Pakistan

Web DeskApril 22, 2026 Pakistan has achieved a landmark advancement in its space exploration journey as two astronauts have been selected as candidates for China’s manned space program, marking the first time foreign astronauts will train for and potentially visit the Tiangong space station. The two selected astronauts, Khurram Daud and Muhammad Zeeshan Ali, will travel to China soon to undergo advanced training …

Web DeskApril 16, 2026 JEDDAH – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a high-level meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the Qasr Al Salam palace in Jeddah on Wednesday, where the two leaders discussed the current regional situation and ways to further strengthen bilateral relations. The Crown Prince extended a warm welcome to the Prime Minister upon his …

Web DeskApril 14, 2026 ISLAMABAD – Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman visited the residence of former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi in the federal capital, where the two prominent figures held a cordial meeting. The former all-rounder, popularly known as “Boom Boom,” shared pictures of the meeting on social media platform X, expressing gratitude for the visit. ‘A …

Tuesday, 14 April 2026 | Web Desk A comprehensive public opinion survey conducted by the Institute for Public Opinion Research (IPOR) has revealed that 69 percent of the Punjab residents are satisfied with the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, with a majority describing the province’s development trajectory as moving in the right direction. The survey, which assessed the …

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 | Web Desk Pakistan has signaled its readiness to host potential negotiations between the United States and Iran, as backchannel diplomatic efforts intensify to end the ongoing military conflict in the Middle East. Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi confirmed Pakistan’s position while responding to media queries about reports suggesting Islamabad could serve as a venue …

Monday, 23 March 2026 | Web Desk Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended the national energy conservation campaign by imposing a ban on the use of high-octane fuel for government vehicles, with immediate effect. In an official statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, it was clarified that the use of high-octane fuel at government expense is strictly prohibited. If …

Monday, 23 March 2026 | Web Desk The nation is celebrating the 86th Pakistan Day with great enthusiasm and national spirit, as the country marks the anniversary of the historic Lahore Resolution of 1940, which laid the foundation for the creation of a separate homeland for Muslims of the subcontinent. A public holiday has been declared across the country, with …

Saturday, 21 March 2026 | Web Desk Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that the government will not increase the prices of petrol and diesel, providing significant relief to the nation amid soaring global oil prices driven by the Middle East crisis. In an address to the nation, the Prime Minister shared the good news, revealing that he had rejected …

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 | Web Desk In a major counter-terrorism success, a female suicide bomber affiliated with the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has surrendered to law enforcement agencies in Balochistan, according to Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti. The woman, identified as Laiba from Khuzdar, appeared before media alongside the Chief Minister and shared her story of how she was …

Tuesday, 03 March 2026 | Web Desk Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to take both government and opposition parties into confidence regarding the ongoing Iran-Israel war and the broader situation in the Middle East, government sources confirmed Tuesday. In light of the current global situation, an in-camera briefing will be provided to opposition parties and all political factions in …