Sher Afzal, a former member of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), talking to media, claimed that the U-tubers are the major obstacle in release of the PTI’s founder and the party’s becoming a part of the national mainstream. “They have played havoc with the party with their fabricating and concocted news,” Marwat said. He said the […]
In a powerful and spirited address at the Overseas Pakistanis Convention, COAS paid glowing tribute to the contributions of Pakistanis living abroad. COAS Asim Munir praised the overseas community as “not just ambassadors, but a light that illuminates the world.” He said that those promoting the narrative of “brain drain” must understand this is, in […]
A video of the blind dolphin’s lifeless body floating in polluted water filled with trash and plastic waste has surfaced on social media, sparking concern among environmentalists and animal welfare advocates. Some locals spotted the dead dolphin and informed the authorities. They said the blind dolphin’s body has been visible for several hours; however, as […]
IHCBA President Wajid Gillani and Secretary Manzoor Jajja have issued an authority letter formalising the decision. The petition was originally filed in February by the outgoing IHCBA president, Riasat Ali Azad, against the appointment of judges from other high courts to the IHC. However, the current bar leadership has reportedly found no formal record authorizing […]
According to a police spokesperson, an exchange of gunfire took place between the security forces and the terrorists, resulting in injuries to a policeman and a civilian. The injured were promptly shifted to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Additional police personnel and armored vehicles have been summoned to the site to secure the area […]
Mengal has summoned the party’s central cabinet meeting on April 18 to devise future line of action of the Balochistan National Party. Sardar Akhtar Mengal said that his party would launch a public outreach movement after ending the sit-in. A rally and a long march from Wadh to Quetta led by Akhtar Mengal was protesting […]
He emphasized that strengthening the agricultural backbone of the country would help ensure food security, boost exports, and improve livelihoods for millions of farmers. Speaking at a ceremony held here in connection with the PM’s initiative for capacity building of 1000 agriculture graduates in China, the prime minister highlighted the urgent need to revive and […]
According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), industrial output fell by 3.51% year-on-year in February alone and saw a sharper 5.9% drop compared to January. Sugar production plummeted by 12.62%, fertiliser output dropped by 1.63%, cement production decreased by 6.43%, and iron and steel industries saw an 11.7% reduction. However, some sectors reported growth. […]
President Donald Trump has ratcheted up tariffs on Chinese goods to eye-watering levels, prompting Beijing to slap retaliatory duties on U.S. imports that have raised the stakes for the world’s two biggest economies and rattled financial markets. Data on Wednesday showed China’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 5.4% in the January-March quarter from a year […]
The buying and selling rates for OMR were recorded at Rs723.1 and Rs731.6, respectively. The exchange rates were last updated at 13:13 PST on April 16, 2025. 1,000 Omani Rial in Pakistani rupees 1,000 Omani Riyal (OMR) is equivalent to Rs 722,000 in Pakistani currency if citizens sell the same in the open market. Individuals […]
