Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized the need for cohesive and coordinated decision-making to support long-term economic growth, urging the swift integration of private-sector recommendations into a unified national industrial policy. He issued the directive while chairing a meeting of the private-sector committee on national industrial development in Islamabad on Friday. The prime minister stated […]
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 […]
Three Judges of Federal Constitutional Court Take Oath
The Federal Constitutional Court moved a step closer to full functioning as three newly appointed judges were sworn in at a formal ceremony held at the Islamabad High Court on Friday. The oath was administered by Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan, who assumed office earlier this week as the court’s first chief justice. Justice Hassan Azhar […]
Pakistan, France Sign Deal to Advance Minerals and Mining Cooperation
Pakistan and France have taken a significant step toward strengthening their partnership in the minerals and mining sector. Both countries have agreed to expand cooperation in investment, exploration, and sustainable resource development, marking a promising shift for Pakistan’s growing minerals economy. The understanding was reached during a high-level webinar titled “Pakistan’s Minerals Economy: Gateway to […]
Maryam Nawaz Showcases Punjab’s Climate Resilience Strategy at COP-30 in Brazil
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif presented Punjab’s comprehensive climate resilience strategy at the COP-30 Climate Conference in Belém, Brazil, underscoring the province’s commitment to sustainable development and green transformation. Speaking at the Pakistan Pavilion, Maryam Nawaz unveiled a Rs123 billion climate budget — a significant increase from the previous Rs94 billion — aimed at […]
Parliamentarians Celebrate 27th Amendment with Traditional Halwa and Lassi Breakfast at Parliament House
ISLAMABAD: Lawmakers from Pakistan’s ruling coalition reportedly marked the completion of work on the 27th Constitutional Amendment with a festive breakfast reception hosted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Parliament House on Monday morning. The event, held at the Banquet Hall inside Parliament House, brought together senators from coalition parties, key members of the […]
PM Shehbaz Sharif Declares Pakistan, Azerbaijan, and Türkiye Share a ‘Common Heartbeat’ at Baku Victory Day Parade
BAKU (Azerbaijan): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that Pakistan, Azerbaijan, and Türkiye are bound by a “shared heartbeat,” reflecting the historic and unbreakable ties among the three nations. Addressing the Victory Day Parade in Baku, Prime Minister Sharif praised the enduring friendship between the countries, describing their unity as rooted in “faith, culture, […]
PM Shehbaz Sharif, Iranian Parliament Speaker Discuss Boosting Bilateral Cooperation and Regional Peace
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening ties with the Islamic Republic of Iran, emphasizing deeper cooperation in areas of mutual interest including economic development, bilateral trade, and regional peace, reported 24NewsHD TV. The premier made these remarks during a meeting with Dr. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, […]
Blue Economy to Prove Game-Changer for Pakistan: Aurangzeb
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday expressed optimism that the blue economy will emerge as a game-changer for Pakistan’s long-term economic growth and sustainability. Addressing the Pakistan International Maritime Expo & Conference (PIMEC) virtually at the Expo Centre Karachi, the finance minister said that the blue economy — encompassing fisheries, […]