Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the construction of 800 mini dams across the Potohar region over the next three years as part of one of the province’s largest water conservation initiatives. The ambitious project aims to improve rainwater storage, address water scarcity, and strengthen agricultural sustainability across Punjab. The decision was made…
The owner of the popular dessert chain Wafflix was found dead in Karachi just days after he was allegedly abducted from his home in the city’s PECHS area. The tragic incident has shocked residents and sparked renewed concerns about public safety and the rising crime rate in Karachi. The victim was identified as 25-year-old Mir…
A three-day curfew has been imposed in Nushki district, Balochistan, following a deterioration in the law and order situation. The Balochistan Home Department announced the restrictions as a precautionary measure to maintain peace, ensure public safety, and prevent further unrest in the district. According to an official notification issued by the Home Department, the curfew…
Saudi Arabia has appointed Major General (Retired) Rajeh Al-Buqami as its new ambassador to Pakistan, marking a significant step in strengthening the longstanding diplomatic partnership between the two countries. He succeeds Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Malki, who previously served as Saudi Arabia’s envoy to Islamabad. Rajeh Al-Buqami officially took the oath of office alongside several newly…
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) general elections have officially begun with polling in the Mirpur Division, marking the first phase of the electoral process under a revised three-phase schedule. The elections come after weeks of political unrest and public protests, prompting authorities to strengthen security measures and revise election arrangements across the region. The…
The first phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly elections has officially begun across the Mirpur Division under strict security arrangements. Polling is taking place in the districts of Mirpur, Bhimber, and Kotli, where election authorities have completed all necessary preparations to ensure a peaceful, transparent, and fair voting process. According to…
The Cabinet Division has released updated Toshakhana records, revealing that President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and several senior government officials deposited gifts received from foreign dignitaries in accordance with official procedures. According to the government, the latest records have been published on the Cabinet Division’s official website, alongside Toshakhana data dating back…
Torrential monsoon rains have triggered flash floods, mudslides, and landslides across Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B), causing widespread destruction to homes, bridges, roads, and livestock. According to the Gilgit-Baltistan Disaster Management Authority (GBDMA), at least 60 weather-related incidents have been recorded across the region. The latest assessment shows that 184 houses were affected, including 49 completely destroyed and…
Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) provincial chief Senator Maulana Abdul Wasey have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening peace and security in Balochistan, emphasizing unity and collective action to address the province’s security challenges. During a meeting in Quetta, the two leaders reviewed the overall law and order situation and discussed measures…
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved a Rs4.188 billion compensation package for employees of the Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation (PASSCO) as part of the government’s plan to wind up the organization by December 2026. The compensation package is linked to the closure of PASSCO and the disposal of its wheat stocks. The…
