Amid growing concerns over escalating terror threats, Pakistan’s federal and provincial governments have agreed on a comprehensive joint strategy aimed at ensuring peace and stability across the country. Enhanced security measures have been implemented nationwide following recent attacks and cross-border tensions. The decision was made during a high-level law and order meeting chaired by Minister…
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has launched a new WhatsApp-based digital assistant aimed at facilitating telecom users across the country. According to an official statement issued by PTA, the digital assistant has been introduced to provide general guidance regarding telecommunication services and complaint procedures. The service is available on WhatsApp at 03150055055. The system…
The cabinet of Saudi Arabia has approved a series of new agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation with Pakistan across key sectors including security, health, and administration. The decisions were taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh. The meeting reviewed bilateral relations and emphasized expanding…
LAHORE: Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on Tuesday strongly criticised activists affiliated with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and allied voices for what she described as a coordinated smear campaign against Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif over the Punjab government’s decision to acquire a luxury aircraft. In a statement, Aurangzeb alleged that individuals involved in character assassination…
ISLAMABAD: A broad coalition of international scholars, artists, elected officials, jurists, journalists, faith leaders, and human-rights advocates has issued a humanitarian appeal expressing deep concern over the reported medical condition of former prime minister Imran Khan while in custody. In a letter signed by more than 40 leading public intellectuals, academics, and activists worldwide, the…
The government of Balochistan has approved the establishment of a modern Safe City Authority aimed at enhancing security and technological infrastructure across the province. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting held at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat in Quetta, chaired by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti. According to officials, the Safe City Authority will…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved a comprehensive plan to introduce uniform infrastructure and design standards across the province under the policy titled “One Punjab, One Standard.” The initiative aims to improve the quality of development and establish a consistent urban identity throughout Punjab. The decision was taken during a special meeting held in…
BHAKKAR/LAHORE: Two policemen were martyred and several others, including civilians, were injured in a suicide bombing at the Dajil Inter-Provincial Checkpost in Punjab’s Bhakkar district on Tuesday evening, police officials confirmed. According to police sources, the suicide attacker approached the checkpost during a routine search operation and detonated explosives near security personnel. Punjab Inspector General…
Pakistan’s security forces acted swiftly to silence unprovoked cross-border firing initiated by the Afghan Taliban along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, particularly in the Torkham and Tirah sub-sectors. According to Mosharraf Zaidi, spokesperson for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Afghan Taliban regime opened fire without provocation, prompting an immediate and effective response from Pakistani forces. He stated…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening Pakistan–Qatar relations and elevating their economic partnership to a higher strategic level during high-level discussions in Doha. The leaders reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations, expressing satisfaction over the growing political…
