The Punjab government has taken a major step towards establishing “Maryam Nawaz Sports City” in Lahore and has approved the feasibility study of the project. The aim of the project is to provide world-class sports facilities in the province and establish a modern sports complex of international standards. Under the project, a modern, integrated and […]
Kundi joins CM’s jirga, backs govt stance against erstwhile FATA, PATA taxes
Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Friday reaffirmed his support for the provincial government on all matters relating to the province’s rights and interests, saying political consensus on provincial issues would be built before taking up the matters with the federal government. Addressing a grand jirga convened by the provincial government at the Chief […]
KP health minister announces 1,000-bed mega hospital for Kohat
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Minister for Health Mian Khaliqur Rahman has announced that the provincial government is taking concrete steps to modernize the healthcare sector in the Kohat Division, including the establishment of a 1,000-bed mega hospital. Presiding over a divisional health review meeting at the Commissioner’s Office, the Health Minister stated that the site for […]
Court issues notice to NCCIA on YouTuber Rehan Tariq’s bail plea
A sessions court on Friday issued notice to the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) for July 21 on a post-arrest bail petition filed by YouTuber Rehan Tariq in a case registered under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) and provisions of the Pakistan Penal Code relating to allegations of raising sensitive and controversial […]
ATC extends PTI leader’s judicial remand by 14 days
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Friday extended the judicial remand of PTI leader Ghulam Mohiuddin Dewan by 14 days in a May 9 case involving alleged incendiary speeches and arson at Sherpao Bridge. The accused was produced before the court from prison upon the expiry of his previous judicial remand. During the hearing, the investigating […]
21 killed in school bus crash in Uganda
A bus full of schoolchildren returning from a trip veered off the road in Uganda, killing 20 children and one adult, according to Xinhua. The east African country has a notorious road safety record, frequently recording bus or truck accidents along poorly maintained highways. The bus from King David Junior School in the capital, Kampala, […]
Sindh governor urges Fazl to withdraw remarks about martyrs
Governor Sindh, Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi on Thursday said the nation was proud of its martyrs and war veterans and expressed hope that Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Fazl) JUl-F chief, Maulana Fazlur Rehman would reconsider and withdraw his remarks regarding our martyrs. Addressing a press conference alongside Chairman of the National Paigham-e-Aman Committee, Maulana Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi, […]
Fine imposed on mobile companies for issuing SIMs without permission
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has taken action against four major mobile companies for issuing SIMs on identity cards without the permission of the users and imposed a total fine of Rs 740 million. According to the PTA, Zong was fined Rs 155.6 million for violating SIM issuance rules, Jazz was fined Rs 116.7 million […]
PA speaker, Chinese consul general inaugurate photo exhibition
Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, along with Chinese Consul General Sun Yan, inaugurated a three-day photo exhibition at the Punjab Assembly to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China. The exhibition highlights the historic journey of Pakistan-China friendship, diplomatic cooperation and shared achievements through a collection of rare photographs […]
Pakistan seeks partnerships with US institutions to advance economy
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal has sought strategic partnerships with leading American universities, research centres and innovation institutions to strengthen Pakistan’s higher education, research, climate resilience and innovation ecosystem, saying the country was committed to building a knowledge-based economy through global collaboration. During a series of high-level engagements in […]