Veteran politician Sardar Zulfiqar Ali Khosa has passed away in Lahore at the age of 90, his family confirmed. According to family sources, Khosa had been undergoing medical treatment at a hospital in Lahore for some time before his death. His passing marks the end of a long and influential political career spanning several decades….
More than 10,600 Pakistanis have returned to the country from Iran amid rising regional tensions and growing security concerns. According to official data, all arrivals were recorded at the Taftan Border Crossing, the primary land route connecting Pakistan with Iran. The movement took place between February 28 and April 8, 2026, reflecting a significant increase…
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have emphasized the need for full enforcement of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973 to ensure a strong democratic system and national unity. In their messages on Constitution Day, both leaders described the Constitution as the foundation of Pakistan’s political and legal framework. President Zardari stated that…
A resolution has been submitted in the Punjab Assembly calling for Pakistan’s top civil and military leadership to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. The resolution was presented by PML-N lawmaker Rana Muhammad Arshad, who praised the leadership for their diplomatic efforts during the recent Middle East tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the United…
Islamabad has taken centre stage in global diplomacy as it hosts high-stakes talks between the United States and Iran, following a fragile ceasefire that ended weeks of intense conflict. Senior delegations from both sides have arrived, highlighting the significance of the dialogue. The US delegation is led by Vice President JD Vance, while Iran’s team…
Pakistan’s workers’ remittances recorded a 5% year-on-year decline in March 2026, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan, highlighting emerging external risks despite overall resilience. Remittances stood at $3.83 billion in March, compared to $4.05 billion in the same month last year. However, inflows increased by 17% on a month-on-month basis, largely…
The government has decided to secure a $1 billion budget support loan from the Asian Development Bank to strengthen policies aimed at tackling climate-related disasters, while deferring a separate $40 million project backed by the World Bank due to concerns over high costs. The decision was taken during a meeting of the Central Development Working…
The Peshawar High Court has directed legal representatives of Muhammad Sohail Afridi to submit additional documents in a petition challenging a notice issued by the Election Commission of Pakistan. The case was heard by a two-member bench comprising Justice Syed Arshad Ali and Justice Farah Jamshed, who stated that the matter would be decided on…
The Balochistan government has launched a one-month free vehicle and motorcycle registration campaign aimed at providing relief to citizens and improving compliance across the province. According to officials, the initiative was approved by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti following rising fuel prices, which had impacted vehicle owners. Director General Excise and Taxation Muhammad Ayub Hazara…
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department has initiated a review of penalties imposed on private organisations managing outsourced government hospitals following rising complaints about poor service delivery. Under the current system, overseen by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Foundation, private partners can be fined up to 10% of their total budget for failing to meet contractual obligations….
