Govt faces criticism as minister says new jet is meant for Air Punjab
LAHORE : The Punjab government is facing criticism on social media for purchasing a plane for allegedly Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz as Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said the jet is meant for a fleet being built for Air Punjab. Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that a fleet is being built for Air […]
Pakistan will never support atrocities in Palestine: Tessori
KARACHI:Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori has said the people of Pakistan will not support atrocities taking place in Palestine under any circumstances. Addressing the people present for Sehri at Nhamshim Chowrangi, Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori said, ‘Our Pakistani forces gave India a lesson on May 10 that it will not be able to forget for many […]
Tarar rejects media reports of deal with PTI founder
Khawaja Asif rules out diplomatic relations with Israel
ISLAMABAD:- Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday ruled out the possibility of Islamabad establishing diplomatic relations with Israel, saying such a move may be considered in the future if Palestinians secure an independent homeland for themselves. Pakistan does not have diplomatic relations with Israel and maintains a firm policy of non-recognition, rooted in its support […]
HEC to introduce mandatory AI course in all degree programs
ISLAMABAD :The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has directed all public and private universities across Pakistan to introduce a mandatory three-credit-hour course on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in all undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs. The decision has been taken in view of the rapidly evolving global educational and technological landscape, where AI is playing a key role […]
Punjab reports 1,695 measles cases in four weeks
LAHORE :The Punjab has reported 1,695 suspected measles cases during the first four weeks of 2026, according to a report submitted by the DG Health Services Punjab to the Lahore High Court. The report, filed in a case concerning deaths from measles, states that 330 patients have been laboratory-confirmed as measles cases so far this […]
President Zardari grieved over deaths by Karachi building collapse
ISLAMABAD,(APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday expressed his deep grief over the deaths caused by a building collapse in Karachi’s Soldier Bazaar area. The president, in a statement, conveyed sympathies to the families of the deceased and directed the authorities concerned to extend the best possible medical care to those injured in the incident. […]
PSX slumps over 5,900 points ahead of IMF review
KARACHI : Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) turned bearish on Thursday a day after registering massive gains ahead of a visit of a team of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to review implementation of the loan programme and discuss upcoming budget. During intraday trading, the KSE-100 index plunged 5,950.83 points to reach 172,902.26 points, marking a […]
Compensation cheques distributed to families of Islamabad Imambargah attack victims
ISLAMABAD : Compensation cheques have been distributed to the families of those who lost their lives in the suicide attack at Imambargah Khadijat-ul-Kubra in the Tarlai area of Islamabad earlier this month. The attack, which occurred on February 6 during Friday prayers, claimed the lives of 36 people and left many others injured. According to […]
Pakistan summons Afghan diplomat to protest terrorist attack in Bajaur
ISLAMABAD : Pakistan’s Foreign Office summoned the Afghan diplomat to formally register a strong protest over the recent terrorist attack in Bajaur. According to Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi, the Afghan Deputy Ambassador was handed an official protest note expressing deep concern over the use of Afghan territory in the Bajaur attack. On February 16, […]