Leghari, Turkish envoy discuss power sector reforms, DISCOs privatisation
ISLAMABAD:Ambassador of Türkiye to Pakistan, Dr Irfan Neziroglu, on Friday called on Federal Minister for Energy (Power Division) Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari and...
IHC rules political protests subject to law, basic rights of citizens cannot be compromised
ISLAMABAD:Islamabad High Court (IHC) has held that any activity affecting the fundamental rights of citizens would constitute a violation of the Constitution, warning that...
PM approves austerity drive as global petroleum prices surge
ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday approved a nationwide austerity and energy conservation campaign in view of rising global petroleum prices amid tensions in...
Mohsin Naqvi orders immediate release of medicine containers after taking notice of media reports
ISLAMABAD:Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday took immediate notice of news reports aired on television channels regarding the stopping of medicine containers and contacted...
Consultations continue to finalize Auto Policy 2026-31 in line with PM directives
ISLAMABAD:Consultations on the Auto and Auto Parts Manufacturing Policy 2026-31 continued on Thursday as the committee concerned reviewed the draft policy clause by clause...
DPM expresses concern at Houthi drone attack on Taif
ISLAMABAD:Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar Thursday said he was deeply concerned at the Houthi drone attack on Taif, which claimed...
PM reviews progress on special fuel relief scheme; directs facilitation desks to guide citizens
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Wednesday, chaired a meeting to review progress on the PM Special Relief Scheme aimed at providing relief to...
Quantum Valley Pakistan to open new pathways for youth, startups, high-tech businesses: Ahsan Iqbal
ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday expressed confidence that Quantum Valley Pakistan would open new pathways for the...
11,600 pilgrims book private Hajj 2027 seats, 60,000 remain
ISLAMABAD:As many as 11,600 pilgrims have completed bookings under Pakistan’s Private Hajj Scheme 2027 through the official Hajj Portal, with 60,000 seats still available,...
Daily meetings decided to expedite finalization of Auto Policy draft
ISLAMABAD, Sep 16 (APP):The committee constituted on the directions of Prime Minister to deliberate on the Auto and Auto Parts Manufacturing Policy 2026–31 has...