Islamabad

Opposition leader condemns treatment of protesters, accuses govt of turning provinces into colonies

First phase to hand over 150 colleges to private sector during summer vacations

Dismisses govt’s growth narrative, saying economic gains have not reached ordinary people

MQM important coalition partner, role in promoting economic stability, public welfare acknowledged, says PMO

Both leaders reaffirm dialogue, diplomacy only viable means to resolve conflicts, achieve lasting peace and stability

Demanding all ad hoc relief allowances be merged into basic pay and revised pay scale for 2026 be introduced

Bill was passed by Senate on June 10 this year, subsequently approved by National Assembly on June 11

Directs police, judiciary and administrative authorities to implement the decision and pursue further legal action

Says situation in AJK being addressed within a democratic and constitutional framework

One judge issues a dissenting note in favour of maintaining the earlier restriction on right of defence

CCTV cameras are installed throughout the housing society, but the motorcyclist remains at large

Additional amount 'mistakenly' credited to 35,000 daily wage teachers' accounts

Rawalpindi Commissioner Engineer Amir Khattak and RPO Babar Sarfraz Alpa briefed participants on the arrangements

Bar representatives oppose filling vacancies through transferred judges

Officials said no funds will be allocated in the upcoming fiscal budget for these posts

12 agencies asked to identify vacant, underutilised residential and commercial assets

Police officials said a case of kidnapping for ransom had been registered and an investigation was underway

Revised business hours apply to standalone grocery, neighbourhood convenience stores

Energy minister says bilateral ties have evolved from 'unfriendly country' to 'reliable friend' over past two decades

Says illegal emigration bringing disrepute to Pakistan as several countries have raised issues with Islamabad

Tariq Fazal Chaudhry says summaries have been forwarded to convene National Assembly, Senate sessions on June 10

PM told three power distribution companies to be privatised in the first phase

Deputy Secretary Planning along with Controller Examinations Tanveer Asghar Awan

Beverage is household favourite for its refreshing taste, nutritional value & simplicity

Official said further investigation was underway and legal action would be taken in accordance with the law

Complainant said the faces of the people involved are clearly visible in the video

Intense sunshine and a strong heatwave are expected across the region over the next two weeks

Says India’s approach in Afghanistan driven by a single objective, which he described as 'destabilising Pakistan'

Urges British government to educate, caution those 'supporting proscribed organisations' to refrain from such actions

Threatened to carry out a nationwide protest against the tax

Naqvi also holds meetings with Tajikistan's interior minister, Afghan terror camps flagged as regional security threat

Police recover cash, jewellery worth Rs4.3m stolen from school owners' residence

Over 740 MBBS, BDS seats remain vacant across country; new taxes may further reduce enrolment

Subsequent inquiries revealed the suspect had allegedly been taken out of the ward by his son

Proposed structure includes an elected Islamabad Capital Territory Assembly comprising 27 members

Sewage sludge, debris left unattended despite World Environment Day activities

Earlier, Naqvi and his Iranian counterpart Momeni discuss de-escalation, security issues on the sidelines

Order says public appointments not to be made on subjective preference but through a process of merit, accountability

Elections will be conducted in all constituencies of AJK Legislative Assembly as approved by Delimitation Commission

Government bans JAAC under anti-terror law, alleging involvement in terrorism and public intimidation

Says no intelligence was shared during the meeting, discussions focused on regional peace and diplomacy

Defence argues Jaffer believed himself to be a spiritual leader and considered the victim a sacrificial offering

Govt to scrap customs duties on cancer medicine raw materials under tariff reforms

Says Benazir Income Support Programme is a 'red line,' warns that any changes to it would have serious consequences

Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe elected for 2027–2028 term

Both sides agreed to establish an effective mechanism for resolving issues related to Christian personal laws

Meeting discussed efforts to curb drug trafficking, maintain law and order in Karachi, other major cities of Sindh

Financial bids will be opened among the technically qualified bidders

Over 350 schemes deferred; spending limited to salaries, utility payments

Orders have been issued for disbursement of total of Rs42.1 million under government's Financial Assistance Package