Ugly scenes in Punjab Assembly as lawmakers fight
LAHORE – Just weeks after the Treasury and Opposition agreed on a code of conduct for maintaining decorum during assembly proceedings, chaos erupted once again in the Punjab Assembly on Monday.
Blast derails Jaffar Express near Shikarpur
SUKKUR – An explosion on the railway track near Shikarpur injured one person, causing three coaches of the Jaffar Express to derail on Monday.
Pak-US ties shouldn’t be viewed via China lens: Dar
Addressing Pakistani diaspora in New York, DPM says Pakistan has emerged from a period of diplomatic isolation Reaffirms Pakistan’s resolve to join ranks of G-20 economies Islamabad ready for peaceful settlement of Kashmir, Palestine disputes under UN.
PM approves formation of modern, digital ecosystem in FBR
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday granted approval for the formation of a modern and globally standard digital ecosystem in Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), besides directed hiring of internationally renowned experts.
Pakistan close to lock trade deal with US: Dar
WASHINGTON – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Friday that the United States and Pakistan were very close to a trade deal that could come within days and not weeks.
Naqvi vows to end Fitna-ul-Hindustan for durable peace in Balochistan
QUETTA – Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday assured the Balochistan Chief Minister of the federal government’s cooperation with the provincial regime to end Fitna-ul-Hindustan for establishing durable peace in the province.
China, Pakistan renew pledge to confront hybrid threats
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir holds meetings in Beijing with civil, military leadership Both sides reiterate shared commitment to long-term regional stability Beijing terms Pak armed forces vital contributor to peace in South Asia.
Hailing FBR reforms, PM calls for time-bound actions to sustain progress
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that improving tax system to increase national revenue and reduce tax burden on the common man is among the government’s top priorities.
UN SC adopts Pak-sponsored resolution on peaceful settlement of disputes
ISLAMABAD – The UN Security Council yesterday unanimously adopted a Pakistan-sponsored resolu-tion urging member-states to take measures for the effective implementation of the 15-member body’s resolutions for peaceful settlement of disputes, such as Kashmir and Palestine.

