Rizwan and Salman Stage Impressive Comeback after Pakistan’s Rocky Start in Sydney Test Mohammad Rizwan and Agha Salman showcased resilience, mounting a counter-attack to steer Pakistan back into contention on the opening day of the third Test against Australia in Sydney. Initially struggling at 96 for five shortly after lunch, Rizwan and Salman forged a…
Former lawmaker and PTI leader Jamshed Dasti breaks down into tears as he accused the CTD and intelligence agencies of raiding his house and harassing his wife and other family members. The outspoken politician shared a video from an unknown location, saying his house was raided by CTD and intelligence agencies where his wife was…
2023 Culminates with Milestones in Pakistan: Anticipating Progress in 2024 As Pakistan bids farewell to 2023, the nation is poised for elevated expectations in 2024, having witnessed numerous achievements in diverse sectors over the past year. A key highlight has been the groundbreaking endeavors of Pakistani women, breaking barriers and leaving an indelible mark on…
Pakistan and India Implement Consular Agreements: Prisoner and Nuclear Facility Lists Exchanged On Monday, the Foreign Office confirmed the exchange of lists containing details of prisoners held in each other’s custody and information regarding nuclear installations and facilities between Pakistan and India. The exchange of prisoner lists, in accordance with the Consular Access Agreement of…
On Monday, a notification from the Petroleum and Gas Regulatory Authority (PGRA) revealed an upward adjustment in the prices of compressed natural gas (CNG). The cost of the 11.8kg household cylinder has experienced a rise of Rs18.52, resulting in a revised total of Rs3,025.87. Additionally, PGRA established the rate for CNG at Rs256.42 per kg….
Sheikh Rashid, the leader of Awami Muslim League (AML), faced disqualification from contesting elections in NA-56 due to objections raised by the returning officer regarding unpaid rent for a rest house, among other issues. The returning officer, Nazarat Ali, listed various reasons for rejecting Rashid’s nomination papers, including an outstanding rest house bill and inconsistent…
The caretaker Punjab government has announced that winter vacations in Punjab’s non-formal schools would start from Jan 1 and would continue till January 10. In a notification, the Department of Literacy and Non-Formal Education stated that all the non-formal institutes have been directed to comply with the notification. Punjab has been ranked below in the…
The weekly inflation surged by 0.37% for the week ending December 28, primarily propelled by increased prices of essential food items like onions, chicken, sugar, and pulses, as per official data reported by The News on Saturday. The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), monitoring prices of 51 crucial items, rose to 43.25% year-on-year, compared to the…
Former director general (DG) Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Lieutenant General (retd) Faiz Hamid has yet again skipped the hearing of the Faizabad Dharna Inquiry Commission (FDIC), as he did not appear before the commission on Friday, The News reported on Saturday quoting sources. This was the second time that the former ISI chief has remained absent from the hearing…
A day after the withdrawal of the No-Objection Certificate (NOC) granted to the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust for organizing a fundraising event, President Dr. Arif Alvi has called for the reversal of this decision, expressing concerns over its potential impact on the charitable hospital’s construction. The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration withdrew the NOC without…
