Syed Irfan Raza

Leaders hold ‘frank discussion’ behind closed doors

Lawmakers approach army chief after briefing to ask questions; Fazl offers to mediate with Kabul, Bilawal calls Afghanistan "terror hub". Updated about 15 hours ago

Govt determined to equip youth with IT, AI skills

PM meets delegation from AI firm Afiniti; chairs meeting on food security. Updated a day ago

Key decisions expected as leaders meet on security issues today

Strict security arrangements in place, media barred from Parliament House. Updated a day ago

PM Shehbaz lauds FIA, IB for arresting human trafficker

Officials brief PM about arrest of gang leaders, operators and facilitators involved in human trafficking. Updated 3 days ago

Parliamentary panel on national security to meet tomorrow

NA speaker Ayaz Sadiq to convene security huddle; PM Shehbaz, COAS Asim Munir to join briefing. Updated 3 days ago

Pakistan seeks to boost economic relations with EU

Ambassadors of European Union, Bosnia and Herzegovina call on PM Shehbaz. Updated 15 Mar, 2025 11:12am

PM Shehbaz orders crackdown on sugar hoarders to curb ‘artificial hike’

Assures businessmen of govt support to bring in investment and enhance exports. Updated 15 Mar, 2025 09:30am

National Highway Authority given two months to improve performance

Communicates minister stresses need for timely completion of road construction projects. Updated 14 Mar, 2025 09:12am

President, PM laud security forces’ bravery in Jaffar Express rescue

Zardari says terrorism to be eradicated from Balochistan; PM receives briefing from CM Bugti. Updated 13 Mar, 2025 11:28am

Balochistan standoff ends after all Jaffar Express hostages rescued

Military spokesperson says 33 terrorists killed, 4 FC men martyred, clearance operation underway; claims terrorists were in touch with "handlers in Afghanistan". Updated 13 Mar, 2025 09:22am

Prices to be monitored strictly in Ramazan

PM Shehbaz directs cabinet to enhance service delivery. Updated 12 Mar, 2025 09:53am

PPP, PML-N joint meeting expresses concern at deteriorating security situation in KP

Both parties emphasise urgent need for measures to restore peace and stability. Updated 12 Mar, 2025 09:41am

PML-N govt’s ‘unilateralism putting strain on federation’

In address to joint sitting of parliament, Zardari points to policies like Cholistan canal project; urges consensus-based decision Published 11 Mar, 2025 08:23am

Straining to hear Zardari speak, govt members ‘ignore’ PTI din

Although present in the house, Achakzai and JUI-F members did not join PTI’s noisy protest. Updated 11 Mar, 2025 08:39am

President to address joint session today

Zardari to outline the federal govt's performance, governance issues. Updated 10 Mar, 2025 07:54am

PM Shehbaz assures businesspersons of favourable environment

Says govt will celebrate 10 years of President Xi’s "historic" 2015 visit. Updated 08 Mar, 2025 10:34am

Cabinet reshuffle sees new members get portfolios

Interior ministry to have 3 bosses as Pervez Khattak becomes adviser, Talal Chaudhry made state minister. Updated 08 Mar, 2025 08:04am

PM approves plan to train youth according to market needs

Reaffirms support for KP development, welfare of people. Published 07 Mar, 2025 06:10am

PM Shehbaz reiterates govt’s resolve to purge country of poliovirus

Welcomes Arab League’s Gaza reconstruction plan. Published 06 Mar, 2025 12:41pm

Portfolios still not ‘official’ after PM meets new cabinet inductees

As largest party in ruling coalition, PML-N wants first choice of ministries, insiders say. Published 06 Mar, 2025 08:52am