Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Pakistan-IMF deal garners praise from US

Pakistan-IMF deal

Spox says United States doesn’t ask Pakistan to choose between US and China. Miller reiterated the US government’s unwavering support for Pakistan’s economic success. Matthew Miller also asked Pakistan to continue the ban on terrorist groups. US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller welcomed the recent staff-level agreement between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) … Read more

Mid level flood in Sutlej River cut land connectivity of five villages

Sutlej river flood

A major flood relay will pass through the Sutlej River by this evening. Agricultural land of 15 villages has been damaged. Rescue personnel are busy moving people to safe places. A medium level flood in the Sutlej River has cut off the land connectivity of five villages in Punjab’s Kasur district. The sources of the … Read more

10 of a family killed in Lahore house fire

lahore house fire

Rescue 1122 officials say the fire broke out due to a short circuit. Mohsin Naqvi sought a report from the Commissioner Lahore Division about the tragic incident. He ordered a comprehensive investigation into the incident. A horrifying house fire in Lahore’s Bhati Gate area on Wednesday morning claimed ten lives of the same family. According … Read more

PM hails strong partnership between Pakistan and China

Pak China relation

PM thanked China for its assistance in ensuring Pakistan’s economic stability. PM praised the personal commitment of Chinese leaders. Pang Chunxue reaffirmed China’s commitment to implementing GDI projects in Pakistan. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently met with Charge d’affaires Pang Chunxue of the People’s Republic of China, where he reiterated the longstanding friendship and support … Read more

Banking crimes court grants Elahi bail in FIA’s money laundering case

Pervez Elahi bail

The court ordered Elahi to submit bail bonds of Rs500,000. Banking Crimes Court Judge Aslam Gondal heard the bail petition. Federal Investigation Agency had registered a case against Parvez Elahi. A banking crimes court of Lahore on Tuesday granted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf President Chaudhry Pervez Elahi post-arrest bail in money laundering case registered by the Federal … Read more

Saylani head meet UAE consul general in Karachi

Saylani meet UAE Consul General

Saylani head appreciated the services of the UAE Consul General Bakhit Atiq Al Rumiti. Bashir Farooqui visited the UAE’s largest visa center in Karachi. Bakhit Atiq Al Rumiti thanked Basheer Farooqui. Saylani Head Bashir Farooqui on Tuesday met UAE consul general Bakhit Atiq Al Rumiti in Karachi. In the meeting, Bashir Farooqui appreciated the services … Read more

PM appreciates Bill Gates over his foundation’s services in Pakistan

PM Bill Gates talk

PM Shehbaz, Bill Gates hold telephone conversation. Discussed public health and sector programs. Bill Gates praised PM Shehbaz’s leadership and Pakistan’s efforts to eradicate polio. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday appreciated Bill Gates for the services of his Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) in Pakistan. Co-chair of the BMGF and PM Shehbaz held … Read more

PM Shehbaz calls for ending resource disparity among population

population resources disparity

Sharif emphasized the need for a balance between population and resources. PM emphasized the importance of affirmative policies to empower communities and individuals. He acknowledged the challenges posed by factors such as climate change, geopolitical shifts. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appealed to stakeholders to focus on empowering communities through improved healthcare and educational facilities, … Read more

ACE book PTI chairman’s sister Uzma Khan in another land fraud case

Uzma Khan land fraud

ACE Faisalabad arrests Naib Tehsildar and Patwari involved in case. Uzma Khan is accused of acquiring 300 kanals of land through fraudulent means. Uzma Khan already booked in a Layyah land fraud case. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman’s sister Uzma Khan faced another legal trouble as the Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) Faisalabad registered another land fraud case against her. … Read more

Despite court summon, PTI chairman, other leaders skip ATC hearing on terrorism cases

ATC summon PTI chairman

ATC directed PTI chairman and other leaders to ensure attendance at the next hearing. Court urged on closing the cases at the earliest. Court adjourned hearing of two cases filed in Ramna police station till July 13. The Anti-Terrorism Court of Islamabad on Tuesday directed PTI chairman and other leaders to ensure attendance in the … Read more

PDMA high alerts Punjab following water release in River Sutlej

Sutlej river water

India released 95,027 cusecs of water from Harike to Sutlej River. The water relay will enter Pakistani territory Kasur’s Ganda Singh village. PDMA directed authorities to make prior arrangements. The Pakistan Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Tuesday issued a high alert to the Punjab authorities to take prior precautions following the realse of water from … Read more

Benazir Kafaalat program disbursement surpasses Rs58 bn

Benazir Kafaalat program

BISP has already released over Rs. 81 billion to its partner banks. 9 million registered beneficiary families are eligible to receive a quarterly payment of Rs. 9,000 per household. Beneficiaries can address any complaints by contacting the nearest BISP Tehsil Offices. The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has disbursed over Rs. 58 billion to more … Read more

KP CTD apprehend terrorist gang, thwart Muharram attack plot

KP CTD arrest terrorist

Terrorists belong to banned organization – Daesh. Investigation has been initiated. Terrorists were arrested from different areas of the province, including Peshawar and Hangu. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Counter-terrorism Department on Monday during a major operation across the province arrested a terrorist group planning attack in Muharram. The terrorists were arrested from different areas of the … Read more

Rupee weakens as Dollar strengthens for third consecutive day

Dollar to PKR

In interbank market, greenback gained 60 paisas, traded at Rs280. On Monday, the KSE-100 index surged over 200 points to reach 44,440 points. On Thursday, the rupee had gained 37 paisas against the dollar. The US dollar extended its three-day winning streak and continued to gain strength against rupee during the first day of the … Read more

Karachi Rain Update: More rainfall predicted in southeast Sindh

Karachi Rain Update

Thunderstorms and rain expected in Karachi, Hyderabad, Tharparker, Umerkot and other areas. The highest recorded rainfall was in Nagarparkar with 112mm. According to the NEOC’s latest alert, Lahore, Sialkot, and Narowal are expected to experience further torrential downpours. The Pakistan Meteorological Department has predicted monsoon system to lash more rain in southeast region of Sindh. … Read more

PTI chairman secures interim bail in 11 cases till July 19

PTI chairman bail

PTI chairman appeared in Judicial Complex Islamabad along with his legal team. PTI’s chief lawyer requested the judge to adjourn the hearing till July 19. Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra directed the PTI chairman to join the investigation. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman and former prime minister on Monday secured interim bail in eleven cases. Two cases filed … Read more

Successful rescue operation in Shakargarh Tehsil for people trapped in floodwater

rescue operation Shakargarh

Many people including children and women were trapped in the flood relay coming from India. A total of 223 people including women and children rescued safely. Punjab Rangers are still present for immediate assistance to the people in the affected area. A joint rescue operation of Punjab Rangers and Rescue 1122 in Tehsil Shakargarh resulted … Read more

Shehzad Farooq Rana challenges his dismissal as PCB chief election commissioner

Farooq Rana challenges dismissal

Mahmood Iqbal replaced Ahmed Shehzad Farooq Rana in this vital role. Shehzad Farooq Rana announced new Board of Governors (BOG). Farooq Rana urged the court to nullify the notification of dismissal. Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chief Election Commissioner Ahmed Shehzad Farooq Rana on Monday challenged his dismissal from the role in the Lahore High … Read more

PM, FM to address inaugural session of Gandhara symposium

Gandhara symposium

The symposium aims to strengthen international relationships, foster mutual understanding, and facilitate cultural exchanges. Objective of the conference is to promote and preserve Pakistan’s rich historical and cultural Buddhist heritage. Foreign panelists, including archaeology experts, will participate in the sessions and contribute their insights. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari … Read more

PM Shehbaz pays tribute to Fatima Jinnah on death anniversary

PM tribute to Fatima Jinnah

In 1947, Fatima Jinnah established the Women’s Relief Committee. In 1965 she defied tradition by challenging Ayub Khan in a tight race for the office of President of Pakistan. Fatima Jinnah is still remembered for her passionate support for civil rights. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif honored ‘Madr-e-Millat’ Fatima Jinnah on her 56th death anniversary. … Read more

PM condemn vile social media campaign to assassinate COAS

COAS Gen Asim Munir

Says similar considerations were made for Black Day on May. Says conspiratorial minds and elements are again active against political and economic stability. Says the nation stands by its army and its army chief. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday strongly condemned the vile social media campaign to assassinate Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir. … Read more

National Assembly to dissolve in August: Khawaja Asif

Assembly dissolve

Says PTI chairman will have to pay the price for May 9 mayhem. Said seat adjustments with the PDM would be made after the assembly’s dissolution. Said preparations for the elections have already begun. Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) leader Khawaja Asif stated that the assemblies would dissolve in August after completing their tenure, and … Read more

Fatima Jinnah’s 56th death anniversary being observed today

Fatimah Jinnah death anniversary

In 1947, Fatima Jinnah established the Women’s Relief Committee. In 1965 she defied tradition by challenging Ayub Khan in a tight race for the office of President of Pakistan. Fatima Jinnah is still remembered for her passionate support for civil rights. The 56th death anniversary of Fatima Jinnah, affectionately known as ‘Madr-e-Millat’ or Mother of … Read more

Alarming Number of Kashmiris killed in IIOJK since Burhan Wani’s death: report

Kashmiri killing

Indian troops have reportedly martyred 1821 Kashmiris in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) region. 242 of the martyred Kashmiris were killed in either fake encounters or while in custody. Burhan Wani, along with his two associates, was martyred in 2016. Since the extrajudicial killing of the popular youth leader, Burhan Muzaffar Wani, … Read more

Sessions court dismisses PTI chairman’s petition, declares Toshakhana case maintainable

Toshakhana case

Additional Sessions Judge Humayun Dilawar delivered a safe verdict. The High Court had ordered the Sessions Court to take a decision in seven days. The court ruled only on the arguments of the Election Commission’s counsel. The Islamabad district and sessions court on Saturday dismissed the plea of the PTI chairman to declare the Toshakhana … Read more