Speaking at the official launch ceremony, the Prime Minister said modernizing public institutions and digitizing services remain a top priority for his government

Islamabad: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an alert warning of heavy rainfall in various parts of the country over the next 24 to 48 hours, with potential risks of flooding due to glacial outbursts and rapid snowmelt.

North Waziristan: A suicide attacker driving an explosives-laden vehicle struck a military convoy in the Mir Ali area of North Waziristan on Saturday, killing at least 13 Pakistani soldiers and injuring several others, according to local sources.

Swat: In the wake of a devastating incident that claimed 10 lives due to a flash flood in Swat, civil society staged a protest today in Nishat Chowk, Swat, condemning what they call administrative and governmental negligence.

Islamabad: In a significant decision, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has overturned its earlier ruling from July 12, 2024, concerning reserved seats, siding with a majority of 7 judges against 5. The constitutional bench upheld the Peshawar High Court's earlier verdict, rejecting the allocation of reserved seats to the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), effectively denying the party's claim to representation through reserved quotas.

Peshawar/Karachi: Pre-monsoon rains across Pakistan have led to flooding in rivers and streams, resulting in tragic incidents and widespread disruption. In the Swat River, a major tragedy unfolded due to flash floods, while in Havellian, a town in Abbottabad district, two children were swept away and died after being caught in a powerful water current.

Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel's aggression against Iran and emphasized that good relations with the United States do not mean endorsing its actions when they are wrong. He stated that Pakistan was fully aware that Iran would not remain silent after the Israeli attack.

Peshawar/Karachi/Lahore: Torrential monsoon rains have wreaked havoc across various parts of Pakistan, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Sindh, leading to widespread flooding, destruction, and tragic loss of life.

Quetta: Government operations across Balochistan remained severely disrupted for the fifth consecutive day on Friday due to an ongoing strike by public sector employees protesting for their demands and against the arrest of dozens of their colleagues.

Lahore: Pakistan has made history by becoming the first country in the world to pass and implement the Sikh Marriage Act.

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephonic conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday, during which both sides agreed to work jointly to enhance bilateral trade and further strengthen Pakistan-U.S. relations.

Islamabad: The federal government of Pakistan has decided to take comprehensive measures to ensure peace and security during the holy month of Muharram, with a strong focus on curbing sectarian hate speech and misinformation on social media platforms. The decision was made during a high-level meeting chaired by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Islamabad.

Islamabad: Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, has praised the Government of Pakistan, President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Army Chief General Asim Munir, and the people of Pakistan for their principled and courageous stance in support of Iran against Israeli aggression.

Islamabad: The Balochistan Board of Investment and Trade (BBoIT) has initiated efforts to attract Chinese investment in local mineral processing, aiming to enhance copper ore exports and strengthen bilateral cooperation in the mineral trade sector.

Karachi: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has reported that a total of 57 low-intensity tremors have been recorded in Karachi and surrounding areas since June 1, 2025. According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC) in Islamabad, the tremors ranged between 1.5 and 3.8 on the Richter scale and are linked to increased activity along the Landhi Fault Line.

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephonic conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during which he extended his best wishes for the health and well-being of King Salman bin Abdulaziz.

Islamabad : Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, who briefed him on the recent diplomatic visits of a Pakistani delegation to the United States and Europe.

Karachi: The son of Jamaat-e-Islami Balochistan’s chief and Member of the Balochistan Assembly from Gwadar, Maulana Hidayat ur Rehman, has reportedly gone missing in Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city.

Rawalpindi: Aleema Khan, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, has said that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Ameen Gandapur has effectively sidelined Imran Khan from party decisions.

Lahore: The Lahore High Court has rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s bail petitions in eight separate cases linked to the violent events of May 9, 2023.

Speaking to journalists in the National Assembly, he praised Iran for defending itself “courageously and effectively” against a much stronger adversary

Islamabad: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman and former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari strongly condemned the recent Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, calling them a grave violation of international law and a threat to regional stability.

Islamabad: In an emergency meeting of Pakistan’s National Security Committee (NSC), chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the government strongly condemned the recent U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran’s key nuclear facilities, calling them a violation of international law. The committee affirmed Iran’s right to self-defense under the UN Charter.

The government said its decision was based on Trump's “decisive diplomatic intervention” during the Pakistan-India crisis, claiming it helped avert a potential nuclear conflict

According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office, PM Shehbaz strongly condemned the recent U.S. strikes, which he described as a response to Israel’s "unjust and unprovoked aggression" over the past eight days

Responding to his statement, the Foreign Office emphasized that such remarks undermine the sanctity of international agreements

He warned that continued support for "usurping Zionist forces" would lead history to judge Trump and his allies alongside infamous figures such as Genghis Khan and Hitler

According to reports, Islamabad acknowledged that President Trump's intervention helped prevent a full-scale war between the two nuclear-armed neighbors

According to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Field Marshal Munir is currently on an official visit to the United States

According to a recent report, international NGO Save the Children has revealed alarming statistics on the state of education in Pakistan. Nearly 26 million children — approximately one in every three — remain out of school across the country