News about Happenings in Pakistan
Islamabad: Pakistan welcomed the New Year with significant relief for consumers as the federal government on Wednesday announced a reduction of more than Rs10 per litre in the price of petrol for the next fortnight, effective January 1, 2026. According to a statement issued by the Petroleum Division, the price […]
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday held a telephone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, during which the two leaders exchanged views on the regional situation and current developments. Expressing Pakistan’s complete solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the […]
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday launched the government’s Economic Governance Reforms, declaring that Pakistan has moved out of the phase of economic firefighting after two years of politically difficult but structurally necessary decisions that restored macroeconomic stability and credibility. Addressing the launch ceremony, the prime minister said the […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with UAE President and Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Sheikh Zayed Palace in Rahim Yar Khan on Tuesday. The prime minister was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Information Minister Ata Tarar, Special […]
Karachi: Pakistan International Airlines on Tuesday announced that it will resume London flights from March 29, 2026, ending a six-year suspension of its UK capital route. According to an airline spokesperson, PIA will operate four flights per week from Islamabad to London, with services landing at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 4. […]
Lahore: An election tribunal on Tuesday dismissed a petition filed by PTI senior leader Yasmin Rashid challenging PML-N President Nawaz Sharif’s victory from Lahore’s NA-130 constituency in the 2024 general elections. The incarcerated PTI leader had filed the petition in April last year through her counsel Ahmed Awais and Rana […]
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday strongly condemned the alleged incident targeting the residence of the Russian president, describing it as alarming and highly reprehensible. He said such acts posed a serious threat to global peace, security and regional stability. In a statement, the prime minister expressed Pakistan’s solidarity […]
Rawalpindi: The 50th Chief of the Army Staff Polo and Tent Pegging Championship 2025 concluded with a closing ceremony at the Jinnah Polo Fields in Lahore, the Inter-Services Public Relations said on Tuesday. According to ISPR, Army Chief Asim Munir attended the ceremony as the chief guest. The interior minister, […]
Rawalpindi: Security forces carried out an intelligence-based operation in the general area of Khar in Bajaur district on December 29, killing five terrorists, the Inter-Services Public Relations said on Monday. According to ISPR, the Bajaur operation was conducted on reports about the presence of Khwarij belonging to Fitna al Khwarij, […]
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday heard a case concerning the authority of Sessions Judges to transfer cases between magistrates and stayed the Lahore High Court’s order that had nullified such a transfer. A bench headed by Justice Jamal Mandokhail conducted the hearing. During proceedings, the bench expressed concern over […]