ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif intervened on Tuesday to alter the budgetary proposal to increase the salaries of government employees by 10% during a cabinet meeting he chaired for the approval of the federal budget on Tuesday, sources said. The cabinet held a detailed discussion on various budgetary proposals, including pay and pensions. During the […]
A recount of prisoners at Malir Jail has revealed that 225 prisoners, not 216 as initially reported, escaped on June 3, it emerged on Tuesday. The new jail administration conducted a thorough review and found that nine more prisoners, not included in the original report, had escaped the prison. The Superintendent of Malir Jail, Shahabuddin Siddiqi, wrote to […]
Listen to article Former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Monday warned that the threshold for war between nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan had “never been lower” following last month’s military standoff. In an interview with Sky News in London, he expressed concern that tensions between the two rivals remain dangerously high, despite a US-brokered ceasefire announced […]
Listen to article In a move that has drawn criticism from religious leaders and advocates of interfaith harmony, the Indian government has barred Sikh pilgrims from traveling to Pakistan to participate in the annual martyrdom anniversary of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the fifth Sikh Guru. Despite this restriction, Pakistan’s Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) and the Pakistan […]
Listen to article National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Makkah on Sunday, where he thanked the kingdom for its consistent support to Pakistan during challenging periods. According to a statement from the NA Secretariat, the meeting took place during a royal luncheon hosted by the crown prince for Muslim leaders […]
The second day of Eidul Azha is being celebrated with religious fervour and festive spirit across Pakistan. Citizens continued to offer animal sacrifices in commemoration of the Sunnah of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) opn Sunday, while families enjoyed outings, food gatherings, and visits to scenic spots. Municipal authorities in cities and towns ensured the smooth disposal […]
KARACHI: Sindh government on Friday approved a ban on four-seater rickshaws and online as well as on the counter sale of tinted windows, police lights, and sirens. The meeting chaired by Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar discussed amendments to the Motor Vehicles Rules also approved outsourcing the motor vehicle fitness check. IGP Sindh, and secretaries […]
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: On the occasion of Eidul Azha, Pakistan’s top military leadership, including Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Chief of Naval Staff, and Chief of Air Staff, have extended their heartfelt Eid greetings to the people of Pakistan. The statement, issued by the Inter-Services Public […]
ISLAMABAD: The key witness in the GHQ attack case testified in the Anti-Terrorism Court on Thursday, saying that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was involved in spreading hatred against the military and the state institutions in the country. During the hearing of the case, related to the attack on the GHQ gate on May 9, 2023, […]
Listen to article A young man who was assaulted in Karachi’s Defence area has told a court in the metropolis city that he does not wish to pursue the case and has forgiven the accused. However despite the pardon the court refused to grant bail to Salman Farooqi, CEO of a local prodcution house, who is the […]
