ISLAMABAD: In a major development for Pakistan’s mining sector, companies from Pakistan and the United States on Monday signed agreements on critical minerals development and processing — a venture expected to bring in technology transfer, investment, and new jobs. The deal was inked between the Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) and […]
ISLAMABAD: Four judges of the Supreme Court have written to Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, raising strong objections to the approval of the Supreme Court Rules 2025 through circulation instead of collective consultation. The judges also boycotted the full court meeting convened to discuss amendments. The two-page letter, authored by Justice […]
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved the launch of a digital pension system aimed at streamlining payments to retired employees and eliminating the need for manual processing. Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur gave formal approval to the initiative, titled Ehsaas e-Pension System, which will become operational from Jan 1, […]
RAWALPINDI: Journalists came under attack outside Adiala Jail on Monday when Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) workers allegedly manhandled senior reporter Tayyab Baloch during a media interaction with Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan. Eyewitnesses said PTI supporters turned violent after proceedings in the Toshakhana-II case, roughing up Baloch and pushing other journalists, […]
GILGIT: The Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) police have barred their personnel from using the social media platform TikTok in order to maintain “discipline, uniformity and the dignity of the force.” According to a circular issued by the Office of the Inspector General of Police, no officer or official of the G-B police […]
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has finalised an agreement with Chinese company Golden Dragon for the procurement of additional buses to strengthen the Peshawar Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network. Under the deal, Golden Dragon will provide two 12-metre-long buses free of cost, while the provincial government will purchase 50 more […]
ISLAMABAD: Murat Nurtleu, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan, will pay an official visit to Pakistan from Sept 8 to 9, 2025, in what officials described as a precursor to the Kazakh president’s visit later this year. According to the Foreign Office, Murat Nurtleu will be accompanied by […]
LAHORE: Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Syeda Shehrbano Naqvi has been selected for the prestigious Asia 21 Next Generation Fellowship, becoming the first female police officer from Pakistan to achieve the distinction. The announcement was made after the Asia Society unveiled its Class of 2025, which recognises emerging leaders across […]
ISTANBUL: A 90-kilogram bear named Okan has become an online sensation after a video of his dramatic trip to the veterinarian went viral on social media. The young bear, who lives in a wildlife park in Türkiye, reportedly fell ill after consuming an excessive amount of fruit, leaving him lethargic […]
ISLAMABAD — The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on Sunday observed Martyrs’ Day with reverence and solemnity across all its bases nationwide, paying tribute to the sacrifices of its fallen heroes. The day began with special prayers and Quran Khawani for the martyrs of the 1965 and 1971 wars, as well […]