55-Year-Old Man Appears in Class 9 Exam in Muzaffargarh, Proves Age Is No Barrier to Education
In a remarkable and inspiring story from Muzaffargarh, 55-year-old Ghulam Qadir is appearing in the…
In a remarkable and inspiring story from Muzaffargarh, 55-year-old Ghulam Qadir is appearing in the Class 9 examinations, sending a powerful message that education has no age limit. Qadir, who had previously failed his matriculation exams twice, decided to return to his studies after a gap of more than 13 years. Despite past setbacks, he…
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid rich tribute to Allama Muhammad Iqbal on Iqbal Day 2026, emphasizing the lasting relevance of his philosophy in shaping national life and public conduct. In his message, President Zardari described Allama Iqbal as the “Poet of the East” and a visionary thinker who provided intellectual…
Islamabad: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has stepped up preparations for the upcoming Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly elections 2026 by convening a crucial parliamentary board meeting to finalise party candidates. The high-level session was chaired by party president Nawaz Sharif and attended by top leadership, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, and Punjab…
Quetta: Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti has emphasised that improving facilities for lawyers can play a vital role in strengthening Pakistan’s justice system. He made these remarks during a meeting with delegations from the Pakistan Bar Council and the Balochistan Bar Council. The meeting focused on challenges faced by the legal community and reviewed various…
Pakistan’s economy is facing fresh pressure as profit and dividend outflows on foreign investments surged to $1.828 billion during July–March FY26, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan. This marks an increase from $1.718 billion in the same period last year, reflecting growing repatriation by foreign investors. The rise in outflows comes…
Islamabad has been placed under a high-security lockdown as authorities sealed the Red Zone ahead of the anticipated second round of United States–Iran talks. The move has led to major disruptions across the federal capital and neighbouring Rawalpindi, with offices, schools, and public services shifting to online operations. According to official notifications, all ministries, divisions,…
Pakistan has intensified its diplomatic efforts amid rising uncertainty over the second round of Iran–United States talks expected in Islamabad. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a key telephonic conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, stressing the urgent need for continued dialogue and engagement to resolve outstanding issues and maintain regional…
A tragic incident in Khuzdar has claimed the lives of two police personnel, including woman constable Malik Naz Baloch, during a deadly shootout with armed attackers. According to officials, the incident took place in a remote mountainous area near Bajoi, where police were conducting a search operation following a robbery complaint. During house-to-house searches, the…
Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, has announced a nationwide mobilisation campaign against agreements with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) suppliers, alleging financial irregularities and public burden. Speaking at a training camp in Peshawar, he said the party aims to raise public awareness and seek recovery of what he described as…
Tourism in northern Pakistan is set to revive as authorities begin snow clearance operations on the Mansehra-Naran-Jalkhad (MNJ) Road, bringing the reopening of Naran closer after nearly six months of closure. The road, a vital link between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan, had been blocked since November due to heavy snowfall in Kaghan Valley. Now, the…