Pakistan has rejected allegations by Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities linking Pakistani security forces and intelligence agencies to violence in Nuristan province, describing the claims as baseless and unsupported by credible evidence. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said the allegations appeared to be unsubstantiated and suggested that they could be intended to divert attention from Afghanistan’s…
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the deadline for filing income tax returns for Tax Year 2026 to October 15, 2026. The original deadline for taxpayers required to submit their income tax returns was September 30, 2026. The extension was announced by the FBR following requests from various trade organisations and tax bar…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved a 10-day Basant festival in Lahore, with celebrations scheduled from January 29 to February 7, 2027. The festival will include a one-day break on February 5 to mark Kashmir Day, according to the plan approved by the Punjab chief minister. Describing the event as a special gift for…
India’s Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) National Coordinator Alok Dimri has arrived in Islamabad as Pakistan begins its 2026-27 chairmanship of the regional bloc. Dimri described his visit as part of the SCO’s annual activities, which will continue throughout Pakistan’s year-long presidency and culminate in the SCO Council of Heads of State summit scheduled to be…
Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their long-standing strategic partnership, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighting the next phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, known as CPEC 2.0. Addressing a reception in Islamabad to mark the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif described…
Three Pakistani sailors were among five crew members killed during a rescue operation involving the hijacked vessel Honour 25 after Somali pirates allegedly opened fire on hostages while attempting to escape. According to surviving crew members and the Ansar Burney Welfare Trust, Somali authorities and security forces from the semi-autonomous Puntland region launched an operation…
Lahore Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the alleged gang rape of a 20-year-old Azerbaijani woman, while investigators continue efforts to trace another suspect in the case. The case was registered at Defence C Police Station after the Azerbaijani woman alleged that three men sexually assaulted her after she was taken to a…
The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye is entering a new phase as the regional security environment continues to evolve and the three countries work to translate their defence commitments into practical cooperation. Signed in Makkah on August 7, 2026, the agreement states that an armed attack against any one of…
The federal government has reduced the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) for September 30, providing some relief to motorists amid continued changes in domestic and international fuel markets. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division on Tuesday, the price of petrol has been reduced by Rs1.49 per litre, bringing the new…
Electricity consumers across Pakistan, including those served by K-Electric, could face an additional financial burden of around Rs29.5 billion if a proposed increase in electricity tariffs is approved under the fuel adjustment mechanism for August 2026. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) held a public hearing to examine a petition submitted by the Central…
