The announcement was made by the Ministry of Religious Affairs. As of last night, 69 flights have transported 14,662 government-sponsored Pakistani pilgrims to Madinah Munawwarah under the pre-Hajj 2025 operation, the statement stated. According to the ministry’s spokesperson, an additional 2,563 pilgrims are scheduled to arrive today through 11 more flights. Under the current phase […]
On Oct 23, 2023, the ruling, the Supreme Court (SC) declared that trying civilians in military courts for their alleged role in attacks on army installations during the riots that followed PTI founder Imran Khan’s arrest was ultra vires the Constitution. The verdict was reserved by a six-member SC bench after a hearing that detailed […]
The water flow in Chenab at Maralla Headworks goes down to 5,400 cusecs, sources said. The water flow of the river was around 40,000 cusecs at the point, last week, sources added. Sources said that the neighboring country has started filling the Baglihar dam reservoir with water from the Chenab River. Punjab’s irrigation department sources […]
According to ISPR, the launch was aimed at ensuring the operational readiness of troops and validating key technical parameters, including the missile’s advanced navigation system and enhanced accuracy. The training launch was witnessed by senior officers of Pakistan Army, as well as officers, scientists and engineers from Pakistan’s strategic organizations. Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff […]
According to a notification issued by the Department of Environment, Climate Change, and Coastal Development, the ban on plastic bags will come into effect from June 15. The ban will apply to non-degradable, oxo-degradable, black, and recycled plastic bags, with only environmentally friendly alternatives permitted in the market, said Environment Secretary Agha Shah Nawaz. He […]
Deputy Director Meteorological Department, Anjum Nazir Zaigham has forecast rainfall in Karachi from Monday (today) evening under the influence of a westerly wave. “The weather system is likely to persist in the port city until May 10 with three spells of westerly winds,” a weather official said. Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast partially cloudy weather […]
According to the Chairman of the Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK), Ghulam Sohoo, approximately 126,500 students are appearing in the first phase of the exams, which will continue until May 29. The exams are being held in two shifts—morning and evening. The morning shift, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, is designated for the […]
He was received by Additional Secretary West Asia Syed Asad Gillani, Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan, and other senior officials. During his visit, he will hold important meetings with President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar. The two sides will also exchange views on regional and global developments. […]
Chasing 168 in 15 overs in a rain-reduced game, Kings got over the line on the third ball of the final over to win the game by four wickets. Skipper David Warner and Tim Seifert gave a brisk start to the Kings, providing them with a 40-run opening stand in three overs. Haris Rauf broke […]
The central bank could announce a possible reduction in the interest rate by 50 to 100 basis points. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the SBP will meet today to decide about the Monetary Policy, as analysts expect 50 to 100 basis points cut in the interest rate. The bank’s current interest rate has been […]
