ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on World Press Freedom Day reaffirmed the government’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting press freedom, while highlighting the growing challenges faced by the media globally. Observed this year under the theme “Shaping a Future at Peace,” the day underscores the […]
KARACHI: The Sindh Education and Literacy Department has decided to introduce religious textbooks for Hindu students studying in government schools across the province, in a move aimed at promoting inclusive education. According to an official letter sent to the Sindh Textbook Board (STBB), three religious books will be distributed to […]
DUBAI: Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has said that a “new management” of the Strait of Hormuz would bring calm and economic benefits to the region, as tensions persist following the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel. In a written message released on Thursday, Khamenei said a new […]
COLOMBO: The Sri Lanka government has taken control of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and appointed a nine-member interim administration to implement structural reforms, following longstanding concerns over corruption and mismanagement. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced that all administrative functions of SLC would temporarily fall under its authority, […]
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan has upheld the constitutionality of the super tax imposed under Sections 4B and 4C of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, in a major decision favouring the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). The ruling came in a case filed by DG Khan Cement Company […]
SANYA: The Pakistan Navy on Thursday commissioned its first Hangor-class submarine, PNS/M Hangor, during a ceremony held in China, marking a significant step in strengthening maritime defence capabilities. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), President Asif Ali Zardari attended the ceremony as chief guest, alongside senior officials from the Pakistan […]
BEIJING: China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Corporation, manufacturer of the J-10C fighter jets, has reported record financial results, with revenue and profits rising sharply following increased global attention on its aircraft. According to a report by Bloomberg, the company’s revenue grew by 15.8% to 75.4 billion yuan ($11 billion) in 2025, […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said the ongoing Middle East conflict has dealt a serious blow to Pakistan’s economic progress achieved over the past two years, citing a sharp surge in global oil prices. Addressing a federal cabinet meeting, the premier noted that rising tensions in the region […]
ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the National Accountability Bureau, Nazir Ahmed, on Wednesday announced that comprehensive real estate reforms would be introduced within two months to overhaul regulatory practices in the sector. Speaking during an informal media briefing, he said the proposed reforms would be presented before the federal cabinet for approval […]
ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan on Tuesday confirmed that Cambodian authorities have agreed to the early repatriation of 54 Pakistani nationals detained in Siem Reap Province. Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said the individuals were arrested following a raid on a scamming compound, adding that the Pakistan Embassy in […]