Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Ministry of Civil Aviation to prepare an expedited feasibility study for launching direct flights between Pakistan and the Maldives. The announcement came during the Pakistan-Maldives Business Forum in Islamabad, attended by visiting Maldivian President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, as both countries seek to strengthen air connectivity, trade and…
The federal government has reduced the price of petrol by Rs2.71 per litre while increasing the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by 31 paisa, according to an official notification issued on Wednesday. The revised fuel prices will take effect from Thursday, October 22, bringing a slight reduction in petrol costs while diesel becomes marginally more…
Punjab’s Child Protection and Welfare Bureau (CPWB) has taken 16 minor children into protective custody from an orphanage in Multan and transferred them to its local protection centre to ensure their safety and well-being. The move was carried out on Wednesday following a recent incident in the city. According to the bureau, Chairperson Sarah Ahmed…
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices have surged to Rs580 per kilogram in Hyderabad as persistent natural gas shortages force households to depend on alternative fuel for cooking. The rising prices are adding to the financial pressure on consumers already struggling with unreliable gas supplies from Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC). Retailers are reportedly selling LPG…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is facing reported internal disagreements following its recent protest march, with senior leaders questioning the party’s strategy, decision-making and coordination. The differences became public on Wednesday when PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja and former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister Ali Amin Gandapur reportedly clashed over the handling of the protest campaign. According…
The Senate Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges has ordered a detailed investigation into a dispute involving the Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design (PIFD) after Senator Bushra Anjum Butt raised concerns about the treatment of teachers called for questioning. The committee decided to summon 13 individuals who made allegations against the senator and…
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has directed senior police and government officials to submit a report within 10 days clarifying the whereabouts and legal status of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi. The order follows a petition challenging his alleged detention and seeking his recovery. The high court issued the written order in response to…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has invited Saudi citizens to explore the province’s tourist destinations, highlighting its cultural heritage, historic landmarks, hospitality and culinary traditions. She also called for stronger economic cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, with particular emphasis on investment opportunities and agricultural exports. Maryam Nawaz made the remarks during a meeting with…
Turkiye has submitted the Makkah Joint Defence Alliance, signed with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia in August 2026, to its parliament for ratification. The move marks a step towards formalising trilateral military cooperation and establishing a framework for responding to external security threats. Under the agreement, an armed attack on any one of the three countries…
The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has introduced a digital Social Protection Wallet to make financial assistance more secure, transparent and convenient for eligible women across Pakistan. The initiative aims to give beneficiaries greater control over their funds while reducing the risk of exploitation during the payment process. Under the new system, eligible women will…
