Strike Call vs Football Festival: What Mirpur’s Youth Really Chose Will Surprise You?
MIRPUR: The conscious people of Kashmir have rejected the strike call given by the Awami Action Committee and have expressed their resolve to promote positive and healthy activities. On October 4, an indefinite strike call and closure of business activities were given by the Awami Action Committee; however, contrary to
PM Shehbaz conveys important message to PTI leadership
PESHAWAR: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to abandon its politics of sit-ins and long marches, warning that “the law will take its course” if protests continue. Addressing the ground-breaking ceremony of the Kashmir Chowk Underpass in Islamabad, the prime minister said the government was focused
Power crisis deepens as loadshedding intensifies across country
ISLAMABAD: Power crisis has intensified as the overall electricity shortfall has surpassed 4,000 megawatts, leading to longer loadshedding in urban and rural areas across the country. sources within the national and transmission and dispatch company (NTDC), the country’s sole electricity market dispatcher, said several power plants had gone offline while
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye agree to implement Makkah Alliance defence commitments
RIYADH: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have agreed to immediately implement their collective defence commitments under the Makkah Alliance for Defense, according to a joint statement issued after an emergency meeting of the alliance’s Strategic-Political and Defense Committee in Riyadh on October 5. The joint statement said the committee decided
If Sohail Afridi becomes an obstacle, he will be removed, says Rana Sanaullah
ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the prime minister on political and public affairs Rana Sanaullah has warned that the government planned action will proceed at all costs, warning that no obstruction would be allowed to hinder the government’s response. Speaking during a private television programme, Rana Sanaullah said it had become evident that
Pensions Will Not Be Stopped Over Missing NADRA Proof of Life Certificate
ISLAMABAD: The pensions of retired employees will not be stopped solely because their Proof of Life Certificate could not be issued by the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) in September, an official has clarified. To facilitate elderly pensioners, NADRA has been working with relevant institutions to issue Proof of
PIA Announces New Cabin Crew Jobs
KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced new recruitment opportunities for cabin crew at its Karachi base, offering a fresh opportunity for candidates interested in becoming air hostesses or cabin crew members. According to the airline, eligible candidates can apply for the newly announced positions through PIA’s official website. Eligibility
National Housing Policy 2026: Major Relief for Pakistanis Seeking Affordable Homes
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has officially launched the National Housing Policy 2026, aimed at helping ordinary citizens and homeless families secure affordable housing and own their homes. Federal Minister for Climate Change Dr Musadik Masood Malik addressed the launch ceremony in Islamabad and highlighted the policy’s focus on providing comprehensive
PMDC Makes Major Move for Students Applying to Medical Colleges Abroad
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has decided to waive the mandatory MDCAT requirement for Pakistani students seeking admission to medical and dental institutions abroad. According to a public notice issued by the PMDC, Pakistani students applying to foreign medical and dental colleges will no longer be required
IHC Adjourns Al-Qadir Trust Case Indefinitely
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has adjourned the hearing of the Al-Qadir Trust case involving Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi for an indefinite period. During the proceedings, PTI’s counsel, Salman Safdar, stated before the court that they had previously filed applications for the suspension of
