Islamabad —Pakistan’s Minister of State for Interior, Senator Talal Chaudhry, said on Tuesday that the Afghan Taliban regime has yet to move beyond a guerrilla mindset, warning that bilateral relations cannot improve as long as Kabul continues to act as a proxy for external forces.Speaking to media, Chaudhry identified what he called an “irresponsible neighbor”…
Islamabad,Britain has introduced a new digital e-visa system for Pakistani travellers, replacing the traditional passport sticker with an electronic confirmation sent via email. British High Commissioner Jane Marriott confirmed the development, marking a significant shift in the UK’s visa process for Pakistani nationals.Under the new system, approved applicants will no longer receive a physical sticker…
Lahore: The School Education Department Punjab has decided to outsource an additional 2,735 public schools across various districts of the province to the private sector.According to official sources, the scrutiny process for individuals and organizations from the private sector interested in managing these schools will be completed by March 31.Authorities say the move aims to…
Lahore: In response to potential terrorist threats, the School Education Department Punjab has placed all public and private schools across the province on high security alert.According to an official directive, school administrations have been instructed to tighten security arrangements immediately. The department has ordered strict monitoring of visitors’ entry and exit, mandatory verification of identification…
Lahore, The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has approached an accountability court seeking final approval to close its investigation in the Chaudhry Sugar Mills case involving former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.NAB submitted that the closure request is in line with the Lahore High Court’s directives issued on February 4, 2026,…
Karachi / Islamabad, February 25, 2026An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission arrived in Pakistan on Wednesday, launching a crucial round of review negotiations that will determine the fate of the country’s next loan tranche. The visiting team held its first round of technical-level discussions with senior officials of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) in…
Paris, France has blocked US Ambassador to France Charles Kushner from direct access to French government ministers after he failed to appear when summoned by the Foreign Ministry — marking a significant rupture between two longtime allies.French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot summoned Kushner after the US Embassy in Paris reposted a message from the State…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Director General of the Punjab Counter Narcotics Force, Brigadier Mazhar Iqbal, has termed drug abuse a serious national security threat, stating that narcotics addiction destroys lives and jeopardizes the future of the youth. He emphasized that eliminating the menace of drugs is a collective responsibility of society.He was addressing an awareness…
By Dr Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Mian Nisar Elahi Pharmacy Labs were formally inaugurated at Forman Christian College (FCCU) in a ceremony attended by leading figures from the business and education sectors.President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI), Faheem ur Rehman Saigol, graced the occasion as the chief guest, while Vice President…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Chief Administrator Auqaf Punjab Dr. Ehsan Bhutta has announced that officials serving for more than three years on the same post will be transferred in phases in line with government policy. He emphasized that no individual is indispensable and that administrative reforms will be carried out strictly on merit.Dr. Bhutta stated…
