ISLAMABAD: As the world marked the International Day of the Snow Leopard on Thursday, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination (MoCC&EC) reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to protecting the endangered snow leopard and the fragile high-altitude ecosystems that sustain it. This commitment was reiterated by Muhammad Saleem Shaikh, wildlife conservation […]
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NAB recovers Rs1.10 trillion; 17,000 fraud victims compensated
ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has announced record recoveries amounting to Rs1.10 trillion during the third quarter of 2025, marking a 242% increase compared to the previous quarter. According to NAB’s quarterly report, the bureau has recovered a total of Rs1.65 trillion during the first three quarters of 2025, […]
IBCC, FBISE launch national workshop to digitize examination systems
Islamabad: The Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC), in collaboration with the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) and under the auspices of the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training (MoFE&PT), inaugurated a two-day National Workshop on Digitalization and Technological Integration in Examination Boards on Wednesday. The workshop […]
Pakistan, Romania Agree to Strengthen Defence Partnership
RAWALPINDI: Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force (PAF), met with Mr. Eduard Bachide, State Secretary of Defence, and General Gheorgiță Vlad, Chief of Defence of Romania, during his official visit to the country. The high-level meeting focused on expanding military-to-military cooperation […]
Transparency International flags Rs4.5bn asset sale scandal in National Bank
ISLAMABAD: Transparency International Pakistan has written a letter to the President of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), raising serious concerns over the alleged unauthorized sale of foreign assets worth more than Rs4.5 billion. According to the letter, the alleged irregular sale of shares caused a loss of over Rs3.45 […]
NCCIA registers case against Shandana Gulzar for spreading disinformation
Islamabad: The National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Islamabad has registered a case under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016 against a female Member of the National Assembly, Shandana Gulzar Khan, over allegations of spreading anti-state propaganda on social media. According to NCCIA sources, FIR No. 296/2025 has […]
CNS Amateur Golf Cup 2025 tees off at Margalla Greens
ISLAMABAD: The Media Brief and Opening Ceremony of the 18th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Amateur Golf Cup 2025 was held at the Margalla Greens Golf Club (MGGC) in Islamabad, marking the formal commencement of one of Pakistan’s premier golf tournaments. During the briefing, Rear Admiral Saqib Ilyas, Patron […]
Trade activities at Pak-Afghan border remain suspended for 11th day
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. […]
New passport to include mother’s name, security features, Confirms Immigration department
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 […]
No show by PM, 82 MNAs in 19th NA session: FAFEN
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 […]









