COAS Visits Turbat, Reaffirms Support for Balochistan’s Development and Stability Turbat, Balochistan – Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI(M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), visited Turbat, Balochistan, to review the security situation, assess ongoing development initiatives, and strengthen coordination between military and civil authorities for the province’s stability and progress. The visit saw the […]
According to the BDU report, around 500 kilograms of fireworks material were destroyed in the blast, which occurred earlier this week. The explosion was so powerful that its sound was heard 5 to 7 kilometers away, alarming residents across central Karachi. Officials revealed that the building still contains three warehouses filled with fireworks stock, while […]
Federal Government Forms 11th National Finance Commission Islamabad – The federal government has officially announced the formation of the 11th National Finance Commission (NFC), a key body responsible for shaping fiscal federalism and ensuring fair financial allocations across Pakistan. According to a notification from the Ministry of Finance, Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb has […]
Diplomats Present Credentials as Pakistan Reaffirms Commitment to Bilateral Ties Islamabad – In a formal ceremony marked by a guard of honour, newly appointed ambassadors presented their diplomatic credentials to President Asif Zardari. The event highlighted Pakistan’s ongoing commitment to fostering stronger international relations. During private meetings with the High Commissioner-designate of Sri Lanka and […]
Following Murtaza Wahab’s recent press conference, JI also addressed the city’s emerging difficulties after rain, and claimed that the Sindh government is simply misleading the citizens. According to the JI’s spokesperson, the Sindh government’s OZT (Octroi and Zila Tax) is only allocated to employee salaries, and in the last two years, no development funds have […]
Under the agreement, holders of diplomatic and official passports from both countries will be allowed to travel without a visa. The bilateral arrangement will remain in effect for a period of five years, officials confirmed. This move is expected to strengthen diplomatic ties and facilitate smoother official-level engagement between the two South Asian nations. Meanwhile, […]
Islamabad to Host Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Meeting for Rabi-ul-Awwal Moon Sighting ISLAMABAD — The main meeting of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will be held in Islamabad under the leadership of Maulana Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad, ministry spokesperson Muhammad Umar Butt confirmed. At the same time, Zonal and District committees will conduct their meetings at designated […]
Sindh Introduces Stricter Traffic Laws Amid Rising Road Fatalities KARACHI — Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori has announced the introduction of the Provincial Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill 2025, aimed at tightening road safety laws and reducing the growing number of traffic accidents across the province. The new legislation introduces strict legal penalties for violations of the […]
53 Umrah Companies Verified to Protect Pilgrims from Scams ISLAMABAD — The Ministry of Religious Affairs has verified agreements of 53 Umrah companies across Pakistan in the first phase of its attestation process, aimed at protecting pilgrims from fraud, scams, and financial losses. The approved operators, based in major cities including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, […]
Industrialists Reject Additional RLNG Bills, Warn of Factory Shutdowns LAHORE — Tensions are rising between industrialists and the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) after businesses received hefty bills covering additional RLNG charges for the period 2015–2022. Industry representatives argue they have already cleared all dues for those years and cannot be forced to pay […]
