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...
In a major security meeting chaired by Chief of Defence Forces and Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, military leaders emphasised that **no individual or group—political or otherwise—will be permitted to undermine Pakistan’s national unity, stability, or security. The 273rd Corps Commanders Conference reaffirmed commitment to combating terrorism and dismantling terror networks, particularly those...
The Indus Water Commissioner, Mehr Ali Shah, has raised an alarm over a major drop in water levels in the River Chenab, stating that flows have fallen drastically in several areas. He revealed that on December 16, the river’s discharge was recorded at just 1,800 cusecs, significantly lower than normal levels, causing concern among irrigation...
The gender gap in Pakistan’s electoral rolls has narrowed considerably, dropping from 11.8 percent in 2018 to 7.1 percent in 2025, according to data from the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) presented by Secretary Omar Hamid Khan. This improvement reflects strong gains in women’s voter registration as compared to males over recent years. During the Pledge...
A United Nations Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team report reveals that Daesh-Khorasan’s spokesman, Sultan Aziz Azzam, has been captured, marking a significant blow to the militant group’s propaganda and recruitment activities. According to the UN monitoring document, Azzam was arrested on May 16, 2025, in a counter-terrorism operation carried out by Pakistani intelligence. His...
Pakistan Peoples Party Senator Sherry Rehman has called on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to investigate what she described as “growing support from India for terrorist groups operating internationally”, saying “the fingerprints are piling up.” Her remarks came in response to global media narratives following the deadly Bondi Beach terror attack in Sydney, where...
The Pakistan Navy has successfully launched its Ghazi submarine at the Shuangliu naval base in Wuhan, China, marking a major milestone in bilateral defence cooperation between Islamabad and Beijing. The launch ceremony was attended by senior military and Chinese officials, signaling strengthened strategic ties between the two countries. The newly launched Ghazi is the fourth...
The government of Pakistan has announced a significant cut in the price of high-speed diesel (HSD), slashing it by Rs14 per litre for the current fortnight. In contrast, petrol prices remain unchanged, according to the latest notification from the Petroleum Division. The reduction reflects movements in global oil markets and recommendations from the Oil...
Unidentified militants have destroyed a girls’ school in Eppi village, Mir Ali, in North Waziristan by planting explosives inside the building overnight, officials said. The blast completely demolished the only school in the area that served more than 250 female students, forcing learners from far-flung localities to travel for education. Police confirmed the explosion occurred...