ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Saturday that the process for issuing the notification of the Chief of Defence Forces has formally begun. In a statement, the minister said there is unnecessary speculation circulating regarding the notification. He added that the government will issue the notification at an appropriate time. Khawaja Asif stressed that…
PESHAWAR: Authorities have begun considering the possibility of imposing Governor’s Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, sources said on Saturday. Discussions are underway on whether to retain the current governor, Faisal Karim Kundi, or replace him, with six potential names under review. According to sources, the list includes three political figures and three retired military officers. Political…
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohaib Afridi has claimed that PTI founder Imran Khan has been kept in isolation at Adiala Jail since November 4 and that “disturbing reports” about his condition are appearing in international media. Speaking at a press conference in Peshawar, Afridi said he and other PTI leaders were not allowed to…
By Dr. Ansab Ali – Lahore, Pakistan Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman on Saturday attended the Beaconhouse Alumni Awards 2025 ceremony as Guest of Honour, where he presented awards to graduates recognized for outstanding achievements in diverse professional fields. The event drew a large gathering of alumni, students, teachers and distinguished guests. Speaking at the…
3195 Arrested, Over 3,200 Cases Registered in 24 Hours for Traffic ViolationsBy Dr. Ansab Ali – Lahore, Pakistan Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the immediate implementation of a modernised traffic management system and sweeping reforms across the province, prompting an intensive crackdown by Punjab Police on traffic law violations. According to a…
By Muhammad Shahzad – Lahore, Pakistan Punjab Police remained on high alert across the province on Sunday, ensuring stringent security arrangements for Christian worship and prayer services in churches, following directives issued by Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar. The IG had earlier instructed all Regional Police Officers (RPOs) and District Police Officers…
Delegation of PCMEA Meets LCCI PresidentBy Farzana Chaudhry – Lahore, Pakistan A delegation of the Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA), led by Chairman Mian Atiq-ur-Rehman, met with Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Faheem-ur-Rehman Saigol on Monday to highlight mounting challenges faced by the country’s handmade carpet sector. LCCI Senior Vice…
By Muhammad Shahzad – Lahore, Pakistan The Ferozepur Road Industrial Association (FRIA) has urged the Pakistani government to adopt a more facilitative and growth-oriented approach toward industry, warning that excessive taxation and punitive enforcement could undermine long-term economic stability. FRIA Chairman Shahbaz Aslam, addressing industrial stakeholders in Lahore, said sustainable expansion of Pakistan’s manufacturing sector…
By Farzana Chaudhry – Lahore, Pakistan The SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has urged South Asian economies—particularly Pakistan—to urgently pivot toward regional trade as sweeping US tariffs threaten export competitiveness and industrial employment across the region. In a statement, SCCI Vice President Mian Anjum Nisar warned that the United States’ new tariff regime…
Investigators have confirmed that all three suicide bombers involved in the attack on the Federal Constabulary (FC) Headquarters in Peshawar were Afghan nationals, according to new findings shared on Saturday. Officials say Pakistan’s National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has verified the attackers’ Afghan citizenship, though further personal details have not yet been received. The…
