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Two more children have been paralyzed by poliovirus in Pakistan. According to the Regional Reference Laboratory at the National Institute of Health in Islamabad, a female child from Zhob district of Balochistan and a male child from Tank district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been affected, taking the number of total…

Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori chaired a meeting of security arrangements in Karachi. Addressing the meeting, he directed the police officials to ensure the effective and integrated security arrangements for the religious gatherings of renowned religious scholar Dr. Zakir Naik in Karachi. The Governor also directed to formulate a comprehensive…

Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari says public transport fares have further been slashed in the province for following a reduction in petroleum prices by the federal government for the fifth time in a row. In a statement, she said Punjab is the only province where transport fares are reduced whenever…

Pakistan Army has established Al-Barq e-Business Centers in Okara to promote information technology and empower youth by enhancing their skills in e-learning and e-business. The Centers, established in line with the vision of Army Chief, have attracted young people looking to earn through digital entrepreneurship. Since January 24, one hundred…

The Punjab government has imposed Section 144 in Lahore for six days from today to Tuesday. According to a notification issued by the Home Department all political gatherings, sit-ins, rallies, demonstrations, protests, and similar activities are banned. The decision was made to maintain law and order and to protect human…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired a special meeting in Lahore today to review the progress of ongoing projects by the Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA). The meeting approved the establishment of a special police force to prevent encroachment on RUDA's land and issued orders to halt illegal land…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz launched Himmat Card project in Lahore to provide financial assistance to special persons in the province. Addressing the launching ceremony, the Chief Minister said that under this project, Himmat Cards will be provided to a total of 65 thousand special persons. She said that initially…

Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf inaugurated Bahria University College of Medicine in Islamabad today. Addressing the inaugural ceremony, Naveed Ashraf appreciated the Bahria University for providing quality education in various fields. The Naval Chief said the Bahria University College of Medicine Islamabad will be an ideal institution to provide high…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the visit of the Malaysian Prime Minister to Pakistan underscores the shared commitment to peace, prosperity and regional development. In a post on his X handle welcoming the Malaysian counterpart, the Prime Minister said he looks forward to fruitful discussions with Malaysian Prime Minister…

President Asif Ali Zardari has conferred the 'Nishan-i-Pakistan' upon Prime Minister of Malaysia Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He decorated the award upon Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim in a special investiture ceremony held in Islamabad this evening. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, federal ministers, lawmakers and services chiefs were also present on…

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has termed collaboration across government sectors as crucial to unlock the full potential of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. He was chairing a high-level review meeting on CPEC projects in Islamabad , ahead of the forthcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit to be held in Pakistan this month. The…

Coordinator to Prime Minister on Health Dr Malik Mukhtar Ahmad says the government is committed to expand family planning services to safeguard women's health. Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad, he said the government prioritizes reproductive health as part of its broader agenda. Coordinator to Prime Minister on Health said that…