The Ministry of Religious Affairs has extended the deadline for completing Saudi Hajj visa biometric verification until February 17 officials confirmed on Monday providing relief to intending pilgrims across Pakistan. Pilgrims can complete the biometric process either from home through a mobile application or by visiting Saudi Tasheer Centres which have been established in six major […]

World Bank Reaffirms Support for Pakistan’s $20 Billion 10-Year Development Progra Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met World Bank Managing Director Anna Bjerde in Saudi Arabia during the AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies, where both sides reaffirmed their commitment to close cooperation. During the meeting, discussions were held on Pakistan’s Country Partnership Framework and […]

LAHORE: Shahreiz, the son of Pakistani politician Alima Khan and nephew of PTI founder Imran Khan, celebrated the traditional Basant festival in Lahore on Friday. He was seen flying kites with his children in the inner city, continuing a family tradition. Shahreiz visited a friend’s home to enjoy the festival and shared that he used […]

ISLAMABAD: The NA 47 constituency of Islamabad has been a focal point for urban and rural development over the past two years. Under the supervision of Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry federal agencies, including the CDA and related departments undertook numerous projects aimed at improving infrastructure utility services and connectivity between rural areas and the city. […]

ISLAMABAD: The Indus Waters Treaty signed in 1960 between Pakistan and India faces renewed scrutiny as the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) advances proceedings against India for non-compliance with treaty provisions. The Treaty, widely regarded as a legally robust framework for transboundary water management grants Pakistan exclusive rights over the western rivers while India’s access […]

President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday issued a stark warning over what he called a growing threat of terrorism emanating from Afghanistan saying groups operating from Afghan soil are endangering global peace. In a statement Zardari criticized the Taliban authorities arguing their policies have created conditions similar to or worse than pre-9/11 enabling terrorist organizations […]

ISLAMABAD Renowned Islamic scholar Maulana Tariq Jamil has strongly condemned the suicide bombing at a mosque and imambargah in Islamabad expressing deep sorrow over the loss of innocent lives. In a statement shared on social media platform X Maulana Tariq Jamil said the recent wave of terrorist attacks has caused immense pain to the nation. […]

RAWALPINDI (Syed Muhammad Yaseen Hashmi): The investigation into the Rawalpindi suicide attack has been further expanded, with new findings revealing detailed planning, surveillance, and movement of the attacker prior to the incident. According to the investigation report, the suicide bomber conducted a formal reconnaissance of the mosque on February 2. CCTV footage has helped investigators […]