Pakistan

The Senate today held discussion on an Adjournment Motion regarding situation arising out of results of general elections. Participating in the discussion, Senator Irfan Siddiqui said those having concerns on the election results must come to the House, take oath and raise their voice. Taking the floor, Mushtaq Ahmed demanded…

President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday called for enhancing the inclusion of deprived sections of society, especially women and persons with disabilities, in the mainstream of the economy through the digital transformation of the financial sector for socio-economic development. The president gave these remarks while addressing the third edition of…

In a bid to safeguard the health of Islamabad’s residents, Food Safety Teams (FSTs) have discarded 2000 liters of substandard and adulterated milk. Talking to APP, a food authority official said that a food safety team signaled to stop a milk-carrying vehicle at Islamabad Expressway which was coming from Chiniot,…

Shaheed Sepoy Shahzeb Aslam, who embraced martyrdom during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted in South Waziristan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on 17th February, was buried with full military honour in his native town on Monday. The 29 years old martyr was the resident of Haripur district, an Inter Services Public…

First Lady Samina Arif Alvi Monday emphasized that floral art transcended mere hobby status, asserting its therapeutic benefits for mental well-being. Speaking as the chief guest at an award ceremony for the Floral Art Society of Pakistan (FASP), celebrating their triumphs in the Bloom Oman competition in Muscat, Oman, she…

Galyat’s tourist spots and surrounding hilly areas of Thandyani on Monday received heavy snowfall on second consecutive day where more than two feet snowfall has been recorded. Main Murree road is closed for all sorts of vehicular traffic owing to the heavy snowfall and land sliding at various places in…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Monday vowed that the State of Pakistan would defend the civil servants in discharging their constitutional duties and act against those “violent trolls” involved in blackmailing and pressurising them. The prime minister, in a statement, said that the people of Pakistan had spoken with…

Senator Mushahid Hussain, Chairman Senate Defense Committee, is visiting Russia on the invitation of the ruling ‘United Russia’ party, during which he met Former President Dmitri Medvedev (who’s number two to President Putin) and Foreign Minister Lavrov. He also attended the newly-formed International Forum for ‘Freedom of Nations’ where he…

Ambassador Tapas Adikari of Nepal to Pakistan engaged in discussions at Pir House, the custodian of Bari Imam shrine with Sajjada Nasheen Pir Syed Haider Ali Gilani covering bilateral, regional, religious, and spiritual topics. The meeting delved into various subjects, including inter-faith harmony, Sufism, and the identity of Auliya Allah.…

Pakistan Railways has almost completed the upgradation and rehabilitation work of the Shahdadpur Railway Station platform and set to open it for the passengers of the area very soon. “The government has already allocated around Rs 2 million more funds for completing the renovation of the platform of Shahdadpur Railway…

President Dr. Arif Alvi has summoned a session of the Senate to be held on February 19 (Monday) at 3 PM. The president summoned the session of the Senate in the exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 54 of the Constitution, said a notification issued by…

Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s low-cost carrier, celebrated the inaugural flight of its first international route from Islamabad, Pakistan to Sharjah, UAE with a dual ceremony at Islamabad International Airport before departure and at Sharjah International Airport, where the aircraft received a warm welcome upon arrival.  The inaugural flight carried onboard Fly…

Acclaimed Miniature Painting Ustad Bashir Ahmed on Sunday inaugurated Jamal Shah’s painting exhibition titled “Celebration of a Dehumanized Existence” at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts. The collection, which bears a universal interpretation transcending peace, positivity, and harmony, was praised for its profound symbolism and message. Federal Minister for…

The Friends of Margalla Hills National Park and members of the civil society on Sunday staged a peaceful protest outside the CDA-sealed visitors’ information center at Trail-5 to condemn the civic agency’s move that deprived many national and international tourists of credible knowledge on the wildlife and nature of the…

Deputy Chief of General Staff Turkish Armed Forces, General Irfan Ozsert called on Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf at the Naval Headquarters in Islamabad. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest including regional maritime security were discussed. The visiting dignitary appreciated and acknowledged Pakistan Navy’s efforts and…

Minister for Religious Affairs Aneeq Ahmed has expressed gratitude to Saudi’s cooperation in Hajj arrangements for Pakistani pilgrims. He was talking to Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al Maliky in Islamabad. Aneeq Ahmed said Pakistan Hajj Mission is in constant contact with Saudi departments regarding hajj arrangements.…

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa Saturday demanded evidence of his involvement in the rigging of the February 8 elections after Commissioner Rawalpindi Division Liaqat Ali Chatha levelled serious allegations against the top judge and other authorities. “You level baseless allegations. There is no truth to it nor…

A large number of people participated in “EuroVillage,” a family-focused festival organized by the European Union in Islamabad today. This year’s celebration centered on the theme of co-creating a sustainable future, entitled “Stronger Together – Sustainable Forever.” The event highlighted European Union’s strong connections with Pakistan in the areas of…

Election Commission of Pakistan has strongly rejected the allegations levelled by Rawalpindi Commissioner against the chief election commissioner. In a statement, a spokesperson of the election commission said no official of the commission gave any instruction to the Rawalpindi commissioner for change in the election results. The spokesperson clarified that…

In a dramatic development, Commissioner Rawalpindi Division Liaqat Ali Chatha Saturday tendered his resignation, which he said was out of “guilty conscience” for abetting large-scale electoral rigging in the garrison city further raising the political mercury in the country. Addressing a press conference at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Chatha announced…

Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi has called for focusing on modern trends of broadcasting and public interest programming in view of the evolving media landscape. Addressing the launching ceremony of Pakistan Television’s News Letter in Islamabad on Friday, he said artificial intelligence, deep fake technology and voice…