Govt announces public holidays for 2025

A notification in this regard was also issued by the Cabinet Division

CJP Afridi calls for giving respect to all religions

He was addressing a ceremony held in connecting with the Christmas

CM Maryam launches second phase of 'Honhar Scholarship' programme

The second phase was launched during a ceremony held in FAST university

Naqvi pushes for timely completion of projects

The minister visited the F-8 Exchange Chowk Interchange and Serena Chowk Interchange

PTI, govt break the ice after prolonged frosty ties, will again meet on Jan 2

The National Assembly Secretariat has issued a notification of meeting

Stocks bounce back after bearish week

PSX remained under severe pressure during last week due to year-end profit taking

PTI wants power with US backing: Khawaja Asif

He was speaking to media in London on Sunday

PTI's Nov 24 protest: A nightmare that shook the nation

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf is fast becoming a party that only wants chaos

Barrister Gohar welcomes govt's committee to hold dialogue

PM constituted a committee on the suggestion of NA speaker

Shehbaz Sharif constitutes committee for negotiations with PTI

The decision was made following a proposal by Ayaz Sadiq

Govt 'accepts all demands' of JUI-F over registration of seminaries

The government has officially informed the JUI-F in this regard

Khawaja Asif demands stern action against mastermind of May 9 riots

PML-N leader lamented delay in sentencing those involved in May 9 mayhem

Peace to be restored in KP at any cost: Mohsin Naqvi

Naqvi visited the residence of veteran politician Aftab Sherpao

ATC rejects pleas of PTI leaders against indictment in GHQ attack case

ATC judge Amjad Ali Shah announced the reserved verdict

Earthquake jolts Swat, adjacent areas

People came out of their homes in panic

Ebb and flow continues in PSX as investors prioritise selling

As ebb and flow continued, things improved a bit and KSE-100-index closed at 109,513 points

PM Shehbaz calls for investing in youth at D-8 summit

Shehbaz Sharif also welcomed Azerbaijan as a new member of the D-8 nations

CM Gandapur convenes apex committee meeting seeking peace in Kurram

The meeting will be attended by the civil and military leadership

Pakistan, Bangladesh agree to expand bilateral ties

Shehbaz Sharif met Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of D-8 Summit

LHC declares Imran Khan's court appearance via video link null and void

Two-member bench headed by Justice Tariq Saleem announced the verdict

Saif lashes out at federal govt for remaining tight-lipped over Kurram massacre

Also takes aims at Defence Minister Khawaja Asif for using derogatory language against his opponents

PSX stays bearish, loses 4,795 more points

Profit-taking is believed to be the cause behind steep fall

Pakistan agrees to enhance trade, economic cooperation with Iran

Deputy PM Ishaq Dar meets Iranian foreign minister

PM Shehbaz embarks on three-day official visit to Egypt

Ishaq Dar, Attaullah Tarar and Tariq Fatemi are accompanying the PM

NA passes National Forensic Agency Bill 2024

The bill was earlier passed by the upper house of the parliament

NA speaker ready to mediate between govt, opposition

Negotiations are very important between government and opposition: Ayaz Sadiq

JIT acquits five accused in Jinnah House attack case

Accused request withdrawal of bail pleas

Stocks bleed as KSE-100 index clocks in at 110,988 points

Profit-taking believed to be the cause behind steep fall

Fair trial was denied to Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, concurs CJP Yahya Afridi

The CJP issues an additional note months after SC gave its observations in famous case

FAREWELL 2024 - Legends who will be sorely missed

Let’s remember those who bade adieu to this abode for eternal life in 2024

CTD captures 16 terrorists in IBOs across Punjab

One of those captured was a member of Fitna Al-Khwarij

ECC meeting set to be held on Dec 19

Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb will preside over meeting

Saif blames federal govt for dismantling democracy

Vows to continue struggle against PML-N led government

PHC grants protective bail to KP CM Gandapur till Jan 16

Justice Sahibzada Asadullah, Justice Waqar Ahmad of PHC conducted hearing on KP CM’s bail plea

Khaqan Abbasi challenges 26th amendment in SHC

Former PM requested court to bare the judicial commission to work

Shireen Mazari, eight others indicted in GHQ attack case

ATC heard 14 cases related to May 9 incidents

Climate financing is fundamental right of everyone: Justice Mansoor Ali Shah

He was addressing a seminar on climate change in Lahore

President Zardari, PM Shehbaz pay rich tribute to APS martyrs

December 16 reminded the nation to get united against terrorism: Asif Zardari

Negotiations between govt, PTI unlikely to succeed, claims Sheikh Rashid

Former minister appreciates formation of dialogue committee by PTI

GHQ attack case hearing to be held in Adiala jail today

Justice Amjad Ali Shah of the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) will hear the case

KSE-100 index hovers above 116,000 points amid rate cut

SBP held its last MPC of the year to decide the monetary policy

Five killed as landslide hits car in Skardu

The tragic incident took place on Jagot-Skardu road

Bilawal turned down offer to become prime minister, claims Murtaza Wahab

He said Bilawal will become the prime minister not as a result of any secret deal

PM Shehbaz to leave for Egypt on Dec 19

The prime minister will attend the Developing-8 (D-8) Summit in Egypt

PM Shehbaz seeks joint session of parliament on 'Madrasa Bill'

8 bills, including registering of religious seminaries, are expected to be approved

PTI's conditions for dialogue are unfathomable: Rana Tanveer

Says PTI founder Imran Khan is responsible for the death of rangers personnel

Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui hints at parting ways with govt

The federal minister hinted to leave the government midway

CM Maryam all grateful for historic reception in China

Maryam Nawaz reached Guangzhou city of China during her week-long visit

PTI has put across its demands for dialogue: Barrister Gohar

Underscores importance of negotiations for easing political temperature

President hosting secret meetings to make Bilawal PM: Barrister Saif

"Both Sharifs and Zardaris are enjoying the power through a stolen mandate,” he added.

ATC extends Qaiser's bail in Sangjani vandalism case

Justice Abual Hasnat Zulqarnain of the ATC conducted hearing of the case

ECP fixes contempt hearing against Imran on Dec 17

It may also be noted that the ECP had issued contempt notices to Khan in Aug 2022

PTI leaders declared proclaimed offenders for setting PML-N office on fire

An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) of Lahore conducted the hearing on Friday

'Minus Imran' dialogue will not be accepted: Sahibzada Hamid Raza

He was talking to media outside the Parliament House on Friday

PTI ready to hold talks with everyone: Omar Ayub

He was talking to media in Islamabad on Thursday

SC judge questions legitimacy of trying civilians under armed forces' discipline

The seven-member constitutional bench of Supreme Court conducted the hearing

Constitutional bench disposes of petitions against Practice and Procedure Ordinance

A seven-member constitutional bench conducted the hearing

PM Shehbaz says development of Balochistan top priority

Balochistan Governor Jaffar Khan Mandokhel calls on prime minister

Civil Servants Bill 2024 offers 'safety valve' to bureaucrats facing downsizing

Officers affected by downsizing will be posted in other departments

PHC grants protective bail to Bushra Bibi till Jan 14

Justice Sahibzada Asadullah and Justice Waqar Ahmad conducted the hearing

Pakistan keen to enhance friendly ties with Tajikistan: Awais Leghari

He was speaking at the 7th session of Pakistan-Tajikistan Joint Commission

Govt complicated PTI's Nov 24 protest, remarks IHC CJ

IHC CJ was hearing the contempt of court petition filed by Islamabad's traders

Pak-China joint exercise Warrior-VIII concludes

Commander Rawalpindi Corps Lt Gen Shahid Imtiaz graced the ceremony as chief guest

Constitution doesn't allow everyone to do phone tapping: Supreme Court

A seven-member constitutional bench conducts hearing in all-important case

IPPs cause Rs596bn loss to national kitty

They lost Rs47 billion, Rs37 billion, Rs96 billion and Rs28 billion respectively

ADB approves $200m loan for upgrading electricity transmission system

The money will be used to modernise the distribution system and enhance the capacity of Discos

Bulls bounce back after steep stumble

Another reason for the current market sentiment is SBP’s upcoming meeting on policy rate cut

Ex-spymaster Faiz Hameed arraigned for 'political activities, abuse of power': ISPR

The Field General Court Martial process initiated on Aug 12

Govt to take decisive action against anarchists, says Tarar

Says govt to bring all those targeting families of journalists to justice

PM Shehbaz calls Lebanese counterpart for safe return of Pakistanis stranded in Syria

Lebanese PM Mikati assured PM Shehbaz of all-out support for Pakistanis who were stuck in Syria

Spring-heeled stocks soar past 111,000 points

The stocks gained strength on the 10th consecutive day which is symbolic of improvement in economy

40-point agenda for today's NA session issued

The session is also expected to include a resolution proposing a ban on PTI

CJP Afridi to visit far-flung areas to ensure speedy justice

Justice Afridi chaired an important meeting in Gwadar regarding judicial reforms

General Elections 2024 recorded highest-ever turnout in Pakistan: FAFEN

FAFEN releases detailed analysis of voter participation on National Voters Day

Fazl urges govt to avoid politicising seminaries' issue

Says seminaries are given the freedom to affiliate under the 1860 Act or the Ministry of Education.

Religious scholars rack their brains to bring about seminary reforms

Official says 18,600 seminaries have got themselves registered

KP follows zero tolerance policy against corruption: CM Gandapur

Transparency and accountability are being ensured in every public project in KP

SC strikes down govt's plea to decide civilians' fate in military courts

A seven-member bench, headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan, conducts hearing of the case

AJK govt withdraws controversial ordinance following huge protest

Earlier, a ban was imposed to hold protest and rallies

PM Shehbaz, Nawaz deliberate over seminaries bill

Shehbaz Sharif briefed the party’s supremo over recent visit to Saudi Arabia

Govt has declared a war against seminaries, says Fazl

“Both the establishment and bureaucracy don’t want to bring the seminaries in mainstream,” said Fazl

PM Shehbaz felicitates nation as weekly inflation drops to 3.57pc

Inflation has fallen to its lowest level in the past six years: Shehbaz Sharif

Economy stabilising due to govt's robust policies: FinMin Aurangzeb

Says govt to solve longstanding problems faced by private sector

PIA's direct flight to Paris will take off on Jan 10, 2025

Ban caused a loss of nearly $150 million a year to PIA, officials say

Bilawal should abandon efforts aimed at reviving PPP in KP: Barrister Saif

Criticises PPP for calling an all-parties conference (APC) in Peshawar

Justice Mansoor Ali Shah calls for establishing child courts

He was addressing a ceremony in Islamabad on Saturday

JIT holds PTI leadership responsible for May 9 mayhem

ATC judge Arshad Javed conducted hearing into several cases related to May 9

PM Shehbaz assures Fazl to address grievances on Madrassah Bill

The prime minister talked to JUI-F chief on phone call

Asif says 'selective sense of justice' doesn't suit stature of Justice Mansoor Shah

PML-N leader reacted to the letter written by Justice Shah to Chief Justice of Pakistan

LHC expresses displeasure over relaxation in market timings amid anti-smog measures

Justice Shahid Karim conducts hearing on plea to prevent smog

PM Shehbaz reaffirms support for Palestinian cause

Palestinian Ambassador Dr Zuhair called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

PIA names acting CEO as it prepares to resume European flights

The airline expects to resume flights to Europe, starting with Paris

APC expresses reservations over deteriorating law and order in KP

CM Gandapur wants anarchy in the country: Faisal Karim Kundi

All economic indicators moving in right direction: Marriyum Aurangzeb

Inflation has decreased to 4.9 percent from 35 % during the PML-N government

Pakistan wants peace, stability in region: FO

Political will to resolve disputes through dialogue seems lacking on India's part

Constitutional bench disposes of contempt plea against Justice Mansoor Ali Shah

The contempt notice was issued when Justice Shah was a judge of LHC

ADB, SAFCO to provide $86.2 million for Pakistan's first sustainable aviation fuel plant

ADB is acting as the lender of record and lead arranger for the financing package

Rejected people don't have mandate to call APC, says Barrister Saif

Terms MPC failed attempt to make a narrative against PTI

Azma Bokhari remains unscathed in car accident

Minorities Affairs minister Ramesh Singh Arora also remained unharmed

Finmin for continuation of IMF-guided economic reforms

Says policy rate cut to improve economy

PTI is part of global conspiracy against Pakistan: Sharjeel Memon

Says PTI will not succeed in its attempts to tarnish country’s reputation

Govt fuelling hatred against KP: Asad Qaiser

Says PTI’s mandate was stolen

Govt denying meetings between arrested PTI workers, families: Barrister Saif

He said families were running from pillar to post to see their dear ones.

Bulls continue to rule PSX

Stocks close at 104,559 - the all-time high - on Tuesday

Imran Khan urges party leaders to remain united, says Barrister Gohar

He was speaking to media outside Adiala Jail on Monday

Govt taking strict measures against gender-based violence: Azam Tarrar

Says Islam also stresses need for protection of women

Constitutional bench hearing appointment of LHC CJ stands dissolved

Judicial commission has been made respondent in the plea

Federal cabinet set to mull over 21-point agenda

Meeting will be held at 4pm in Prime Minister House

Bilawal urges all stakeholders to play role in achieving political stability

He was addressing the PPP’s workers on party’s 57th Foundation Day

ATC holds Imran Khan responsible for May 9 mayhem in written verdict

Justice Manzar Ali Gill of ATC Lahore issues six-page long written verdict

PPP celebrates 57th Foundation Day

PPP chairman recalls PPP’s decisive role in shaping Pakistan’s history

Pakistan committed to pursue good ties with all countries: FO

Mumtaz Zahra Baloch stated that Pakistan does not believe in zero-sum relationships

Govt wants to turn Pakistan into no-go area for political workers: Hafiz Naeem

Says people of Pakistan are true owners of the country

President, PM reiterate support for Palestinians' right to self-determination

International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinians is being observed today

IHC suspends journalist Matiullah Jan's physical remand

Petition filed by human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari

Few anti-state elements poisoning youth to rebel: Sarfaraz Bugti

Urges youth to work enthusiastically for country's progress

Stocks settle above 100,000 points for second consecutive day

KSE-100 index hovered at 100,446 points after gaining 363 points on Friday

PTI sees no justification for proposed governor's rule in KP

Condemns decisions of the federal government

Crackdown in capital: KP announces three-day mourning for 'victims'

KP Law Minister Aftab Alam Afridi condemns crackdown on protesters

Masses bereft of amenities of life, rights being usurped: Fazl

Addresses Babul-Islam Conference in Sukkur

Rs30bn allocated for Green Tractor Scheme: minister

Rs1m subsidy for per tractor extended to 9,500 farmers

We are soldiers of none other than Imran Khan, Gandapur tells Bushra Bibi

Both Gandapur, Bushra Bibi exchange harsh words during PTI core committee meeting

National security is directly linked with economic stability, says PM Shehbaz

He was addressing the security workshop in National Defense University

Constitutional bench refutes reports of suo motu over abduction of child in Quetta

The five-member bench led by Justice Aminuddin Khan conducted the hearing

Khawaja Asif urges PTI to check Bushra Bibi's dubious role during protest

PTI leadership including Imran Khan was willing to stage sit-in at Sangjani, says Asif

PSX peak reflects investors' trust in govt policies, says PM Shehbaz

Says he would take every step to stabilise economy

Azma Bokhari takes jibe at PTI leadership for fleeing from D-Chowk

He was addressing a press conference in Lahore on Wednesday

Barbarism at D-Chowk to haunt government in days to come: Barrister Saif

Bullets were fired on the unarmed PTI workers at D-Chowk, says Saif

450 PTI activists arrested: Bushra Bibi, Gandapur reach Mansehra after escaping operation

Gandapur, Bushra Bibi and Omar Ayub will address a press conference

Judicial Commission nominates nine judges for constitutional benches in SHC

The meeting of Judicial Commission was chaired by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi

ECP delists all cases as Islamabad becomes no-go area amid PTI protest

All the cases were earlier scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday)

PM Shehbaz directs NA, PA speakers to play role in addressing PPP's grievances

Earlier, the prime minister had constituted a committee to address the grievances of PPP

Gandapur and Bushra Bibi in dispute on who lead caravan

Both Bushra Bibi, CM Gandapur want to lead party’s main caravan from Peshawar

KP govt issues threat alert in province

The alert stressed the critical importance of more vigilance

Bushra Bibi to skip PTI's much-hyped protest

PTI founder has sent her a message to stay away from the political activities

Police arrest 200 miscreants in Islamabad day before PTI's protest call

As many as 27 teams of Islamabad police conducted search operation

Govt can't allow any protest or rally in Islamabad, Naqvi tells Gohar

He was speaking to PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar on telephone

SBP honours Baba Guru Nanak by unveiling commemorative coin

Around 10,000 Sikhs visited Pakistan to mark the 555th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak

Showdown looms in capital as PTI, govt stick to their guns

Massive security clampdown in place ahead of PTI's protest

Security forces eliminate seven terrorists in Balochistan, KP operations

An intelligence based operation was conducted in Awaran district of Balochistan

Bajwa declares allegations of Bushra Bibi baseless

I didn’t receive any call after the visit of Saudi Arabia: Qamar Javed Bajwa

Is Hamza going to get coveted position in govt?

Hamza is currently serving as MNA from one of the constituencies of Lahore

Mohsin Naqvi announces Rs500m for National Police Academy

He vowed to transform the National Police Academy into a world-class institution

Section 144 imposed in Punjab ahead of PTI's protest on Nov 24

The Section 144 has been imposed from Nov 23 to 25 across the province

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PTI trying to get safe exit from Nov 24 protest call: Khawaja Asif

He was talking to journalists on Thursday in the Parliament House

PTI workers to reach Islamabad at any cost on Nov 24: Barrister Saif

The fake government is in fear and panic, says Barrister Saif

In a first, constitutional bench takes suo motu notice to recover kidnapped child

The six-member constitutional bench led by Justice Aminuddin conducted the hearing

Marriyum Aurangzeb wants PTI to stage protest in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

She was addressing a press conference in Lahore on Wednesday

Govt to provide 1.5m jobs to youth: Rana Mashhood

He was addressing a press conference in Islamabad on Wednesday

Constitutional bench disposes of petition seeking to fire 'inefficient' govt employees

The seven-member bench led by Justice Aminuddin Khan conducted the hearing

Bulls break past 96,000 barrier amid improved economic activity

Benchmark KSE-100 index trading at 96,700 points after gaining 850 points

Stocks continue to trade in green amid improved macroeconomic indicators

The benchmark KSE-100 index was trading at 96,014.90 points after gaining 1019.23 points

Schools reopen tomorrow in Punjab save Lahore, Multan as smog subsides

Situation of smog improved during last couple of days: Marriyum Aurangzeb

Bushra Bibi warns of stern action for ignoring guidelines during Nov 24 protest

Former first-lady grilled the MPs during a meeting held in Peshawar

Glad tidings in the offing before Dec 30, predicts Sheikh Rashid

Appeals to COAS for announcing amnesty for those languishing illegally in jail

SC rejects petition for declaring candidates with over 50pc votes winners

The bench imposes Rs20,000 fine on petitioner for frivolous litigation

Veteran journalist, author Khaled Ahmed passes away at 81

His funeral prayer will be offered at Zaman Park at 3pm today (Monday)

PTI founder Imran Khan appoints new focal persons

Barrister Gohar, Salman Akram Raja and Omar Ayub were appointed focal persons

Hafiz Naeem urges political parties to sit together to establish peace in country

He was addressing a press conference in Karachi on Sunday

PTI's protest call to derail country, says Nawaz Sharif

He was talking to media in London before leaving for Pakistan

ATC issues written verdict on Imran's bail plea in multiple May 9 cases

Verdict points out that former premier was only accused of encouraging the conspiracy

CJP Afridi chairs key huddle to bring jail reforms

The top judge constituted a committee that would visit the prisons across the Punjab

PTI Punjab leaders to hold meeting in Peshawar to avoid arrests

Barrister Gohar would chair the meeting scheduled at KP CM House

Bahrain awards 'Medal-First Class' to air chief for defence collaboration

The ceremony was witnessed by senior civil and military leadership

Ruling coalition becomes symbol of hatred: Sheikh Rashid

Calls out govt for being subservient to IMF

CJP Afridi-led parley sees use of technology as a pillar of judicial reform

The meeting was attended by VCs of several universities and SCBA president

Imran Khan gives final protest call for Nov 24

PTI founder also constituted a committee to hold protest

Pakistan passport plunges to 102nd rank, below Palestine, Yemen

Somalia, Yemen, Bangladesh, the Palestinian Authority, Ethiopia, and Libya rank higher than Pakistan

SCBA lauds Justice Aminuddin's nomination as head of constitutional bench

The number of pending cases would be decreased significantly: SCBA president

Everyone will have to contribute to improve economy: Aurangzeb

Urges private sector to participate in amelioration of economy.

Kundi says he is enough for PTI, lambasts KP govt for not focusing on law, order

Calls for civil-military agreement to ensure national progress

Imran Khan to give final call this month, says Gandapur at Swabi rally

He lauded the party workers and said that they are the real strength of Imran Khan

Allama Iqbal remembered on 147th birth anniversary

Allama Iqbal envisioned the idea of a separate homeland for the Muslims of subcontinent

KSE-100 index crosses 93,000 barrier as bulls continue to surge

Benchmark KSE-100 index soared to 93,140 after an increase of more than 600 points

ECP gives time to SIC for submission of annual statements

The two-member commission headed by Nisar Durani conducted the hearing

Fruits of economic recovery reaching people: Aurangzeb

“Rupee has strengthened against dollar and remittances have increased as well,” he added

PM welcomes policy rate cut, expects reduction in loans

SBP had gradually reduced the policy rate from 22% to 15%

Govt working hard to strengthen economy: Atta Tarar

Says govt is well aware of youth's demands

Leave some cases for us as well, says Justice Mansoor Ali Shah

He suggested that some matters should remain with the Supreme Court.

KP cabinet meeting summoned on Nov 5

Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur will chair the meeting

Imran Khan won't strike any deal, says Fawad Chaudhry

PTI founder met Gen Bajwa four days before the no-confidence motion

CJP Afridi summons first meeting of JCP on Nov 5

The meeting would discuss to establish the secretariat for the Judicial Commission

CM Gandapur announces protest in Swabi on Nov 9

He made this announcement while talking to media outside the Adiala Jail

FC being equipped with cutting-edge technology: Mohsin Naqvi

Urges to avoid traditional ways in dealing with public