LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has paid tribute to the officers and personnel of the Pakistan Navy, praising their professionalism, courage and dedication to safeguarding the country’s maritime interests. In her message on the occasion of Naval Day, Maryam Nawaz said the Pakistan Navy has consistently demonstrated exceptional professional capabilities and shown its strength…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has ruled out any change in its policy towards Afghanistan’s Taliban government, with officials describing recent diplomatic and institutional contacts as routine engagements rather than signs of renewed political dialogue. The clarification comes amid speculation that Islamabad could be reconsidering its approach following reports that Afghanistan’s acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani had offered…
KARACHI: A ceremonial change of guards was held at Mazar-e-Quaid on Defence and Martyrs’ Day to honour the soldiers and civilians who sacrificed their lives in defence of Pakistan. Cadets from the Pakistan Air Force assumed guard duties at the mausoleum during the ceremony, paying tribute to the country’s armed forces and fallen heroes. Air…
MATIARI: Three young men drowned in a canal along Sugar Mill Road in Matiari while they were gathered near the water to perform religious rituals, police said. The victims were identified as Kumar, Anil and Rithik. According to police, the three youths had gathered along the canal as part of their religious observances before reportedly…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is observing Defence and Martyrs’ Day on September 6 to honour the courage, sacrifices and resilience of the armed forces and the nation during the September 1965 war. The day commemorates September 6, 1965, when Indian forces launched attacks on Pakistan’s international border, leading to a major conflict between the two countries. Pakistani…
ISLAMABAD: Punjab has the largest reported sugar stock among the three provinces for which figures were presented to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), with more than 1.58 million metric tonnes available as of Friday, September 4. According to figures presented to FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial, Punjab had 1,588,542 metric tonnes of sugar in…
ISLAMABAD: Electricity consumers across Pakistan are set to face higher bills after the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) approved additional charges of around Rs46 billion. Nepra has allowed a Rs2.0581 per unit increase under the Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA) for electricity consumed in July 2026. The adjustment will be reflected in consumers’ September bills….
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has urged young people to seek guidance from the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), particularly by adopting values of truthfulness, trustworthiness, patience, tolerance and respect for parents. Addressing a one-day seminar titled “Seerat ka Paigham, Nojawanon ke Naam” at Islamabad Model College for Girls,…
RAWALPINDI: Torrential rainfall in Rawalpindi and Islamabad has pushed the water level in Nullah Lai above the danger mark, raising concerns over urban flooding in low-lying areas. Authorities have placed emergency response teams on alert and called in the Pakistan Army to assist with operations around Gawalmandi. Rawalpindi Deputy Commissioner Captain (retd) Nadeem Nasir said…
The crisis surrounding Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) has intensified as the PSMC Stakeholders Group has called for an urgent National Assembly inquiry into alleged losses exceeding Rs800 billion and questioned the management and financial affairs of the state-owned industrial giant. In a letter addressed to the National Assembly Standing Committee on Industries and Production, the…
