Indian industrialist Sajjan Jindal, accompanied by his family, made a brief visit to Pakistan over the weekend to personally congratulate former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his family on the joyous occasion of his grandson’s wedding. According to sources, Jindal and his family arrived at the Sharif family’s residence at Jati Umra in Lahore to convey their congratulations. The visit, which was kept low-profile, highlighted the personal rapport between the two families. The Jindal family spent a few hours in Lahore before departing for Mumbai on a special plane. Sajjan Jindal, a prominent figure in India’s business community, is the…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated the “Uraan Pakistan” program, a national economic transformation plan for 2024-29, in Islamabad. The event also marked the unveiling of the program’s logo and accompanying book. The ceremony was attended by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar. In his address, PM Shehbaz highlighted the challenges faced in the past nine months, praising the continuous efforts of both federal and provincial governments, as well as partners in prosperity, to achieve macroeconomic stability. Commitment to Economic Growth Shehbaz…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur reaffirmed the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) pledge to achieve “Haqeeqi Azadi” in 2025. Speaking to the media, he emphasized the need for true freedom, saying: “We must bring actual freedom. Those who brought the white paper should present their performance to the masses.” Economic Achievements and Criticism Gandapur highlighted a 44% increase in the province’s revenue since assuming office. He criticized the federal government, questioning the performance of other provinces: “Tell us how much revenue Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan have collected.” Regarding the IMF, he stated: “The IMF’s only target is KP because we…
Sindh has experienced a transformative shift in disaster management with the introduction of the Provincial Disaster Management Dashboard, driven by technological innovation. This project, launched under the UNDP and FCDO Risk Governance Framework, was piloted in Jamshoro, Thatta, and Naushahro Feroze, marking a significant step towards enhanced disaster resilience. Features and Benefits Integrated Data: The dashboard incorporates real-time data integration, enabling authorities to respond to floods, droughts, and other disasters more effectively. Advanced Features: Includes GIS mapping, resource monitoring, and impact assessment tools. Swift Response: Aggregates data from government agencies, NGOs, and meteorological departments for efficient resource allocation. Success and…
The Met Department has predicted rain and heavy snowfall in mountainous regions during the first week of January 2025, which may result in road closures and an intense cold wave in the upper areas of the country. According to the Met Department spokesperson, westerly winds are expected to enter Pakistan between January 1 and 6, bringing rain, thunderstorms, and snowfall to various regions. Rain and Snowfall Forecast Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Rain and snowfall are expected in Dir, Swat, Shangla, and Mohmand from January 1 to 5. Light rain and snowfall are also predicted in Nowshera, Swabi, Karak, Bannu, and Kohat. Murree…
Under the leadership of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir (Nishan-e-Imtiaz Military), the Pakistan Army achieved significant milestones in 2024. Security forces and law enforcement agencies conducted over 59,775 intelligence-based operations (IBOs) during the year. These operations targeted terrorists and their facilitators, resulting in the elimination of 925 militants, including key figures such as Fida-ul-Rehman alias Lal, Ali Rehman alias Taha Swati, and Abu Yahya. Additionally, hundreds of arrests were made, with 73 most-wanted terrorists neutralized, and 14 militants surrendered to join the national mainstream. According to official data, security forces conducted an average of 169 operations…
Former Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, Khalid Khurshid, was sentenced to 34 years in prison by a Gilgit Anti-Terrorism Court on Tuesday. The court also imposed a fine of Rs0.6 million after finding him guilty of making threats that could lead to severe consequences. Judge Rehmat Shah presided over the proceedings, which concluded with the sentencing of Khurshid, who had been absent from the case hearings and was not present during the verdict. The court directed the Inspector General (IG) of Police to arrest Khurshid and transfer him to jail. Additionally, the Director General (DG) of Nadra was instructed to block…
A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Religious Affairs was held on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Maulana Atta-ur-Rehman, where Secretary of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Dr. Zulfiqar Haider, briefed members on Hajj arrangements. Dr. Haider stated that the ministry plans to step back from direct government involvement in Hajj management. He mentioned that in the future, private operators might take over Hajj arrangements. The Secretary urged private Hajj operators to withdraw their cases from the courts, warning that failure to do so would result in the revocation of their quotas. He added that Hajj management could be…
The Karachi Traffic Police has released a comprehensive traffic plan for New Year celebrations. In light of Section 144, which will be in effect from December 31 to January 1, 2025, these measures aim to maintain law and order. The traffic advisory emphasized carrying original identification documents, as vehicles will proceed only after verification. Key Routes: Korangi: Korangi Road, Sunset Boulevard, Ghazri Bridge, Saudi Signal, Khayaban-e-Shamshir, McDonald’s Sea View Road. North Nazimabad, Gulbarg, Liaquatabad, Gulshan Iqbal, New Karachi: MA Jinnah Road, Garden Road, Zeb-ul-Nasa Road, Awari Light Signal, Sindh Club Chowk, Tin Talwar, McDonald’s Sea View Road. Gadap, Bin Qasim,…
The Peshawar High Court has granted transit bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former Speaker of the National Assembly, Asad Qaiser, until January 30. The court has also directed him to appear before the relevant courts. Justice Kamran Hayat Mian Khel of the Peshawar High Court heard the petitions filed by Asad Qaiser. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the former Speaker had filed transit bail applications in three cases, while he had already secured bail in 11 other cases. The counsel requested an extension in the transit bail period, citing the large number of cases and the time required…
