Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) authorities have suspended eight senior Agriculture Department officials following a major scandal involving expired wheat seeds that destroyed approximately 36,000 acres of farmland, causing severe financial losses for farmers. The suspended officers include District Director of Agriculture Extension Dr. Muhammad Anwar Khan, Deputy Directors Ikramullah, Muhammad Waqas, Dr. Aslam Shahid, Ehtesham, Farm […]
PM Orders Acceleration in Privatization of DISCOs and GENCOs to Reform Power Sector
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to accelerate the privatization of electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) and generation companies (GENCOs), underlining the government’s push to overhaul Pakistan’s struggling power sector. The directive was issued during a high-level review meeting on power sector reforms held in Islamabad. During the meeting, the Prime Minister emphasized that creating […]
Pakistan and US Strengthen Counter-Narcotics and Security Cooperation
Pakistan and the United States have moved to deepen cooperation in counter-narcotics, intelligence sharing, and border security following a high-level meeting in Islamabad between Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Acting US Ambassador Natalie Baker.The discussion underscored the growing urgency of collaborative measures to curb drug trafficking and illegal immigration affecting both countries and the […]
Ministry Notifies Appointment of Field Marshal Asim Munir as Pakistan’s First Chief of Defence Forces
The Ministry of Defence has officially confirmed the appointment of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir as Pakistan’s first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), marking a major structural shift in the country’s military leadership model. The notification was issued on Friday morning after President Asif Ali Zardari approved the appointment upon the advice of Prime Minister […]
Summary for COAS Asim Munir’s Appointment as CDF Sent to Presidency for Approval
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formally forwarded the summary for the appointment of Field Marshal Asim Munir as Pakistan’s first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) to President Asif Ali Zardari, marking a historic shift in the military command structure. According to a press release from the Prime Minister’s Office, the appointment will elevate the current […]
3 Nadra officers arrested in Balochistan over major fake passport scam involving Afghan nationals
Authorities in Balochistan have arrested three officials from the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) for their alleged involvement in a large-scale fake passport racket that enabled Afghan nationals to unlawfully obtain Pakistani travel documents. The development marks a serious escalation in an ongoing investigation into identity fraud that has raised concerns over institutional integrity […]
HEC Invites Applications for Approval of Pakistan Research Journals
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has officially invited applications for the approval and accreditation of Pakistan Research Journals, marking an important step in strengthening the country’s academic publishing landscape. The announcement, made on Saturday, encourages registered institutions to submit their journals for evaluation as part of HEC’s ongoing efforts to enhance research quality […]
LHC Chief Justice Criticizes Police for ‘Non-Serious’ Handling of Woman’s Kidnapping Case
Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court, Justice Aalia Neelum, sharply criticized police officials on Thursday over what she described as a “highly non-serious” and inconsistent approach in the six-year-old disappearance case of Fauzia Bibi. The woman’s family had long claimed she was taken by a jinn, a narrative the court firmly rejected during the […]
Pakistan and Indonesia Hold Joint Military Exercise Shaheen Strike-II
Pakistan and Indonesia have successfully completed their joint military exercise, Shaheen Strike-II, held from 8 to 19 November 2025. The training was conducted with a strong focus on counterterrorism operations, according to a statement released by the Inter Services Public Relations on Wednesday. Combat teams from both the Pakistan Army and the Indonesian Army took […]
Gold price skyrockets in Pakistan
Gold prices in Pakistan continued their upward trajectory on Tuesday, with the price of 24-karat gold per tola soaring by Rs5,900 to reach Rs435,762, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA). The surge reflects both domestic currency fluctuations and strong international market momentum, as global investors continue to flock toward safe-haven […]