PTI Rejects Boycott, Decides to Hold Protests Inside and Outside Parliament
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced that it will stage widespread protests both inside and outside the National Assembly throughout the ongoing budget session. The decision came after a four-hour meeting of PTI’s joint parliamentary party, chaired by PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar, where lawmakers resolved to maintain a strong protest
Rawalakot Violence: Several Security Personnel Injured in JAAC Assault
RAWALAKOT: Several security personnel were seriously injured in an armed attack and violent assault carried out by members of the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) in Rawalakot, Azad Kashmir. Despite repeated claims by the group of maintaining peace in the region, the militants engaged in a series of violent
Govt Restores Sehat Sahulat Program to Deliver Free Healthcare
ISLAMABAD: The federal government of Pakistan has announced the revival of the Sehat Sahulat Program, aiming to provide free medical treatment to eligible residents of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Minister for National Health, Syed Mustafa Kamal, revealed that the long-lapsed program has been revived in order to ensure that poor or
Pakistan’s Donkey Population Rises to 6.2 Million, Economic Survey Shows
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s donkey population has continued its upward trend for the third consecutive year, reaching 6.2 million during the fiscal year 2025-26, according to data released in the National Economic Survey. According to the figures, the number of donkeys in the country grew to 6.2 million in the current year
Finance Minister presents Pakistan Economic Survey, claiming 3.7 percent growth in GDP
Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presented the Pakistan Economic Survey of the financial year 2025-2026, claiming growth of 3.7 percent in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the ongoing fiscal year. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presented the survey, which he said told a story of
Gold prices further drop, check latest rates here
Gold and silver prices have crashed in the domestic and global markets, resulting in a historic drop in the price of gold in local bullion markets. According to the latest data released by the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Bullion Association (APGJSA), the price of 24-carat gold per tola has
FIRs against 177 JAAC members were restored after a violation of the agreement
MUZAFFARABAD: The government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir decided to restore FIRs against 77 members of the Joint Awami Action Committee following the recent clashes of the organization with security forces and Police. As a result of the talks with the Awami Action Committee, held a few months ago, FIRs
Govt proposes carbon levy on petrol, diesel vehicles in Budget
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is considering imposing a carbon levy on vehicles powered by petrol and diesel as part of its proposed Budget 2026-27 measures aimed at promoting environmentally friendly transportation. According to budget proposals, the government plans to introduce incentives and tax relief for electric vehicles (EVs), while increasing
BISP to replace cash payments with digital wallet system across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) is gradually phasing out its traditional cash payment mechanism and replacing it with a modern digital wallet system aimed at improving transparency, efficiency, and ease of access for millions of beneficiaries across Pakistan. Under the first phase, the conventional cash disbursement method will
Govt to launch modern doorstep passport delivery system
ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports has decided to introduce a modernized passport delivery system aimed at ensuring timely and secure doorstep delivery of passports to citizens. The decision was discussed during an important meeting held at the headquarters under the chairmanship of Director General Immigration and Passports,
