Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Pakistani Celebrities defend their Nation over Pahalgam incident

Pakistani Celebrities defend their Nation over Pahalgam incident

Shamoon Abbasi offers condolences for the lost lives, criticizing Indian media for spreading false propaganda. Abbasi emphasizes understanding the situation before commenting, unlike Indian outlets promoting jingoism. Yasir Nawaz shares a video questioning Indians’ views, highlighting Pakistan’s nuclear power and unity. Shamoon Abbasi expressed condolences for the lives lost but criticized the Indian media for … Read more

PTA grants 120-day mobile registration to visiting overseas Pakistanis

PTA grants 120-day mobile registration to visiting overseas Pakistanis

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) introduced a Temporary Mobile Registration System to enable overseas Pakistanis and foreign visitors to use their mobile phones during their stay in the country, according to a handout. The authority said in a news release that under this initiative, temporary visitors can register their mobile devices for up to 120 … Read more

US envoy highlights trade, investment potential in Karachi visit

US envoy highlights trade, investment potential in Karachi visit

KARACHI: During her visit to Karachi, US Charge d’Affaires Natalie Baker reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to expanding trade and investment ties with Pakistan. She emphasized the need for private sector leadership and strengthened economic cooperation to achieve shared prosperity. The US embassy stated on Friday that the diplomat visited Karachi from April 23 to 24 and … Read more

Prime Minister urges clear process for PIA Privatization

Flights between Pakistan, UAE restarts after hiatus

ISLAMABAD: On Friday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the concerned authorities to ensure transparency in the privatization process of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and complete it within the given time frame. The development came a day after the federal government officially invited expressions of interest (EOIs) from potential investors for PIA’s privatization, marking a major … Read more

Iran and France open door to nuclear talks amid US negotiations

Iran and France open door to nuclear talks amid US negotiations

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is ready to travel to Europe for talks on Iran’s nuclear program. France suggests European powers would also be ready for dialogue if Tehran demonstrated serious engagement. Tehran is keeping its options open by reaching out to European powers involved in the 2015 nuclear deal. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi … Read more

China considers lifting tariffs on selected US products

China considers lifting tariffs on selected US products

China is considering exempting some U.S. imports from its 125% tariffs and is asking businesses to identify goods that could qualify, signaling its growing concern about the economic fallout from its trade war with Washington. A Ministry of Commerce task force is gathering lists of items that could be exempted from tariffs and is requesting … Read more

Public Alert: NDMA predicts unsettled weather from May 1 to7

NDMA issues weather advisory for June 2 to 7

ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued a warning on Friday, forecasting unstable weather conditions across multiple regions of Pakistan from May 1 to 7. According to the NDMA’s National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Upper and Central Punjab, northern Balochistan, and southern Sindh are expected to … Read more

Naqvi briefs President Zardari on India’s irresponsible conduct

Naqvi

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi called on President Asif Ali Zardari in Karachi and briefed him on India’s irresponsible actions in the wake of the recent Pahalgam incident. During the meeting, the Interior Minister shared a detailed overview of the decisions taken by the National Security Committee (NSC) and the counter measures being … Read more

Registration for PM’s Youth Laptop Scheme begins

PM Laptop Scheme 2025 Merit List; Download PDF here

ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Program, Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan said 100,000 laptops will be distributed across the country on merit under the Laptop Scheme. He said the last date to register for the laptop is May 20, 2025 adding that Laptop registration will be done through the Prime Minister’s Digital Youth Hub. … Read more

Senate rejects India’s allegations linking Pakistan to IIOJK attack

Senate

ISLAMABAD: Senate of Pakistan unanimously passed a strongly worded resolution rejecting India’s allegations that Pakistan was involved in the April 22 attack in Pahalgam, located in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The resolution, moved by Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, categorically denounced what it described as “baseless and frivolous” attempts … Read more

PM Shehbaz vows to eliminate malaria from Pakistan

PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister  Shehbaz Sharif said that the government and national leadership were fully prepared to reach remote areas and achieve the goals to eradicate the disease through national malaria programs and reforms and strategies within the health system. In his message on World Malaria Day, the prime minister said the Day was an occasion … Read more

Fashion Designer Mahmood Bhatti Faces Family Court Case

LAHORE: Renowned fashion designer Mahmood Ahmad Tahir Bhatti, long celebrated for his international flair and glamorous image, is now under serious legal pressure as he faces a family maintenance case in the Lahore Family Court. Court documents confirm that the case (No. 83041225) was officially filed on March 6, 2025, and falls under the category … Read more

PRA launches tax awareness drive to EIMS installation

Bad News for Non-Filers

RAWALPINDI: Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has launched a tax awareness campaign in Rawalpindi Division to ensure the installation of the Electronic Invoice Monitoring System (EIMS) and compliance with Punjab sales tax regulations. PRA spokesperson said drive launched on the special directives of the Chairman PRA and Commissioner PRA Rawalpindi. The campaign specifically targets marriage halls … Read more

USF instrumental in IT growth, women’s empowerment, says Shaza Fatima

USF

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for IT & Telecom Shaza Fatima Khawaja emphasized that technological advancement and national progress cannot be achieved without full gender inclusion. The role of the Universal Service Fund (USF) in promoting Pakistan’s IT industry is significant. By connecting remote areas to the digital world, USF has empowered women, startups, freelancers, and social … Read more

Aurangzeb showcases Pakistan’s economic reforms

Aurangzeb

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb concluded the fourth day of his visit to Washington, D.C, for the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank with a series of constructive meetings with key financial institutions, rating agencies, and global corporations. The Finance Minister started his engagements by meeting … Read more

ADP announces $330m additional assistance to Pakistan

ADP

ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced an additional $330 million in financial assistance for Pakistan’s social protection program. The support aims to strengthen the country’s efforts to uplift vulnerable communities, especially women and their families. According to the ADB, this expanded initiative will benefit around 9.3 million individuals across Pakistan. The primary focus … Read more

NA standing committee on defence unanimously condemns loss of lives in Pahalgam

NA standing committee on defence unanimously condemns loss of lives in Pahalgam

The National Assembly’s Defence Committee unanimously expressed grief and strongly condemned the loss of lives in the Pahalgam incident. The Committee expressed deep concern over the actions taken by the Indian Government, including unilaterally suspension of the Indus Water Treaty, the closing of the Attari borders, and the withdrawal of diplomats, and louds that such … Read more