Pakistan’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has criticised recent remarks by an Afghan Taliban spokesperson, saying they fail to address the security concerns behind worsening relations between Islamabad and Kabul. The ministry maintained that the continued presence of militant groups in Afghanistan and their alleged use of Afghan territory for attacks against Pakistan remain major…
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have congratulated Pakistan’s national cricket team after its victory over Sri Lanka in the ODI tri-nation series final at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. Pakistan secured the trophy with a three-wicket win, successfully chasing a target of 326 runs. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi also congratulated…
Gilgit-Baltistan is celebrating its Independence Day on November 1, commemorating the historic events of 1947 that brought an end to Dogra rule in the region. The occasion honours the sacrifices and courage of local freedom fighters who took part in the struggle for liberation. On November 1, 1947, Gilgit Scouts and local fighters launched an…
Retired Captain Muhammad Safdar has faced criticism following his remarks about women advocating bodily autonomy and his description of late human rights activist and senior lawyer Asma Jahangir as “cursed”. The comments, made during a Khatm-i-Nabuwwat rally in Chiniot, prompted reactions from Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, social media users and leading lawyers’ organisations. During…
Pakistan’s military has expressed cautious optimism about Islamabad’s diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions between Iran and the United States. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said repeated visits by Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir to Tehran reflected positive signs in Pakistan’s mediation…
Allegations of financial irregularities exceeding Rs20 billion in Jinnah Garden, along with 44 pending Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) inquiries, have raised concerns among residents and affected allottees of several Islamabad housing societies. At a press conference held at the National Press Club, representatives called for independent investigations into alleged corruption, disputed plot allotments and the…
More than 2,200 government accommodations have been cancelled across Pakistan due to unauthorised occupation, with the occupants declared ineligible for future allotment, according to a written reply submitted to the Senate. The government has also identified unauthorised construction and alterations in official residences in several sectors of Islamabad. Federal Minister for Housing and Works Mian…
Pakistan has registered 3,900 HIV-positive children between January 2025 and June 2026, highlighting growing concerns about unsafe medical practices, inadequate healthcare monitoring and gaps in infection prevention. The estimated number of people living with HIV in the country has reached 417,214, according to figures shared by Federal Minister for National Health Services Syed Mustafa Kamal…
The federal government has increased the price of high-speed diesel by Rs2.29 per litre while keeping petrol prices unchanged for the next three days, from October 31 to November 2. Under the latest petroleum price revision, petrol will continue to sell at Rs377.91 per litre, while high-speed diesel will cost Rs402.96 per litre. The increase…
The Academic Staff Association (ASA) of Punjab University has condemned the suspension of two senior faculty members and the locking of their offices, raising concerns about the university administration’s handling of the matter. The association expressed solidarity with Professor Dr Kamran Abid and Professor Dr Muhammad Azhar Naeem during a general body meeting in Lahore….
