ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) of Islamabad on Wednesday announced its verdict in the case involving the abduction of a Norwegian child from a local shopping mall, bringing an end to the trial that began after the incident in May 2025. The court sentenced one accused to life imprisonment while acquitting the co-accused, citing lack…
ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Wednesday issued a medium-level landslide alert for central and northern districts of Balochistan, warning of heightened risks of landslides, rockfalls and debris flows in mountainous areas due to an expected spell of adverse weather from January 22. According to the assessment, very high landslide-prone zones include Quetta,…
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Wednesday said advanced space-based monitoring systems could play a vital role in safeguarding seas, improving maritime management and strengthening responses to environmental threats. Junaid Chaudhry made the remarks during a visit to the headquarters of the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO),…
DAVOS: As the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum enters its third day, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to join different forum-related activities today, while also engaging in bilateral meetings and speaking at an event on the sidelines. The prime minister, who arrived here on Tuesday to be part of the annual…
DAVOS:Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday inaugurated the Pathfinder Group’s Pakistan Pavilion on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos. The DPM/FM appreciated the initiative to showcase Pakistan’s vast economic potential and emerging opportunities on a global platform, while highlighting the dynamism and innovation…
DAVOS: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday took part in the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, where he is scheduled to engage in a series of high-level activities aimed at projecting Pakistan’s economic outlook and strengthening global partnerships. The prime minister has a busy day ahead in Davos….
Restriction to remain in effect from Jan 25 to Feb 24. No Indian airlines allowed to enter Pakistan airspace. Pakistan first imposed airspace ban on April 24, 2025. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has extended the ban on Indian-registered aircraft from using its airspace for another month until February 24, 2026, according to a Notam (notice to airmen)…
SARGODHA: Cantt Police Station on Tuesday arrested a notorious drug seller and recovered a large quantity of liquor from his possession. On a tip off,the team conducted raid and arrested the accused, Shahbaz alias Goru, besides recovering 330 liters of liquor along with sale proceeds. Preliminary investigation revealed that the seized alcohol was intended to…
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah highlighted his government’s education priorities, stressing the need to expand access, enhance teacher quality, and bring out-of-school children into the education system. He added that private sector partnerships and initiatives complement public efforts to build an accountable and inclusive education framework. He was speaking at Beaconhouse’s…
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the authorities to carry out comprehensive beautification of entry and exit points of cities, including ensuring cleanliness beneath overhead bridges, development of green belts and establishment of play areas. Presiding over a special meeting to review the progress of the Punjab Development Plan (PDP), here on…