Bilawal thanks PM Shehbaz for support on G-B govt formation
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday thanked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for his support in government formation in Gilgit-Baltistan. During a meeting at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad, both leaders also discussed bilateral political cooperation and coordination between the ruling coalition partners. Bilawal appreciated Pakistan’s positive contribution to a […]
SC issues notices in Imran Khan meeting case; Salman Akram Raja rejects militancy claim
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notices to all respondents in a contempt of court case concerning alleged non-implementation of orders related to meetings with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan in Adiala Jail, while adjourning further proceedings after seeking replies within three weeks. A three-member bench headed by Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, and […]
PM Shehbaz signs US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (Islamabad MoU) as mediator
ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, has signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) electronically today with the United States and Iran, in his role as mediator. He said that the agreement was signed by US President Donald J. Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. The MoU reflects a diplomatic effort aimed at […]
Nawaz calls on AJK protesters to end violence, urges govt to begin ‘meaningful’ talks
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday called for an end to sit-ins in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and urged all stakeholders to engage in meaningful dialogue, as he expressed concern over the region’s political situation during a party meeting in Lahore. The former premier made these remarks while chairing a […]
‘Good news’: Govt hints at reducing petroleum prices following US-Iran deal
Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik has said that the government is expected to announce “good news” regarding a possible reduction in petroleum product prices. “We will bring good news regarding a reduction in petroleum prices,” the minister said while speaking with Geo News, acknowledging that the public had already faced difficulties due to regional […]
Sindh CM presents Rs3.56tr budget, seeks 7% hike in salaries
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah presented the provincial budget for the financial year 2026-27 in the Sindh Assembly on Wednesday, proposing a 7% increase in salaries and pensions for provincial government employees. Delivering his budget speech, CM Murad expressed gratitude for presenting Sindh’s budget for the 12th time. During the budget session, opposition […]
Oil slips again after landmark US-Iran agreement
Islamabad : Oil prices fell in early trading on Thursday after the US and Iran signed an interim agreement that would end the Iran war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and waive US sanctions on Tehran’s oil, resolving the largest energy supply disruption in history. Brent crude futures were down 89 cents, or 1.12%, at […]
Trump, Iran’s president sign deal to end Middle East war
US President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian signed a deal meant to end the Middle East war, with Tehran agreeing to dilute its enriched uranium in return for large-scale economic relief. Trump put his signature to the memorandum of understanding during a candlelit dinner at the Palace of Versailles following a G7 […]
Rawalpindi, Lahore announce foolproof security, traffic plan for Muharram
Islamabad : As Muharram-ul-Haram commences today, authorities across Punjab have rolled out extensive security and traffic arrangements to ensure peaceful observance of religious gatherings and processions. Law enforcement agencies have placed the province on high alert for the entire Ashura period, with tens of thousands of personnel deployed and strict monitoring mechanisms activated. According to […]
Turkish Defence Delegation Visits NDMA, Lauds Pakistan’s Disaster Management
A Turkish defence delegation visited the headquarters of the National Disaster Management Authority in Islamabad on Wednesday, where it was briefed on Pakistan’s disaster preparedness framework, early warning mechanisms and institutional response capacity. Briefing on early warning and NEOC capabilities During the visit, officials of the National Disaster Management Authority presented a detailed briefing on […]