PM nominates high-powered committee for talks with JAAC
ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mian Shehbaz Sharif, has formed a high-powered committee for talks with the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) as the situation in Azad Jammu Kashmir escalated. The Prime Minister of Pakistan has made a significant move by intervening at the highest level and appointing a
When will the last installment of Rs. 13,500 under BISP be released?
ISLAMABAD: Under the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP), deserving families receive financial assistance in four quarterly installments each year. The annual cash support of Rs. 54,000 is disbursed in four payments of Rs. 13,500 each. So far, three installments have been paid to registered families, and the latest update regarding
PM Shehbaz condemns Israeli attack on Gaza aid flotilla
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the latest Israeli troops’ attack on the Samud Gaza flotilla, a fleet of 40 boats carrying over 450 human rights aid workers from 44 countries. The convoy was en route to provide much-needed relief to the citizens of Gaza. PM Shehbaz
13 Indian-backed terrorists killed in Balochistan: ISPR
Thirteen terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Khwarij and Fitna al Hindustan, were killed in two separate operations in Balochistan. An intelligence-based operation (IBO) was conducted in Quetta District in response to the reported presence of Khwarij, specifically Fitna al Khwarij. During the conduct of the operation, their own
Islamabad sees 500% surge in driving license issuance: Traffic Police
ISLAMABAD: Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Captain (R) Hamza Humayun said that 500% increase has been recorded in obtaining licenses from the Islamabad Traffic Police. Citizens have visited traffic offices and service centres in large numbers to obtain driving licenses and learner permits. Hamza Humayun said that citizens have expressed full
‘Praise from Field Marshal Munir is an honour,’ says Donald Trump
NEW YORK: United States President Donald Trump has described Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir’s praise for him as a huge honour, calling it a big appreciation in the context of sensitive times in global diplomacy. During a press conference at White House, President Trump addressed the Middle East peace talks
PTI names new opposition leader and deputy for Punjab assembly
The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman, Imran Ahmad Khan Niazi, has appointed a new leader and a deputy leader of the opposition at the Punjab assembly. The party issued a notification in this regard on Tuesday. According to the sources, PTI issued a notification stating that, on the directions of
Government announces significant cut in LPG prices
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has announced a decrease in the prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for the month of September. According to the issued notification, the price of LPG has been reduced by Rs 6.70 per kg. Following this reduction, the new price for an
Pakistan Army successfully launches Fateh-4 cruise missile
The Pakistan Army has successfully test-fired its indigenously developed Fateh-4 cruise missile, which has recently been inducted into the army. This missile boasts a range of 750 kilometres. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Fateh-4 missile is equipped with advanced terrain-hugging capabilities, allowing it to strike targets with
Cricket fans demand return of Babar Azam to the T20 squad
ISLAMABAD: After repeated defeats of the Pakistani team during the Asia Cup, the cricket fans across the country have demanded PCB administration to select Babar Azam for the national team in the T20 format. After the defeat by India in the Asia Cup final, Pakistani cricket fans demanded the return
