Prime Minister announces new domestic gas connections for domestic consumers
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday announced the immediate restoration of domestic gas connections across Pakistan, marking the fulfillment of a long-standing public demand. Speaking at a ceremony held to commemorate the reopening of gas connections, the premier said, “Today, the government has decided to resume gas supply for
Arshad Sharif’s mother passes away
ISLAMABAD: Begum Riffat Ara Alvi, the mother of martyred journalist Arshad Sharif, has passed away after a long and courageous struggle for justice for her son. Despite her advanced age and fragile health, she remained steadfast in her pursuit, travelling from place to place to ensure accountability for Arshad Sharif’s
Will there be a public holiday tomorrow as nation observes Kashmir Black Day?
ISLAMABAD: As October 27 approaches, speculation is growing over whether it will be declared a public holiday in Pakistan. The day, observed annually as Kashmir Black Day, marks the beginning of India’s unlawful occupation of Jammu and Kashmir, a somber chapter in South Asia’s history. While the day carries deep
PM to visit Saudi Arabia tomorrow to attend FII conference
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif will depart for Saudi Arabia on Monday to attend the Ninth Edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII). The visit comes at the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. During the three-day trip, the Prime Minister will lead a
MDCAT 2025 underway across country amid tight security
ISLAMABAD: The Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2025 is being conducted today across Pakistan and overseas, with more than 140,125 candidates appearing in the examination organized by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC). A total of 35 examination centers have been established nationwide, while an international center
Second round of Pakistan-Afghanistan talks concludes in Istanbul
ISTANBUL: The second round of peace negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan ended in Istanbul on Friday but discussions are expected to last for another two days. The talks which hosted by Turkey are a sequel to the first round held in Doha and take place against a backdrop of increased
FBR foil multi-billion rupee “Crystal Meth” smuggling attempt
ISLAMABAD: A division of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), has thwarted an attempt to smuggle methamphetamine worth more than 18 billion rupees. As per the statement released by the FBR officials, the drugs, about 300 kilograms of crystal ice meth, were concealed in the resuscitated fuel tank of a
Khawaja Asif: Pakistan ready for open conflict if Afghan talks fail
SIALKOT: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif divulged that the purpose behind the dialogues with Afghanistan is to resolve the differences through pacific means. He however warned that if such talks failed to yield any positive output, then Pakistan would have no other alternative but to fight openly, on Saturday. In a
Pakistan, Afghan officials hold second round of talks in Istanbul
ISTANBUL: The second round of Pakistan-Afghanistan talks commenced in Istanbul on Saturday, with Islamabad urging the establishment of a “concrete and verifiable” mechanism to monitor the Afghan Taliban’s actions against cross-border terrorism. The Istanbul meeting follows the first round of discussions held in Doha from October 18–19, co-mediated by Qatar
PIA resumes direct UK flights after five years ban
KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) resumed its weekly flights to the United Kingdom on Saturday, marking the end of a five-year suspension. The inaugural flight departed from Islamabad to Manchester carrying 284 passengers, following the UK Civil Aviation Authority’s approval of PIA’s Foreign Aircraft Operating Permit — the final step
