The Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination convened under the Chairmanship of Senator Amir Waliuddin Chishti to deliberate on key legislative, policy, and administrative matters pertaining to the health sector. The Committee considered the Private Member’s Bill titled “The National Population and Reproductive Health Bill, 2026”, reviewed issues relating to the […]
German envoy forced to cut short speech at Asma Jahangir moot
The “Asma Jahangir Conference” in Lahore turned into a battleground when the German Ambassador, Alfred Grannas, took the stage to speak on the topic of disability rights. As soon as he began his address, young participants and human rights activists in the hall started chanting slogans and disrupted his speech. The protesters argued that on […]
Envoy presents Pakistan’s perspective on global issues to US think tanks
Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh has said Pakistan possesses strong and long-term capacity for building profitable economic partnerships. Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh said this at a meeting with members of prominent American think tanks in Washington. Representatives of leading US intellectual and policy circles attended the meeting. During the interaction, detailed […]
Parliament adopts resolution on Gul Plaza fire, seeks urgent reforms
The joint sitting of the parliament passed a resolution expressing grief and sorrow over the catastrophic fire at Gul Plaza in Karachi. The resolution moved by Dr. Muhammad Farooq Sattar extended heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their dear ones and prayed for the recovery of those injured in the fire incident. Paying tributes […]
JI emir announces referendum on empowered LGs on Jan 15
Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has announced that a nationwide public referendum will be held on January 15 in support of an empowered local government system. Following the referendum, he added while addressing a press conference at Mansoorah on Tuesday, JI will encircle the Punjab Assembly to protest the black local government law of […]
Washington Times terms 2025 revolutionary year for Pak-US ties
A known American publication, has described 2025 as a year of revolutionary change in Pakistan-US relations, highlighting significant shifts in diplomatic dynamics between the two countries. An article published by the Washington Times marks a surprising transformation in President Donald Trump’s Pakistan policy, noting that Washington’s “India First” approach has ended and Pakistan has gained […]
Private schools get more time to respond to CCP notices
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has received requests from major private school systems seeking additional time to submit their replies to the show-cause notices. The proceedings relate to alleged violations of Section 4 of the Competition Act, 2010 concerning abuse of dominant position, requiring parents to purchase branded uniforms, stationery, and other mandatory supplies […]
Nation remembers APS martyrs 11 years on
On the anniversary of the heinous terrorist attack on the Army Public School in Peshawar, Pakistan solemnly remembers the innocent children and teachers who were martyred in an act of sheer inhumanity. Their sacrifice stands as an enduring symbol of the nation’s resolve to confront and defeat terrorism in all its forms. According to the […]
PN successfully tests surface-to-air missile in Arabian Sea
Pakistan Navy successfully conducted a Live Weapon Firing (LWF) of the FM-90(N) ER Surface-to-Air Missile in the North Arabian Sea. According to the statement issued by the ISPR, during the firepower demonstration, a Pakistan Navy ship effectively engaged highly manoeuvrable aerial targets, reaffirming the Navy’s war-fighting capability and combat readiness. Commander Pakistan Fleet witnessed the […]
10 dead as passenger van plunges into Jhelum River
A passenger van travelling from Hajeera to Rawalpindi fell into the River Jhelum dam at Azad Patan resulting the death of 10 people including a mother and her son. Four people, including the van driver were rescued in the accident. Prime Minister Azad Kashmir, Faisal Mumtaz Rathore has summoned report regarding the incident. According to […]