Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari on Wednesday stated that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s foremost priority is to make Punjab a drug-free province. She emphasized that protecting students from narcotics is a collective responsibility of society. During her visit to the Punjab Anti-Narcotics Force (PANF) headquarters, Director General Brigadier Mazhar Iqbal briefed the minister on the…
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed serious concern over what it describes as a pattern of staged police encounters allegedly carried out by the Crime Control Department (CCD) in Punjab. The commission warned that such actions could undermine constitutional protections and weaken the rule of law in the province. In a detailed…
The opposition alliance, Tehreek-i-Tahafuz-i-Ayin-i-Pakistan (TTAP), on Wednesday announced the conclusion of its prolonged sit-in outside Parliament House, staged over concerns regarding the health of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Despite ending the protest, TTAP reaffirmed its key demand that Imran Khan be granted uninterrupted access to his personal doctors and allowed private meetings with his…
The 16th National Assembly of Pakistan has successfully concluded its second parliamentary year, marking a period of significant legislative progress and strengthened oversight. During the year, lawmakers passed a total of 46 bills into law, including 40 government bills and six private members’ bills. In addition, the House adopted 27 resolutions addressing key national issues….
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will hold its official meeting today in Peshawar to sight the moon marking the beginning of Ramazan in Pakistan. The committee will carefully observe the moon to determine the official start of the holy month of fasting. Religious scholars, government officials, and media representatives are expected to attend the meeting to…
The opposition alliance Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Ayin-e-Pakistan (TTAP) continued its sit-in outside Parliament House on Tuesday for the fifth consecutive day, demanding access to jailed former prime minister Imran Khan to verify his medical condition. Although roads surrounding Parliament House were cleared, the protest remained in place. TTAP leaders said they hope at least one family member or…
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed the immediate removal of all obstacles faced by Pakistanis seeking visas to Sri Lanka. The decision was made during a meeting with Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Chaudhry Salik Hussain. President Dissanayake acknowledged Pakistan’s support during Sri Lanka’s challenging economic period and…
A seminar and awareness walk focusing on the fight against corruption were organised at King Edward Medical University in collaboration with the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). The event, titled “Uniting with Youth Against Corruption,” aimed to promote honesty, transparency, and self-accountability among students, encouraging them to play a positive role in building a corruption-free society….
Security forces successfully foiled a major militant attack on a checkpoint in Bajaur district, killing 12 terrorists during an intense exchange of fire, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The incident occurred on February 16 when militants belonging to the banned group Fitna-al-Khawarij launched an assault on a security checkpoint. Troops responded swiftly, engaging…
The federal government has announced a major reduction in electricity tariffs for industrial consumers across Pakistan, providing long-awaited relief to businesses facing high energy costs. The revised rates will take effect from February 2026 following approval by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority and will apply to all distribution companies, including K-Electric, until December 2026….
