Saudi Arabia rolls back 15-year age restriction on Hajj pilgrims
KARACHI: Saudi Arabia has withdrawn the 15-year age restriction imposed on Hajj pilgrims and restored the previous policy allowing children aged 12 and above...
NA to begin FY27 budget session on June 1
ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to convene the National Assembly's budget session on Monday, June 1, with the federal budget for the next fiscal...
Iran submits revised proposal to Pakistan for talks with US
Iran delivered a new proposal for peace talks with the US via mediator Pakistan, state media reported on Friday, with negotiations between the two...
Pakistan, China sign joint venture deal, MoUs to boost ‘practical cooperation’
Pakistan and China have signed a joint venture agreement and two MoUs, covering construction machinery, animal health, and medical technology in a ceremony attended...
President, PM reaffirm commitment to workers’ rights on Labour Day
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to workers and reiterated their commitment to safeguarding labour rights and improving working...
Sohail Afridi to remain KP CM, says PTI chief amid removal rumours
PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Friday said that Sohail Afridi will continue as chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reaffirming...
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...