USEFP Now Accepting Applications for the 2027 Fulbright Student Program
Islamabad, : The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the prestigious 2027 Fulbright Student Program. Funded by the United States government in partnership with the Government of Pakistan, the highly competitive merit-based scholarship supports graduate study at leading U.S. universities, including tuition, living expenses, insurance, […]
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). […]
PHC orders immediate clearance of roads amid PTI protests
PESHAWAR:The Peshawar High Court expressed strong displeasure over the closure of roads due to protests by PTI and ordered authorities to immediately initiate action, directing that all roads be reopened without delay and a report be submitted to the court. The hearing was conducted on a petition filed against road blockages caused by PTI protests. […]
President Zardari, PM Shehbaz congratulate Tariq Rahman on Bangladesh election victory
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday congratulated the people on the successful conduct of the general elections in Bangladesh, and extended congratulations to the BNP-led alliance for securing a two-thirds majority, as well as to the expected Prime Minister Tariq Rahman. According to a statement issued by the President’s […]
Govt allows Pakistan team to play T20 World Cup match against India on Feb 15
ISLAMABAD : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has given formal approval for Pakistan’s national cricket team to play its scheduled match against India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, ending uncertainty surrounding the high-profile fixture. According to an official government announcement, the Pakistan–India match will be played as per the original schedule, with the clash […]
CM Maryam commends Lahorites for following safety SOPs during Basant
LAHORE : Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz praised the Lahorites for adhering to safety SOPs during the Basant festival. CM Maryam said that the city’s residents upheld the government trust. “It is heartening that Lahoris celebrated Basant with joy while following the rules” she said. In a statement, Maryam Nawaz added that Lahore was vibrant […]
LHC halts underground parking projects at Taxali, Sheranwala Gates in Lahore
LAHORE : The Lahore High Court has ordered the suspension of the ongoing underground parking projects at Taxali Gate and Sheranwala Gate in the provincial capital. LHC’s Justice Shahid Karim issued the order while hearing cases related to smog. During the hearing, he expressed sorrow over the tragic death of a mother and her daughter […]
Trump says ‘hopefully’ no need for military action against Iran
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he hoped to avoid military action against Iran, which has threatened to strike American bases and aircraft carriers in response to any attack. Trump said he is speaking with Iran and left open the possibility of avoiding a military operation after earlier warning that time was “running out” […]
Maduro pleads not guilty to drug charges, saying he was ‘kidnapped’
Toppled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty on Monday to narcotics charges after President Donald Trump’s stunning capture of him rattled world leaders and left officials in Caracas scrambling to regroup. “I am innocent. I am not guilty. I am a decent man. I am still president of my country,” Maduro, 63, said through […]
Four police personnel martyred in firing incidents in Lakki Marwat, Bannu
Four police personnel, including three traffic wardens, were martyred in separate firing incidents carried out by unidentified assailants in Lakki Marwat and Bannu on Sunday. According to details, the first incident took place in Lakki Marwat where traffic police officials were performing routine duty when unknown attackers opened fire. The martyred officials were identified as […]