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Ten more placed on Fourth Schedule in Azad Kashmir

News August 10, 2026

MIRPUR: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has placed 10 more residents of the region on the Fourth Schedule of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 2014, over their alleged affiliation with the proscribe...

Pakistan to emulate Chinese techniques of investigation

Technology August 7, 2026

β€’ Naqvi says centre in Islamabad will combine detention, investigation and summary trial facilities under one roofβ€’ Initiative aims to speed up disposal of minor offence cases, reduce procedural d...

Pilgrims can choose their Haj year under new four-year policy

Health July 30, 2026

β€’ Registration, waiting list system introduced; slot can be reserved with 10pc depositβ€’ Govt to lock in long-term contracts to cut costs; multiple Haj packages planned to suit different budgets; b...

NDMA warns of rising flood risks as Chenab sees medium-level flooding

News July 26, 2026

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Saturday warned of rising flood risks across several parts of Pakistan as monsoon rains continued to swell rivers and streams, with medium-level fl...

CDF Munir vows to restore lasting peace in Balochistan

News July 24, 2026

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir on Thursday said the consistent efforts of the security forces and law enforcement agencies, backed by...

Daily fuel price adjustments to curb market abuse, ensure fair prices: petroleum minister

News July 18, 2026

Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik on Saturday said the introduction of daily fuel price adjustments would help curb market abuse, eliminate opportunities for windfall gains and ensure greater trans...

Olympic gold medallist Arshad Nadeem seeks to repeat history at Commonwealth Games

News July 13, 2026

LAHORE: Pakistan’s Olympic gold medallist Arshad Nadeem is determined to repeat history at the Commonwealth Games starting later this month. The 29-year-old Arshad, who won the javelin throw gold me...

Pakistan’s location an β€˜asset’ that needs to be explored: Dar

News July 12, 2026

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday termed Pakistan’s geographical location an asset β€œthat needs to be fully explored, as the country lies at the crossroads...

On World Population Day, govt pledges 'responsible' planning to tackle alarming demographic boom

Health July 11, 2026

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday called for recognising Pakistan’s rapidly expanding populace and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to β€œresponsible” population planning for an eq...

IT minister stresses proposed telecom bill needed as existing laws insufficient for 5G, other modern tech

Technology July 5, 2026

Information Technology Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Sunday stressed the need for the proposed changes to telecommunication laws, as the existing legal framework did not meet the demands of modern ...