Pakistan

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the headquarters of the National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency (NCCIA) and inaugurated its new helpline center on Tuesday.

India’s unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty is a blatant violation of international laws and poses a serious threat to regional stability, said speakers at a roundtable conference organized by the National Institute of Public Policy (NIPP) on Monday.

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, revealed that during the recent standoff with India, Pakistan operated independently for 96 hours without seeking external assistance.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired the 26th meeting of the provincial cabinet on Monday, where 101 agenda items were presented, including key public relief initiatives and development projects.

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) on Tuesday imposed fines of Rs375 million on fertiliser companies for “anti-competitive conduct”. “The Competition Commission of Pakistan has taken decisive action against anti-competitive conduct in the fertiliser sector, imposing a penalty of Rs50 million on each of the six major urea manufacturers,” said a press release by the CCP. It added that it also penalised a leading industry association Rs75m, totalling Rs375m in fines. The CCP said that following a detailed inquiry-initiated suo motu, the Commission’s bench comprising Dr Kabir Ahmed Sidhu and Mr Salam Amin determined that six urea manufacturing companies — Fatima Fertiliser Limited, Fauji Fertiliser Company Limited, Fauji Fertiliser Bin Qasim Limited, Fatima Fertiliser Company Limited, Engro Fertiliser Company Limited and Agritech Limited — in coordination with their trade association, Fertiliser Manufacturers of Pakistan Advisory Council (FMPAC), were involved in anti-competitive conduct. “Under the gui...

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has announced the reopening of camping pods at multiple picturesque tourist destinations across the province ahead of the Eidul Azha holidays.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved $800 million programme to strengthen fiscal sustainability and improve public financial management in Pakistan, according to a statement issued by the Philippines-based lender. The statement read that subprogramme 2 of the “Improved Resource Mobilisation and Utilisation Reform Programme” includes a policy-based loan of $300m, and ADB’s “first ever policy-based guarantee” of up to $500m, which is expected to mobilise financing of up to $1 billion from commercial banks. “Pakistan has made significant progress in improving macroeconomic conditions,” said ADB country director for Pakistan, Emma Fan. “This programme backs the government’s commitment to further policy and institutional reforms that will strengthen public finances and promote sustainable growth.” The programme supports far-reaching reforms to improve tax policy, administration, and compliance, while enhancing public expenditure and cash management. “It also promotes digitalisation, investment facilitation, a...

Islamabad police have arrested the prime suspect in the murder of TikToker Sana Yousaf within 20 hours of the incident, officials confirmed on Tuesday.

The Punjab Home Department has imposed Section 144 within a 15-kilometre radius of airports and air force bases across the province — from June 5 to 20 — in a bid to ensure flight safety, especially keeping in view the upcoming Eidul Azha. The disposal of meat close to the airports in the aftermath of Eidul Azha — to be celebrated later this week — often attracts birds to the site, posing a serious threat to flight safety, passengers and nearby surroundings. Awareness campaigns have been launched in recent years to avoid the possibility of such incidents. In a notification issued by Punjab’s home department, it was detailed that under Section 144, the following activities will remain banned within a 15-km radius of all airports and airbases: pigeon-flying, fireworks, use of drones and laser lights, and the dumping of sacrificial waste and Sadqa meat. The ban will remain in place till June 20. The banned activities were termed as a “serious threat to flight operations” and the decision has been taken to ensure...

Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, has firmly reiterated that Kashmir is an integral part of Pakistan and will remain so.

NEW YORK/ISLAMABAD - Pakistan’s visiting parliamentary delegation, led by Chairman Pakistan People’s Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, met representatives of UN Security Council’s elected member states in New York to expose Indian propaganda.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday praised the security forces for their successful counterterrorism operation in Mach and Murgand, Balochistan, in which seven militants associated with the group referred to as Fitna-e-Hindustan were neutralized.

Seven terrorists belonging to Indian proxy Fitna al Hindustan in two separate operations in Balochistan, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday. Despite heightened military tensions between Pakistan and India last month, militant groups were unable to significantly escalate their activities in the country, according to data released by an Islamabad-based independent think tank. The monthly security assessment issued by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) recorded 85 militant attacks in May as compared to 81 in April, resulting in 113 fatalities. These included 52 security forces personnel, 46 civilians, 11 militants, and four peace committee members. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) today, “Seven terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Hindustan, were sent to hell in two separate operations in Balochistan.” An intelligence-based operation (IBO) was conducted in general area of Mach in Kachhi district on the reported presence o...

Shehbaz Sharif says serious dialogue need of the hour for lasting peace in region Talks can be held in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar or any third country if India participates We will make Pakistan economically stable after victory in Marka-e-Haq.

PESHAWAR: The prices of sacrificial animals in the provincial capital and other neighbouring districts have surged despite presence of a huge number of animals in the cattle markets. Traders attribute the price spiral to tensions with India and trade ’restrictions’ with Afghanistan, besides most animals are brought here from Punjab and Sindh provinces, leading to increased costs. There’s no doubt the number of animals in all cattle markets has increased significantly but the business is still very slow. Along with traditional livestock markets, the number of sacrificial animals at the unofficial regional markets has also increased to the extent that alleys and streets resemble livestock markets. During a visit to weekly livestock markets in various areas of Peshawar, Charsadda, and Nowshera districts, including Ring Road, Kala Mandi, Saifan Mandi, Sarband Mandi, Palosai, Chehel Ghazi Baba, Sar Dheri, Naguman, Shabqadar, and Tangi, it was observed that a large number of customers were searching for animals of ...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday emphasized the importance of self-reliance through affordable electricity and a robust agricultural sector, directing relevant authorities to expedite the completion of the Diamer Bhasha Dam by removing all existing obstacles.

RAWALPINDI - Incarcerated founding chairman of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan here on Monday once again refused polygraph test in different cases registered against him related to May 9 riots.

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan on Monday denounced a recent wave of antagonistic rhetoric emanating from Indian political leaders and the Spokesperson of India’s Ministry of External Affairs, calling it a “deeply troubling mindset” that undermines regional peace and stability.

Pakistan’s security forces killed seven terrorists affiliated with the group “Fitna al-Hindustan” in two separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Balochistan on Tuesday, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

ISLAMABAD - Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi on Monday announced that Pakistan Railways will run five special trains and offer a 20 percent discount on fares during the three days of Eid-ul-Azha.