Kabul: Press freedom in Afghanistan has deteriorated sharply under the Taliban regime, with journalists facing intimidation, violence, and severe restrictions on media operations, according to multiple Afghan and international reports. A report by Amu TV revealed that “censorship, arrests, and intimidation have severely undermined freedom of the press in Afghanistan.” […]
ISLAMABAD: The first batch of 37 students from the Applied Technologies Institute of NLC (ATIN), Mandra, departed for China to complete the third year of the Dual Diploma Split Education Programme at top Chinese universities. After completing two years of study at ATIN Mandra, the students will pursue their final […]
DOHA: First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari and Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met with Mr. Mohammad Saif Al-Sowaidi, Chief Executive Officer of the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), in Doha. During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to strengthen investment cooperation between Pakistan and Qatar, with a particular […]
Doha: Pakistan’s First Lady, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, met with Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser at the Qatar Foundation in Doha, where the two leaders discussed collaboration in the fields of education, health, innovation, and women’s empowerment. During the meeting, the First Lady lauded Sheikha Moza’s visionary leadership in promoting […]
DOHA: President Asif Ali Zardari addressed the Second World Summit on Social Development in Doha, emphasizing that Pakistan’s vision is rooted in inclusive and sustainable progress. He said Pakistan envisions a world where social harmony, equality, solidarity, and respect for human rights prevail. The president urged the global community to […]
DOHA: President Asif Ali Zardari met United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in Doha, where the two leaders discussed a range of global and regional issues, including peace, development, and humanitarian challenges. President Zardari commended the Secretary-General’s leadership in addressing global challenges and expressed appreciation for his continued support to Pakistan […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s security forces have dealt terrorists their most severe blow in ten years through timely and successful counterterrorism operations across the country, reaffirming their resolve, professionalism, and sacrifice in the fight against militancy. According to a report released by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), October […]
ISLAMABAD: Investor confidence in Pakistan continues to strengthen owing to the effective facilitation of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and the government’s consistent economic reforms. In a major development, the government has relaxed the three-year restrictions on the repatriation of profits by foreign companies — a step widely welcomed […]
ISLAMABAD: A powerful gas cylinder explosion in the basement canteen of the Supreme Court injured four people on Tuesday, causing panic and minor damage throughout the building. According to rescue officials, the blast occurred during maintenance work on an air-conditioning gas plant in the basement area. The explosion was strong […]
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Saturday that Pakistan’s economic progress has gained international recognition, with global rating agencies acknowledging the country’s improving financial stability. Addressing a press conference, Aurangzeb said the government’s comprehensive reform agenda is focused on achieving sustainable economic growth. “We have achieved success in ensuring […]