PM Shehbaz Sharif expresses gratitude to Trump for kind words
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has thanked the United States President Donald Trump for his recent remarks praising Pakistan and its leadership. The prime minister responded by reposting Trump’s message on X (formerly twitter), expressing heartfelt gratitude on behalf of the people of Pakistan, field marshal Syed Asim Munir, and
Government announces revised prices of petroleum products
ISLAMABAD: The government has issued a notification announcing revised prices for petroleum products. According to the notification, the price of high-speed diesel has been reduced by Rs32.12 per litre. Following the reduction, the new price of diesel has been set at Rs353.42 per litre. The government has decided to keep
PM approves reduction in diesel prices
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved a reduction in the diesel prices here on Friday. According to official sources, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved slashing the diesel prices by Rs 32.12 per litre and reducing the diesel price by Rsl per litre price from Rs 385.54 to Rs 354.43.
Pakistan Army shoots down latest drone mid-air in swift response
In a significant boost to Pakistan’s indigenous defence capabilities, a modern air defence system developed by a private sector firm successfully shot down an aerial drone during a test at the Tilla Firing Range in Jhelum. The successful interception represents a key milestone in the country’s efforts to modernise its
DC Islamabad refutes news regarding closure of bus terminals in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The Deputy Commissioner of Islamabad has denied the news circulating on social media regarding the closure of bus stands in the city and clarified that all transport services in the federal capital are functioning as usual. According to the administration, all small and big bus stands in Islamabad, including
CDA recovers huge land in operation against Illegal encroachment
CDA, Islamabad administration, and police have jointly recovered government land worth billions of rupees in Noorpur Shahan, ending decades of illegal occupation and commercial exploitation. Out of the 600-acre occupied belt, 300 acres of land have been successfully acquired, while more than 3,500 illegal structures have been identified, and legal
Silence of Punjab government over health of Bushra Bibi is regrettable: Barrister Gohar
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Barrister Gohar has said that the silence of the Punjab government over the health issue of Bushra Bibi is extremely regrettable. In a statement, Barrister Gauhar said that it is requested that the family members should meet Bushra Bibi and that the PTI founder should also be
Govt employees to get electric bikes on easy installments in major relief move
LAHORE: The Punjab government has endorsed an exclusive electric bike plan for its government workers, according to official sources. This move was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by the provincial premier to examine the progress of the transport sector in the province. Under this plan, government employees can buy
Islamabad, Rawalpindi to shut transport terminals amid tight security
ISLAMABAD: The government of Islamabad and Rawalpindi has issued orders to shut down all transport hubs after 11 p.m. Thursday to tighten security arrangements in view of the upcoming diplomatic meeting between the US and Iran. Sources revealed that the order encompasses the shutdown of bus hubs, rent-a-car companies, and
Iran’s Pezeshkian, Field Marshal Asim Munir hold talks on regional security and stability
TEHRAN: A top diplomatic meeting took place in Tehran between Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir, addressing bilateral affairs and regional dynamics, officials said on Thursday. The meeting came at a time when diplomatic activities were being stepped up in Tehran. The
