Senior lawmaker Noor Alam Khan has urged that bureaucrats in Pakistan should be barred from holding dual nationality, pushing for amendments that would extend current restrictions on parliamentarians to civil servants as well. Khan—speaking at a meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat—introduced a private bill to amend the Civil Servants Act,...
Pakistan and the United States have agreed to undertake coordinated action against fraudulent visa networks, strengthening bilateral cooperation to curb illegal immigration and protect legitimate travel processes, officials said on Saturday. The agreement was reached during a meeting in Islamabad between Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and U.S. Charge d’Affaires Natalie Baker, where both sides...
The search and recovery operation at Karachi’s Gul Plaza entered another day on Thursday, with rescue teams combing through smouldering debris days after a devastating fire reduced the shopping complex to rubble. The blaze, which erupted last weekend at the multi-storey plaza on MA Jinnah Road, has so far claimed dozens of lives, with the...
Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab has announced a financial assistance package of Rs 1 crore for the family of martyred firefighter Furqan, honoring his bravery and sacrifice during a recent rescue operation. Mayor Wahab visited the bereaved household, offered condolences, and committed that Furqan’s widow will receive all pension benefits and regular financial support, while the...
Karachi’s top administrator has called a meeting of the investigative committee probing the deadly fire at Gul Plaza, one of the city’s worst recent tragedies, set to take place tomorrow to review evidence and assess initial findings. The decision came as rescue and relief operations continued at the site, where the official death toll has...
Director General ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has delivered a firm message amid rising political and social polarisation, stating that no individual’s politics, party loyalty, or caste identity is above Pakistan. Speaking at a media briefing, the military spokesperson stressed that the country’s sovereignty, constitutional order, and internal stability must always take priority over...
A solemn guard‑changing ceremony was held at Mazar‑e‑Quaid in Karachi to mark the birth anniversary of Pakistan’s founder, Quaid‑e‑Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. The event featured a disciplined parade by Pakistan Army cadets and a salute by troops before the iconic mausoleum, reflecting national pride and respect for the nation’s leader. Major General Iftikhar Hussain Chaudhry...
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended warm Christmas greetings to the Christian community in Pakistan and around the world as they celebrate the festive holiday on 25 December. In his message, the premier highlighted the Christian community’s valuable contributions to peace, harmony, education, healthcare, and social welfare in Pakistan. Shahbaz Sharif prayed that Christmas brings...
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has given the green light to drafting a comprehensive National Energy Plan to be developed with input from all relevant ministries and provincial governments. He also instructed the creation of a dedicated secretariat to oversee the energy strategy, aimed at ensuring affordable electricity for industry and households. At a high-level meeting...
Pakistan’s national airline, PIA, is expected to be operated by new owners starting April next year, Federal Privatisation Adviser Muhammad Ali said in a statement. The government’s privatisation deal is designed not as a full transfer of ownership but to bring fresh investment and strategic management into the airline to help revive its performance and...