Maritime sector posts record Rs100bn profit after sweeping reforms, Junaid Anwar Chaudhry

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said maritime sector posted a record Rs100 billion ($360 million) profit in 2025 after a year of sweeping reforms that improved port efficiency, cut costs and cleared long-delayed policies aimed at positioning the country as a regional trade and logistics hub. Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, outlining…

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Khawaja Asif calls 18th amendment ‘farce’

LAHORE:  The Defence Minister of Pakistan and leader of Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N), Khawaja Asif, has described the 18th Constitutional Amendment as a ‘Deception’ (Dhakosla), saying it failed to deliver meaningful local governance. Speaking at an event in Lahore, Khawaja Asif said his criticism stemmed from the 18th amendment’s poor implementation, particularly regarding the local…

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Schools demand revised timings till January 31

KARACHI: Following the rain on Thursday, freezing temperatures have gripped Karachi, prompting private schools to recommend a 9:00 AM start time through January 31, Beyond the Time News reported. Hyder Ali, Chairman of the All Sindh Private Schools and Colleges Association (ASPSCA), has formally requested that schools open later, noting that the extreme weather has…

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Karachi markets step up fire safety measures following Gul Plaza fire incident

KARACHI: Following the tragic Gul Plaza incident, more than 200 fire safety extinguishers have been installed across various commercial centres in Karachi. As per details, after receiving notices from the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA), market associations have become more proactive, initiating fire safety measures in different marketplaces to help prevent future fire-related emergencies. The…

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“How is my favourite field marshal”? President Trump’s question to Shehbaz Sharif

Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that during a recent meeting in Davos, US President Donald Trump asked him, “How is my favourite field marshal”? According to Beyond the Time News, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that in response, he pointed to Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, who was sitting in the front…

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Pakistan, Somalia sign agreement abolishing visas for diplomatic passport holders

ISLAMAAD: President Asif Ali Zardari, Saturday, met Minister of Interior of Somalia Ali Yousuf and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening the bilateral engagement. He also witnessed the signing of an agreement abolishing visa requirements for holders of diplomatic passports between Pakistan and Somalia, President Secretariat Media Wing in a press release said. The agreement was…

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US Ambassador, Interior Minister discuss steps to curb illegal immigration, strengthen security cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held an important meeting with US Ambassador to Pakistan, Natalie Baker, here, where both sides discussed expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest and strengthening Pakistan-US relations. According to the Interior Ministry, the two officials held detailed talks on enhancing collaboration, particularly in curbing illegal immigration and improving the…

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