NA, Senate budget sessions summoned on June 5 – Pakistan
President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned separate sessions of the National Assembly and the Senate on June 5 for discussing the federal budget for fiscal year (FY) 2026-27. According to an official press release issued by the Presidency on Friday, the NA has been summoned at 5pm on June 5, while the Senate session is […]
Severe heat persists in Sindh as Karachi records humid conditions
A trio travels on a motorcycle with their heads covered in Hyderabad, where the mercury rose to 39°C on Friday. PHOTO: PPI KARACHI: Karachi experienced a rise in night-time temperatures due to severe heat on Friday, with another hot and humid day expected, according to the Meteorological Department. The city recorded a minimum temperature of […]
Dadu sets new maximum temperature record as mercury climbs to 51.5C – Pakistan
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Thursday announced that a new maximum temperature record had been set in Sindh’s Dadu, with a sizzling 51.5 degrees Celsius on record. Last week, the PM forecast hot to very hot weather across the country during Eidul Azha, with temperatures expected to remain 5C to 7C above normal levels. […]
NCCIA Punjab arrests 11 for ‘anti-state propaganda’ and ‘inciting unrest’ online – Pakistan
LAHORE: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested 11 ‘social media activists’ in different cities of Punjab for allegedly spreading anti-state propaganda and inciting unrest among the public. According to the NCCIA Punjab spokesperson, the 11 individuals had been under surveillance. They were allegedly involved in spreading provocative content and running campaigns against […]
Dar invites overseas Pakistanis in US to ‘honour their roots’ and invest in the country – Pakistan
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has promised that Pakistan’s “best days lie ahead”, highlighting the country’s economic progress and inviting overseas Pakistanis to “honour their roots” and invest. The DPM delivered these remarks while addressing an Eidul Azha dinner for Pakistani-American community leaders in New York. He arrived two days ago to […]
Pakistan, China agree to deepen military cooperation: Chinese Defense Ministry – World
China and Pakistan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral military cooperation and strategic coordination, with the Chinese Defence Ministry describing the relationship between the two countries as an enduring iron-clad friendship. Speaking at the monthly press briefing on Thursday, Chinese Defence Ministry Spokesman Colonel Jiang Bin commented on the recent high-level exchanges between the […]
Dar to meet Rubio in Washington tomorrow: FO – Pakistan
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will visit Washington on Friday where he will meet with US Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Thursday. The visit comes as Islamabad is attempting to negotiate a peace pact to permanently end the US-Israeli war with […]
CM Maryam underwent ‘major surgery’ at Lahore hospital: Punjab minister – Pakistan
Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Thursday that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz underwent ‘major surgery’ at the Sharif Medical City Hospital in Lahore. In a post on the social media platform X, Aurangzeb said: “Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz underwent major surgery at Sharif Medical City Hospital, after which she has been shifted home.” She […]
200 personnel from Federal Constabulary’s diplomatic protection unit to receive training in Saudi Arabia – Pakistan
Two hundred personnel from the Federal Constabulary’s Special Diplomatic Protection Unit will receive training in Saudi Arabia, the interior ministry said on Thursday. The decision was taken during a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Saudi counterpart Abdulaziz bin Saud Al Saud in Mina, Saudi Arabia. In a social media post on X, […]
200 personnel of Federal Constabulary’s diplomatic protection unit to receive training in Saudi Arabia, says ministry – Pakistan
Two hundred personnel of the Federal Constabulary’s Special Diplomatic Protection Unit will receive training in Saudi Arabia, the interior ministry said on Thursday. The decision was taken during a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Saudi counterpart Abdulaziz bin Saud Al Saud in Mina, Saudi Arabia. In a social media post on X, […]