New Delhi The Indian government has barred Sikh pilgrims from traveling to Pakistan to participate in the birth anniversary celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak, sparking anger and condemnation among Sikh communities worldwide. According to India’s Ministry of Home Affairs, the restriction was imposed citing a so-called “serious security situation.” However, Sikh organizations across the globe…
Islamabad: The Government of Pakistan has permitted the commercial import of vehicles up to five years old. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved the decision, allowing such vehicles to be imported until June 30, 2026. The statement further mentioned that vehicles less than five…
Defence Minister Khawaja Asifhas called for Artificial Intelligence governance to be anchored within the framework and legitimacy of the United Nations, emphasizing that AI must be harnessed to promote international peace and development. Speaking at the UN Security Council High-Level Open Debate on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and International Peace and Security, He warned that unregulated…
Pakistan and Syria have committed to expanding bilateral cooperation in trade, agriculture, and technology, agreeing to form a joint working group to carry forward concrete collaboration. In a meeting held in Islamabad on September 24, 2025, Pakistan’s Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, and the Syrian Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Ramez…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to meet US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. According to Trump’s Public schedule, the meeting will take place at 4:30 PM EST (Friday, 1:30 AM Pakistan time) at the Oval Office. The leaders are expected to discuss matters…
President Asif Ali Zardari underscored the role of newspapers in strengthening democracy and fostering an informed society on Thursday, urging the youth to develop the habit of reading newspapers and calling on educational institutions to actively promote it. In his message on National Newspaper Readership Day, the president extended greetings to readers, journalists, editors, publishers,…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called on the international community to fulfil its promises on climate finance, stating that loading more debt onto vulnerable nations is not a solution to the climate crisis. PM Shehbaz highlighted Pakistan’s acute vulnerability, noting the country is still recovering from the devastating 2022 floods that caused over $30 billion…
Pakistan will face Bangladesh in the semifinal of the South Asian Football Federation U17 Championship at the Colombo Racecourse Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Thursday. Pakistan are hoping to qualify in their first final since 2018. The last time Pakistan reached the final of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) juniors event U15, which…
KARACHI: Babar Azam’s return is expected in the T20I series against South Africa. The proposal to send the senior batter to Dubai for the Asia Cup could not be implemented. According to details, Babar Azam last played a T20 International match against South Africa in December. Since then, he has not been included in Pakistan’s…
The Lahore High Court has ruled that under Islamic law, a marriage contracted after attaining puberty is valid, even if the individual is below the age set in the Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929.In Punjab, the minimum marriage age is 18 for males and 16 for females. Justice Tariq Mahmood Bajwa delivered the ruling while…
