Pakistan

President Arif Alvi denied Sunday signing Official Secrets (Amendment) Bill, 2023, and the Pakistan Army (Amendment) Bill, 2023, claiming that his staff “undermined” his orders. Alvi’s revelations came on microblogging platform X, formerly known as Twitter, a day after he had reportedly assented to the two bills. “As God is…

All rivers are flowing in normal and low conditions, except River Sutlej. According to details, inflows from Indian side have reduced, resulting in a gradual decrease at Ganda Singh Wala. However, a rise is being seen at Sulemanki, while Islam headworks is currently stable. It is further stated that Sulemanki…

The 52nd martyrdom anniversary of Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, is being observed today. He is the youngest recipient of Nishan-e-Haider, who embraced Shahadat at Goth Ahmed Shah, Sujawal on this day in 1971. On his 52nd martyrdom anniversary, Armed Forces of Pakistan, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee…

Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi has announced compensation of two million rupees for each affected family of Jaranwala incident. He made this announcement during his visit to Jaranwala on Sunday. He assured to restore all churches in their original condition after taking Christian community into confidence. Mohsin Naqvi also…

The district administration of Lahore has imposed section 144 in the areas along river Sutlej under which the evacuation of every person from the flood affected villages is mandatory. In a statement, Commissioner Lahore Muhammad Ali Randhawa said Police is also being deployed to protect the vacated villages. He said…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar has expressed unwavering commitment to financial prudence in the midst of economic challenges faced by the country. In a tweet on Saturday, he said every segment of society is propelling the Pakistan dream through their contribution. The Prime Minister said together, with this…

Caretaker Minister for National Heritage and Culture Jamal Shah says necessary measures will be taken to ensure various welfare projects for artist community in the country. Talking to PTV news channel, he reiterated government’s commitment to do whatever is necessary as they did in the past to improve and develop…

Caretaker Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Aneeq Ahmed has expressed resolve to strictly deal with the elements involved in the disruption of peace in the country. In a tweet on Saturday, the Minister, terming Islam as a religion of peace said there is no room for incidents like…

Caretaker Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Ali Mardan Khan Domki says caretaker provincial government is committed to ensure free and transparent elections. Chairing a meeting regarding law and order situation in Quetta on Saturday, he said law enforcement agencies have given supreme sacrifices to restore peace and stability in the province

Consul General of Malaysia Herman Hardynata Bin Ahmed met Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori in Karachi on Saturday and discussed matters of mutual interest and bilateral cooperation. Speaking on the occasion, the Governor stressed need to enhance mutual cooperation in diverse sectors including education, health and science and technology. On…

The All Parties Hurriyat Conference leaders have condemned the fresh spree of raids, crackdowns and arrest unleashed by the Indian forces in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir. In separate statements, APHC leaders including Saleem Zargar, Yasmeen Raja, Abdul Samad Inqilabi, and Narendar Singh Khalsa termed the house raids and…

Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited various wards of Punjab Institute of Cardiology in Lahore today and reviewed provision of facilities being provided to patients. He also reviewed cleanliness arrangements in the hospital and received complaints about delay in medical care and operations. Mohsin Naqvi directed to allocate the…

Caretaker Federal Minister for Human Rights Khalil George has urged the people of Jaranwala to remain peaceful. Talking to media in Jaranwala on Friday, he expressed concern over incidents of burning of churches and houses. He said that as per Pakistani constitution and law, freedom of speech is right of…

Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki met with Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori at the Governor’s house in Karachi on Friday. Pak-Saudi relations, promotion of economic cooperation, investment opportunities in the province and other matters were discussed during the meeting. The Governor said two countries have maintained a…

Chairman Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad has strongly condemned the Jaranwala incident. Addressing a news conference along with leaders from other faiths in Lahore on Friday, he said the elements involved in the incident should be punished at any cost. The Chairman said our religion teaches peace, religious…

The British High Commissioner to Pakistan Ms Jane Marriott, called on Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani in Islamabad on Friday. During the meeting, the High Commissioner congratulated Jalil Abbas Jilani on assuming the office of the Foreign Minister. They also discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, climate change…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar has reiterated that Pakistan will stand shoulder to shoulder with the Kashmiris in their struggle to achieve their right to self-determination Talking to President Azad Jammu and Kashmir Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry in Islamabad today, he also assured the President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir…

The federal cabinet, in its maiden meeting, has assured the Election Commission of Pakistan of all possible assistance and cooperation to ensure free, fair and transparent elections in the country. Briefing media in Islamabad this afternoon about decisions taken by the federal cabinet, Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza…

Caretaker Minister for Information Murtaza Solangi visited the residence of former Member of National Assembly Tahira Aurangzeb in Rawalpindi and met former Minister for Information Marriyum Aurangzeb. Marriyum Aurangzeb congratulated him on assuming the responsibility of caretaker Information Minister and extended best wishes for him. The Caretaker Information Minister applauded…

Caretaker Minister for Primary and Secondary Healthcare Dr. Jamal Nasir says special dengue centers are being established in District and Tehsil headquarters hospitals. In a statement, he said that Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department are working on scientific basis to combat dengue. He said a new standard operating procedures has…

The Spokesperson of Provincial Disaster Management Authority Punjab informed there is medium level flood at Ganda Singh Wala area of district Kasur in Sutlej due to continuous increase of water level in the river. He informed 150,000 cusecs water is passing from Ganda Singh Wala and in the next 24…