• Ministers deployed to oversee KP flood relief as more rains likely

    Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday ordered federal ministers to supervise relief operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after flash floods left 314 people dead and 156 injured, along with severe damage to infrastructure. The KP government declared an emergency on Saturday as torrential rains ravaged homes, displaced families, and left a trail of destruction across Buner, […]

  • Pakistan leads push for fair green financing

    Pakistan has taken the lead in demanding fair access to green financing and technology for developing countries. The call came during a high-level meeting held on the sidelines of the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution (INC-5.2) in Geneva. Federal Climate Minister Dr. Musadik Malik chaired the session, which included delegates from Bangladesh, Egypt, Malaysia, Sudan, and Tajikistan. The discussions focused on ensuring that the upcoming Global Plastics Treaty supports equal treatment for all nations, especially those most affected by plastic pollution.

  • Pakistani missions worldwide mark independence day with pride

    Pakistani embassies and consulates across the globe celebrated the nation’s 78th Independence Day with patriotic zeal, organising flag-hoisting ceremonies, cultural performances, and community gatherings that highlighted the historical significance of the occasion. The events brought together diplomats, community leaders, and overseas Pakistanis, fostering unity and pride in the country’s heritage and achievements. Leaders also paid tribute to the sacrifices of the founding fathers and the resilience of the Pakistani nation in the face of challenges.

  • Natural disasters cost Pakistan up to 2 percent of GDP annually, UN says

    Natural disasters cost Pakistan an estimated 1-2 percent of its gross domestic product each year, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said this week, warning that conflict, militancy and the country’s role as a major refugee host are compounding the strain on its economy and public services. Pakistan, one of the […]

  • Jinnah ready to come to life for Pakistan again

    For the first time in the history of Pakistan, a hologram of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah is coming to Kasur. According to a statement, the initiative ‘Aik-Better Together’ is being executed by HIVE Pakistan in collaboration with District Council Kasur. “It intends to promote Quaid’s teachings of peace, tolerance, interfaith harmony and unity among the […]

  • SNGPL’s shareholders approves 70% cash dividend for FY 2020-21

    LAHORE: The 57th Annual General Meeting of shareholders of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) was held on Friday,