News about Happenings in Pakistan
RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed nine terrorists belonging to the Indian-backed group Fitna al Khwarij in two separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on 5 December. An intelligence-based operation in Tank district led to the killing of seven militants after an intense exchange of fire. Another operation in Lakki Marwat district resulted […]
ISLAMABAD: More than 21,600 Pakistanis are currently imprisoned across jails worldwide, according to a written response submitted to the National Assembly by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. The minister disclosed that 21,647 Pakistanis are incarcerated abroad on charges that range from immigration violations to major criminal offences. Dar revealed that India […]
ISLAMABAD: Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Friday condemned former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his party’s rhetoric against the military, describing him as a “mentally ill person” whose actions have evolved into a “serious national security threat.” Speaking at a press conference that […]
ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Atta Tarar has declared that Pakistan’s defence structure is now more robust than at any point in recent years, attributing the strengthened security posture to major organisational reforms within the armed forces. Speaking to the media, Tarar said that a unified command system has been established […]
LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to impose fines on individuals and businesses responsible for spreading litter, as part of its expanding drive to improve cleanliness across the province. The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, focused on the progress of the “Suthra […]
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Thursday appointed Field Marshal Asim Munir as Pakistan’s first-ever Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), marking a historic shift in the country’s military structure. President Asif Ali Zardari approved Munir’s appointment after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif forwarded the summary earlier in the day. Under the new […]
ISLAMABAD: A global endorsement has placed Pakistan’s Punjab province on the world map of sustainable waste management, as Forbes has declared the “Suthra Punjab” initiative one of the leading international models for modern waste management and climate action. In a detailed report highlighting the Lahore Waste Management Company’s (LWMC) achievements, […]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the summary for the appointment of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir as both the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Pakistan’s first-ever Chief of Defence Forces (CDF). Following the approval, the summary has been forwarded to the Presidency for final confirmation. Under the new […]
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday maintained its earlier stay order on the Council of Islamic Ideology’s (CII) opinion that had termed Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza guilty of blasphemy. During the hearing, Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani clarified that the court was not suspending the powers of the CII […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has formally asked the United Kingdom to extradite Shehzad Akbar and Adil Raja, the Interior Ministry confirmed on Thursday. The request was made during a meeting in Islamabad between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and British High Commissioner Jane Marriott, where both sides discussed the return of Pakistanis residing […]