Islamabad, December 25 – The federal government has announced a public holiday in Islamabad on December 26. A notification issued by the government states that a public holiday will be observed in Islamabad on December 26 in response to the arrival of a high-level foreign delegation. According to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), users will be responsible for their own internet and telecommunications services during this period. The TTP (Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan) has been continuously launching attacks on Pakistani forces and civilians, according to a US-based magazine, Zia Lnjjar. The cadets of the Pakistan Military Academy have taken over the security…
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Pakistan and China’s media cooperation has reached new heights, and it’s a testament to the strong bond between the two nations. China’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Jiang Zhiyou, expressed his thoughts at the 9th China-Pakistan Economic Media Forum in Islamabad. The Ambassador praised the forum’s efforts in fostering mutual trust and public opinion between the two countries. Ambassador Zhiyou emphasized that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has played a significant role in Pakistan’s economic and social development. He stated that CPEC has become the flagship project of the China-Pakistan Belt and Road Initiative. The Ambassador also commended the China-Pakistan Media Forum…
Article: In a landmark judgment, a court in Ghoteki, Sindh, has sentenced a man to death for killing five of his family members. The Additional Session Judge 1 of Ghoteki District Court delivered the verdict in the murder case, convicting the accused, Tigar, for the murder of his mother, aunt, and three minor cousins two years ago. The court also imposed a fine of 50,000 rupees and a 10-year prison sentence on the accused. According to the police, the accused had dug a 140-meter-long tunnel to commit the crime of oil theft. Railway officials said that the trains Jaffar Express…
Article: A tragic incident in Karachi’s Nipa area led to a court hearing regarding a case against the city’s mayor, town chairman, water corporation, and BRT contractor. During the hearing, SHO Thana Aziz Bhatti submitted a police report to the court. According to the police report, the child’s parents are not seeking any legal action. The applicant has no blood relation to the deceased. The court has asked the applicant’s lawyer to present more evidence in the next hearing. Advocate Sheikh Saqib Ahmed filed the application in the Sindh High Court. He believes that a murder case should be registered…
The National Registration Examination (NRE) Step-I results have been announced. The examination was conducted by the National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) in Rawalpindi on December 14, 2025. As per the policy of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), all essential stages of this crucial examination, including paper-setting, result preparation, and final announcement, were entrusted to NUMS. According to the statistics, a total of 7,076 applicants (6,993 medical and 83 dental) registered for the examination, out of which 7,012 applicants appeared in the test. Out of these, 1,473 applicants were declared successful (1,467 medical and 6 dental). The medical…
Article: Federal Minister of Power Division Avis Laghari stated that the matter of net metering rates falls under the jurisdiction of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA). Speaking at the parliamentary committee on power’s meeting, the federal minister stated that NEPRA has sought public opinion on the matter. He added that the Power Division will also share its views on net metering, and there will be no changes for existing net metering consumers. Avis Laghari stated that the outstanding Rs 8 billion payments of provinces will be cut in light of the Joint Council’s directives, urging the provinces to…
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) former leaders have made a demand from Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to release the senior party leaders from Kot Lakhpat Jail before any negotiations. Imran Ismail, Fawad Chaudhry, and Mahmood Mohmand, who are part of the National Dialogue Committee, have written a letter to the Prime Minister. Defense Minister Khawaja Asif stated that negotiations are made on the basis of a few selected people. The letter mentioned that negotiations will be successful only when they start with steps to build trust and release Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Yasmin Rashid, Omar Sarfraz Cheema, Mian Mahmood Ur Rashid,…
Former Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice (Retd) Thaakat Nisar, has emphasized the importance of the rule of law in the country. While addressing a ceremony, he questioned whether the current generation is doing enough to safeguard the future of the nation. He pointed out that there are three things that are more valuable than life in the coming times – water, justice, and the rule of law. Justice (Retd) Thaakat Nisar expressed concern over the water crisis facing Pakistan and asked if people are enjoying their fundamental rights today. He pointed out that if basic rights are not being provided,…
In a recent statement, Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi expressed his views on the formation of new provinces in the country. He emphasized the importance of involving stakeholders in the decision-making process, stating that the government should focus on building trust with the stakeholders if it intends to form new provinces. Governor Kundi also criticized the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for its approach to negotiations. He stated that the PTI has a history of importing people from outside to participate in negotiations, rather than engaging with its own party members. He also mentioned that PTI leaders like Altaf Hussain…
Punjab Minister for Information, Aamir Mehar, has stated that it is permissible to march in the streets of Lahore, but not to create chaos. This statement comes as a response to Imran Khan’s announcement to visit Lahore for his protest movement. Mehar has expressed that he would visit the city’s progress and cleanliness, which has been ongoing for 12 years after KP’s struggle, and that others are trying to imitate the CM Punjab, Marriyum Aurangzeb’s style. The provincial minister added that the government will not tolerate any sort of chaos and that people will be allowed to march as per…
