News about Happenings in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has taken immediate notice of the new solar regulations issued by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA). The Prime Minister instructed the Power Division to file an urgent review petition with NEPRA to safeguard the contracts of current solar consumers and ensure every […]
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq has accepted the resignation of Balochistan National Party (BNP-M) chief Sardar Akhtar Mengal, on Tuesday. According to the sources, the resignation was accepted last night after a delay of several months and will be effective from the date it was originally submitted. During this […]
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has announced that the new moon of Ramadan 1447 AH will be born on February 17 at 5:01pm (PST), with a fair chance of sighting expected on the evening of February 18. In an advisory issued to the Research and Reference Wing of the […]
ISLAMABAD: More than 38,000 Pakistanis were deported from various Gulf countries during the year 2025, according to official details presented in the National Assembly. The report revealed that Saudi Arabia deported the highest number of Pakistanis, with 27,692 individuals sent back during the year. The United Arab Emirates deported 6,794 […]
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court has sought a detailed response from the federal government regarding measures to protect children under the age of 16 from the harmful effects of social media use. The court issued written orders in a petition filed through the father of a minor, Akbar Khan Shinwari. […]
QUETTA: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Tuesday announced Rs10 billion in financial assistance for security forces operating in Balochistan, reiterating Punjab’s commitment to peace and stability in the province. The announcement was made during her visit to Quetta, where she attended a ceremony at the Frontier Corps (FC) Headquarters. […]
ISLAMABAD: The deadline for completing the Saudi visa biometric requirement for this year’s Hajj has been extended until February 17, the Ministry of Religious Affairs said on Monday. According to a ministry spokesperson, pilgrims can complete the biometric process through a mobile application from home. Biometrics can also be completed […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday sought to bolster relations with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi after she was re-elected to the Asian nation’s top office. “Congratulations to HE Ms Sanae Takaichi @takaichi_sanae on her re-election as the Prime Minister of Japan,” PM Shehbaz said in a post on […]
LAHORE: A district court in Lahore on Monday indicted YouTuber Saadur Rehman, popularly known as “Ducky Bhai”, his wife and others in a case pertaining to the alleged promotion of online gambling and betting applications. The proceedings were conducted by Judicial Magistrate Naeem Wattoo, during which the YouTuber and other […]
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a request seeking an immediate meeting with incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan, observing that no such order could be passed without issuing prior notice to the government. The request was made by PTI senior leader Latif Khosa during a hearing before Chief Justice […]