Senate body to look into PMDC matters

Health minister says arrangements are being made to conduct the Medical and Dental Colleges Admission Test at the earliest.

Published 08 May, 2026 07:13am

Plan afoot to dredge Pindi's Leh Nullah, drains to avoid floods in monsoon

“The district administration has already imposed a ban on dumping of solid waste and construction material along nullahs and drains,” official says.

Updated 08 May, 2026 09:22am

Naqvi reviews ‘Road to Makkah’ arrangements at Islamabad airport

Inspects Saudi immigration counters set up at the airport and the staff deputed there.

Published 08 May, 2026 07:13am

Nawaz summons ticket aspirants for AJK polls

More than 205 PML-N leaders and activists have applied for party tickets.

Published 08 May, 2026 07:13am

PTI walks out of Senate to protest Bushra’s ‘secret’ hospital visit

“Political differences may exist, but endangering a person’s health and life is wholly unacceptable," says PTI's Ali Zafar.

Updated 08 May, 2026 07:47am

Benazir programme cuts child stunting rates: study

Mi­­nister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Syed Imran Ahmed Shah terms the results a major achievement for Pakistan’s social protection sector.

Updated 08 May, 2026 08:02am

Pakistan Bar Council wants all vacant high court posts filled in one month

Lawyers oppose reappointment of retired superior court judges.

Updated 08 May, 2026 07:51am

Senate passes resolution lauding courage, sacrifices of armed forces on Marka-i-Haq anniversary

Resolution also lauds the "wise leadership" of PM Shehbaz and President Zardari; pays tribute to services of CDF Munir.

Published 08 May, 2026 08:09am

Battery storage system is missing link in Pakistan’s solar revolution, experts say

Expert notes adoption of renewable energy reaction to rising fuel prices; panelist says after solarisation, consumers not captive to grid anymore.

Published 08 May, 2026 07:56am

Pakistan expects agreement between US and Iran 'sooner rather than later': FO

Islamabad will welcome a settlement between Iran and the US wherever it may be reached, FO spokesperson says.

Updated 08 May, 2026 12:21am

Plan for water sports at Simly Dam raises environmental concerns

The dam, built in 1983, is located 30 kilometres east of Islamabad in the foothills of lush green mountains and is considered a main source of clean drinking water.

Updated 07 May, 2026 08:18am

100 commandos join capital police’s new Delta Force Unit

Delta Force will make its mark, protect the citizens of the federal capital, and eliminate enemies, says IGP Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir.

Updated 07 May, 2026 08:32am

Pakistan Bar Council seeks end to lawyers promising ‘guaranteed results’

The ruling came in a disciplinary complaint filed by Abid Khurshid against his lawyer, Advocate Samina Qureshi, from Bahawalpur.

Updated 07 May, 2026 07:41am

Punjab health minister orders steps to rectify seepage in Benazir Bhutto Hospital basement

Provincial government allocated all available resources for the hospitals so the people could get better medication without any hurdle, he says.

Updated 07 May, 2026 08:38am

Kutchery Chowk set to open for traffic next week

Thousands of commuters will be relieved of the inconvenience they have had since the construction work on the remodeling project began in November 2025.

Updated 07 May, 2026 08:25am

Call for urgent action, equitable climate finance, stronger global-local coordination

Policymakers, experts and stakeholders say Pakistan continues to bear disproportionate climate risks.

Updated 07 May, 2026 08:22am

FCC questions integrity of Nadra records in custody case

“Who says Nadra records cannot be tampered with?” asks Justice Aamer Farooq while hearing a habeas corpus petition regarding the custody of a minor girl who had converted from Christianity to Islam.

Published 07 May, 2026 07:06am

SC, FCC operate as coordinate courts, exercising clearly demarcated jurisdictions: CJP Afridi

The constitutional scheme following the 27th Amendment does not position the SC or the FCC as an appellate forum to each other, he says.

Published 06 May, 2026 03:22pm

Pakistan again turns to spot LNG market, seeks bids for 2 cargoes

State-run Pakistan LNG Limited has set May 7 as the deadline for bids.

Published 06 May, 2026 12:34pm

CDA sets July 30 deadline for Margalla Road extension project

“This project will provide an alternative, fast and easy route between Islamabad and the motorway,” says Naqvi.

Updated 06 May, 2026 08:57am