Pak-Russia ties to expand cooperation in various sectors
ISLAMABAD: In a significant development for international relations in the region, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan and his Russian counterpart, Mikhail Mishustin, met on the sidelines of the 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Coun...
Constitutional amendment: NA session ‘summoned’ on Oct 18, Senate on Oct 17
ISLAMABAD: Government has ‘summoned’ session of National Assembly (NA) for passage of proposed constitutional amendment. As per details, proposed draft for 26th amendment in Constitution will be presented before lower house of Parliament...
Lahore students stage anti-harassment rally against alleged campus rape
Lahore: Progressive Students Collective held an anti-harassment rally, day after 28 students were injured in clashes with college’s security team and then with police in Lahore during protest against alleged on-campus rape of girl. Enraged by a...
PTI failed to submit recommendations on constitutional amendment: Law Minister
Islamabad: Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar criticised Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party for not presenting single recommendation during seven meetings of special committee on proposed constitutional amendment. In statement on social media platform X, he...
LHC issues notice against automotive export dispute by Siwa Industries
KARACHI: Lahore High Court has issued order for notice to respondents and Attorney General in case of Siwa Industries (Pvt.) Ltd. manufacturer of two and three wheelers for October 17, 2024 to file report and Para-wise comments before next date of he...
Passport offices established at provincial assemblies
ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Immigration and Passports established special passport offices in all provincial assemblies of Pakistan. Director General of Immigration and Passports Mustafa Jamal Qazi said that initiative is aimed at providing co...
Polio crisis deepens as 33rd case reported from Quetta
Quetta: Pakistan has reported another polio case in 2024, bringing total to 33 this year after child from Quetta was diagnosed with virus. Affected child showed symptoms of polio on August 22. Quetta has seen three polio cases, with 37 sewerage samp...
FBR extends deadline for filing Income Tax returns
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) announced an extension of deadline for submitting Income Tax returns to October 31. This decision is in response to requests from trade organisations and tax bar associations and considers bank holidays. Exte...
PTI should understand significance of SCO summit 2024: Sherry
ISLAMABAD: Leader Pakistan Peoples’ Party Sherry Rehman expressed her enthusiasm about SCO summit, considering it significant honour for Pakistan and believed that this pivotal event would not only bolster regional ties but also stabilise count...
China praises counter-terrorism efforts of Pakistan Army
ISLAMABAD: Chinese Premier Li Qiang, who is in Pakistan to attend Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, held significant meeting with Pakistani military officials. Premier Li Qiang met with Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and se...
