Category: General

CM GB praises role of journalists in highlighting tourism Potential

Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan Haji Gulbar Khan has said that journalists in the region can play a vital role in highlighting the tourism potential and addressing the issues faced by Gilgit-Baltistan Addressing the oath-taking ceremony of the Gilgit-Baltistan’s Journalist Forum in Islamabad, he emphasized that the Gilgit Baltistan government is

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Pakistan calls for ending human rights abuses in IIOJK

Pakistan has urged the international community to help in securing the right of self-determination for the Kashmiri people through a UN-sponsored plebiscite. Deputy Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, Usman Jadoon told the General Assembly’s Third Committee that the use of excessive force, enforced disappearances, arbitrary detentions, and restrictions

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Bar Councils hail appointment of Justice Yahya Afridi as CJP

Various Bar Councils across the country have hailed the appointment of Justice Yahya Afridi as the next Chief Justice of Pakistan. The Bar Councils of Sindh, Lahore, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Bahawalpur, and Islamabad have congratulated Justice Yahya Afridi on his appointment as the Chief Justice and assured their full cooperation. Vice

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Anniversary of Begum Nusrat Bhutto observed

The 13th death anniversary of Begum Nusrat Bhutto, wife of former premier Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was observed on Wednesday. Nusrat Bhutto was mother of PPP chairperson Benazir Bhutto and mother-in-law of President Asif Ali Zardari. Begum Nusrat Bhutto was born on 23rd March 1928 and she passed away in Dubai

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Minister briefs US investors on positive economic indicators

Federal Minister for Finance, Muhammad Aurangzeb, participated in a roundtable conference with institutional investors organized by US-based investment banking company Jefferies International. During the interaction, the Finance Minister briefed investors on the positive economic indicators of Pakistan, which are a result of the successful Stand-By Arrangement (SBA). Minister Aurangzeb highlighted

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Punjab govt changes school timings amid rising air pollution

Punjab Government has issued directives to change school timing to safeguard children and school staff from increasing air pollution in the province. According to the Environment Protection Department Punjab schools will now open after 8:45 am from 28th of this month to January 31, 2025. Meanwhile, Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum

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President appoints Justice Yahya Afridi as CJP

President Asif Ali Zardari has appointed Supreme Court judge Justice Yahya Afridi as the Chief Justice of Pakistan. Justice Yahya Afridi has been appointed for three years from 26th October. The appointment was made by the President under Articles 175A (3), 177 and 179 of the Constitution. Meanwhile, Ministry of

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