The opposition alliance, Tehreek-i-Tahafuz-i-Ayin-i-Pakistan (TTAP), on Wednesday announced the conclusion of its prolonged sit-in outside Parliament House, staged over concerns regarding the health of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Despite ending the protest, TTAP reaffirmed its key demand that Imran Khan be granted uninterrupted access to his personal doctors and allowed private meetings with his…
The 16th National Assembly of Pakistan has successfully concluded its second parliamentary year, marking a period of significant legislative progress and strengthened oversight. During the year, lawmakers passed a total of 46 bills into law, including 40 government bills and six private members’ bills. In addition, the House adopted 27 resolutions addressing key national issues….
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed the immediate removal of all obstacles faced by Pakistanis seeking visas to Sri Lanka. The decision was made during a meeting with Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Chaudhry Salik Hussain. President Dissanayake acknowledged Pakistan’s support during Sri Lanka’s challenging economic period and…
The federal government has announced a major reduction in electricity tariffs for industrial consumers across Pakistan, providing long-awaited relief to businesses facing high energy costs. The revised rates will take effect from February 2026 following approval by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority and will apply to all distribution companies, including K-Electric, until December 2026….
Pakistan’s inflation rate has shown fresh movement according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. The updated figures highlight ongoing price adjustments in essential commodities, utilities, and transportation. The CPI report reflects fluctuations in food items, fuel costs, and household goods, which directly influence monthly expenses for…
The Government of Pakistan has announced revised fuel prices effective February 16, 2026, marking a notable increase in the cost of petrol and diesel across the country. Under the new pricing structure, the price of petrol has risen by approximately Rs 4.39 per litre, while the price of diesel has increased by around Rs 5.40…
Dhaka: As Bangladesh prepares for its February 12, 2026 parliamentary election, the country’s political landscape is witnessing a major realignment. The National Citizen Party (NCP) — a party formed by student leaders and youth activists following the July 2024 movement — is now moving forward with an electoral understanding with Jamaat-e-Islami, one of the country’s…
LAHORE (Web Desk): Karamat Ali, Founding General Secretary of the Public Relations Practitioners Welfare Association (PRPWA), has tendered his resignation, citing repeated personal targeting and inappropriate behaviour as the main reasons behind his decision. In his statement, Karamat Ali said he had served the association for several years with sincerity and dedication, initially without holding any…
By Our Correspondent ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan grapples with intensified monsoon rains and glacial lake outburst floods this summer, the Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD) has stepped in to assist over 70,000 victims across 20 districts of KP, Punjab, Gilgit, Neelum Valley and Azad Jammu & Kashmir between June 26 and September 20. According…
Washington D.C., September 11, 2025 — The shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative commentator and activist, at a public event in Utah has sent shockwaves across the United States, raising alarm bells over the growing political polarization and violence gripping the nation. Kirk, known for his vocal support of conservative policies and influential…
