An audit report of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) for the 2024-25 fiscal year has revealed financial irregularities exceeding Rs25 billion, highlighting weaknesses in beneficiary profiling and system controls that allegedly allowed payments to ineligible individuals. According to the audit report for 2025-26, more than 600,000 questionable cases were identified due to deficiencies in […]
Pakistan
Karachi tightens security for 8th Muharram procession
Karachi authorities have implemented strict security measures for the central 8th Muharram procession, with several roads, streets, and commercial areas sealed to ensure the safety of participants and maintain law and order during the religious observance. The main procession began from Nishtar Park and is scheduled to follow its traditional route through key areas of […]
Pakistan’s Vigilance Against India’s Dirty Game in Azad Kashmir
There is an old and wise Urdu saying that a single dirty fish can pollute the entire pond. The truth of this proverb has once again been laid bare in the verdant hills and valleys of Azad Kashmir, where generations of peace-loving people have lived in harmony, sharing one another’s joys and sorrows like members […]
Can Pakistan’s peacekeeping role in Iran war give it an economic dividend?
Pakistan’s role in brokering a peace deal in the Iran war has led to widespread diplomatic acclaim that could bring Islamabad some economic benefits, but analysts question whether such gains can help resolve the fault lines in its economy. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir attended talks between Iran and […]
Pakistan, Russia discuss terrorism threat from Afghanistan
Pakistan-Russia Joint Working Group to Counter International Terrorism, Tuesday, discussed the regional terrorist threat, with particular focus on terrorism emanating from Afghanistan and the risk it posed to neighboring states and the broader regional security. The 12th meeting of the JWG was held in Islamabad. Additional Secretary (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) Ambassador Muhammad Khalid Khan […]
Kh Asif rejects criticism, reaffirms Pakistan’s support for Kashmir
Minister for Defnece, Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Tuesday said that his remarks about the situation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) were made with honesty and sincerity, asserting that no propaganda or vested interests could weaken the historic and emotional bond between Pakistan and Kashmir. “My remarks about the crisis in AJK were frank and […]
FIH Issues Formal Apology Over Pakistan Flag Error; PHF Receives Official Letter as Pakistan Lose 4-3 in London Thriller
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has issued an unreserved and formal apology after Pakistan’s national flag was incorrectly displayed during the FIH Hockey Pro League match in London, an incident that drew widespread attention and concern. According to details, the Pakistani flag was presented without its distinctive white portion before the match, prompting criticism from […]
Pakistan receives seventh LNG cargo since April as Mideast tensions ease
Pakistan received its seventh Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) cargo since April after another carrier from Qatar arrived in the country on Monday morning, as Islamabad secures its energy supplies as tensions in the Middle East ease. According to maritime analytics provider Marine Traffic, MRAIKH is an LNG tanker sailing under the flag of France. Pakistani […]
Iranian president is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on Tuesday for a state visit
Islamabad: Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on Tuesday for a state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in key sectors. The visit is being undertaken at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and marks Dr Pezeshkian’s second trip to Pakistan since assuming office as Iran’s […]
Pakistan will continue to play honest, sincere role for lasting peace, says PM
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday welcomed the constructive engagement of the United States and Iran following the successful conclusion of the first high-level committee meeting held under the framework of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Bürgenstock, Switzerland. In a post on X, the prime minister said the discussions were conducted in a […]