Pakistan, World Witnesses Longest Day and Shortest Night of the Year
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan along with several countries is experiencing the longest day and shortest night of the year as part of the annual summer solstice phenomenon. Astronomical calculations indicate that countries located in the Northern Hemisphere are witnessing the peak of summer daylight, while nations in the Southern Hemisphere are observing
Government Opens Hajj 2027 Registration Process
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that registration for Hajj 2027 will begin on June 22, 2026, under the government’s official pilgrimage arrangements. According to the ministry, the registration process will be conducted through the designated online portal, allowing eligible applicants to submit their details for consideration in
US–Iran Talks Begin in Switzerland with Pakistan and Qatar Mediation
Bergenstock, Switzerland: Formal talks between the US and Iran have begun in Bergenstock, Switzerland, in which delegations from Pakistan and Qatar are also participating. According to the Qatari Foreign Ministry, special working groups consisting of experts and technical experts have been formed to finalize the terms of the final agreement
Fake “Islamabad Post” X Account Linked to Indian Intelligence Agency RAW Permanently Suspended
ISLAMABAD: A fake X-account attributed to Indian intelligence agency “RAW” with the name ‘Islamabad Post’ has been permanently closed. The account was being used to spread misleading information and propaganda on social media. The account was permanently suspended by the platform administration for violating the rules and regulations. Actions against
NA approves Rs 4.38 trillion grants
The National Assembly approved the demands for grants submitted by various ministries and divisions through a majority vote paving the way for the allocation of funds under the federal budget. The NA session commenced under the chairmanship of Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, during which Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presented the
PM, Field Marshal meet US delegation
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir held a key meeting with US Vice President JD Vance in Zurich on Sunday, as part of ongoing crucial US-Iran talks. The meeting was also attended by US envoy Steve Witkoff and former US presidential adviser Jared
Pakistan’s mango exports drop 30pc
In the wake of unrest and instability in the Middle East, a sharp decrease has been witnessed in mango exports from Pakistan in the current season. The prevailing situation in the region has cased disruption in regional trade routes and rising shipping costs. Being among the world’s leading mango-producing countries,
NDMA issues nationwide heavy rain alert
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Sunday issued a nationwide weather alert warning of thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, strong winds, urban flooding, and possible glacier-related flood threats over the next 12 to 24 hours. According to the NDMA’s National Emergencies Operation Centre, the current weather system aligns with seasonal forecasts issued
Nurses can now become doctors
The government of Punjab has officially approved its first-ever PhD Nursing program, allowing healthcare professionals to get a top academic degree. The new Ph.D program will be launched under the umbrella of University of Health Sciences after the university’s Specialty Advisory Committee formally approved the curriculum. This major step is
Govt launches digital pension verification system
Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has announced launching a new digital pension verification system that uses facial recognition technology, enabling pensioners to complete the process from home without visiting banks. Taking part in National Assembly session, Aurangzeb said the innovative system would allow elderly pensioners to confirm their identity through
