Maryam Nawaz aims to make Punjab drug-free: Azma Bokhari
LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari said on Wednesday that making Punjab drug-free is the mission of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, stressing that protecting students from narcotics is a collective responsibility. During her visit to the headquarters of the Punjab Anti-Narcotics Force, Director General Brigadier Mazhar Iqbal briefed the minister on the department’s performance and […]
PM felicitates Tarique Rahman on taking oath as Bangladesh PM
ISLAMABAD :Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Tuesday, extended his warmest felicitations to Tarique Rahman, on taking oath as the Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. The prime minister on X account posted, “I look forward to close and meaningful engagements with my brother, to further strengthen our bilateral cooperation across mutually beneficial areas […]
Punjab traders get permission to keep shops open beyond 10pm
LAHORE : The Punjab government has granted permission to the traders to continue their businesses beyond 10pm during Ramazan, against its earlier order for closing shops at 10pm. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz accepted the request of the business community and granted exemption from the 10pm closing hours of shops during Ramazan. The 10pm closing hours […]
CTD kills 14 terrorists in Quetta, Barkhan operations
QUETTA : The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) have killed 14 terrorists during separate operations conducted in Quetta and Barkhan. CTD officials said a targeted operation was conducted in the Darakhshan area of Quetta after receiving intelligence information. The operation resulted in a fierce exchange of fire, which led to the killing of 8 alleged terrorists. […]
PM Shehbaz arrives in US for inaugural Board of Peace meeting
WASHINGTON: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Washington today (Wednesday) to attend the inaugural session of the Gaza Board of Peace. The prime minister is scheduled to participate in a session of the board on February 19, an initiative under the leadership of President Trump. The BoP session is said to focus on the […]
Pakistan China Business Forum and ICSTSI Jointly Host Grand Chinese New Year Celebration with Chinese Delegation
Pakistan China Business Forum (PCBF) and the Islamabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industries (ICSTSI) jointly organized a grand celebration this evening on the occasion of Chinese New Year, which was attended by a distinguished Chinese delegation from China. Along with cultural festivities, important discussions were also held regarding business cooperation, bilateral trade, and […]
Mohsin Naqvi rejects PTI founder health rumours
LAHORE : Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has dismissed reports regarding the eye condition of the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), terming them as propaganda and misinformation. Addressing a press conference, Naqvi said that for the past four to five days, certain political narratives had been circulating about the PTI founder’s health. He stated that […]
Sheikh Rashid calls for justice for innocent prisoners
RAWALPINDI: Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, head of the Awami Muslim League and former federal minister, appealed to authorities for justice for innocent citizens and called for economic relief amid rising inflation. Speaking to the media outside the Anti-Terrorism Court, Sheikh Rashid emphasized that appeals should be heard in the name of God and the Prophet (PBUH). […]
Bangladesh PM-to-be Tarique Rahman and lawmakers sworn into parliament
DHAKA :Bangladesh’s prime minister-to-be Tarique Rahman and lawmakers were sworn into parliament on Tuesday, becoming the first elected representatives since a deadly 2024 uprising. Rahman is set to take over from an interim government that has steered the country of 170 million people for 18 months since the autocratic government of Sheikh Hasina was overthrown. […]
11 soldiers martyred, 12 terrorists killed in Bajaur checkpost attack: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Eleven soldiers were martyred and 12 militants were killed after a cowardly terrorist attack was attempted on security forces and law enforcement agencies joint check post in Bajaur. ISPR said the terrorist attack was carried out by Indian-sponsored terrorists on 16 February 2026, adding that the assailants sought to breach the check post security; […]