Islamabad: A bill seeking to restrict social media access for children under the age of 16 was tabled in the Senate on Monday, as lawmakers move to regulate digital spaces for minors. The “Social Media (Minimum Age Requirement) Bill 2025” was introduced by Senators Syed Masroor Ahsan and Sarmad Ali. […]
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Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft until August 23
Pakistan has extended its airspace restrictions for Indian-registered aircraft by another month, with the ban now in effect until August 23, according to an official Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by the Pakistan Airport Authority. The NOTAM confirms the continued prohibition of overflights and transit operations for all Indian-registered aircraft, […]
Traders’ strike called off after talks with govt: FPCCI
Islamabad: A planned nationwide strike by the business community has been called off following successful negotiations between traders and the federal government, the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) announced on Friday. Speaking at a joint press conference alongside representatives of major trade bodies, FPCCI President Atif […]
Pakistan Urges Collective Global Effort Against Terrorism
Pakistan on Friday reiterated its commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and called for international cooperation to address the global menace through non-discriminatory and objective approaches. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Foreign Office said that Pakistan remains a frontline state in the […]
Sugar Price Capped at Rs172 per kg in Islamabad
Islamabad: The federal capital administration on Friday fixed the Sugar price at Rs172 per kilogram, amid rising public complaints over surging rates and market manipulation. According to a notification issued by Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz Memon, the ex-mill sugar price has been set at Rs165 per kg, while the maximum […]
Constabulary officer martyred in Mastung terror attack
A Balochistan Constabulary officer was martyred and two others sustained injuries on Friday in an armed attack on a police vehicle in Mastung district, according to local officials. The incident occurred on the National Highway as the vehicle was travelling from Kalat to Quetta. Police officials said unidentified assailants opened […]
Five-Year Ban Imposed on hotel construction Near GB Lakes
Gilgit: The government of Pakistan has imposed a five-year ban on the construction of new hotels near the northern region’s lakes in Gilgit-Baltistan, amid rising concerns over unchecked tourism-related development. The move comes as authorities face growing alarm over the environmental toll of rapid and largely unregulated construction in the […]
Another spell of monsoon rains to start from July 21: PMD
Islamabad: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Friday issued a fresh weather advisory forecasting more monsoon rains accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds across various regions of the country from July 21 to 25. According to the Met Office, humid currents from the Arabian Sea are likely to penetrate Sindh […]
GB SSC-II Results Show Record 92% Pass Rate
The Secondary School Certificate Part-II (SSC-II) examination results for 2025 have shown a marked improvement across Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), with the overall pass rate rising to 92 per cent, up from 75 per cent in 2023, according to official figures released on Friday. Education officials have attributed the surge in performance […]
Nagar Protesters Block KKH Over Sarfraz Nagri Arrest
Gilgit: The arrest of youth activist Sarfraz Nagri on sedition and anti-state charges sparked widespread protests in Nagar district on Thursday, with demonstrators blocking the Karakoram Highway (KKH) and accusing the government of suppressing dissenting voices. Sarfraz Nagri was arrested earlier this week after being nominated in a First Information […]