The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee of Pakistan has gathered to decide the sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon. The meeting is taking place at the Ministry of Religious Affairs in Islamabad. Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, the head of the committee, is leading the discussion. Religious scholars, experts from SUPARCO, and meteorologists are also present.
Sindh Minister for Energy, Development, and Planning Syed Nasir Hussain Shah stated that foreign investment is playing a pivotal role in highlighting Pakistan’s positive image and ensuring economic stability and growth. He expressed these views while speaking to journalists at the inauguration ceremony of a foreign airline’s operations in Pakistan, held at a local hotel. […]
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has started licensing virtual private network (VPN) service providers under the Class License for the Provision of Data Services in Pakistan. As part of this process, PTA has already granted Class Licenses to provide VPN services to three companies, said a news release. All VPN service providers operating without a […]
Against the backdrop of the recent spike in incidents of terrorism in the country, security across Punjab was put on high alert, a police spokesperson confirmed on Sunday. The development came days after the terror attack on Bannu Cantonment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. At least five soldiers and 13 civilians were martyred while 16 militants were […]
Counsel for the petitioner in Jaranwala Church burning case has informed the Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan that almost all the suspects of rampage against Christian community are released due to substandard investigation. The Court however advised the petitioner to approach proper forum as the Supreme Court is not going to interfere […]
Earthquake tremors were felt in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Swat, Mingora and surrounding areas on Monday, however, casualties or damage have not been reported. After the earthquake, people came out of their homes in panic and started reciting verses from the Holy Quran. According to the seismological center, the magnitude of the earthquake was recorded at 4.5, […]
At least 10 people were killed and six others were injured when an explosion hit a pickup truck carrying coal mine workers in Balochistan’s Harnai area on Friday, officials said. According to Harnai Deputy Commissioner Hazrat Wali Kakar, the blast occurred when an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated in Coal Mines Area PMDC 94 in […]
Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail on Thursday observed that [an accused] would be handed over [to army] under the Official Secrets Act after the completion of investigation. Justice Mandokhail gave the observation during the hearing of intra-court appeal against the trial of civilians in military courts. A seven-member constitutional bench of the Supreme Court is hearing […]
The Hunza River flooded suddenly in the Gilgit-Baltistan region, hitting Gulmit Gojal stream hard. This caused panic and chaos as floodwaters rushed through the area. More than 50 workers on a water channel barely escaped with their lives. The flood also brought large rocks that blocked parts of the Karakoram Highway. Because of the blockage, many travelers got stuck and could not move.
KHYBER AGENCY: Large numbers of Saudi riyals, UAE dirhams and US dollars were recovered from currency pushers when custom officials foiled bids to smuggle foreign currency from Pakistan to Afghanistan at the Torkham border yesterday. Custom superintendent, Naeem Khan said on Tuesday that on the directions of Collector Peshawar that some elements would make an […]
Rawalpindi district administration has provided 9800 cooked food packets to tourists in Murree during Jan 7 to 11. According to a district administration spokesman, 650 blankets and 9500 packets of dry fruits were also distributed. He informed that the district administration and Provincial Disaster Management Authority were conducting a survey in far-flung areas of Murree […]
The ruling Taliban government of Afghanistan on Wednesday said Islamabad’s decision to expel undocumented Afghan nationals was “unacceptable”. A statement from spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid added that Afghan refugees are “not involved” in the security issues faced by Pakistan. “As long as they leave Pakistan voluntarily, that country should tolerate them,” said Mujahid. In a significant […]
Pakistan has called on the UN Security Council to shift some of its focus on combating Al-Qaeda and ISIS/Da’esh to Hindutva groups in India terrorizing Muslims as well as on State terrorism brutalizing people under occupation, like those in Palestine and Kashmir. “The Security Council’s work on Counter-Terrorism needs urgent reform,” Ambassador Munir Akram, permanent […]
The government has revised family pension rules, limiting eligibility for minors to the age of 21, according to a new directive issued by the Ministry of Finance. The ministry clarified in an office memorandum that family pensions will now be granted to eligible children up to the age of 21. The change, effective since September […]
The European Union delegation, headed by Ambassador Olof Skoog, the EU Special Representative for Human Rights, and accompanied by Dr. Riina Kionka, Ambassador of the European Union to Pakistan, met with Federal Minister for Law & Justice and Human Rights, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar here on Wednesday. The meeting focused on Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to […]
Following instructions from party chairman Imran Khan, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senators have resigned from multiple Senate standing committees, continuing the wave of resignations that began in the National Assembly. The move signals protest against the parliamentary system’s current functioning.
More than 8,000 militants linked to the "Fitna al-Khawarij" group are reportedly hiding in various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to senior government officials. These militants are said to have entered Pakistan from Afghanistan through unmarked routes. They are now based in Peshawar, Tank, D.I. Khan, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Swat, Shangla, and merged tribal districts.
Pakistan and China have agreed to work together closely on the upgraded China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC 2.0), which introduces five new development corridors. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing, where both leaders expressed satisfaction with their relationship’s progress. The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to an iron-clad partnership, emphasizing mutual respect, cooperation, and support for each other’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, and socio-economic growth.
The medical report of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former prime minister Imran Khan has revealed notable health concerns related to his ears and teeth. According to the channel, the doctors included in the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Medical Board have recommended the use of supportive management to resolve Imran Khan’s teeth and […]
The Punjab government announced a holiday on Saturday, September 6, 2025, on account of 12th Rabiul Awwal. All government and private offices, Civil Secretariat, and administrative departments, including OPDs, will remain closed. Muslims around the world celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), known in Arabic as the Mawlid al-Nabawi holiday, on the 12th of […]
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has introduced a pioneering housing scheme designed to offer residential properties to its employees through convenient installment plans. The provincial assembly has given its formal approval to the “Government Servants Housing Foundation Bill,” marking a significant advancement in addressing the accommodation needs of public sector workers. Officials have highlighted that the […]
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