Day: January 14, 2026

Islamabad: Around 20 Sudanese engineers were awarded certificates on Tuesday after successfully completing a specialized technical training program organized jointly by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (OIC-COMSTECH) and the National University of Technology (NUTECH). The certificate distribution ceremony was held at the NUTECH campus. Salih Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed […]

Islamabad: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday condemned a militant attack on peace committee members in Bannu, expressing deep sorrow over the martyrdom of four members in the incident. Naqvi extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to countering terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He said attempts to derail peace […]

Islamabad: Psychiatrist on Tuesday raised public awareness about the urgent need to change attitudes toward doctors, highlighting growing concerns over their mental and physical health amid increasing professional pressures. While speaking to a local media channel, Senior Psychiatrist Prof. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Afridi cautioned that long working hours, hectic routines, chronic sleep deprivation, unhealthy diets, […]

Islamabad: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has granted bail to a woman arrested on charges of murdering her four-year-old stepson, observing that in such cases ‘half the case is ruined by the complainant and the other half by the police.’ A three-member bench headed by Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, and comprising Justice Mussarat Hilali and […]

Islamabad: PM’s Coordinator for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Affairs, Ikhtiar Wali Khan Tuesday criticized Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi over his statement, urging him to set aside personal political loyalties with Khan and respect the national narrative shaped by years of sacrifices in the fight against terrorism. While speaking to a local news channel, Ikhtiar Wali […]

Islamabad: Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to introduce a ‘pre-immigration clearance’ system that will allow passengers traveling from Pakistan to skip lengthy immigration queues upon arrival in the UAE. The agreement was reached during a meeting between Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and a UAE delegation led by Director General of Customs […]

Islamabad: In the gleaming heart of Pakistan’s federal capital Islamabad, a quiet transformation is taking place. The traditional multigenerational household, once the hallmark of South Asian family life, is steadily disappearing. Rising living costs, shrinking rental spaces, health concerns, and the pressures of dual-income households are forcing families into smaller units, reducing household size and […]

Islamabad: Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has announced that work on the Main Line-I (ML-I) project will commence from Karachi Port in July 2026. During his recent visit to Karachi and a meeting with Chairman Karachi Port Trust (KPT), Rear Admiral (R) Shahid Ahmed, the minister said that a joint strategy has been […]