Pakistan and Turkey have agreed to further strengthen their defense cooperation following a meeting between the two nations’ top military officials. Turkish Chief of General Staff, Selçuk Bayraktar, visited the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Islamabad and met with Chief of Defense Forces and Chief of Army Staff, General Syed Asim Munir Ahmed Khan. The meeting focused on defense and military matters, mutual interest, and regional and global security issues. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), both countries have emphasized the importance of maintaining close communication and cooperation. General Syed Asim Munir highlighted the brotherly relationship between Pakistan and Turkey.…
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Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been stranded on the motorway for the second night, demanding access to his personal doctors. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, Suhail Aftab, said in a media briefing that Khan would remain on the motorway until 3 am tonight and outside the Supreme Court from 10 am onwards. Aftab was speaking to the media after a meeting with Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial and Salmam Akram Raja. He stated that the government was only asking for Khan’s personal doctors to be allowed to visit him, adding that their demands had been met with a negative response.…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has named two private hospital doctors to conduct a check-up on its founding chairman, Imran Khan. Outside the Supreme Court, PTI staged a protest, with Chairman Imran Khan saying it was a huge mistake not to inform his personal doctor or family members before transferring him to a hospital. PTI leader Salmán Akram Raja stated that after today’s efforts, they will obtain a medical report for the party chairman. He added that keeping the party chairman’s matters confidential and then providing contradictory statements is like pouring oil on fire. Chairman Imran Khan further stated that a new…
Pakistan’s National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has started deliberations on increasing electricity prices by 48 paisas per unit, following a 22% surge in electricity demand. The country’s electricity consumption has risen to 2.4 billion units in December 2025 due to increased industrial and agricultural demand. Federal Minister for Power Awais Leghari stated that the burden of electricity rates on industries has been reduced to zero, as per the guidance of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The reduced dependence on grid stations due to the rapid expansion of solar energy has raised concerns about increasing production costs, while industrial consumers have…
The federal Minister for Power, Ahsan Iqbal, has announced that the government has reduced the electricity rate burden on industries to zero, in line with the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The government has also decided to reduce the wharfage charges by 9 rupees and has reduced the tax rate for exporters from 7% to 4%. The electricity rate burden for industries was 8 rupees 90 paisa per unit at the beginning of the present government, but it has been reduced to zero under the Prime Minister’s guidance. The Minister further stated that the wharfage charges will also be…
In a heartwarming gesture, the French Embassy in Pakistan has congratulated Ali Akbar, a Pakistani national who has been awarded the National Order of Merit by the French President in Elisee Palace. The French Embassy’s spokesperson stated on social media that Ali Akbar’s life is an exemplary embodiment of dignity, hard work, and lifelong service. His perseverance and success serve as a source of inspiration and motivation for us all. The French Embassy has also shared images of Ali Akbar being awarded the National Order of Merit. Meanwhile, all roads leading from Dera Ghazi Khan (DG Khan) to Balochistan have…
Lahore, Pakistan – In a shocking turn of events, two more suspects have been apprehended in connection with the tragic sewer collapse incident that claimed the lives of a mother and daughter in Lahore’s Bhawani Town area. According to DIG Investigation Syed Zia Shah Hassan, five suspects have been taken into custody so far, and the authorities are committed to providing complete justice to the grieving family. The incident, which occurred on January 29, has sent shockwaves across the city, with the family of the deceased mother, Saima, filing a complaint against the father of the complainant, Sajid Hussain, for…
Article: Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs has instructed Haj pilgrims to complete their biometric data through the “Saudi Visa Bio” app. According to the ministry’s spokesperson, obtaining a Saudi biometric is mandatory for Haj visa applicants. If pilgrims are unable to complete their biometric data through the app, they must do so at the nearest Saudi Tashreef Center by February 8. The spokesperson warned that pilgrims without biometric data will not be issued a Haj visa. The Ministry of Religious Affairs also stated that further details on Saudi Tashreef Centers are available on the Pakistan Haj Mobile App. Meanwhile, all…
Pakistan and Azerbaijan are on the cusp of finalizing a landmark $2 billion investment deal, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirming the country’s commitment to strengthen bilateral ties. Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev’s special envoy, Khelif Khelifov, met with the Prime Minister, and Sharif conveyed warm wishes to Aliyev. The Prime Minister emphasized that Pakistan is eager to deepen its fraternal relations with Azerbaijan and stated that the $2 billion investment deal is nearing completion. Prior to his return to Pakistan, Sharif walked alongside Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev in Khyankendi. The trio discussed regional developments…
Article: Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs Engineer Amir Muqam has stated that the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been running around the number 804 prisoner. During a press conference in Rawalpindi, Engineer Amir Muqam said that PTI would not be allowed to hold a rally on 9 May, as it did on 8 February. He said that the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is running around the prisoner number 804, and he does not have time for the people and their problems. Engineer Amir Muqam further said that people in the province cannot step out of their homes after…
