Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed officials of the National Information Technology Board (NITB) to ensure digitalization of all necessary steps of Hajj to facilitate pilgrims this year and provide easier access to government facilities for the masses through technology. He chaired a review meeting on issues […]
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has conveyed to Iran its intention to suspend the Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline project as part of an amicable settlement, while also offering to revive the project if a waiver from US sanctions can be obtained, sources said on Monday. The IP pipeline project has remained stalled since 2014 due to US sanctions
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ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Monday vehemently lambasted Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi for questioning claims that Afghan soil was being used for terror attacks against Pakistan, triggering sharp reactions from several ministers who accused the PTI of undermining the national narrative on terrorism. The controversy erupted after Afridi, speaking during a media interaction at
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ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) has by majority approved the confirmation of three additional judges — Inaam Ameen Minhas, Muhammad Asif and Muhammad Azam Khan — as permanent judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC). The commission also approved – by majority – the confirmation of Justice Najam-ud-Din Mengal as a permanent judge
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NA President Sardar Ayaz Sadiq. PHOTO: APPLICATION ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Monday initiated the process of nominating the Leader of Opposition in the House in accordance with parliamentary rules, directing opposition lawmakers to submit their nomination by 3 p.m. Tuesday (today). Presiding over the National Assembly session, the President told the
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Ministry urges social media users to avoid sharing sensational “breaking news” about military actions Iranians gather by blocking a street during a demonstration in Kermanshah, Iran, January 8, 2026. Photo: AFP The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued an advisory to social media users, urging them to avoid sharing sensational “breaking news” on military
The regulator confirms that the new basic tariff will come into force from January 1, 2026 The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved the Federal Government’s request to maintain electricity tariffs across the country, deciding to keep prices unchanged at the base tariff. After a hearing on the uniform tariff, NEPRA forwarded its
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Authorities say interception also foiled potential large-scale terrorist operation in Pakistan People stand next to parked trucks loaded with supplies at the Torkham border post following a clash between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Photo: Reuters Pakistani authorities have intercepted a large cache of ammunition and magazines coming from Afghanistan, sources at the Torkham border have confirmed.
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Both sides emphasize strengthening institutional ties, training collaboration and defense industrial cooperation Indonesian Defense Minister Lieutenant General Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin (retd) and COAS and CDF Marshal Asim Munir meet at the headquarters in Rawalpindi on January 12, 2026. PHOTO: ISPR Indonesian Defense Minister Lieutenant General Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin (retd) called on Chief of Army Staff and Chief
Sources say the order in question is a special economic zone order, but the Justice Department is unclear whether approval was circumvented The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) sharply criticized the ruling government for issuing an ordinance without the approval of President Asif Ali Zardari. This decision sparked outrage and led to a walkout by PPP
