Private school associations across Pakistan have strongly opposed the Punjab government’s decision to announce extended summer vacations from May 22 to August 23. The associations have termed the 90-day break harmful to academic activities and announced plans to challenge the decision in the Lahore High Court. According to representatives of major private school bodies, such…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has inaugurated “Marka-e-Haq Square” in Rawalpindi, marking a significant milestone in the Signal-Free Rawalpindi project. The large-scale infrastructure initiative has successfully completed five underpasses, two overhead bridges, and a pedestrian bridge in just 179 days, beating the original 190-day deadline. This project is being described as one of Pakistan’s most…
Pakistan and Qatar have reaffirmed their shared commitment to promoting regional peace through constructive dialogue and diplomatic engagement. The development came during a telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, where both leaders discussed the evolving situation in the Middle East. According to…
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir has issued a strong warning that any future aggression against Pakistan would result in a “far-reaching, dangerous and painful” response. Speaking at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq, the army chief emphasized that Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial…
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has hailed Pakistan’s historic success in Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, stating that the nation firmly defended its “red line” against all challenges. Addressing the Marka-e-Haq Solidarity Ceremony at the iconic Wagah Border, she emphasized that Pakistan’s strength lies not only in its borders but also in the unity and determination…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has officially declared May 10 as Marka-e-Haq Day, marking the first anniversary of what he described as a historic victory by Pakistan’s armed forces during Operation Bunyanum Marsoos (2025). Addressing a ceremony at the Pakistan Monument, the premier paid tribute to the leadership of Asim Munir, praising his strategic command…
Global experts have raised serious concerns that the world is edging dangerously close to a nuclear catastrophe, citing rising international conflicts, weakening global institutions, and tensions among nuclear-armed states. The warning came during a two-day conference hosted by the Pakistan Institute of International Affairs in Karachi, where policymakers and analysts discussed the growing risks facing…
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has been informed that a special Road Protection Force has been established to ensure the safety of travellers on the main road in Kurram district, particularly the Thall-Parachinar Road. During the hearing, officials revealed that the newly formed force consists of approximately 885 former servicemen, 200 police personnel, and 10…
A major controversy has emerged in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s healthcare system after a former hospital director of Lady Reading Hospital (LRH) was appointed to Mardan Medical Complex (MMC), despite earlier removal orders issued by the chief minister. The issue dates back to December, when the KP chief minister conducted a surprise late-night visit to LRH in…
The Sindh government has introduced a major administrative shift by placing educational boards under a dual control system, dividing authority between the chief minister and the minister for universities and boards. This new structure has raised serious concerns among education experts and administrative circles. Under the new arrangement, the chairpersons of all education boards will…
