place in Tirah Valley at any time. He […]
President Zardari meets Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates to Further Strengthen Bilateral Relations
Abu Dhabi: President Asif Ali Zardari, accompanied by a high-level delegation, met today with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, during an official visit to the UAE. The leaders discussed ways to further deepen the longstanding and brotherly relations between Pakistan and […]
FCC reserves verdict in super tax case
ISLAMABAD : The Federal Constitutional Court has reserved its verdict in the Super Tax case after the conclusion of arguments, marking a crucial moment in a case closely watched by the business community and fiscal policymakers. A three-member bench, headed by Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan, heard the case. During the proceedings, senior counsel Makhdoom Ali […]