Life comes to standstill in upper regions as heavy snowfall blocks roads
ISLAMABAD – Severe snowfall and rain have badly disrupted daily life in Pakistan’s upper regions, leaving key roads blocked and triggering shortages of food and fuel in several areas. In Astore district of Gilgit-Baltistan, roads closed due to heavy snowfall have yet to be reopened. Tragically, a sick man from a remote village died before […]
Dar stresses dialogue, diplomacy in call with Iranian FM amid regional situation
ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi. DPM Dar expressed concern over the evolving regional situation, and underscored that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable way forward, Foreign Office said in a press release on Thursday. Both leaders agreed to remain […]
PSX drops below 187,000 points amid profit-taking pressure
KARACHI : The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced significant volatility on the fourth trading day of the week, with the KSE-100 Index losing ground after an initially strong start. The market opened on a positive note, surging over 500 points to reach 188,923, fueled by early buying in key sectors. However, trading momentum quickly reversed […]
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, […]