ISLAMABAD, November 7, 2025: The Privatization Commission Board has recommended adding three major airports — Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi — to the federal government’s ongoing privatization program. The decision was made during a board meeting chaired by Advisor to the Prime Minister on Privatization, Muhammad Ali, held in Islamabad. According to the official statement, the…
ISLAMABAD: High-level talks between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban have concluded without any progress, according to senior Pakistani officials. Sources confirmed that Pakistan’s National Security Adviser and the Director General of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) have left the negotiation venue after discussions yielded no breakthrough. The Pakistani delegation is now expected to travel to Istanbul…
ISLAMABAD, November 7, 2025: Pakistan has strongly rejected India’s allegations of conducting secret or illegal nuclear activities, calling them “baseless and politically motivated.” In an official statement, the Foreign Office spokesperson said that India had distorted remarks made by former U.S. President Donald Trump. The spokesperson clarified that American officials had already explained the context…
BAKU: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev during his official visit to Azerbaijan. The high-level meeting focused on expanding bilateral cooperation in defense, trade, energy, and regional connectivity. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening strategic ties and advancing mutual interests across multiple sectors….
SYDNEY: A heartwarming video of Australian opener Usman Khawaja praying alongside his two daughters, Aisha and Ayla, has gone viral across social media platforms, earning admiration from fans worldwide. The video shows the Pakistani-born Australian cricketer performing prayer at home with his daughters imitating his movements, a moment that has resonated deeply with viewers for…
ISLAMABAD: Report by M.Saleem The federal government is considering introducing a new constitutional clause through the 27th Amendment, which would require civil servants holding dual nationality to choose between their government employment and foreign citizenship, official sources revealed. According to the proposal, the amendment seeks to align civil service eligibility with constitutional restrictions already imposed…
PESHAWAR: The ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has extended invitations to all major political parties, including Jamaat-e-Islami, to participate in a peace jirga scheduled for November 12, aimed at restoring and sustaining peace in the province. A PTI delegation comprising Provincial Minister Aftab Alam, former Minister Kamran Bangash, Irfan Saleem, and Sher Ali…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Office has dismissed reports of any deadlock in the ongoing talks in Istanbul, expressing optimism about positive outcomes from the dialogue. During the weekly media briefing, Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andarabi said the negotiations are proceeding in a constructive environment, and Pakistan remains hopeful for meaningful progress. Commenting on security concerns, Andarabi…
ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has warned that any attempt to curtail provincial powers through the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment will be strongly opposed. Speaking at a press conference, the JUI leader said that no official draft of the amendment has yet been made public, but if the federal government seeks to…
NFC Award: Proposal to Reduce Provincial Share, Shift Education and Health Sectors to Federal Control ISLAMABAD: The federal government has prepared the draft framework for the 27th Constitutional Amendment, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reportedly consulting coalition partners ahead of its formal approval by the federal cabinet tomorrow. Once approved, the amendment bill will be…
