CM Maryam announces Basant holiday across Punjab
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Sunday announced extended weekly holidays for the people of the province, giving residents an opportunity to enjoy a long break to celebrate Basant. In a statement shared on social media platform X, the chief minister said that people across Punjab would be able to benefit from extended holidays […]
Nawaz Sharif reviews Data Darbar expansion project
LAHORE :Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif on Sunday visited the holy shrine of Sufi saint Hazrat Ali Bin Usman Hajveri (Data Darbar) to review the renovation and expansion of the the sacred site. The former prime minister said that it is a national responsibility to serve the devotees who visit the shrine. […]
Senate, National Assembly sessions today as key legislative bills set for debate
ISLAMABAD : The secretariats of the Senate and National Assembly have issued agendas for their respective sessions scheduled for today, featuring key legislative business and national issues. The Senate will meet at 4:00 pm with a 23-point agenda. Several important bills will be introduced, including amendments related to the Federal Employees Benevolent Fund and Group […]
KP CM Sohail Afridi to discuss provincial matters with PM Shehbaz
PESHAWAR : Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said on Sunday that he had received an invitation from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and would present the province’s concerns during the meeting. Addressing the Khyber Aman Jirga, Afridi condemned recent terrorist incidents in Balochistan and expressed solidarity with the victims and their families. He accused the […]
PM reaffirm commitment to transparent implementation of Indus Waters Treaty
ISLAMABAD : – President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the conservation and sustainable management of wetlands. On the occasion of World Wetlands Day, being observed today, the President said Pakistan is a signatory to the Ramsar Convention 1971.which promotes the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands […]
Pakistan says suspension of Indus Waters Treaty threatens other global agreements
NEW YORK : Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar, has said the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is a test of the system of international agreements, and unilateral actions can also weaken border and trade agreements. If the water treaty is not secure, then no treaty is secure, he added. […]
Transport alliance announces 4pc fare rise after hike in petroleum prices
LAHORE: The Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance has announced a 4 percent increase in transport fares following a rise in petroleum product prices. Speaking on the issue, President of the Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance, Malik Shehzad Awan, strongly criticised the federal government’s decision to increase diesel prices, calling it unacceptable. He said that due to the […]
Enemies will never succeed in their nefarious designs: Gohar
ISLAMABAD : Pakistan Tehreek Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has said the enemies of the country will never succeed in their nefarious designs. In a statement issued here on Saturday, the PTI said, “I pay tribute to the security forces for destroying the terrorists of Fitna al Hindustan.” He said he prayed for the […]
Bara jirga demands support for families displaced from Tirah Valley
PESHAWAR :The Bara Political Alliance has demanded complete solidarity, sympathy, and full support for all families temporarily displaced from the Tirah Valley. The announcement was made during an important jirga convened by Bara Siyasi Ittehad, an alliance of different political parties of Bara. Participants strongly voiced their support for peace and sharply criticized the provincial […]
World Bank President Ajay Banga arrives in Pakistan on four‑day official visit
ISLAMABAD: World Bank President Ajay Banga arrived in Pakistan on Sunday for a high-profile visit that will continue until February 4. During his visit, Banga is set to meet the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, and ministers of finance, energy, and economic affairs. Officials will brief him on key economic reform initiatives and development project […]