PM vows nationwide rollout of Asan Khidmat Markaz, sets performance benchmarks

Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said the federal government was committed to transforming Pakistan’s public service delivery ecosystem by providing government services under one roof through a network of Asan Khidmat Markaz across the country. The prime minister made these remarks during a meeting with an Azerbaijani delegation that visited Islamabad to […]

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SC grants bail to accused in rape case

Islamabad: The Supreme Court on Thursday granted bail to Mudassir, an accused in a rape case, after hearing arguments concerning the investigation, evidence, and relevant legal points. During the proceedings, Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail observed that the more serious the allegation, the more thorough and credible the investigation must be. Counsel for the accused argued […]

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Punjab acting governor bids farewell to Chinese consul general, reaffirms strong bilateral ties

Lahore: Punjab Acting Governor Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan held a farewell meeting on Thursday with outgoing Chinese Consul General Zhao Shiren at the Governor’s House, marking the completion of his tenure in Pakistan. During the meeting, both leaders discussed Pakistan-China bilateral relations, trade cooperation, and strategic partnership. They reached consensus on further strengthening collaboration in […]

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Acting President Gilani lauds WDF’s role in promoting global dialogue, int’l cooperation

Islamabad: Acting President, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Thursday appreciated the World Dialogue Forum (WDF)’s role in promoting global dialogue, mutual understanding and international cooperation. The acting president met president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the WDF, Ghazanfar Hashmi here at Aiwan-e-Sadr, a Presidency’s news release said. Ghazanfar Hashmi briefed the acting president on […]

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Major reforms initiated in PNC to fast-track licensing, boost transparency

Islamabad: Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC), announced major reforms aimed at accelerating licensing, strengthening governance, and enhancing transparency in the nursing and other sectors. The reforms are being proposed following the enforcement of the Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council Ordinance 2025, which grants the federal government authority to prevent administrative crises and ensure continuity in the […]

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PNCA hosts three-day intensive stage workshop, energizing Pakistan’s theatre community

Islamabad: The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) turned into a vibrant hub of creativity and learning as it successfully hosted a three-day intensive theatre and acting workshop, drawing an impressive number of participants from across the performing arts community. Led by renowned theatre practitioner, arts educator and programme organizer Dr. Waqar Azeem, the […]

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