Pakistan

Bill proposes property seizure for overseas Pakistanis accused of defaming army: Reports say

ISLAMABAD: A proposed bill seeking legal action against overseas Pakistanis accused of defaming the Pakistan Army has sparked debate, with reports suggesting the legislation…

Post-Hajj flight operation begins as pilgrims start journey home

MAKKAH, May 31: The post-Hajj flight operation for government-sponsored pilgrims has begun, with thousands of pilgrims starting their journey home after completing Hajj 2026.…

Peshawar Cantonment Board disposes of over 510 tons of Eid waste in three-day sanitation drive

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar Cantonment Board collected and safely disposed of more than 510 tons of sacrificial animal waste and offal during a three-day Eid-ul-Adha…

China Window Emerging as Strong Symbol of Pakistan-China Friendship, Says DG MOFA

PESHAWAR: The Director General (China) of Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Muhammad Tariq Wazir paid a visit to China Window, the state-of-the-art Chinese cultural…

Govt speeds up work to add 8 MAF water storage through four mega dams

ISLAMABAD, May 31 (ABC): The government has accelerated work on four major dam projects that are expected to add more than eight million acre-feet…

Rs 903m invested to strengthen health emergency response in Balochistan

ISLAMABAD, May 31 (ABC): The National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDRMF) has invested Rs 903 million in strengthening the health emergency response system in…

Punjab sports minister orders upgrades at Murree sports complex, calls for sustainable management model

LAHORE, May 31: Punjab Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar has directed officials to upgrade facilities at Tehsil Sports Complex…

WSSC Kohat collects 2,310 tonnes of sacrificial waste during Eid-ul-Adha campaign

KOHAT: The Water and Sanitation Services Company (WSSC) Kohat has completed its Eid-ul-Adha sanitation campaign, collecting and disposing of 2,310 tonnes of animal waste…

KP chief minister seeks judicial intervention over Gilgit-Baltistan election concerns

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has urged the Chief Justice of the Supreme Appellate Court of Gilgit-Baltistan to ensure transparency, fairness and…

LHC rules husbands must honour separate marriage commitments beyond dower

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ruled that a husband is legally obligated to fulfil commitments made to his wife through separate agreements…

Budget 2026-27 may end tax relief for EVs, hybrid vehicles and solar panels

ISLAMABAD: The federal government is considering withdrawing sales tax concessions on electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles and solar panels in the 2026-27 budget, a move…

Asad Qaiser claims he was stopped from reaching Islamabad airport for Skardu flight

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Qaiser on Saturday alleged that authorities prevented him from reaching Islamabad International Airport, causing him to miss a…

Frankfurt Hosts Third “Jashan-e-Marqa-e-Haq – Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos” Programme

FRANKFURT: Overseas Pakistanis and members of the Kashmiri community gathered in Frankfurt, Germany, for the third edition of the “Jashan-e-Marqa-e-Haq – Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos” programme,…

Hajj Guide 2026: Made a mistake during Rami? Here’s how pilgrims can correct it

As thousands of pilgrims complete the stoning of the Jamarat during Hajj, reports have emerged that some worshippers may have unintentionally performed the ritual…

Government cuts petrol, diesel prices by Rs22 per litre

ISLAMABAD, May 29: The federal government has announced a reduction of Rs22 per litre in the prices of petrol and diesel, providing relief to…

WSSCM disposes of over 2,300 tonnes of sacrificial waste during Eid operation in Mardan

MARDAN: The Water and Sanitation Services Company Mardan (WSSCM) completed its three-day Eid-ul-Adha cleanliness operation, collecting and safely disposing of 2,303 tonnes of sacrificial…