SAHIWAL: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz inaugurated the province’s green electric bus service in Sahiwal on Monday, terming it a milestone towards eco-friendly and affordable public transport in smaller cities. She announced that 30 electric buses have been allocated for the city with a flat fare of Rs 20. Travel […]
DUBAI: India defeated Pakistan by six wickets in their Super Fours encounter at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, successfully chasing down a 172-run target with seven balls to spare. Chasing 172, India’s openers Abhishek and Shubman Gill provided a blistering start with a 105-run stand in just 10 […]
Britain, Canada, and Australia on Sunday formally recognised the State of Palestine, a coordinated move aimed at reviving momentum for a two-state solution but one that risks deepening tensions with Israel and the United States. The announcement brings the three nations in line with nearly 140 countries worldwide that support […]
QUETTA: Ziarat Assistant Commissioner Muhammad Afzal and his son, who had been abducted nearly a month ago, were killed by their captors, official sources confirmed on Sunday. According to details, the kidnappers shot the officer and his son before dumping their bodies in the mountainous area of Ziarat. Law enforcement […]
LONDON: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday lauded the role of Overseas Pakistanis, calling them “national heroes” and the “backbone of Pakistan’s economy,” during a major community gathering in London. The event was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Defense Minister Khawaja Asif, and Federal Minister […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will represent Pakistan at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York starting September 22, the Foreign Office spokesperson confirmed on Thursday. He will be accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, along with other cabinet members. […]
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights was presented with alarming statistics on Friday, revealing that incidents of child abuse and violence in madrasas across the country have not decreased. According to official documents, 17 cases of violence against children were reported from Punjab’s madrasas during the first eight […]
ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Major General (R) Hafeez-ur-Rehman, confirmed on Friday that the personal data of Pakistani citizens has been found on the dark web. The revelation came during a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication, chaired by Senator Palwasha Mohammad […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has extended its airspace ban for all Indian-registered and Indian-operated aircraft, including military planes, for another month, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) said on Friday. According to a new NOTAM (Notice to Airmen), the restriction bars Indian commercial airlines, India-registered aircraft, and military flights from entering Pakistani airspace. […]
COLOMBO: Pakistan notched their second consecutive victory at the SAFF U-17 Championship on Friday, defeating Maldives 5-2 in their group-stage clash at the Racecourse Ground. Mansoor Ahmad was the star performer, completing a brilliant first-half hat trick to put Pakistan in control. He opened the scoring in the 12th minute, […]
