News about Happenings in Pakistan
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Syed Asim Munir held a series of high-level meetings with Iran’s civil and military leadership during his official visit to Iran, resulting in “encouraging progress towards a final understanding”, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations. In a statement issued on […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that China has consistently stood by Pakistan “like a rock” through every difficult time, as both countries marked the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations in Islamabad on Thursday. Addressing a ceremony held to commemorate the milestone, the prime minister said the friendship between […]
LAHORE: The Punjab Home Department has imposed Section 144 around airports and Pakistan Air Force (PAF) bases across the province, citing serious risks to flight operations and public safety. According to a notification issued by the Home Department on May 19, activities including pigeon homing, the use of laser lights […]
ISLAMABAD: Member National Assembly (MNA) and expelled PTI leader Sher Afzal Khan Marwat has filed a petition in the Federal Constitutional Court seeking the restoration of Ali Amin Gandapur as chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to the petition, Marwat argued that Gandapur’s resignation was obtained under pressure and therefore […]
RAWALPINDI: Security forces have killed 23 India-sponsored terrorists, including a ring leader, during intelligence-based operations in different areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s media wing said on Thursday. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations, the operations were conducted over the past 48 hours in Datta Khel, […]
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department on Thursday issued a heatwave alert, warning that moderate to severe heatwave conditions are expected across most parts of the country during the Eid ul Adha holidays from May 25 to May 31. According to the Met Office, a high-pressure system is likely to develop […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday hosted a breakfast meeting for Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, encouraging the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) to further expand its partnership with Pakistan, particularly in Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral. The prime minister warmly welcomed Prince Rahim on his first official visit to Pakistan […]
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has said that the fight against terrorism will continue with full national resolve until lasting peace and stability are achieved across the country. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations, the army chief made these remarks […]
ISLAMABAD: Prince Rahim Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili Shia Muslim community, arrived in Pakistan on Wednesday on his first official six-day visit to the country, according to officials. During the visit, Prince Rahim Aga Khan met Asif Ali Zardari at the President’s House in Islamabad. Officials said […]
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced three public holidays from May 26 to May 28 on account of Eid al-Adha, according to an official notification issued by the Cabinet Division. The notification stated that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had approved the three-day holiday period for the religious festival. “All government […]