Bilawal: PPP Will Stand by Public Decision on Creation of New Provinces
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that his party stands with public opinion on the question of creating new provinces in the country. Speaking to the media in Islamabad, Bilawal said the PPP would support the wishes and views of the people regarding the issue
Imran Khan Not Seeking Any Deal, Says Barrister Gohar
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan has said that party founder Imran Khan is not seeking any deal and believes that his continued imprisonment is unjust. Speaking to reporters at Parliament House, Gohar said the federal government’s review petition had not yet been assigned a number. “I request
Good News for Consumers: PM Shehbaz Orders Immediate Action to Cut Fuel Prices
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik to take immediate measures to provide relief to the public from fuel prices and travel to Karachi to hold talks with oil refineries. The directives were issued during a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Petroleum Minister
Govt challenges Supreme Court order to Shift Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital
ISLAMABAD: The federal government filed a review petition in the Supreme Court against its August 18 decision to transfer former Prime Minister Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital. In the petition, it was argued that the court’s order violated Pakistan Prison Rules, 1978, specifically Rule 197, which lays down the
Police encounters in Peshawar: Notorious criminal killed, another Injured
PESHAWAR: One was killed and anther accuse injured in two separate police encounters in Pahari Pura and Shahpur police station areas of Peshawar on Tuesday, resulting in the death of one alleged criminal and injuries to another. According to police, the man killed in the Pahari Pura encounter was identified
FIA announces job openings, issues recruitment advertisement
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has announced 34 vacancies in Grade 16 and Grade 17 positions, with the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) inviting applications for the posts. According to the recruitment advertisement, 12 positions of Assistant Director (Legal) in Grade 17 are available. Applicants must hold an LLB
50,000 scholarship cards announced for Pakistani youth, check eligibility now
LAHORE: A total of 50,000 scholarship cards have been announced for Pakistani youth under the Hunarmand Punjab Advanced IT and Technical Training Programme, with applications set to close on August 21, 2026. The initiative aims to equip young people with digital and technical skills through training programmes covering more than
Google opens first office in Pakistan, announces major initiative for students
ISLAMABAD: Google has officially opened its first office in Pakistan and announced plans to provide Pakistani students with free one-year subscriptions to its Gemini AI service. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif formally inaugurated the office during a meeting with Google Vice President Wilson White. US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker was
PTI celebrations reflect desire to get incompetent leader out of jail, says Khawaja Asif
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has criticised the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for celebrating the Supreme Court’s decision regarding the transfer of former prime minister Imran Khan to hospital, saying the party’s reaction reflects its desire to secure relief for its jailed leader. In a statement posted on X, Khawaja Asif
What happens if you fail to collect your CNIC from NADRA on time?
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has advised citizens to collect their identity cards promptly once they are ready. According to a post issued by NADRA, citizens should collect their CNICs as soon as possible after the stipulated processing period has ended. Under NADRA policy, an uncollected CNIC
