ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has announced an increase in petroleum product prices, adding further financial pressure on the public. The revised prices came into effect from midnight on March 1 and will remain applicable for the next 15 days. According to an official notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of petrol has…
Former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi has strongly reacted to the recent tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, urging both sides to choose peace over conflict during the holy month of Ramadan. In his statement, Afridi criticized the recent cross-border developments and described them as a serious mistake, especially during a sacred time meant for prayer,…
Islamabad has been placed on high alert after authorities cancelled the leaves of police officers and senior officials due to growing security concerns. The decision requires all officers currently on vacation or scheduled leave to immediately return to duty. According to officials, the move is a precautionary measure aimed at strengthening security in the federal…
Authorities in Islamabad have launched a stricter enforcement phase targeting undocumented foreign nationals residing in the capital and nearby districts. The move was reviewed during a high-level meeting of the special task force on repatriation of illegal nationals, chaired by Chief Commissioner Islamabad and CDA Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa at the Capital Development Authority headquarters….
Any Further Provocation by Taliban Will Get ‘Measured, Decisive Response’: FO ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Office (FO) has issued a strong warning to the Afghan Taliban regime, stating that any further provocations will be met with a “measured, decisive and befitting response.” The statement comes after recent cross-border hostilities and the launch of Operation Ghazab lil-Haq…
ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has clarified that the Prime Minister’s electricity relief package of Rs4.04 per unit for the industrial sector forms part of the base tariff and is not linked to monthly Fuel Cost Adjustments (FCA). In a statement, the spokesperson rejected certain media reports that attempted to connect the positive FCA adjustments with…
Pakistan’s Interior Ministry has announced a nationwide ban on quadcopters and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) after recent drone-related security incidents in different parts of the country. The decision was taken in response to growing concerns about the misuse of drones for potential attacks and surveillance. The restriction applies across major provinces including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh,…
FAISALABAD: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz is set to launch a major urban transport initiative in Faisalabad, as preparations for the 21.3-kilometer Orange Line Metro/Tram corridor reach their final stage. The groundbreaking ceremony is expected shortly after Eid. The ambitious project will run from Faisal Town on Jaranwala Road to Tahir Pura on Jhang Road….
Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has proposed significant reforms to the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award, calling for a modern formula that ensures fair and sustainable resource distribution among provinces. Speaking at the Pakistan Governance Forum 2026 in Islamabad, Iqbal emphasized the need to redesign the NFC formula to promote…
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) carried out a series of precision airstrikes on strategic Afghan military installations in Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia, security sources said early on Friday. During the operations, a brigade headquarters in Kabul was reportedly destroyed. In Kandahar, both a corps headquarters and a brigade headquarters were hit. Officials also confirmed…
