ISLAMABAD: Amid PTI’s protests over the lack of legitimate rights for its detained leaders, the National Judicial Policy Making Committee (NJPMC), comprising all chief justices, has announced it will organise a National Conference on the “Prison Reforms Action Plan” in June to promote stakeholder engagement and policy dialogue as part of an inclusive reform process….
LAHORE: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Friday directed that an effective regulatory system for virtual assets in line with international standards should be operationalised as soon as possible The remarks came as Minister of State and Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) Bilal bin Saqib called on the prime minister. The prime…
Pakistan clinched the CAVA Men’s Volleyball Championship 2026 title with a commanding 3-0 victory over Bangladesh in the final, securing their third Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) crown. The tournament was held from July 22 to July 29 at the Liaquat Gymnasium in Islamabad, where Pakistan remained one of the standout teams throughout the competition….
During his visit, Prince Rahim expressed desire to continue cooperation in various human development initiatives Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili community, departed Pakistan on Tuesday after concluding his seven-day official visit, during which he held a series of meetings aimed at strengthening cooperation between the country and the Aga…
FBR received Rs719 billion worth of sales tax, exceeding the target by Rs85 billion. PHOTO:FILE LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is working to make the country’s tax system simpler, more transparent and easier for taxpayers to navigate, with a particular focus on expanding digital facilities, the tax authority’s chairman said. Speaking to a…
Iran’s latest proposal sets aside nuclear discussion until war is ended, disputes over shipping from Gulf resolved US President Donald Trump speaks about research into mental health treatments in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., April 18, 2026. REUTERS US President Donald Trump is unhappy with the latest Iranian proposal on resolving the…
Trump shares AI image of himself as Christ-like figure healing man after criticising Pope Leo XIV Pope Leo XIV addresses journalists during the flight heading to Algiers on April 13, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Pope Leo told Reuters on Monday that he plans to continue speaking out against war after US President Donald Trump’s direct attack…
A young climber scales a rock wall in India. Photo: AFP PUNE: Blink and you might miss Indian speed climber Deepu Mallesh scaling a wall five buses high in five seconds.India, a country obsessed with cricket, has seen a surge in popularity in climbing but those who want to compete internationally have had to crowdfund…
Wicketkeeper-batter Joshua DaSilva returns to the West Indies set-up after two years in the wilderness. Photo: AFP/File LONDON: After a rain-ruined ODI series and a hard-fought T20 series, West Indies and Sri Lanka renew their Test rivalry in the Caribbean on Thursday at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. The two teams have very…
PPP Lahore president said party would proceed with its scheduled July 25 programme regardless of circumstances LAHORE: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is preparing for a political showdown with the Punjab government after its request to hold a rally at Minar-e-Pakistan remained pending for more than six weeks, prompting the party to warn of protests,…