“To mark the occasion, a cake-cutting ceremony was held at the PIA office in Dubai, attended by H.E. Hussain Muhammad, Consul General. The event also welcomed members of a foreign tourist group traveling on the inaugural flight, underscoring the growing interest in Pakistan’s scenic northern areas,” a press statement issued here read. Regional Manager Sarmad […]
During his visit, Chairman WAPDA, Engineer Lt. Gen. Sajjad Ghani (Retd.), briefed that the first phase of the project is likely to be operational by June 2026, aiming to supply 260 million gallons per day (MGD) of water. He also lauded the importance of timely funding to make sure the project is completed on schedule. […]
Buyers gather in cattle markets nationwide, expecting to acquire animals to sacrifice, but many are left upset due to the climbing prices. The reports indicate that since the moon of Zul-Hijjah has been sighted, Eid ul Adha 2025 will be celebrated on June 7 across Pakistan. As the festival draws near, Pakistan’s cattle markets across […]
Deputy Secretary for Justice for Hong Kong, Dr Cheung Kwok-kwan, Ambassador of Pakistan to China Khalil Hashmi, and Consul General of Pakistan to Hong Kong Riaz Ahmed Sheikh received the deputy prime minister at the airport in Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region of China. During the two-day visit, DPM Dar will also hold several bilateral […]
PIA Holding Company’s shares crossed the Rs22,000 mark per share — a rise of over Rs 18,000 within just one month. The unexpected surge has drawn the attention of regulatory authorities. In response to a notice from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the PIA management submitted a formal reply stating that they are unaware of […]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who is currently in Turkiye on the first leg of his four-nation visit, praised both Quetta Gladiators and Lahore Qalandars for their outstanding performance in the final match of the 10th edition of the PSL. “Lahore Qalandars achieved the target successfully after a thrilling contest. All teams participating in PSL 10 […]
Delegates of India and Pakistan engaged in a sharp verbal duel at the UN, after Pakistani Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad denounced the Indian military for targeting civilian areas, including homes and mosques, during its recent aggression against Pakistan. The exchange took place at the UN Security Council during its debate on the Protection of Civilians […]
According to the official notification, educational institutions will reopen on Monday, August 4, following the two-month break due to the anticipated rise in temperatures. To manage the pre-vacation period, single-shift schools will operate from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM starting May 26, while double-shift schools have been directed to conduct classes in the evening hours […]
The Foreign Office, in a statement on Friday, said the remarks, replete with distortions, misrepresentations, and inflammatory rhetoric, are aimed at stoking regional tensions for narrow political gains. It said such statements not only reflect a deliberate attempt to mislead the public but also violate the norms of responsible statecraft. Resorting to threats and boasting […]
The prime minister passed these remarks in a meeting with a World Bank delegation led by Managing Director of Operations Anna Bjerde that called on him in Islamabad. PM Shehbaz lauded the World Bank’s ‘key’ role as an important development partner in Pakistan’s progress. The prime minister hoped that the World Bank’s Country Partnership Framework […]
