ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s Election Commission has suspended the membership of 115 lawmakers across federal and provincial assemblies for failing to submit mandatory asset declarations.The suspension affects 32 members of the National Assembly, including a federal minister, 50 members from Punjab Assembly, and 33 from Sindh Assembly.Among those suspended are prominent political figures including Khalid Maqbool…
Islamabad | Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reaffirmed his government’s resolve to eradicate poverty, unemployment and terrorism, and to steer Pakistan out of debt, stressing that national unity and cohesion were more critical now than ever before.Speaking during a meeting with members of the National Message of Peace Committee, the prime minister said…
Islamabad:A significant development emerged on Friday as Pakistan’s Senate took up the issue of restricting social media use by children under the age of 18, reflecting growing concerns over online safety and parental anxiety.During the Senate session, a call was made to impose a ban on minors’ use of social media platforms, including TikTok. The…
EPA/Shutterstock Security has been tightened across the country with vote counting under way At least seven Ugandan opposition supporters were killed overnight in disputed circumstances, as President Yoweri Museveni has taken a strong lead in results from Thursday’s presidential election. The opposition say they were attacked by security forces in the home of an MP…
Islamabad | Friday:Gold and silver prices remained unchanged in both local and international markets on Friday, reflecting stability in the global bullion trade.In the international bullion market, the price of gold held steady at $4,601 per ounce. As a result, prices in Pakistan’s local bullion markets also remained unchanged, with 24-karat gold trading at Rs…
Islamabad |Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday formally launched the Prime Minister’s Sehat Card Programme for residents of Islamabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and Gilgit-Baltistan, extending free healthcare coverage to millions of citizens in the three regions.Addressing the launch ceremony, the prime minister said access to healthcare and medical treatment was a fundamental…
Laura Bicker,Beijing , Suranjana Tewari,Singapore , Koh Ewe,Singaporeand Jessica Murphy,Toronto Reuters Mark Carney’s visit to China is the first by a Canadian leader in nearly a decade Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Canadian PM Mark Carney have announced lower tariffs, signalling a reset in their countries’ relationship after a key meeting in Beijing. China is…
Islamabad:The High Commissioner of Malaysia to Pakistan, Ambassador Dato’ Mohammad Azhar Mazlan, received a courtesy call from His Excellency Dr. Irfan Neziroğlu, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye, at the Malaysian High Commission in Islamabad. The meeting provided an opportunity for both diplomats to exchange views on Malaysia–Türkiye relations, with a focus on expanding economic…
Islamabad:Myanmar has reaffirmed its commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations with Pakistan, as the country marked the 78th Anniversary of its Independence at a ceremony held in Islamabad.The event was attended by Federal Minister for the Board of Investment Qaisar Ahmed Sheikh as the chief guest, alongside Ambassador of the Republic of the Union of…
Today with Religious DevotionKarachi / Lahore / Islamabad:Shab-e-Meraj of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) will be observed across Pakistan today, Friday, January 16, with deep religious reverence, devotion and spiritual fervour.According to religious and community representatives, special gatherings to commemorate the miraculous night journey (Meraj) of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) will be…
