Progress hinges on terror elimination, says PM on one year in power By: agenices on March 5, 2025Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has vowed to eliminate terrorism from the country to pave way for the foreign investment in the country as the PML-N coalition government completed its one year in power. “We should work in unison instead of pulling each other’s legs,” the premier said while addressing a special session of the federal […]
9 civilians martyred, 16 injured as security forces foil Bannu Cantt attack By: News Desk on March 5, 2025Militants targeted Bannu Cantt during Iftar on Wednesday, resulting in the martyrdom of nine innocent civilians and injuring 16 others, according to security sources. The attack, which occurred at a bustling market in Bannu, was foiled by security forces, who continue their clearance operations to eliminate the remaining terrorists. At least six militants have been […]
KP makes police clearance mandatory By: Agencies on March 5, 2025Amid rising security concerns and increasing crime rates, the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa police department has made the police clearance certificate a mandatory requirement for securing employment. This decision applies not only to government and private sector jobs but also to employees working in shops and households. To promote this initiative, the police department has launched an awareness […]
KP Assembly passes ‘Control of Narcotic Substances (Amendment) Bill By: APP on March 5, 2025The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has passed the “Control of Narcotic Substances (Amendment) Bill”, introducing stricter measures to combat drug trade, possession, and smuggling. The bill, presented by Provincial Minister for Excise and Narcotics Control, Khaliq-uz-Zaman, outlines different punishments based on the type and quantity of narcotics. A key amendment has been made to Clause 9, […]
India reach Champions Trophy final with win over Australia By: AP on March 5, 2025Virat Kohli led the way with 84 runs off 98 balls as India beat Australia by four wickets on Tuesday to reach the final of the Champions Trophy. Kohli´s 74th ODI half-century helped India finish with 267-6 in reply to Australia´s 264 all out in the first semifinal. Pacer Mohammed Shami spearheaded India´s bowling and […]
Polio virus detected in sewage lines of all four provinces By: inp on March 5, 2025The Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at Pakistan’s National Institute of Health has confirmed the detection of polio virus in sewage lines in all four provinces of Pakistan. According to sources, the Regional Reference Laboratory has confirmed the presence of the polio virus in samples collected from 25 districts across the country. The samples […]
ECP adjourns PTI intra-party elections case until April 8 By: APP on March 5, 2025The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of the PTI intra-party elections case, until April 8. The case pertains to the legitimacy of PTI’s internal elections and their compliance with ECP regulations. A three-member bench, headed by Member Sindh Nisar Durrani, heard the case, with PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, […]
PM forms committee for early realisation of accords with Azerbaijan By: APP on March 5, 2025Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday formed a committee to ensure the early realisation of the Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements signed with Azerbaijan during his recent visit to the country. The prime minister, chairing a meeting to review the implementation of accords, directed the authorities concerned to present an action plan to take […]
Plan B: Climate change forces Pakistan beekeepers to widen pursuit of flowers By: AFP on March 5, 2025Under a dry, smoggy sky, a beekeeper in Pakistan’s Punjab province carefully loads boxes filled with tens of thousands of bees onto the back of a truck. Together they will travel 500 kilometres (around 300 miles) in an increasingly desperate chase to find flowering plants, clean air and moderate temperatures for honey production as climate […]
Deputy PM Dar urges collective efforts for national development By: APP on March 5, 2025Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday emphasized the importance of collaboration from all institutions and individuals in the country’s development, stating that the government was committed to advancing the country’s economy through focused efforts. He highlighted that Pakistan had great resilience and was blessed with huge reserves of mines & […]