Punjab Assembly unanimously adopts resolution reccomending Nobel Peace Prize for PM, CDF Munir – Pakistan
LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution on Thursday, which called for awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir for their efforts for peace amid the war in the Middle East. The resolution, a copy of […]
FFC directs CDA to formulate rules regularising Islamabad’s informal settlements – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court on Thursday directed the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to finalise regulations for Islamabad’s informal settlements in petitions against the recent demolition drives in the federal capital. The development comes amid an ongoing demolition drive launched by the CDA, which has targeted informal settlements across the federal capital, as well as […]
Power minister reiterates govt’s apology for power cuts arising from ‘out of control’ situation – Pakistan
Power Minister Awais Leghari on Thursday reiterated the government’s apology for excessive loadshedding, explaining that the external factor of the fuel supply crisis due to the Middle East war was one of the main reasons. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, Leghari reiterated the apology for higher than promised “load management”, which the government had […]
Iran’s envoy says any future US talks to be held only in Pakistan
Ambassador cites Islamabad’s neutrality after hosting highest-level talks since 1979 Iranian Envoy to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam – Photo Courtesy: Pakistan TV Digital/YouTube Iran’s envoy to Pakistan on Thursday said that any second round of talks with the United States would be held only in Islamabad, saying Pakistan was a “credible and neutral facilitator”. Pakistan took […]
Saudi Arabia extends $8b support to Pakistan amid UAE debt repayment
A picture showing $100 bills. SOURCE: REUTERS Saudi Arabia on Thursday announced a $3 billion additional deposit to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and extended an existing $5b deposit, in a move aimed at supporting the country’s economy. According to the state news agency SPA, the financial support is intended to enhance Pakistan’s economic stability […]
PM Shehbaz meets Qatar emir, stresses importance of de-escalation, dialogue amid regional situation – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday met with Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and According to the Foreign Office (FO), the prime minister, accompanied by a high-level delegation, is undertaking official visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkiye from April 15 to 18. The meeting with the Qatari emir took place […]
PM Shehbaz arrives in Doha on 2nd leg of tri-nation visit – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday arrived in Qatar’s capital Doha, embarking on the second leg of his tri-nation visit after concluding his trip to Saudi Arabia. According to the Foreign Office (FO), the prime minister, accompanied by a high-level delegation, is undertaking official visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkiye from April 15 to […]
AJK police arrest suspected RAW agent in Rawalakot – Pakistan
Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) police claimed on Thursday that they had arrested a suspected agent of India’s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) in Rawalakot, who had been blackmailed into working for the foreign intelligence agency. According to AJK Inspector General of Police (IGP) Liaqat Ali Malik, one suspect had been arrested who had allegedly […]
ECP directs MQM-P to hold intra-party elections by October 15 – Pakistan
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday directed the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) to hold intra-party elections by October 15. According to a statement issued by the ECP, a three-member bench headed by Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja gave MQM-P until October to hold intra-party elections. Barrister Farogh Naseem appeared on behalf of […]
Pakistan Navy successfully test fires locally developed anti-ship ballistic missile: ISPR – Pakistan
The Pakistan Navy has successfully fired a locally developed anti-ship ballistic missile to engage targets at an extended range, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Thursday. “In a resolute display of preparedness and precision-strike capability, Pakistan Navy successfully conducted a live weapon firing of an indigenously developed ship-launched anti-ship missile, accurately […]