An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Friday granted a 12-day physical remand of 110 activists of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) arrested in connection with a violent protest and attack on police personnel. Police produced the arrested workers before ATC Administrative Judge Manzer Ali Gill, seeking their remand for investigation. After hearing the arguments, the court approved the […]
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India to upgrade Afghan mission to full embassy
India will upgrade its technical mission in Afghanistan to a full embassy, Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said Friday, as he met his counterpart from Kabul in New Delhi. “I am pleased to announce today the upgrading of India’s Technical Mission in Kabul to the status of Embassy of India,” Jaishankar told Amir Khan Muttaqi. Russia […]
IHC seeks reply from Excise DG about vehicle import tax
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) issued notices to the respondents and sought their response on petitions against three notifications regarding the procedure for vehicle registration, advance tax on imported vehicles and an increase in fees for special number plates. The court also sought assistance from the Attorney General of Pakistan while seeking comments from the […]
No group will be allowed to march on any city, says Naqvi
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has categorically stated that no group will be allowed to march on Islamabad or any other city under any condition He made these remarks during a visit to Faizabad, a historic venue for sit-in, as TLP begins its march towards Islamabad from Lahore. Separately, Naqvi reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening […]
Minister urges youth to boost digital economy with crypto innovation
Minister of State for Crypto & Blockchain and CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC), Bilal Bin Saqib, emphasized on Friday the importance of Pakistan’s youth stepping up as leaders in the digital economy, leveraging robust government support and cutting-edge crypto platforms to build lasting economic empowerment. Bin Saqib, speaking exclusively to a private news […]
Govt working to regulate cryptocurrency: Tariq Fazal
Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Friday informed the National Assembly that the government has formally established the Pakistan Crypto Council under the prime minister’s directives to develop a regulatory and operational framework for cryptocurrency in the country. Responding to questions during the Question Hour, the minister clarified that the government […]
Ahsan Iqbal stresses role of science, tech in shaping prosperous Pakistan
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal has emphasized the critical role of science, technology and innovation in shaping a prosperous and forward-looking Pakistan. He was addressing the closing ceremony of World Space Week (WSW) 2025, held at Islamabad Model College for Girls, F-7/4, under the auspices of the Pakistan Space […]
Digitisation process begins to establish e-parliament
Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq announced on Friday that the digitisation process has been initiated to establish an e-Parliament, aimed at modernising the legislative system. Speaking at the start of the National Assembly session, the Speaker said the digitisation work had almost been completed in the Secretariat, while the system would soon […]
ManglaDam filled to maximum capacity
Water reservoir of Mangla Dam has reached to its maximum water conservation capacity of 1242 fee. The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has said that the quantum of water available at present in Mangla dam reservoir stands at 7.277 million acre-feet (MAF). It is to be mentioned here that the water reservoirs at Tarbela […]
At Barbados moot, Gilani says ready to shake hands with Indian delegation
Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani while presiding over an important session of the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Barbados brushed aside the impression of avoiding shaking hands with Indian parliamentary delegation. ” I shook hands with Indian delegation and I am ready to shake hand right even right now,” said Mr. Gilani while responding […]