The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has officially announced a public holiday across the province on the 1st of Muharram 1448 AH, subject to the final decision of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee regarding the sighting of the Muharram crescent moon. According to an official notification issued by the provincial administration, the holiday will be observed to…
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a fresh three-month seasonal outlook, warning that most parts of Pakistan are expected to experience below-normal monsoon rainfall coupled with above-average temperatures from July through September 2026. The forecast raises concerns over potential water shortages, agricultural losses, health risks, and climate-related disasters during the peak monsoon season. According…
The federal government has called on the recently banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) to abandon violence and pursue its demands through constitutional and democratic channels. Speaking outside Parliament House, Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry clarified that the government is not engaged in direct negotiations with the outlawed group. However, he…
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has officially announced that the crescent moon marking the beginning of Muharram 1448 Hijri was not sighted anywhere in Pakistan. Consequently, the first day of Muharram will be observed on June 17, while Ashura, the 10th of Muharram, will fall on June 26. The announcement came after a meeting of the…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has claimed that party founder and former prime minister Imran Khan was taken from Adiala Jail to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) for medical treatment before being shifted back to prison. According to Barrister Gohar, Imran Khan underwent a medical check-up and received an injection…
Japan has commended Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts in helping facilitate the recent understanding reached between the United States and Iran, describing Islamabad’s contribution as constructive and significant in promoting regional peace and stability. The appreciation came during a telephone conversation between Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, and Japan’s Foreign Minister, Toshimitsu Motegi….
Senate Opposition Leader Raja Nasir Abbas strongly criticised the government’s economic policies during a Senate session, questioning official poverty benchmarks and the broader direction of the federal budget. Referring to commonly cited poverty estimates, Raja Nasir Abbas remarked that it remained unclear “which Aristotle” had determined that a person earning Rs280 per day could not…
Mishal Pakistan has unveiled its first-ever State of Freedom Report 2026, prepared as a study under its role as a World Economic Forum country partner institute. The report offers a comprehensive assessment of constitutional freedoms, legal protections, and the everyday experiences of Pakistani citizens. Based on a nationwide survey of 2,000 respondents, the report paints…
A massive gathering titled the “Shaheed-e-Ummat Conference” was held at Lahore’s iconic Minar-e-Pakistan, attracting hundreds of thousands of participants from across Pakistan, including men, women, and children. The conference was organized to pay tribute to the leadership and services of Ayatollah Syed Ali Khamenei while emphasizing themes of national unity, sovereignty, justice, and solidarity within…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) farmers’ wing has strongly criticised the federal budget for 2026-27, describing it as “anti-farmer” and “anti-agriculture.” Party representatives argued that the measures announced by the government fall short of addressing the genuine concerns of Pakistan’s farming community and rural economy. Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, PTI Farmers’ Wing Central Secretary…
