ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced a fresh package of austerity and fuel-conservation measures, ordering their immediate implementation as Pakistan faces mounting pressure from higher international oil prices amid the worsening Middle East crisis. Under a notification issued by the Cabinet Division, fuel allocations for administrative and non-operational government vehicles […]
: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Thursday defended her use of the provincial government’s aircraft during a recent trip to London, saying she personally paid Rs27.5 million in parking and other expenses related to the aircraft. Speaking at the inauguration of electric buses in Multan, Maryam said there […]
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Thursday suspended the sentences of lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, in a case related to their social media posts and ordered their release on bail pending a final decision by the Islamabad High Court. A two-member bench comprising Justice Naeem […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan remains committed in “intent and spirit” to implementing the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement (MJDA) with Saudi Arabia, but operational details regarding any possible response to threats will remain confidential, Foreign Office spokesperson Ambassador Sajjad Haider Khan said on Thursday. Responding to questions about Pakistan’s obligations under the agreement […]
ISLAMABAD: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir to discuss the latest regional developments and matters of mutual interest, Iranian state media reported on Thursday. According to Iranian reports, the conversation took […]
ISLAMABAD: A newborn girl rescued from the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) nursery fire has died after spending 22 days under treatment at the hospital, according to her death certificate. The baby died on September 17 after suffering cardiac and respiratory arrest, the certificate stated. She had been admitted […]
KHARTOUM: At least 60 people were killed after a gold mine collapsed in southern Sudan, with many more feared trapped under the rubble, two survivors told AFP on Wednesday. The mine shafts at Al-Zaraa in West Kordofan began collapsing on Tuesday while dozens of small-scale miners were underground. By the […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has lodged a strong protest over what it described as an incursion by Indian Navy warship INS Kolkata into Pakistan’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), accusing the vessel of carrying out provocative and irresponsible manoeuvres near Pakistan Navy ships. The Foreign Office said the incident occurred during the Pakistan […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has asked the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) to move the 2026 Men’s Asian Champions Trophy out of India or, alternatively, shift all of Pakistan’s matches to a neutral venue, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) said on Wednesday. PHF President Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani said the federation had formally conveyed […]
LAHORE: Punjab’s flagship Apni Chhat Apna Ghar housing programme has been selected for the 2026 United Nations-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award in recognition of its contribution to expanding access to adequate, safe and affordable housing for low-income households. The Punjab government has been invited to receive the award on Oct. […]