Says energy shortages, and economic development, will be among his government’s top priorities Gilgit-Baltistan’s newly sworn-in Chief Minister, Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) Amjad Hussain giving an address at his oath taking ceremony. SCREENGRAB Pakistan Peoples Party leader Amjad Hussain on Monday was sworn in as chief minister of Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B). Governor G-B Syed Mehdi Shah…
LAHORE: A magisterial court on Monday remanded three more suspects in police custody for five days in a case involving the alleged abduction and rape of two foreign women. Police on Thursday rescued two foreign women within hours of receiving an emergency complaint, arrested four suspects, and launched an investigation into allegations of kidnapping, ransom…
President Asif Ali Zardari. PHOTO: AFP/FILE President Asif Ali Zardari is to undertake an official visit to Kyrgyzstan from July 6 to 9 at the invitation of President Sadyr Zhaparov, marking the first visit by a Pakistani head of state to the Central Asian country in 21 years, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) announced…
Countries to jointly develop infrastructure, exchange technical expertise, improve operational standards Saudi Cricket Federation Chairman Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Muhammad Al Saud and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman and Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi sign MoU on a new stadium project in Jeddah. PHOTO: APP Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Monday signed…
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has ruled that the state’s inherent power to compulsorily acquire private property for a public purpose is not absolute, declaring that courts have a constitutional duty to ensure landowners receive fair compensation that reflects the true value of their property rather than arbitrary or outdated assessments. In a detailed 20-page judgment…
PM Shehbaz directs authorities to conduct transparent investigation, ensure perpetrators are brought to justice A combination picture of President Asif Ali Zardari (L) and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (R). Photo: File Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday expressed deep sorrow over the death of Pakistan Air Force Group Captain Asim…
KARACHI: Pakistan received below-average rainfall and experienced slightly warmer-than-normal temperatures during June 2026, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said on Sunday. According to the PMD’s monthly climate report, rainfall across the country remained 19 per cent below normal, while average minimum and mean temperatures stayed above seasonal averages. The report said the country recorded an…
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Sunday said personal attacks by India against him would not solve the issues confronting New Delhi or restore Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “pitiably crumbling” reputation at home and abroad, particularly after what he described as Pakistan’s victory over India last year. Responding to Indian propaganda in a post on social…
Says contracts cannot be revoked unilaterally after agreement, consideration completed Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar addresses a joint press conference alongside IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja in Islamabad on Sunday. SCREENGRAB Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar on Sunday said a committee constituted by the prime minister to resolve concerns over proposed amendments to telecommunication laws…
QUETTA: The Balochistan government is considering legal action against the Sindh government over what it describes as the unfair distribution of canal water after repeated contacts with the Sindh chief minister and other authorities failed to ensure the province received its approved share. According to officials, the shortage of canal water in Balochistan has worsened…