Momina Iqbal case: Women’s safety top priority, no culprit will be spared: Maryam Nawaz
LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz has issued a stern warning regarding the recent controversy involving a Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) and a prominent media personality, stating that no one found harassing or exploiting a woman will be spared. Breaking her silence on the
SBP announces public holidays for banks on Eidul Azha
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday formally announced bank holidays across the country on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. According to the notification issued by the central bank, the offices and branches of all commercial banks will remain closed from Tuesday, May 26, to Thursday, May 28, due
CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir off to Iran: Security sources
ISLAMABAD: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has left for an official visit to Iran to advance critical diplomatic and security dialogue, security sources confirmed on Friday. During his high-profile visit to Tehran, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir is scheduled to hold extensive discussions focusing on the ongoing Iran-US talks, regional
KP CM allocates portfolios to new cabinet members
PESHAWAR: On the directions of Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Sohail Khan Afridi, the newly inducted ministers, advisors, and special assistants in the provincial government have been assigned responsibilities of various departments following their recent inclusion in the cabinet. Among the newly inducted provincial ministers, Nazir Ahmad Abbasi has been
Karachi Police seeks FIA help in Anmol alias Pinky case
In the latest development regarding Anmol, also known as Pinky, who was arrested in drug-related cases in Karachi, the Karachi Police have reached out to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for assistance in investigating money laundering and cyber crimes. DIG South Karachi, Asad Raza, has sent a letter to the
Google makes Gmail completely smart, introduces new ‘Gmail Live’ feature
Google is further expanding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in its popular email service Gmail. A new AI inbox feature has been introduced for Gmail at the company’s annual developer conference, after which users will be able to use emails not only by typing but also by voice. According
Kohistan corruption scandal, accused Qaiser Iqbal surrenders Rs 14 billion
PESHAWAR: Qaiser Iqbal, the main accused in the Kohistan corruption scandal, surrendered assets worth over Rs 14 billion. The accused was presented in the court of Accountability Judge Muhammad Zafar, where he recorded his statement. During the hearing, the court also directed the NAB officials to leave the courtroom. The
Revenue clerks loot public with both hand in E-transfer policy
PESHAWAR: Revenue clerks and their touts started collecting money from the public on various pretexts and looting the public in various revenue offices under the E-transfer policy of the government. Sources said that the problems have increased due to the slowness in the transfer of property and the complexity in
PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit China from May 23: Foreign Office
Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will pay an official visit to China from May 23 to 26. The Foreign Office Spokesperson said that Pakistan-China relations have strengthened over time, while China’s unwavering support for Pakistan continues. He said that official ceremonies were held
Good news for school students in KP
Summer vacations have been formally announced in educational institutions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. An announcement was issued by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Department of Elementary and Secondary Education regarding the holidays. According to the announcement, primary schools in the plains will remain closed from June 1 to August 31, while middle and
