Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Defence Minister Yasar Guler in Islamabad to discuss strengthening bilateral ties. The high-level meeting emphasized achieving the shared goal of boosting bilateral trade to $5 billion. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation across various sectors. According to an official press release, […]
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Shehbaz tells business leaders: ‘Together, we’ll build a self-reliant Pakistan’
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met top business leaders in Islamabad to discuss Pakistan’s economic future. He stressed that the government is now shifting from stabilisation to long-term growth. Shehbaz promised to focus on industrial expansion, job creation, and increasing foreign investment. He also highlighted the need to use local resources to reduce dependence on external […]
Pakistan braces for more monsoon rains through july 10: PMD
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned of heavy rainfall across many areas of Pakistan over the next two days. Rain and thunderstorms are expected in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Islamabad. According to the Met Office, these downpours could lead to flash floods in vulnerable regions, especially in low-lying urban areas. […]
Pakistan, Afghanistan begin key talks to boost trade and fight terror
Pakistan and Afghanistan held important talks in Islamabad on Monday to improve trade, transit, and regional security. These talks were the first under a new Additional Secretary-Level Mechanism. The initiative follows a visit by Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister to Kabul in April. Both sides agreed to continue cooperation for peace and development. Ambassador Syed Ali […]
Field Marshal Munir: India’s claims baseless, Pakistan ready to defend firmly
Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has warned that any attack on the country will face an extremely harsh response. He said that any attempt to hit Pakistan’s cities, military bases, ports, or economic centers would be answered with a reaction much stronger than expected. He issued this strong statement during his address […]
Govt finalizes bold industrial policy to revive struggling sector
The Pakistani government has finalized a new industrial policy to rescue the declining manufacturing sector, which has been shrinking for years. The policy was approved during a high-level meeting of the Industrial Policy Committee, chaired by Special Assistant to the PM, Haroon Akhtar Khan, in Islamabad. Officials in the meeting showed concern that industry’s share […]
Skies unleash in Islamabad & Rawalpindi: Streets flooded, alerts issued
Islamabad and Rawalpindi experienced heavy overnight rainfall, while light showers were reported in various parts of Karachi, as the ongoing monsoon system intensifies across the country. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), widespread heavy rains are expected from July 6 to July 10 across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Islamabad, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and the Pothohar […]
Bonanza Satrangi staff stands firm amid shocking assault video
A disturbing video circulating on social media shows a woman physically assaulting a male employee at Bonanza Satrangi’s outlet in Centaurus Mall, Islamabad. The footage reveals the woman slapping, kicking, and yelling at the employee while overturning racks and pulling clothes off hangers. Despite the aggression, the employee remained calm and did not retaliate. Several […]
Islamabad kicks off 12-day vaccination drive for unprotected children
The federal capital Islamabad has launched the third phase of its immunization campaign to protect children from deadly diseases. The launch event was held at Basic Health Centre Golra, with Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal, MNA Anjum Aqeel, and officials from WHO, UNICEF, and the Health Department in attendance. The campaign, named “Big Catch-Up”, […]
CM Maryam Nawaz offers free higher education to children of industrial and mine workers
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced a historic program to provide free higher education to children of industrial and mine workers. The initiative covers all expenses at COMSATS University and applies to seven campuses across the country. The program is seen as a major step toward uplifting the working class through equal access […]