The Punjab government has announced fresh relief measures for motorcycle owners, offering financial ease through the removal of transfer fees and additional subsidies aimed at reducing fuel costs for commuters. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz shared the announcement on social media, stating that the transfer fee for motorcycles up to 150cc has been completely abolished as […]
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Pakistan IT exports projected to reach $4.6bn, PM informed
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was informed on Monday that Pakistan information technology (IT) exports are projected to reach $4.6 billion during the current fiscal year, as the government highlighted progress in digital infrastructure, connectivity, and innovation. Read More: Pakistan to achieve $4 billion in IT exports: Shaza The briefing was given during a review meeting on […]
PMD issues Glof alert for KP and Gilgit-Baltistan amid forecast rain
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Monday issued a glacial lake outburst flood (Glof) alert for parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan, warning of increased risks due to expected rainfall and changing weather conditions in the upper regions of the country. Read More: PMD warns of glacial floods risk in northern Pakistan According to the alert […]
Destruction of Indian S-400 system marked major turning point
The reported destruction of India’s Russian-made S-400 air defence system emerged as one of the most significant developments during Marka-e-Haq, drawing widespread attention across military and strategic circles. Pakistan claimed it successfully targeted the advanced defence system on May 9, while India rejected the claim despite growing discussion surrounding the incident. Moreover, the event intensified […]
Govt considers handing Benazir Income Support Programme management to provinces
The federal government is considering transferring the management of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) to provincial authorities, in a potential policy shift aimed at restructuring social welfare delivery in Pakistan. Federal Minister for Sports Khel Das Kohistani said that the proposal is under review in light of the 18th Constitutional Amendment, which devolved several […]
Pakistan seeks help for nationals aboard US seized vessels
Pakistan has sought Singapore’s assistance in ensuring the welfare and repatriation of Pakistani and Iranian nationals aboard vessels seized by the United States (US), according to Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Read More: Pakistan receives Iranian crew after US seizure In a statement shared on social media platform X, Ishaq Dar said he held […]
Air chief hails Pakistan Air Force success in ‘Marka-e-Haq’
Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu has said that Pakistan Air Force delivered a decisive response to enemy aggression during “Marka-e-Haq,” claiming that the force demonstrated superiority from Srinagar to Bathinda. Read More: Khawaja Asif says Marka-e-Haq message strengthens Pakistan’s defence posture Speaking at a ceremony marking the first anniversary of the operation at […]
Court acquitted daughter and son-in-law of PM Shehbaz in graft case
An anti-corruption court in Lahore has acquitted the daughter and son-in-law of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in a case related to alleged irregularities in the Punjab Saaf Pani Company project. Read More: Court grants bail to PM’s daughter, son-in-law until May 7 in graft case Special Court Judge Javed Iqbal Warraich heard separate acquittal applications filed by Rabia Imran and […]
Constitutional courts jurisdiction clarified after detailed ruling by Supreme Court of Pakistan
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has issued a detailed written judgment clarifying the jurisdictional framework between the Supreme Court and the newly established Federal Constitutional Court following the 27th Constitutional Amendment. Read More: Judicial Transfers, Constitutional Design, and Institutional Integrity The decision, authored by a two-member bench headed by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, explains the distribution of powers […]
IMF sets strict conditions for sovereign wealth fund
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reportedly demanded that Pakistan implement six strict conditions to make its sovereign wealth fund fully operational, according to official sources in Islamabad. The conditions are aimed at strengthening financial discipline and limiting the fund’s exposure to riskier economic activities. Under the proposed framework, the sovereign wealth fund would be […]