PM directs formation of committee to review PML-N lawmakers’ suggestions for GB’s welfare – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that effective communication between the Centre and the leadership of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) was indispensable, directing that a committee be formed to review suggestions from PML-N lawmakers from the region for its welfare. He made the remarks while meeting with PML-N members of the GB Assembly in Islamabad, according […]
17 more terrorists killed in operation Shaban, toll reaches 43: Security sources
Army, FC, and police continue joint action in Balochistan after the Mangi Dam police station attack Security forces have killed 17 more Indian-backed terrorists during an ongoing operation in Balochistan, bringing the total number of terrorists killed in Operation Shaban to 43, security sources said on Friday. The joint operation by the Pakistan Army, Frontier […]
KP governor seeks ‘single, harmonised’ bill for lawmakers’ privileges – Pakistan
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Friday urged the National Assembly speaker and the Senate chairman to convene a meeting for deciding on a single bill for lawmakers’ privileges. His remarks come after the KP Assembly passed the KP Provincial Assembly (Powers, Immunities and Privileges) Act, 2026 on April 30. The law expanded provincial […]
More wreckage of crashed cargo plane found, search for crew ongoing: PAA – Pakistan
The Pakistan Aviation Authority (PAA) said on Friday that the search for the crew of a cargo plane that crashed into the Arabian Sea was ongoing, adding that additional wreckage had been located. In a statement, the authority said the search and rescue missions by the Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency in the […]
UK to regulate cloud service providers Microsoft, Google and others to protect financial stability
The move aims to strengthen financial firms by reducing cyber attack and technology outage risks The Google logo is pictured at the entrance to the Google offices in London, Britain January 18, 2019. REUTERS Britain has designated cloud service providers Microsoft , Google , Amazon and Oracle as critical third-party suppliers to its financial sector, bringing them […]
‘Public money belongs to the people’: KP governor says his observations on law to raise MPAs’ privileges ‘on record’ – Pakistan
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Friday said that his observations regarding a new law expanding provincial assembly members’ powers and immunities were on record, adding that “public money belongs to the people”. The KP Assembly passed the KP Provincial Assembly (Powers, Immunities and Privileges) Act, 2026, on April 30. Kundi had assented to […]
EU tells Instagram, Facebook to change addictive features or risk fines
Meta faces charges, risking a fine of up to 6% of global annual turnover before an EU final ruling Social media companies face growing scrutiny around the world over concerns that their platforms are contributing to a mental health crisis among children. PHOTO: PEXELS The EU charged Meta Platforms’ Instagram and Facebook on Friday with breaching […]
World Bank approves $375.9m to strengthen Pakistan’s power transmission network – Business
The World Bank’s (WB) Board of Executive Directors has approved $375.9 million in financing for Pakistan’s Grid Stability Enhancement Project to strengthen the country’s national power transmission network. According to a press release issued by the WB, the project is being implemented under the Boosting Energy Security through Transmission in Pakistan (BEST-PAK) Multiphase Programmatic Approach […]
Modi visits New Zealand as trade deal sparks India pushback – World
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands in New Zealand on Friday touting a free trade deal that has sparked a backlash despite promises it will unlock jobs and economic riches. On the agenda are trade, tourism and sport — but recent undercurrents of anti-migrant sentiment risk tarnishing his trip to a nation long proud of […]
G-B uplift govt’s priority as steps underway to improve infrastructure, create jobs: PM Shehbaz
He says elected representatives reflect public expectations, problems, priorities PM Shehbaz meets newly elected PML-N members of G-B assembly. Photo: X Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday termed the development of Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) a priority of the federal government, saying special attention was being paid to improving infrastructure, communications, energy, education, health and tourism, as […]