News about Happenings in Pakistan
The Islamabad High Court on Thursday put the Capital Development Authority’s ongoing tree-cutting drive on hold and sought detailed, clause-wise replies from the civic body and relevant authorities. Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro issued notices to the CDA, the Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency and the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental […]
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to auction fancy vehicle number plates bearing the names of prominent political leaders, including PTI founder Imran Khan, President Asif Ali Zardari, former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and other well-known figures. Provincial Minister for Excise and Taxation Syed Fakhar Jehan said that number […]
RAWALPINDI: A delegation of World Liberty Financial USA, led by Zachary Witkoff, called on army chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at General Headquarters on Wednesday, the Inter-Services Public Relations said. According to ISPR, the meeting reflected growing interest from international private investment groups in Pakistan’s evolving economic landscape and […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said Pakistan was holding talks with several countries for the sale of its fighter jets, citing increased international demand following the country’s performance in the May 2025 armed conflict with India. Addressing a meeting of the federal cabinet, the prime minister said that […]
RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed four terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Balochistan’s Kalat district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Tuesday. According to a statement issued by the military’s media wing, the operation was conducted on January 12 on reported presence of terrorists affiliated with Indian proxy group […]
RAWALPINDI: A delegation of the National Peace and Action Committee (NPAC) met Director General Inter-Services Public Relations at General Headquarters on January 13, 2026, where both sides reaffirmed full cooperation to promote the national narrative and counter state-hostile propaganda. According to officials, the meeting expressed unwavering solidarity with the Pakistan […]
BANNU: Four members of a local peace committee were killed on Tuesday after unidentified gunmen opened fire on them in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district, police said. According to officials, the victims were returning from a jirga in the Gulbadeen Lundai area when they were ambushed. Their bodies were shifted to […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to sign a pre-immigration clearance agreement that will allow UAE-bound passengers to complete immigration formalities in Pakistan and exit airports in the Gulf country directly, similar to domestic travellers. The development came during a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and […]
ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) on Tuesday recommended that 10 additional judges of the Sindh High Court be made permanent during a meeting chaired by Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi. According to a statement issued by the Supreme Court after the meeting, the commission, by a majority […]
RAWALPINDI: Indonesian Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, where the two sides discussed regional and global security dynamics and ways to enhance bilateral defence cooperation. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations, […]