A group photo of Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress Cai Dafeng with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and members of the delegation in Islamabad on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Photo: X/ PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reiterated Pakistan’s full support for China’s core interests and reaffirmed the…
ISLAMABAD: The government has formally invited expressions of interest from local and international investors for the privatisation of three major electricity distribution companies(DISCOs): Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO), Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO), and Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO), according to a statement on Tuesday. Investors can acquire between 51% and 100% shareholding with management…
Novak Djokovic comes to Paris having played just one match on clay this year. Photo: AFP/File LONDON: Novak Djokovic arrives at Roland Garros this year facing a familiar opponent, but one that cannot be outmanoeuvred even by the record 24-time Grand Slam champion: time. The Serbian, who turns 39 this week, is no longer the…
Experts believe weak administration, teacher absenteeism, political interference worsening the situation LAHORE: Despite Punjab being considered the educational hub of Pakistan, millions of children in the province are still out of school. Government and international reports show that poverty, inflation, shortage of teachers, lack of basic facilities, and financial difficulties faced by parents have become…
President Zardari receives Prince Rahim Aga Khan V at Noor Khan Airbase as he begins his visit to Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari receives Prince Rahim Aga Khan V at Islamabad’s Noor Khan Airbase on Wednesday. SCREENGRAB Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili community, arrived in Islamabad on Wednesday on…
Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik witnesses the signing ceremony of Production Sharing Agreements and Exploration Licences for offshore exploration blocks awarded under the Offshore Bid Round 2025, on Wednesday. Photo: Facebook Pakistan formally reopened its offshore exploration frontier after nearly two decades on Wednesday as the government signed Production Sharing Agreements (PSAs) and Exploration Licences…
LONDON: Pep Guardiola said he would speak to Manchester City’s hierarchy over his future after a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth ended his team’s hopes of winning the Premier League. The result at the Vitality Stadium confirmed Arsenal as English champions after a 22-year wait. City are four points behind their rivals with just one game…
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi shakes hands with Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) chief Gen Ahmad Vahidi during a meeting in Tehran. Photo: X Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) chief Gen Ahmad Vahidi in Tehran during his visit to Iran for meetings with senior Iranian officials, PTV News reported on Wednesday….
Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar calls tactic criminal ploy to divert attention as matter referred to Interior Committee Former prime minister Raja Pervez Ashraf speaks at a session of the National Assembly on May 20, 2026. SCREENGRAB Former prime minister and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Raja Pervez Ashraf told the National Assembly (NA) on…
Secretary agriculture sees stable prices, improved market as seed cotton crosses Rs11,000/maund LAHORE: Punjab’s cotton sector has shown encouraging signs ahead of the peak sowing season, with Bahawalpur division achieving about 80% of its cultivation target as authorities expressed optimism over stable international prices and improved local market conditions. The development came during a high?level…