LAHORE: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has hinted that Pakistan is moving towards what he described as a major “system reset”, saying reforms could improve governance and the overall functioning of the country. Speaking at an event organised to welcome the newly elected office-bearers of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Naqvi said meaningful…
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has criticised the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government over its approach to terrorism, saying recent remarks by Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry amounted to a “charge sheet” against the provincial administration. In a series of social media posts, Asif said the DG ISPR’s recent press conference…
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has informed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) about a plan to recover more than Rs110 billion in outstanding power-sector dues from provincial governments by adjusting the amount against their shares under the National Finance Commission (NFC) award. The proposal was discussed during recent talks with the IMF, which raised concerns about…
The withholding of the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) question paper in Sindh has raised concerns among candidates, particularly after the release of the official answer key and examination results. More than 33,000 candidates appeared in the MDCAT across Sindh on September 20, including more than 9,000 candidates from Karachi. However, unlike the…
LOWER DIR: Seven people, including five children and two women, have died within four days in mountainous areas of Lower Dir amid reports of fever-related illnesses, according to local residents. The deaths were reported in Bermake, Bochkey and Shadam, where residents have expressed concern over what they described as a recurring and unexplained illness affecting…
Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has confirmed that he will appear before the National Cyber Crime Investigation Authority (NCCIA) on October 2 in connection with an ongoing inquiry, while seeking written clarification about the allegations and scope of the investigation. In his third letter to the investigating authority, Rizwan acknowledged receipt of the latest notice and…
Chakwal’s Diljabbah is being considered as a potential venue for international-level paragliding events as the Punjab government explores ways to promote the district’s natural landscape and tourism potential. Punjab Secretary for Tourism, Archaeology and Museums Suqrat Aman Rana visited Diljabbah to assess the area’s suitability for paragliding and examine its geographical features and landscape. During…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met US President Donald Trump during a reception banquet hosted for world leaders on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The interaction took place during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to New York, where he attended the UN General Assembly proceedings and…
The federal government has increased the price of petrol by Rs3.26 per litre for October 2, while reducing the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs1.01 per litre under Pakistan’s daily petroleum pricing mechanism. Following the latest adjustment, the price of petrol has reached Rs390.66 per litre, while high-speed diesel is now priced at Rs399.34…
Pakistan has rejected allegations by Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities linking Pakistani security forces and intelligence agencies to violence in Nuristan province, describing the claims as baseless and unsupported by credible evidence. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said the allegations appeared to be unsubstantiated and suggested that they could be intended to divert attention from Afghanistan’s…
