The PAF trainer aircraft crash Mardan has resulted in the martyrdom of two pilots during a routine training sortie near Mardan on Monday, according to a statement issued by the military’s media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The incident involved a Pakistan Air Force training aircraft and occurred during standard operational training activity. The…
Islamabad (PNP) – Speaker National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has hailed Pakistan’s pivotal role in facilitating dialogue between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States, describing it as a historic diplomatic milestone that has helped break a deadlock that persisted for nearly five decades. Addressing the National Assembly, the Speaker said that it…
Islamabad (PNP) Shehbaz Sharif Dialogue Offer was renewed on Saturday as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called on opposition parties to engage in meaningful discussions aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s political stability, economic progress, and national development. Speaking in the National Assembly, the prime minister emphasized the importance of political cooperation and urged all stakeholders to place…
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has extended existing Austerity Measures until June 30, 2026 and approved revised business operating hours, allowing standalone grocery and kiryana stores to remain open until 10pm. The decision was taken during a meeting of the Committee for Monitoring and Implementation of Fuel Conservation and Additional Austerity Measures, chaired by Deputy Prime…
In a landmark move, the Government of Pakistan has formally established its first-ever Social Media regulatory authority, marking a significant shift in the country’s digital governance framework. This development comes under the amended provisions of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2025, reflecting the government’s increasing focus on regulating online spaces, curbing misinformation, and…
The recent decision by Pakistan Railways to drastically revise its concession policy has triggered serious concerns across the media landscape. By reducing the concession for journalists from 80% to 50% and, more critically, limiting its usage to just 10 single journeys per year, the move is being widely viewed as an unnecessary and disproportionate restriction….
In times of national challenge, leadership is measured not only by strength but by wisdom, balance, and foresight. The recent statement issued by the Pakistan Hindu Council, endorsing President Asif Ali Zardari’s appeal to celebrate Holi with simplicity, reflects exactly such responsible leadership. It is a message that resonates far beyond a single festival —…
The Government of Pakistan, in a landmark move towards modern digital governance, has taken a significant step forward by introducing a QR-enabled national identity system, fundamentally revamping how citizens’ identities are verified and utilised across public and private services. The new framework, officially promulgated through amendments to the National Identity Card (NIC) Rules and the…
In a major technological leap for public services, Pakistan has launched the cutting-edge Shikra system, a real-time passport tracking and monitoring platform designed to modernize, streamline, and secure the country’s passport services. The inauguration took place on January 26, 2026, when Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi officially unveiled the system at the Directorate General of Immigration…
Strong public concern has emerged in Lahore against the government’s decision to allow kite flying, as civil society organizations and citizens warn that the activity poses a serious threat to human life. In this connection, Help Poor Women and Child Organization Pakistan organized a protest demonstration and media conference on Main Ferozepur Road near Ichhra…
