Chief Secretary Sindh, Asif Hyder Shah, advised KMC to refrain from acquiring exotic animals for Karachi Zoo in the future. He gave this advice during a high-level meeting regarding Karachi Zoo, which was attended by Commissioner Karachi Syed Hassan Naqvi, Additional Chief Secretary Local Government Syed Khalid Hyder Shah, Municipal Commissioner Afzal Zaidi, Deputy Commissioner […]
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has said that hostile international powers are fuelling violence in the restive Kurram region in a bid to foment unrest across the country. “Land disputes can occur anywhere, but the scale of the conflict in Kurram demands deeper attention,” the firebrand CM said on Wednesday, voicing fears that […]
The 6th round of Pakistan-Italy Bilateral Political Consultations convened in Rome expressed satisfaction at the positive trajectory of bilateral relations as well as cooperation in the European Union context. Pakistan side was led by Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch and the Italian delegation was led by Secretary General Ricardo Guariglia, Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a […]
Pakistan’s telecom regulator said on Tuesday it blocked more than 1,300 websites, applications and social media pages involved in selling leaked data of Pakistani nationals. The development follows a local broadcaster’s report that thousands of Pakistanis, including federal ministers and senior officials, were affected by a personal data breach, with the information now being offered […]
The dawn of 6th September 1965 broke like any other. Lahore was waking up gently, its streets filled with schoolchildren in uniforms, traders raising shutters, and the sacred call of Fajr echoing across the horizon. But in the stillness of that morning, an enemy advanced with arrogance, its tanks rumbling across borders, its eyes fixed […]
Flash floods have destroyed vast stretches of farmland in Punjab, causing massive damage to major crops and threatening Pakistan’s food security. Preliminary reports reveal that around 60 percent of rice crops and 30 percent of sugarcane have been lost to the disaster. Cotton production is also expected to drop by nearly 35 percent compared to the annual target. These losses are being described as unprecedented and are already worsening the country’s fragile economy.
The European Union (EU) has announced Rs350 million (€1.05 million) emergency assistance to support victims of devastating floods in Pakistan that have claimed hundreds of lives and left thousands displaced and many missing. “Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families of the victims and all those affected by this disaster,” the EU said in […]
Two men arrested for torturing two brothers in a Rs30 dispute with street vendors in Raiwind were killed in an “encounter” with the Crimes Control Department (CCD), the victims’ lawyer said on Thursday. The incident came to light after a video clip showing street vendors subjecting both brothers to torture went viral on social media. […]
The launching ceremony of the book “Non-Muslim Cricketers of Karachi” was held at the Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi. The book, authored by writer and cricket enthusiast Shah Walliullah Junaidi, has been published in both English and Urdu languages. The ceremony was attended by former Pakistan Test cricketer and captain Moin Khan, international cricket commentator […]
An important meeting of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) was held under the chairmanship of Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa in order to review the current financial position, revenue streams, and future strategies to further enhance income sources on a sustainable basis for smooth functioning of CDA in terms of timely completion of different projects. […]
Collectorate of Customs Enforcement has thwarted an attempt to smuggle 5.6 million Tramadol tablets, the estimated market value of which was Rs2.8 billion. Tramadol, a psychotropic drug regulated under the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP), is classified as a controlled substance in numerous countries due to its potential for misuse. Collector Moinuddin Wani after […]
Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan along with a high-level delegation arrived in Minsk, Belarus for a two-day official visit. During this visit, apart from having different meetings, Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan participated in a Ministerial Session. In his address, Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan emphasized on Pakistan’s commitment to enhance […]
Sikh pilgrims from India attending the Baisakhi festival at Gurdwara Panja Sahib have lauded the Government of Pakistan’s initiative in providing seamless arrangements, enabling them to observe the sacred occasion with devotion and enthusiasm. According to media channel reports, as part of the Baisakhi celebrations, Sikh pilgrims from India have expressed their deep appreciation for […]
The Center for International Strategic Studies (CISS), Islamabad, hosted a two-days International Conference on “Nuclear Deterrence in the Age of Emerging Technologies,” bringing together a distinguished group of scholars and experts from around the world. The conference aimed at fostering constructive dialogue on global strategic issues and sharing Pakistan’s policy perspectives. General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, […]
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