A clearance operation has been launched by the law enforcement agencies along with the civil administration to rid Kurram district of miscreants after the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government greenlighted “indiscriminate and stringent action” against those involved in attacks on relief convoys and deputy commissioner. The district administration confirmed that action against miscreants in the areas of […]
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Schools, colleges reopen in Punjab after winter vacation
After long winter holidays, educational activities resumed on Monday in government and private schools across Punjab. Amid the cold wave, the Education Department changed the school timings after the holidays, and new timings for both private and government schools across Punjab have been issued. According to the notification, school timings will be from 9 am […]
Top court questions ‘selective military trials’ of May 9 suspects
A Supreme Court constitutional bench on Thursday questioned why the civilians involved in the riots on May 9 were “specifically” tried under the military courts contrary to precedent. On December 13, the SC’s constitutional bench conditionally allowed military courts to pronounce reserved verdicts of 85 civilians who were still in custody for their alleged involvement […]
PM hopeful of achieving economic targets in next six months
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed the hope that due to untiring efforts of the economic team, the government would achieve the economic targets in next six months. Speaking at the cabinet meeting, the prime minister noted that during first five months of current fiscal year, the remittances posted record $15 billion that […]
Setting Record Straight
“No political leader’s desire for power is above Pakistan’s interests.” On Friday, the Director-General of ISPR struck a tone that resonated with urgency, saying a lot without saying much. Against a backdrop of a flurry of activities gaining traction on social media, his statements were not just casual remarks; they were a call to arms […]
Noor Jehan remembered on 24th death anniversary
The 24th death anniversary of legendary singer Malka-e-Tarannum Noor Jehan was observed on Monday. Noor Jehan was born in Kasur Punjab on September 21 1926 in a family of musicians. She recorded about 10,000 songs in various languages of Pakistan and India including Urdu Punjabi and Sindhi. Noor Jehan was the voice that injected spirit […]
Naqvi conferred China Consulate General Friendship Award
Chinese Consul General in Lahore, Zhao Shiren, presented the “China Consulate General Friendship Award 2024” to Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi during a ceremony held in Lahore. Consul General Zhao also awarded the same honor to Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Affairs Chaudhry Salik Hussain along with 18 other prominent figures who have played a […]
Terrorism in Pakistan
Terrorism never remains distant from South Asia, particularly in Pakistan. The sound of bombings and gunshots has turned into a norm in modern society. Since the US withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021, the Taliban took over control and formed a de facto government. Since then, there has been a resurgence in terrorist-related attacks. There […]
Stock Market Rebounds After Historic Losses, Surges on Positive Sentiment
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) rebounded sharply on Friday, shaking off Thursday’s record-breaking losses as investors seized attractive valuations and responded to encouraging economic signals. The benchmark KSE-100 Index soared 1,568.62 points (1.48%), reaching an intraday high of 107,843.59. This remarkable recovery followed a week of extreme volatility and profit-taking that had triggered steep […]
A Bold Return
Donald Trump’s return to the White House, secured by a decisive yet closely contested victory, has reignited debates about his leadership and the global impact of his policies. Winning Florida by 3.2%, Pennsylvania by 1.5%, and Wisconsin by just 0.9%, his reelection underscores the enduring appeal of his “America First” agenda. Trump’s campaign was fueled […]