The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Pakistan’s legal sector by improving legal education, strengthening professional training for lawyers, and enhancing the welfare of the legal community. Speaking at the inauguration of the Lawyers Education Academy at the Punjab Bar Council and the certificate distribution ceremony for graduates of the Bar Vocational Course,…
Pakistan and Türkiye have reaffirmed their commitment to increasing bilateral trade to $5 billion, marking a significant step toward strengthening economic cooperation and expanding their long-standing strategic partnership. The understanding was reached during high-level talks in Istanbul between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, where both leaders reviewed the full spectrum…
The Pakistan Armed Forces paid heartfelt tribute to Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed (Nishan-e-Haider) on the 27th anniversary of his martyrdom, honouring his exceptional courage, fearless leadership, and ultimate sacrifice during the 1999 Kargil conflict. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the tribute was led by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of the…
Pakistan has made significant progress in transforming its maritime sector as the Prime Minister’s Task Force on Maritime Reforms successfully completed 85 out of 99 reform initiatives within just 18 months. The ambitious reform programme is designed to modernize ports, strengthen shipping and logistics, revive shipbuilding and fisheries, and unlock the country’s vast blue economy…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed the deep-rooted friendship between Pakistan and Türkiye, pledging to elevate their strategic partnership through expanded cooperation in trade, investment, defence, energy, technology, and regional peace initiatives. During high-level talks in Istanbul, both leaders agreed to accelerate efforts to achieve their shared goal of increasing…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Istanbul on an official visit to Türkiye at the invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, marking another significant step in strengthening the longstanding strategic partnership between Pakistan and Türkiye. The visit aims to expand bilateral cooperation across trade, investment, defence, regional connectivity, and other key sectors while addressing important…
Pakistan has informed the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) that it is intensifying diplomatic efforts to prevent a wider conflict in the Middle East amid rising regional tensions. Addressing the Security Council, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, warned that continued escalation could seriously threaten regional and international peace and…
Two police personnel, including Station House Officer (SHO) Zaitullah and Elite Force constable Noor Zeb, were martyred after terrorists attacked a police patrol vehicle in Mohmand district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, during a late-night assault, according to police officials. Authorities said the attackers targeted the police patrol while officers were performing routine security duties. Despite the sudden…
per litre, providing partial relief to consumers following a decline in international oil prices. The revised fuel prices came into effect immediately and will remain applicable until July 10, 2026. According to the official notification, the ex-depot price of petrol has been reduced from Rs299.50 to Rs297.53 per litre, while the price of high-speed diesel…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced a comprehensive prison reform programme aimed at transforming jails across the province into modern rehabilitation centres focused on education, vocational training, mental health, and inmate welfare. Chairing a high-level meeting in Lahore, the chief minister directed authorities to improve prison infrastructure, reduce overcrowding, and ensure the protection of…
