Month: January 2026

Islamabad: A bill seeking to amend the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) Ordinance 2000 was introduced in the National Assembly on Tuesday, aiming to simplify identity card renewal procedures for senior citizens. The National Database and Registration Authority Amendment Bill 2025 was moved by Pakistan Peoples Party MNA Sharmila Farooqui. Explaining the bill’s objectives, […]

Islamabad: A private member’s bill aimed at regulating the environmentally sound management and recycling of batteries was introduced in the House on Tuesday, despite initial reservations from the government. The ICT Batteries Management and Recycling Bill 2025, moved by MNA Sehar Kamran, seeks to ensure proper management of the battery life cycle, prevent environmental pollution, […]

Islamabad: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik met Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Ibrahim Al-Khorayef in Riyadh to discuss avenues for strengthening bilateral cooperation in the mining and minerals sector. Malik is leading Pakistan’s delegation to the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) 2026, hosted by the Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral […]

Islamabad: Minister of State for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Chaudhry Armaghan Subhani on Tuesday rejected the claim that Rs 467 billion from the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) was being diverted to the Bahawalpur Motorway project, stating that ‘not a single penny’ from ongoing PSDP-funded schemes had been allocated or shifted to it. Responding […]

Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the passing of Ali Haider, the young son of Pakistan Peoples’ Party Faisalabad district president of women wing, Rukhsana Qamar. In a condolence message issued by the President House Media Wing, the president prayed for the elevation of the departed soul’s ranks […]

Islamabad: The district administration has sealed three indoor sheesha cafes during an operation in Bahria Town’s Civic Center, as action against illegal indoor sheesha activities continues in the federal capital. The move was carried out by Assistant Commissioner Nilore Fahad Shabbir Cheema as part of ongoing enforcement measures. The district administration of Islamabad has continued […]

Islamabad: Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfaraz Bugti and Governor Balochistan Sheikh Jafar Khan Mandokhail Tuesday met with Speaker of National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq at the Parliament House. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar was also present during the meeting. The meeting held detailed discussions on the prevailing law and order […]

Islamabad: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday initiated proceeding to declare accused as proclaimed offenders due to continuous absence in November 26, protest case against PTI workers and leaders. The ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Sapra heard the case against PTI workers and Azam Khan Swati. During the hearing, Azam Swati appeared in the court along […]