Pakistan's Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque, expressed gratitude to China for its assistance in the evacuation of more than 200 Pakistani nationals from Sudan. In a meeting with Liu Jinsong, the Director-General of the Department of Asian Affairs of the Foreign Ministry of China, Haque praised China's support...
The article reports that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders to discuss the party's position ahead of the next round of talks with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Despite the recent botched raid at the PTI President's residence, Imran Khan has announced that his...
The annual report of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) reveals that political instability has had a damaging impact on human rights in the country. The report, titled "State of Human Rights 2022," covers a range of issues related to human rights, but there are other dimensions to...
The Government of Pakistan has announced that the price of petrol will remain unchanged for the next fortnight, but the rates of three other key petroleum products have been reduced by up to Rs10 per liter. The announcement was made by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar in a brief video...
Indian media outlets have been caught spreading fake news once again, this time by running an unverified image of a padlocked grave, claiming it was a common practice in Pakistan to protect the bodies of deceased daughters from being raped. However, fact-checkers have since discovered that the image was...
In a recent interview with Mathira, Pakistani actor Zhalay Sarhadi spoke candidly about her struggles with three miscarriages and a hypothyroid diagnosis, shedding light on the societal pressures and stigma surrounding women's health. She shared how people often ask intrusive questions, making it difficult for her to explain the...
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced that it will continue negotiations with the government regarding the framework for elections within the bounds of the Constitution, despite attempts to sabotage the talks. Fawad Chaudhry, the spokesperson of PTI, confirmed that the party is committed to upholding the orders of the...
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir and China's State Councilor Wang Yi met on Friday to emphasize the importance of a strong military collaboration between Pakistan and China to ensure regional peace. The meeting was part of Gen Asim Munir's four-day visit to China to enhance...
Inflation continues to devastate the lower and middle-income groups in Pakistan as prices soar, particularly for essential goods such as potatoes and chicken. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reports that the weekly inflation rate increased by 46.82% year-on-year and 0.15% week-on-week in the seven days ending on April...
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet in Pakistan has approved an increase of up to 20% in retail prices of generic medicines and 14% for essential ones. The move has been criticized by drug manufacturers who said the increases were too small.
The ECC allowed manufacturers and importers...
Fatima Bhutto, the granddaughter of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, got married in a private ceremony in Karachi. The nikkah ceremony was held at the family's residence, 70 Clifton, and was attended by Fatima's close family members. Her brother, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, shared the happy news on...
It is notable that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was able to secure a trust vote with a significant majority of 180 lawmakers expressing their confidence in his leadership. This is an important development for the prime minister and his political party, as it confirms his legitimacy as the country's...
The second round of election talks between Pakistan's ruling coalition and the opposition PTI party ended with both sides tabling their proposals. Members of both parties will now consult their leadership on the proposals before talks resume on Tuesday. Progress was made, and both sides agreed that they would...
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) of Pakistan has released a statement clarifying that the media's discussion of the combat worthiness of Pakistan's armed forces has taken the former army chief's views on the future threat to Pakistan out of context. The ISPR assured the people of Pakistan that the...
