Pakistan passed at diplomacy, let’s get the degrees rolling now – Pakistan
Mid-tier foreign universities are rushing into Pakistan under new HEC rules, but the real opportunity lies in our own classrooms. Pakistan’s prominence in global diplomacy has risen in recent months as a result of the role the country has played in brokering negotiations between the USA, Iran and the Gulf countries. Inevitably, however, this will […]
PPP, PML-N delegations discuss formula to form GB govt at Gilgit huddle – Pakistan
Delegations of the PPP and the PML-N met in Gilgit-Baltistan to discuss proposals for forming a government in the region after the recent elections, the parties said on Thursday. The PPP is all set to form a government in the region after it gained 11 out of 24 seats in the Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly, according […]
Power capacity jumps 8.5% to 49,651MW
Solar panel. Photo: ANADOLU AGENCY ISLAMABAD: The installed capacity of electricity jumped to 49,651 MW, reflecting an 8.5% increase mainly due to the addition of power through solar net metering, according to data from the Economic Survey 2025-26 released on Thursday by the Economic Adviser’s Wing of the Finance Division and unveiled by Finance Minister […]
At UN, Pakistan terms inter-civilisation dialogue key to addressing contemporary challenges – Pakistan
Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad on Thursday stressed the importance of inter-civilisational dialogue in fostering mutual understanding and global peace. He made the remarks during the high-level event marking the International Day of Dialogue among Civilisations organised by the Permanent Mission of China to the UN, according to a press […]
Punjab draws excess water as Sindh and Balochistan face severe shortages – Pakistan
LARKANA: Water shortages in Sindh and Balochistan are deepening as Punjab continues to draw excess water, threatening the downstream provinces’ agricultural activities and drinking water supplies. According to data from the Sukkur Barrage Control Room on Wednesday, the total upstream inflow at Sukkur Barrage was recorded at 50,620 cusecs, while the total withdrawal stood at […]
Pakistan down Afghanistan to win a trophy after 74 years – Newspaper
MALE: Pakistan ended a 74-year wait for a football tournament title on Wednesday, defeating Afghanistan 2–0 in the final of the Diamond Jubilee International Football Tournament in at the National Stadium to claim a historic first stand-alone international crown. Shayek Dost produced a spectacular overhead kick to open the scoring in the first half before […]
AJK refugee seats cannot be abolished, Senate told – Pakistan
• Sanaullah says 12 reserved seats represent families displaced from held Kashmir• Opposition alleges ‘massive rigging’ in GB elections; PTI stages walkout• Minister tells lawmakers Rs5.4bn disbursed in fuel subsidy• House unanimously passes five bills ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political and Public Affairs Rana Sanaullah on Wednesday told the Senate that 12 […]
Sikh pilgrims arrive from India for Jore Mela – Pakistan
SIKH pilgrims from India arrive at the Wagah Border to participate in the death anniversary commemorations of Guru Arjun Dev Ji, also known as Jore Mela.—Online LAHORE: Around 600 Sikhs from India arrived via Wagah Border on Wednesday to observe the death anniversary of Guru Arjun Dev Ji, known as Jore Mela. Punjab Minister for […]
India ‘actively working’ to deprive Pakistan of water – Newspaper
NEW DELHI: India is working to ensure “not a single drop of water” will flow into neighbouring Pakistan, the water minister has said, after New Delhi put the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) into abeyance following the Pahalgam attack in April 2025. “It is certain, not a single drop of water will go (to Pakistan) in […]
Aleema Khan raises concerns over Imran’s safety, fears poisoning in jail
She claims that PTI founder was being kept in isolation under conditions unprecedented for political leader LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan, on Thursday voiced concern over her brother’s prison conditions, saying there were fears that he may have been poisoned. Speaking to the media outside the anti-terrorism court (ATC) in […]