Category: Pakistan
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US Chargé d’Affaires Praises Pakistani Hospitality, Cuisine and Culture
ISLAMABAD: Natalie Baker, the United States Chargé d’Affaires in Pakistan, has shared her favorite experiences in the country, praising Pakistan’s hospitality, traditional cuisine, cricket culture, and vibrant wedding celebrations. In an interview shared on the official Instagram account of the U.S. Embassy in Pakistan, Baker spoke warmly about her time in the country and highlighted…
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AJK Rights Movement Began With Public Demands, Real Agenda Emerged Later: Security Sources
ISLAMABAD: Senior security sources have claimed that the movement launched in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) under the banner of public rights gradually revealed objectives beyond its original demands, adding that authorities had been aware of the background and agenda of certain groups involved from the outset. Speaking to journalists, senior security officials said that…
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Four Children Drown in Changa Manga Pond While Visiting Maternal Home
Changa Manga: Four children lost their lives after drowning in a pond in the Wir Singh Wala area of Changa Manga, Rescue 1122 confirmed. Incident Details According to rescue officials, the tragic incident occurred when the children accidentally fell into a deep water pond while visiting their maternal relatives during summer holidays. Rescue 1122 teams…
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Meta Announces Major Changes to Facebook with New AI Features
San Francisco: Meta has introduced significant updates to Facebook as part of its push to stay competitive in the artificial intelligence race and improve user engagement on the platform. The company announced the changes through a blog post, unveiling a series of new AI-powered features designed to reshape how users interact with content and each…
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Bride Murdered Six Days Ago in Jacobabad; Victim’s Brother Arrested as Key Suspect
Jacobabad: Police have made a major breakthrough in the murder case of a bride who was killed six days ago in Jacobabad, arresting the victim’s brother for his alleged involvement in the crime. The incident took place in the Thul area of Jacobabad district, where a young bride was shot dead under circumstances that initially…
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Federal Government to Launch 100MW Solar Energy Project in Gilgit-Baltistan
Islamabad: The federal government has decided to launch a 100-megawatt solar energy project in Gilgit-Baltistan, aiming to improve energy availability, reduce electricity costs, and promote the use of renewable energy in the region. The decision was reviewed during a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, where officials briefed him on the project’s progress and…
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Punjab Prosecutor General Declares Chakwal Shooting Case a High-Profile Investigation
Lahore: Punjab Prosecutor General Farhad Ali Shah has declared the Chakwal shooting incident a high-profile case and has formally taken notice of the matter, underscoring its seriousness and public importance. The move comes amid growing concern over the circumstances surrounding the death of a young girl during an alleged firing incident involving officials of the…
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PPP Raises Objections to Punjab Budget, Calls Key Parliamentary Meeting
Lahore: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has formally raised objections to the Punjab government’s budget, prompting the party’s parliamentary leadership to convene an important meeting in the Punjab Assembly to discuss its concerns and future strategy. The development signals growing differences over provincial budget priorities despite ongoing political cooperation between the PPP and the ruling…
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Punjab Increases University Budget from Rs2 Billion to Rs25 Billion, Says Education Minister
Lahore: Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has announced a significant increase in funding for higher education institutions, stating that the provincial government has raised the budget for universities from Rs2 billion to Rs25 billion. The minister made the remarks while addressing a ceremony organized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan in honor of…
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University of Peshawar Orders All Vehicles Returned to Central Transport Pool Amid Financial Crisis
Peshawar: Facing a growing financial crisis, the University of Peshawar has decided to place all official vehicles under a centralized transport management system in an effort to reduce expenses and improve resource utilization. The decision was announced through an office order issued by the university’s Additional Registrar. All University Vehicles to Be Centralized According to…
