Punjab sets strict kite-flying rules for 2027
The Punjab Home Department has issued safety guidelines for kite flying in 2027, barring the use of unsafe rooftops and empowering district authorities to...
PMD warns of heavy rains, hailstorms across Pakistan from today
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned of dust-thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, hailstorms, and strong winds in parts of Pakistan over the coming days.In an...
PM launches Rs3.2tr loan scheme for affordable housing
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday formally launched a landmark five-year, Rs3.2 trillion housing programme, aimed at funding the construction of 500,000 homes...
Pakistan calls for swift restoration of normal flow in Strait of Hormuz
Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said on Thursday that Pakistan is maintaining sustained engagement with both Washington and Tehran to support de-escalation and ceasefire...
13 India-backed terrorists killed during infiltration bid along Pak-Afghan border: ISPR
ISLAMABAD: Security forces thwarted two infiltration attempts along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border and killed 13 Indian-sponsored terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during separate actions on April...
Govt hikes petrol price by Rs6.51, diesel by Rs19.39 per litre
The federal government on Thursday raised the price of petrol by Rs6.51 per litre and that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs19.39 per litre,...
Arif Habib-led group notifies intent to buy remaining 25% PIA stake
The consortium led by Arif Habib Corporation Limited (AHCL) has notified the Privatisation Commission of its intent to acquire the remaining 25% equity stake...
PM for safe railway travel, robust freight services to boost economy
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed Pakistan Railways to ensure public convenience and safe rail travel across its network, and to make...
President invites greater Chinese investment in priority sectors
Sanya, Hainan, China: President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday met CEO of Hangzhou Jinjiang Group Wang Jian, and encouraged the company to expand its...
DPM Dar, Saudi Ambassador discuss recent regional developments
ISLAMABAD:Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq on Wednesday met with Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy...