ISLAMABAD: Trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan through the Torkham border remained suspended for the 11th consecutive day, sources confirmed. According to sources, Pakistan is currently reviewing options to resume high-level trade activities with Afghanistan. Preparations to restore trade at both the Torkham and Chaman border crossings have already been completed. […]
ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports has issued a clarification regarding recent reports about changes in Pakistani passports, confirming that the new passports will now include the mother’s name along with the father’s. According to the Immigration department, the redesigned passports will feature enhanced modern security features and […]
ISLAMABAD: A new report by the Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) has revealed that one-fourth of the National Assembly members—82 MNAs—did not attend a single sitting of the Assembly’s 19th session, held from September 1 to 5, 2025. The five-day session, consisting of three sittings, was marred by low […]
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday strongly condemned the recent attacks by Israeli occupying forces in Gaza, which have resulted in the loss of numerous civilian lives, calling upon the international community to take immediate and effective measures to halt the aggression. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the […]
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication, chaired by MNA Syed Aminul Haque, met in Islamabad to discuss the recent internet disruptions, progress on the Islamabad IT Park project, and complaints over poor mobile and internet services across the country. During the session, the committee was […]
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Syed Mustafa Kamal on Tuesday urged provincial authorities and universities to ensure a free, fair and transparent Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) scheduled for October 26, 2025. Addressing a press conference at the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Yarmook, operating under the Saudi-led Combined Task Force 150 (CTF-150) of the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), successfully executed a major counter-narcotics operation in the North Arabian Sea, seizing narcotics valued at approximately USD 972 million. According to a Pakistan Navy statement, the operation underscores Pakistan’s […]
ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, held detailed talks with Lieutenant General Leonard-Gabriel Baraboi, Chief of the Romanian Air Force Staff, during an official visit to Romania aimed at boosting bilateral defence and operational cooperation. Upon arrival at the Romanian Air Force Headquarters, […]
KARACHI: Internet users across Pakistan faced slow browsing and connectivity disruptions on Tuesday after reports emerged of a possible fault in the PEACE submarine cable system, one of the country’s key international data routes. According to media reports, digital expert Habibullah Khan said on social media that a “cable cut […]