ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday said the government has successfully repatriated 11 Pakistanis and 20 Iranians through Singapore after they were aboard vessels seized by United States authorities in the high seas. In a statement posted on X, Dar said all individuals were in […]
ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Friday issued a nationwide weather alert warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and hailstorms in several parts of the country during the next 12 to 24 hours. The NDMA’s National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) also cautioned citizens and authorities about possible flash floods, […]
LAHORE: The Punjab Government on Friday relaxed business operating hour restrictions across the province until June 1, suspending the mandatory closure of markets and commercial centres by 8pm. According to an official notification, the decision will apply to markets, shopping malls, hotels, restaurants and food outlets throughout Punjab, with immediate […]
KARACHI: Azad Khan on Friday said police had uncovered foreign involvement in the drug network allegedly operated by Anmol alias Pinky, adding that several women based in Lahore were also linked to the operation. The senior police officer made the remarks during a press conference alongside Amir Farooqi and Irfan […]
ISLAMABAD: Mohsin Naqvi on Friday said the government was seeking the early launch of direct flights between Pakistan and the United States, stressing that relations between the two countries were based on mutual trust and bilateral cooperation. The interior minister made the remarks during a meeting with Paul Kapur, where […]
ISLAMABAD: Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday conferred civil awards on various Pakistani and foreign personalities in recognition of their outstanding contributions in different fields, including health, education, literature, journalism, public service, research, diplomacy, sports and the economy. The investiture ceremony was held at the Aiwan-e-Sadr and was attended by First […]
ISLAMABAD: Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday briefed a visiting International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission on Pakistan’s macroeconomic outlook, fiscal strategy, reform priorities and the government’s ongoing efforts to ensure sustainable economic stability and long-term growth. The meeting with the IMF delegation, led by Mission Chief Iva Petrova, focused on Pakistan’s macroeconomic […]
ISLAMABAD: Khawaja Asif on Wednesday warned Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government against continued support for militants, saying Pakistan would respond to Kabul in the same way it had responded to India. Addressing the National Assembly of Pakistan, the defence minister said there was “no difference between Delhi and Kabul”, alleging that the […]
KARACHI: Cambridge International Education (CIE) on Tuesday announced the postponement of the A-level mathematics paper 32 (9709) examination in Pakistan following the leak of the AS-level mathematics paper 52 (9709). In a statement, Cambridge confirmed that its AS-level mathematics paper had been shared prematurely in violation of strict examination regulations. […]
KARACHI: A local court in Karachi on Wednesday approved a three-day physical remand of a high-profile woman alleged drug peddler, Anmol alias Pinky, in a case registered by Karachi South Police. The police approached the court a day after an earlier request for her physical remand had been rejected, following […]