News about Happenings in Pakistan
DOHA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday arrived in Doha to attend the extraordinary Arab-Islamic summit convened to formulate a joint response to Israel’s ongoing military campaign, with last week’s deadly strike in Doha dominating the agenda. The visit comes a day after Pakistan urged the international community to hold […]
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced plans to launch a modern, high-speed rail service between Islamabad and Rawalpindi in a move aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving public transport in the twin cities. The service, which will operate between Margalla Station in Islamabad and Saddar Station in Rawalpindi, is […]
ISLAMABAD: As the world marks International Day of Democracy on September 15, Fact News Watchdog has released a white paper assessing the health of democratic systems across various countries, including Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Egypt and Nepal. The findings paint a bleak picture of Pakistan’s governance and political culture. The report […]
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday reaffirmed their resolve to further strengthen Pakistan-US ties and deepen cooperation across trade, economy, investment, counter-terrorism, and regional peace. According to the Foreign Office, Secretary Rubio held a phone call with Mr […]
CHENGDU: President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday travelled from Chengdu to Mianyang on China’s high-speed electric train equipped with an advanced earthquake warning system, completing the journey in just 30 minutes. During the trip, the president was briefed on the train’s operations, services, and safety mechanisms. China currently operates the […]
ISLAMABAD: Prices of petroleum products in Pakistan are likely to go up by as much as Rs4.79 per litre from Sept 16, following a sharp increase in global oil markets after a Ukrainian drone strike on a Russian port, sources told Pakistan Narrative on Saturday. According to sources, petrol price […]
LAHORE: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued an alert ahead of the 11th spell of monsoon rains forecast from September 16 to 19. According to a PDMA spokesperson, rainfall is expected in the upper reaches of rivers during this period, raising the risk of flooding. PDMA Director […]
ISLAMABAD: Chinese Chargé d’Affaires Shi Yanqiang on Thursday visited the National Emergencies Operations Centre (NEOC) at the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), where he was briefed on the recent flood situation and the ongoing relief operations. NDMA Chairman Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik gave a detailed overview of rescue and […]
LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced a project to construct 57,000 affordable housing units across the province for deserving families. According to a spokesperson for the Punjab Housing Department, the project will be executed in collaboration with the World Bank and the private sector. In the first phase, 20,000 housing […]
ISLAMABAD: Envoys of the Hellenic Republic, the European Union, and Hungary presented their diplomatic credentials to President Asif Ali Zardari during a ceremony at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Thursday. The president received credentials from Mrs. Eleni Porichi, Ambassador-designate of the Hellenic Republic, Mr. Raimundas Karobalis, Ambassador-designate of the European Union, and Dr. […]
