Yousaf Raza Gillani confirms Rs 90m vehicle purchase from public funds
ISLAMABAD: It has been revealed that a new luxury car worth about Rs 90 million was purchased for Chairman Senate Yousuf Raza Gilani from the government treasury, which has now been received by the Senate Secretariat. According to sources, when Chairman Senate Yousuf Raza Gilani was directly asked about this
Austerity measures: How much will govt officials lose in salary deductions?
ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Division has released an official announcement about salary reductions and fuel consumption cuts which will be implemented during the country’s austerity efforts. The notification states that top officials from government departments and regulatory authorities will experience salary deductions for two months. The deductions will be applied on
Hajj flight cancellations? Government clears the air
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has rejected rumours about Hajj flights being cancelled. The Ministry’s spokesperson, through an official statement, confirmed that Hajj 2026 preparations continue to progress according to their planned schedule despite international obstacles. The Hajj visa process is advancing quickly because Hajj flight schedules will be
Eid travel made easy: Pakistan Railways announces four special trains
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways has announced the operation of four special trains aiming to facilitate travellers during the upcoming Eid al-Fitr holidays. These trains are intended to ease the travel burden and ensure the smooth movement of passengers during the festive season. According to details, the first special Eid train will
Senator Afnanullah: All political parties united against Afghan Taliban’s attack
ISLAMABAD: Senator Afnanullah, a senior leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), has emphasized that all political parties in Pakistan are united in their condemnation of the Afghan Taliban’s recent attacks. The Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has also condemned these assaults, showing political consensus on the matter. Senator
Afghan Taliban claims debunked as ministry of information releases facts
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information has termed the recent claims of the Afghan Taliban as fabricated and false. The ministry clarified that the Taliban had claimed a successful attack in Wana, South Waziristan, but this claim turned out to be false. The Ministry of Information said that pictures of the
Operation Ghazb Lil Haq: 684 Afghan Taliban killed, 912 injured, 252 check posts destroyed
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has released the latest figures of Operation Ghazb-Lil-Haq. According to the Ministry of Information, serious losses were inflicted on the Afghan Taliban and Fitna al-Khawarij during Operation Ghazb-ul-Haq. Ministry of Information Atta Tarar has said that 684 operatives of the Afghan Taliban regime
Government announces public holidays for Eid ul Fitr
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Sunday announced March 20 and 21 as public holidays for Eid ul Fitr. According ot a notification issued by the cabinet division, Eid al-Fitr official holidays have been announced across the country on March 20 and 21. It said Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has approved public
Punjab Govt to pursue legal action against fake news campaign on official plane use, Marriyum Aurangzeb
LAHORE: Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said that the Punjab Government has announced its decision to take legal action against individuals and platforms involved in a deliberate, malicious campaign spreading fake news and fabricated stories regarding the use of the official plane of the Punjab government. The government has announced
Public holiday declared across the province, notification issued
KARACHI: The Government of Sindh has declared March 23, 2026, a public holiday across the province in celebration of Pakistan Day. According to a notification issued by the Services, General Administration and Coordination Department, the holiday will be observed on Monday, March 23, throughout Sindh. All government offices, autonomous bodies,
