Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, called on United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday in his capacity as the incoming President of the UN Security Council for July 2025. During the meeting, the Permanent Representative briefed the Secretary- General on the proposed Programme of Work for the Council in July. […]
The Kiswa of the Holy Kaaba was replaced to mark the commencement of the new Islamic year 1447. The Kiswa refers to the black silk embroidered cloth that covers the Holy Kaaba. The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque completed the annual changing of the Kiswa—the black silk […]
According to the police department spokesperson, Inspector General (IG) Punjab approved the release of Rs34.5 lac for the medical care of police personnel. Retired Constable Muhammad Iqbal received Rs 10 lac for a liver transplant, while Traffic Warden Farhan Parvez was granted Rs 10 lac for kidney treatment. Constable Ziaullah was provided Rs5 lac for […]
“Intensity of these quakes recorded between 1.5 to 3.8 on the Richter scale, caused by the activity at the Landhi Fault Line,” according to PMD. “These tremors depict natural release of the tectonic tension in the fault line of the region,” the spokesman said. “These earthquakes are the result of the natural tectonic movement with […]
Former prime minister addressing a press conference here said that the ongoing tax system has not been based on justice and urged for changing this taxation system. “This tax system is compelling people to tax evasion,” he said. He said that the budget doesn’t offer any reforms or change any mechanisms. “The situation could not […]
The Milli Yakjehti Council (MYC), an alliance of 27 religious-political parties, held a meeting chaired by Dr. Sahibzada Abul Khair, attended by various party leaders. In a joint declaration issued by the MYC Secretary General, Liaqat Baloch, the council welcomed what it called the triumph of the Iranian leadership and people in the conflict. The […]
As per details, a domestic worker, Shehnaz, arrested in Karachi’s Khayaban-e-Tanzeem area for allegedly stealing Rs50 million from a bungalow over the last 15 years, was living an extraordinarily lavish lifestyle. Karachi maid Shehnaz, during interrogation, said she owns five cars, three flats, and a commercial shop and has been living a lavish life. Investigators […]
The World Bank has given $194 million to help improve education and water supply in Balochistan. Out of this money, $100 million will be used for a project called the “Access to Quality Education Project.” The goal is to give better education to about 250,000 children in the province. As part of this project: 5,000 […]
According to the petition, Ali Amin Gandapur requested the Supreme Court to allow meetings with Imran Khan for consultations on the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2025–26. He argued that such meetings are essential for effective budget planning and governance. The plea also urged the apex court to enforce existing orders regarding the right […]
An official notification said that the Chairman of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, will chair the meeting. Zonal Ruet-e-Hilal Committees will also meet separately on Thursday (tomorrow) at their respective headquarters for the moon sighting. Earlier, the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) had predicted likely sighting of Muharram ul […]
