Public demands reduction of fares for Islamabad Airport Metro
ISLAMABAD: Citizens, private employees, students, and daily commuters have demanded that the government and the Capital Development Authority (CDA) immediately reduce the fare from 90 rupees to 40 rupees for the Islamabad airport metro. Liaqat Khan resident of Top City, Islamabad, said that the current fare on the Airport Metro
PIA privatization bidding to begin today, aiming for ‘Legendary Comeback’
ISLAMABAD: The Privatization Commission has given an update on the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) through the bidding event, confirming that the bidding for the sale of 75% shares in the airline will be held today, Tuesday. The Privatization Commission has released a statement that by 10:30 AM Tuesday,
Tariq Fazal Chaudhry denies any move to replace KP CM Afridi
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry has said that the federal government does not wish to change Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi in the next six weeks. Speaking to a private news channel, Chaudhry emphasized that the federal government’s desire is for Afridi to continue working effectively
Trump praises CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir, reiterates role in preventing India-Pakistan nuclear conflict
FLORIDA: President Donald Trump has once again emphasized his significant contribution to stopping a nuclear war between India and Pakistan, saying he saved over 10 million lives. During a press conference, he said, “I stopped a nuclear war between India and Pakistan.” I’ve prevented 8 wars around the world.” US
Traffic suspended on motorways at multiple points
The National Highway and Motorway Police (NHMP) on Monday night closed multiple sections of various motorways due to dense fog, to ensure the safety of the travellers. According to the NHMP announcement, dense fog created hazardous conditions for driving, and the section from Swabi Interchange (Kilometre 420) to Peshawar Main
SBP announces bank holiday
ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will remain closed on Thursday, December 25, 2025, on account of a public holiday being observed across the country. According to an official notification, the holiday has been declared by the Government of Pakistan on the occasion of Quaid-e-Azam Day and Christmas. All offices
Government lifts ban on receiving pension and salary together
ISLAMABAD: The Federal government has lifted the restriction on the combined receipt of pension and salary of retired employees during re-employment. According to an official notice, the office memorandums dated April 22 and June 19 concerning the pension cases have been officially cancelled now, thereby allowing the retired officials returning
Saudi Arabia honours CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir with King Abdulaziz medal
RIYADH: Chief of Defense Forces (CDF), Field Marshal Asim Munir was awarded the King Abdulaziz Medal (First Class) by Saudi Minister of Defense Khalid bin Salman at the instruction of the Custodian of the two Holy Mosques, King Salman for his distinguished leadership and outstanding services. The honor of the
Pakistan’s U-19 Asia Cup Champions receive hero’s welcome in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Enthusiastic fans of cricket gave a hero’s welcome to the Pakistan Under-19 cricket team, which returned to Islamabad after the Asia Cup victory. At Islamabad Airport a huge crowd was present to receive the young champions and the whole area was filled with drummers, bhangra performances, and calls of
Tarar: PTI has damaged Pakistan’s reputation, must apologise before talks
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has been the main culprit of defamation of the country in writing the letters to the IMF, among other things. He stressed that for any meaningful talks, PTI should apologise first to the world for
