The Punjab government has announced a strict waste dumping fine of Rs50,000 for anyone found throwing animal remains or waste in streets and residential areas during Eid ul Adha celebrations. The decision regarding the waste dumping fine was taken in a high-level meeting chaired by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, where officials reviewed cleanliness arrangements across the province for Eid ul Adha. According to officials, Eid ul Adha in Pakistan will be observed on Wednesday, May 27, as announced by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee. Under the new waste dumping fine policy, authorities have been directed to strictly monitor illegal disposal…
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has started his Shehbaz Sharif China visit, a four-day official trip aimed at strengthening economic ties and deepening strategic cooperation between Pakistan and China. The prime minister departed for Hangzhou in the first phase of the Shehbaz Sharif China visit, accompanied by senior members of his cabinet, including Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and other key ministers. The government said the visit reflects Pakistan’s strong commitment to expanding cooperation with Beijing. Officials said the Shehbaz Sharif China visit is especially significant as both countries are marking 75 years of diplomatic relations. The visit is expected to…
Actor and model Momina Iqbal has approached police in Lahore seeking legal action over allegations of harassment, blackmail and death threats against a PML-N lawmaker. According to the complaint submitted at Chung Police Station, Momina Iqbal claimed the provincial assembly member repeatedly contacted her and her fiancé and issued threats through calls and messages. She alleged that the situation worsened after she rejected his marriage proposal after learning that he was already married twice. The actress stated that the accused later began blackmailing her and used inappropriate language. The application also mentioned alleged WhatsApp messages and video calls linked to…
Field Marshal Asim Munir meets Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi in Tehran as Pakistan continues its diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions in the region and supporting dialogue between Iran and the United States. According to Iranian media reports, both leaders discussed the overall regional situation, peace and stability, and ongoing diplomatic engagements linked to the US-Iran talks. The meeting took place during Field Marshal Asim Munir’s official visit to Tehran, which is being viewed as an important step in Pakistan’s growing diplomatic role in the region. Security officials said the Pakistani military chief was received on arrival by Iranian Interior…
General Ziya Cemal Kadıoglu appreciated the Pakistan Air Force for its support in training Turkish pilots during an important meeting with Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu in Turkiye. The meeting took place at the Turkish Air Force Headquarters during the PAF chief’s official visit to the country. Both sides discussed ways to strengthen defence cooperation and expand professional ties between the two friendly nations. According to the military’s media wing, General Ziya Cemal Kadıoglu and Air Chief Marshal Sidhu focused on improving coordination through joint exercises, advanced training programmes and professional exchanges. The discussions reflected the growing defence…
Field Marshal Asim Munir leaves for Iran at a crucial time as reports suggest major progress in talks between Iran and the United States. Security sources said the Chief of Defence Force and Chief of Army Staff departed on an official visit to Tehran, where he is expected to meet senior Iranian leaders and discuss key regional developments. According to sources, the visit will focus on the ongoing Iran-US talks and the changing security situation in the Middle East. Pakistan has reportedly been playing an important diplomatic role behind the scenes to help reduce tensions between Washington and Tehran. Reports…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that a Pakistani delegation involved in ongoing US-Iran talks could arrive in Tehran as early as today. His remarks highlight growing diplomatic activity aimed at finding a possible breakthrough in the nuclear standoff. Speaking to reporters before departing for Sweden to attend a NATO meeting, Marco Rubio confirmed that Pakistan is playing a mediating role between Washington and Tehran. He added that the United States still wants a successful negotiation with Iran and is actively pushing for progress. Marco Rubio said there have been positive signals in the discussions so far, suggesting…
The US-Iran conflict over Strait of Hormuz has intensified as Washington and Tehran continue to take opposing positions on nuclear material and control of one of the world’s most critical shipping routes. Despite ongoing diplomatic engagement, no breakthrough has been achieved so far. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there were “some good signs” in recent discussions, but warned that major differences still remain. He noted that a diplomatic solution would become impossible if Iran moves ahead with a toll system in the Strait of Hormuz. The US-Iran conflict over Strait of Hormuz also escalated after former US President…
Sher Afzal Khan Marwat has triggered fresh political debate after filing a petition in the Federal Constitutional Court seeking the restoration of Ali Amin Gandapur as chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The move has fueled speculation about growing differences within Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and raised questions about whether a new faction is quietly emerging inside the party. Sher Afzal Marwat, who still serves as an MNA despite being expelled from PTI over disciplinary issues, challenged Gandapur’s resignation and called it unconstitutional. In the petition, he argued that Gandapur stepped down under pressure and claimed the resignation had no legal standing. Without…
A private college principal dies after suffering critical injuries in a shooting incident outside his campus in Muzaffarabad, the capital of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Police confirmed on Friday that Principal Hamza Ahmed Dar passed away during treatment at a hospital in the Gojra area. According to investigators, the attack took place a day earlier when Hamza Ahmed Dar stepped out of his office. The suspect allegedly opened fire outside the college premises and fled the scene after the attack. A college watchman also confirmed the sequence of events while recording his statement before investigators. Police said the principal received…
