High-Level meeting reviews government’s electric bike incentive campaign

ISLAMABAD : A high-level meeting was chaired by Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, to review the government’s campaign regarding incentives on electric bikes. The meeting was attended by the Secretary of the Ministry of Industries and Production,  Saif Anjum; the Secretary of the Ministry of Information and […]

Budget 2025-26: Treasury defends, opposition critiques fiscal strategy

ISLAMABAD : Lawmakers in the Senate on Monday continued the debate on the Federal Budget 2025-26, with members from both treasury and opposition benches turning back to the budget, he underscored the need for generating employment opportunities for the youth, terming it essential for providing relief to the common man. Taking part in the debate, […]

PM Shehbaz calls blue economy Pakistan’s ‘new economic frontier’

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday stated that the blue economy is Pakistan’s “new economic frontier,” calling for a unified national effort to unlock its vast potential. Speaking at the soft launch of the 2nd Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference (PIMEC 2025), the prime minister laid out the vision for transforming Pakistan into […]

618 more Pakistanis repatriated from Iran, Iraq amid Middle East crisis

Pakistan on Monday repatriated another 618 nationals from both Iran and Iraq amid Tehran’s ongoing conflict with Israel, according to the Foreign Office (FO) and a district official in Balochistan. A day ago, the government was able to repatriate 450 zaireen (pilgrims) from Iran, with more to follow from the neighbouring country as well as from Iraq. Arrangements were […]

SJAS Hosts Squash Reporting Workshop with Legend Jahangir Khan

The Sports Journalists Association of Sindh (SJAS), in partnership with JK Sports Club, organized a specialized workshop to train journalists in squash reporting. The event saw participation from SJAS members, senior media professionals, and Pakistan Sports Writers Federation Secretary General Asghar Azeem. World-renowned squash champion Jahangir Khan attended as the guest of honor, recalling his […]

Zeb, Asif discuss development plan for tribal districts

ISLAMABAD :Member of the National Assembly (MNA) and Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Tribal Affairs, Mubarak Zeb Khan, met with Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif at the National Assembly on Monday to discuss various issues related to tribal districts including Bajaur and others. In a post on his official X account, Mubarak Zeb said the […]

Stakeholders urge safer, inclusive media landscape in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD :The Center for Peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI), in collaboration with Individualland (IL) and European Union (EU) funding, organized a stakeholder dialogue to promote a safer and more inclusive media environment in Pakistan. The dialogue session was held under the project “Strengthening Media Persons’ Capacity and Engagement for Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms,” the […]

Iran Considers Exiting Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Amid Rising Tensions

Iran’s foreign ministry revealed Monday that lawmakers are preparing legislation that could push the country to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei clarified that while no final decision has been made, the government will coordinate with parliament as the bill progresses. The move follows heightened tensions after Israel bombed Iran last […]

Pakistan Condemns Israeli Aggression Against Iran, PM Expresses Solidarity

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong condemnation of Israel’s recent military action against Iran during a meeting with Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference, where the premier expressed heartfelt condolences for the Iranian civilians martyred in the attack. […]