LAHORE: Rana Sikandar Hayat on Friday clarified that the Government of Punjab is not considering closing schools or online classes, dismissing speculation circulating in recent days. The statement came amid concerns that authorities might introduce energy-saving measures following rising oil prices after the recent tensions involving the United States, Israel […]
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Punjab to establish anti-drone units in all districts
LAHORE: The Punjab Home Department has announced plans to establish anti-drone units in all districts of Punjab to counter unauthorised drones and strengthen aerial surveillance amid growing security concerns. According to a statement issued on Thursday, the units will be equipped with specialised drone fleets to monitor district airspace and […]
PM orders real-time dashboard to track petroleum supply across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed authorities to develop a digital dashboard to monitor the movement of petroleum products across the country and share real-time data with provinces, as the government reviewed the fuel supply situation amid rising tensions in the Middle East. The prime minister issued the instructions during […]
KP, federal govt to jointly launch Peshawar Valley Railway project
PESHAWAR: The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has decided to collaborate with the Pakistan Railways to launch the “Peshawar Valley Railway” project aimed at expanding rail connectivity across the provincial capital and adjoining districts. In an official letter to the chairman of Pakistan Railways, the KP chief secretary stated that preliminary […]
Pakistan voices concern over India-Canada uranium supply agreement
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday expressed concern over a uranium supply agreement between India and Canada, warning that the deal could have serious implications for regional strategic stability and the global non-proliferation regime. The reaction from Islamabad came after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited New Delhi, where he and Indian […]
Govt rejects viral notification about suspension of port entries in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday dismissed as fake a notification circulating on social media claiming a temporary suspension of all port entries in Pakistan due to the prevailing security situation until March 10. In a statement posted on its official X account, the fact-checking team of the Ministry of Information […]
HEC makes AI course mandatory for undergraduate programmes across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the Higher Education Commission, Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar, on Wednesday announced a series of major reforms aimed at modernising Pakistan’s higher education sector and aligning it with national priorities and global trends. Addressing a media briefing in Islamabad, the HEC chairman said the commission has introduced […]
CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir visits Wana to review security, operational readiness along western border
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Wednesday visited Wana in South Waziristan to review the prevailing security situation and operational preparedness along the western border, the military’s media wing said. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the army chief laid a floral wreath at […]
PM Shehbaz stresses unity in briefing to political leaders on regional security
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday underscored the need for national unity and solidarity while chairing a meeting of parliamentary leaders and representatives of political parties to brief them on the prevailing regional security situation. Participants were given an in-camera briefing on the Pakistan-Afghanistan situation, developments concerning Iran, and […]
UK to block study visas for four nations, halt work visas for Afghans
LONDON: United Kingdom on Tuesday announced it would block study visas for nationals from four countries and halt work visas for Afghans, invoking what it described as an “emergency brake” to curb rising asylum claims from individuals entering through legal channels. Immigration remains one of Britain’s most politically sensitive issues, […]









