News Archives for Pakistan - 2025-01-29

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Pakistan

Pakistan voices alarm over US arms in Afghanistan, links them to cross-border terrorism

The Foreign Office (FO) said on Tuesday that the presence of sophisticated American weaponry in Afghanistan, left...

Published 29 Jan, 2025 10:34pm

Pakistan

President Zardari assents to PECA amendments Act 2025

Bill becomes law amid condemnations, protests from journalists, digital right activists

Updated 29 Jan, 2025 09:27pm

Pakistan

At UNSC, Pakistan warns against dismantling UNRWA for Palestinians

Pakistan warned Wednesday against the dangers of dismantling the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) that...

Updated 29 Jan, 2025 10:54pm

Business & Economy

US business delegation explores investment opportunities in Pakistan

Meets Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, expresses interest in key sectors including mining and minerals, according to PMO statement

Updated 29 Jan, 2025 10:12pm

Pakistan

PM’s National Youth Council: Ali Khawaja appointed International Member

ISLAMABAD: Ali Khawaja, a 19-year-old overseas Pakistani, from United Kingdom, has been appointed as an...

Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:14am

Pakistan

PAA, APNS, PAS & PBA unite to elevate Pakistan’s media & advertising landscape

KARACHI: The Pakistan Advertising Association (PAA), All Pakistan Newspaper Society (APNS), Pakistan Advertisers...

Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:11am

Pakistan

BISP holds e-kacheri

ISLAMABAD: Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Rubina Khalid held an e-kacheri session, said a press...

Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:09am

Pakistan

‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar Programm’: CM orders completion of 20,000 houses by Feb

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired a special meeting with regard to ‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar...

Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:08am

Pakistan

CWDP approves revised PC-1 of Waste Water Treatment Plant

FAISALABAD: The Central Working Development Party (CWDP) has approved the revised PC-1 of the Waste Water Treatment...

Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:07am

Pakistan

UHS approves setting up of int’l linkages department

LAHORE: With a view to fostering academic and research collaboration with global institutions, the University of...

Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:03am

Pakistan

Lahore Gymkhana Club elections to take place on Feb 15

LAHORE: The annual elections of the Lahore Gymkhana Club are scheduled to take place on February 15, with a fierce...

Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:00am

Pakistan

Zero tolerance for injustice against media workers: Azma

LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has reiterated that any injustice towards media workers will not be...

Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:56am

Pakistan

PPP will not be part of any bill that hinders press freedom: Governor

LAHORE: Expressing concern over the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) and its implications for journalists,...

Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:55am

Pakistan

Nothing outside constitutional framework is acceptable: Justice Kayani

ISLAMABAD: Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, a judge of Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday remarked that all actions...

Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:54am

Pakistan

Non-implementation of production order of PTI Senator: Senate Chairman skips all but one meeting of 345th session in reported protest

ISLAMABAD: While the Senate now stands prorogued, Chairman Senate Yousaf Raza Gilani skipped all but one meeting of...

Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:52am

Pakistan

Law & order challenges: AIGP for strengthening coordination between police, business community

KARACHI: Karachi’s Additional Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Javed Alam Odho, while highlighting the lack of...

Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:50am

Pakistan

No trial under Army Act unless charges framed: Justice Mandokhail

ISLAMABAD: Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail said a person could not be tried under the Army Act until the charges...

Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:47am

Pakistan

Customs tribunals could not bypass ruling on PCT Heading

LAHORE: The customs tribunals could not bypass the ruling issued by the Classification Committee for determination...

Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:43am

Pakistan

Russian sports team arrives to participate in 17th annual int’l regatta

KARACHI: The Russian sports delegation of the Russian Rowing Federation arrived in the city to participate in the...

Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:42am

Pakistan

Journalists stage demo against amendments to PECA

ISLAMABAD: Like other parts of the country, the journalist community on Tuesday staged a protest demonstration...

Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:39am

Pakistan

C’wealth summit: PM reaffirms commitment to empowering youth

ISLAMABAD: In a bid to pave the way for a more resilient Commonwealth and a prosperous future, Prime Minister...

Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:38am

Pakistan

Interim bail of IK, Bushra extended

ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Tuesday, extended the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman...

Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:33am

Pakistan

PTI skips sitting but committee to stay

ISLAMABAD: In an effort to find a lasting solution to the current political impasse, National Assembly Speaker Ayaz...