Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan on Friday called for transforming Pakistan-Egypt relations into a stronger economic partnership based on trade, investment, joint production, technology cooperation and regional value chains. He was addressing a reception held in Islamabad to celebrate the National Day of the Arab Republic of Egypt, where he attended as chief […]
Pakistan team departs for World Junior Squash Championships in Canada
Pakistan’s junior squash team left Islamabad on Friday to participate in the World Junior Squash Individual & Team Championships 2026, scheduled to be held in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada, from July 20 to 31. According to a press release, the four-member squad is accompanied by Manager Mansoor Zaman and Head Coach Fahim Gul. Pakistan will be represented […]
Pakistan win seven medals, best U-16 title at Asian Ju-jitsu Championship
Pakistan concluded a historic campaign at the Asian Jujitsu Championship 2026 in Almaty, Kazakhstan, winning seven medals and securing the Best Under16 Team of Asia title. Pakistan’s final tally stood at two gold medals, three silver medals and two bronze medals, along with the Best Under16 Team of Asia title. According to information received here, […]
Tarbela spillways opened as Indus River flow surges: NDMA
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Friday warned of rising water levels in the Indus River after the spillways of Tarbela Dam were opened due to increased inflows caused by rapid glacier melt and rainfall in upper catchment areas. The move is expected to increase water discharge downstream, posing risks to low lying areas, […]
Punjab introducing transformative education, health reforms: Azma
Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari on Friday said the provincial government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, was introducing historic and transformative reforms in the education, healthcare and public transport sectors to ensure that the benefits of development reached every city and every segment of society across Punjab. She […]
PM urges URAAN Programme participants to contribute to development, prosperity
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday urged participants of the URAAN Overseas Pakistan Summer Scholars Program to utilize their education, research, and global experience for the country’s development and prosperity. The prime minister met with the scholars here. The participants are currently undergoing a six-week internship under the Ministry of Planning, Development, and Special […]
Pakistan, Japan host startup and innovation event to boost AI, Web3 cooperation
The Embassy of Pakistan in Tokyo, in collaboration with the Asia Web3 Alliance Japan (AWAJ), organized a Pakistan-Japan startup and innovation event to promote cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), Web3, digital technologies and entrepreneurship. The event brought together representatives from government, industry, technology companies, investors and the startup ecosystem of both countries. Delivering the keynote […]
Mayor inaugurates new emergency operational base
Mayor Karachi, Barrister Murtaza Wahab, inaugurated the new Emergency Operational Base of the Sindh Integrated Emergency and Health Services (SIEHS-1122) in Orangi Town. The project has been completed through the joint collaboration of the Government of Sindh, the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), and SIEHS-1122. Addressing the ceremony, Barrister Murtaza said that the SIEHS-1122 operational base […]
Courts not to act as appellate forums for university appointments: FCC
The Federal Constitutional Court has ruled that every dispute regarding appointments in public universities could not be treated as a constitutional case. The court emphasized that unsuccessful candidates could not invoke constitutional jurisdiction simply by alleging a lack of transparency or procedural violations. In its detailed written judgment released on Friday, the court overturned the […]
IHC seeks reports from ICT officials in shisha cafes, HIV cases
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed the Chief Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, Inspector General of Islamabad Police and other respondents to submit their reports and para-wise comments within seven days in a case concerning the operation of shisha cafes and the reported increase in HIV cases in the federal capital. Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz […]