High-level panel formed to allay PPP concerns over canal project on April 22, 2025The federal government has decided to form a high-level negotiation committee to address the Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) concerns over the proposed construction of six canals from the Indus River. The committee will be led by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and will include Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, as well as Adviser to the Prime […]
17 terrorists killed in separate operations in Punjab, KP on April 22, 2025At least 11 terrorists were killed on Monday and several others injured after police conducted separate operations in Makarwal area of Punjab’s Mianwali and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lower South Waziristan districts, officials said. According to a statement issued by the police, the Mianwali police and the Counter-Terrorism Department conducted a successful joint operation against terrorists in […]
Pakistan, UAE sign multiple deals to boost bilateral ties on April 22, 2025Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed two agreements and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing collaboration across various sectors. The development was announced following a high-level meeting in Islamabad between UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Deputy Prime Minister and […]
Pope Francis passes away on Easter Monday at 88 on April 22, 2025Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has passed away at the age of 88, the Vatican confirmed on Monday. His death marks the end of a 12-year papacy that was often characterised by both reformist efforts and significant internal challenges. Pope Francis had faced numerous health problems in recent […]
PM leaves for Türkiye today for crucial talks with President Erdogan on April 22, 2025Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will embark on an official visit to Ankara today to meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for wide-ranging talks on bilateral cooperation and regional developments. During the visit, the premier will hold extensive discussions with President Erdogan on bilateral relations as well as exchange views on recent developments in the region […]
Govt rules out immediate need for new constitutional amendment on April 22, 2025Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar opined that no further amendments in the Constitution of Pakistan are currently necessary after the 26th amendment, though he did not rule out the possibility of further amendments. Speaking to media in Lahore, Tarar said the 26th Constitutional Amendment was part of structural reforms aimed at improving the system. […]
JUI-F, JI announce pro-Palestine platform, Minar-e-Pakistan rally on April 22, 2025Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) and Jamaat-e-Islami have announced the formation of a joint platform called ‘Majlis-e-Ittehad-e-Ummat’ to raise a united voice for the people of Palestine. The two parties plan to hold a massive rally at Minar-e-Pakistan in Lahore on April 27, aimed at showing solidarity with the oppressed Palestinians and highlighting Muslim unity. The announcement […]
Nawaz Sharif extends London stay due to ‘health reasons’: sources on April 22, 2025Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and three-time former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has extended his stay in London due to health-related issues, according to well-placed sources. The sources privy to the matter said that the PML-N president extended his stay due to regular medical examinations by foreign physicians, as the doctors continue to monitor his […]
PSX closes over 1,000 higher on active buying on April 22, 2025The 100-Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed bullish trend on Monday, gaining 1,067.79 points, a positive change of 0.91 percent, closing at 118,383.38 points as compared to 117,315.59 points on the last trading day. A total of 672,443,910 shares were traded during the day as compared to 425,121,963 shares the previous trading day, […]
Pakistan’s salt exports to China surge by 40% in first quarter of 2025 on April 22, 2025Pakistan’s salt exports to China witnessed a significant increase in the first quarter of 2025, rising by 40% compared to the same period last year. This was reported by China Economic Net (CEN) on Monday, quoting the latest data from the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC). Ghulam Qadir, Trade and Investment Counsellor of […]