LAHORE: Authorities on Tuesday night resorted to breaching protective dykes to safeguard populated areas and key infrastructure as the Chenab River witnessed a record-high flood, while the Ravi and Sutlej continued to inundate vast swathes of Punjab. At Marala headworks, the Chenab’s flow crossed one million cusecs — the highest […]
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High-Level UNGA Meeting: Ishaq Dar Raises Alarms Over India’s Actions in Kashmir and IWT Breach
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, met with the President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Philémon Yang, in New York. He used the opportunity to draw attention to India’s violations of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), warning that such actions pose a […]
Navigating Diplomatic Waters: Ishaq Dar Signs Landmark BBNJ Agreement, Cementing Pakistan’s Role in High Seas Governance
Pakistan has signed the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The agreement was signed on behalf of Pakistan by […]
Diplomacy in Motion: Pakistan’s Resolution Unites UNSC Around Peaceful Conflict Resolution
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Tuesday unanimously adopted a resolution proposed by Pakistan, emphasizing the importance of resolving international disputes through peaceful means. The resolution received full support from all member states, underlining a global commitment to diplomacy and conflict prevention. Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, […]
Beyond the Classroom: Surge in Non-Formal Education Offers Hope for Millions
The Pakistan Institute of Education (PIE) has published the 2023–24 National Non-Formal Education (NFE) Statistical Report, outlining recent progress and persisting challenges in the non-formal education sector. According to the report, there are now 35,427 non-formal education centers operating nationwide, serving over 1.29 million learners—a 20% increase in enrollment compared […]
“90 Days of Political Struggles Begin, It’s Do or Die for Us”, Declares Ali Amin Gandapur
In a press conference held in Lahore, Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur stated that the cases filed against Imran Khan lack legal merit, which is why they are not being pursued properly. He paid tribute to PTI’s voters, supporters, and workers, saying no political party in history […]
PM Shehbaz: ‘Before Allah, I’ll Say I Acted on Merit’
On Saturday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed a delegation of Pakistani students enrolled in top international universities under the government’s Uraan Pakistan Summer Scholars Programme. He said he was deeply impressed by the group, calling them a “galaxy of young superstars” representing the best talent from across the country. The […]
Starlink Lands in Pakistan: Elon Musk’s Space Vision Nears South Asian Milestone
Global satellite internet provider Starlink is set to officially launch its services in Pakistan by the end of 2025, with credible sources suggesting that Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX and the world’s richest individual, is likely to attend the inauguration ceremony. Sources close to the development confirm that Starlink has […]
Clean Air Mandate: Islamabad Transport Authority Rolls Out Emission Control Blitz
In a decisive move to tackle rising air pollution, the Islamabad Transport Authority (ITA) has launched a citywide campaign targeting carbon monoxide (CO) emissions from vehicles. Partnering with the Punjab Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the initiative aims to improve air quality through rigorous testing and compliance enforcement. The campaign began […]
Army High Command Signals Zero Tolerance for Proxy Terror, Applauds Diplomatic Outreach and Tri-Services Synergy
The Corps Commanders Conference, chaired by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military), began with special prayers for the martyrs of recent terror attacks carried out by Indian-sponsored proxy networks. The forum paid tribute to the sacrifices of Pakistan’s security personnel and reaffirmed that the blood of the martyrs would […]