China on Wednesday highly commended Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s remarks on the construction of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and said that it was ready to work with Pakistan to continue pursue high-quality development of the corridor and build it into a model and demonstration project for Belt and Road (BRI) cooperation. “We noted Prime Minister…
Soon Times Correspondent Lahore The 58th Annual General Meeting of shareholders of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) was held on Tuesday, August 01, 2023 at Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore. The shareholders of the Company Approved the Annual Accounts for the FY 2021-22 with profit before tax of Rs. 15.50 billion, profit after tax of…
By; Rafi Qureshi Out of the personalities to remain dominant in the history of Pakistan, the one to be standing unique enough both in look and act for decades has been Maulana Abdul Sattar Khan Niazi. His outer grace in fact was the true reflection of his internal elegance. His political role as being one…
By: Sami Malik The remote and mountainous region of the Hindu Kush in northwest Pakistan and northeast Afghanistan has always remained a high zone of conflict and disaster both natural and manmade. The area being historically dominated by tribes and has been difficult for any central governments to govern. In the recent past, Osama Bin…
As the T20 World Cup continues to showcase high-quality international cricket, the upcoming match between India and Pakistan has emerged as one of the most closely observed fixtures of the tournament. Both teams arrive at this stage following extensive preparation, with a strong focus on tactical execution, physical readiness, and balanced team combinations. Team management…
Former Larkana MPA Sardar Moazzam Ali Khan has officially left the Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA) and joined the Pakistan Muslim League-Functional (PML-F), marking a significant shift in Sindh’s political landscape. The move is seen as a strategic step to strengthen PML-F under the leadership of Pir Pagara. Political analysts believe this decision could impact the…
A mild earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale shook Karachi on Friday, causing panic among residents in several areas of the city. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the tremors were felt in multiple neighborhoods, including Landhi, Khurramabad, Malir, and Korangi. Many residents rushed out of their homes and offices as the sudden…
Islamabad: The EDGE programme harnesses innovative education technology and community engagement, embraces peer-led learning and promotes gender equality and inclusion. EDGE has a proven track record of empowerment through English with existing programmes in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka. Thanks to UNICEF, the British Council’s EDGE programme is now positioned to engage women and…
ISLAMABAD: A wave of criticism from Pakistani social media users has led to the deletion of a controversial post by Sky News after it allegedly carried what many described as false claims about Pakistan. The report suggested that Afghanistan’s air force had carried out an attack on Pakistan. However, social media users were quick to…
Restoration efforts at Lahore’s iconic heritage sites are making significant progress as authorities work to preserve the city’s rich cultural and architectural legacy. The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA), in collaboration with the Aga Khan Cultural Service – Pakistan (AKCS-P), is actively restoring major historic landmarks, including the Wazir Khan Mosque, Lahore Fort, and…
