China to invest $1 billion to establish medical city in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: A Chinese business delegation called on President Asif Ali Zardari and expressed interest in investing $1 billion to establish a medical city in Pakistan. During the meeting, the delegation also expressed interest in investing in multiple sectors, particularly in agriculture, livestock, energy, transport, and manufacturing, state broadcaster Radio Pakistan
Countdown begins for Pakistan’s new Chief Justice
The coalition government has 30 hours to appoint a new Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) following the enactment of the 26th Constitutional Amendment. This amendment mandates that the top judicial position be filled three days before the incumbent’s retirement. According to the new legal framework, with current CJP Qazi Faez
President Zardari announces 100 million from personal funds to Arshad Nadeem
President Asif Ali Zardari has announced a reward of 100 million rupees from his own pocket for Olympian Arshad Nadeem. A ceremony to award the Hilal-e-Imtiaz to Olympian Arshad Nadeem was held at the Aiwan-e-Sadr (President’s House). Following this, the champion athlete met with the President. During the meeting, the
ECP excludes PTI chairman in latest political parties list
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) released an updated list of 166 registered political parties on Wednesday. The list includes updates to the names of several party presidents or chairmen. However, the ECP did not update the party chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The name of Mian Nawaz Sharif is
Hilal-e-Imtiaz approved for Umar Farooq for uncovering toshakhana scandal
President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the Hilal-e-Imtiaz award for Umar Farooq, the whistleblower who exposed the Toshakhana case. Farooq, an overseas Pakistani, will receive the Hilal-e-Imtiaz for his role in exposing the Toshakhana case involving former Prime Minister Imran Khan. He is among 104 individuals set to receive civil
QAU requests for Rs5 b govt bailout amid financial crisis
ISLAMABAD: The Academic Staff Association (ASA) at Quaid-i-Azam University has urged the government to allocate Rs5 billion to address a severe shortage of funds, jeopardising the university’s operations, as reported by Pro Pakistani. According to the ASA president, the university is facing a budget deficit of approximately Rs800 million, leading to
President, PM express grief over death of Iranian President
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed profound grief and sorrow over the tragic death of Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. In their separate statements, the President and the Prime Minister extended their heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families of the Iranian
President Zardari wants to resolve issues in AJK through dialogue
President Asif Ali Zardari emphasized the importance of restraint and dialogue in resolving the issues in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) during a meeting with members of the AJK Legislative Assembly affiliated with the Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians (PPPP). He urged all stakeholders, including political parties, state institutions, and the
Punjab Governor will take oath on May 7
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan, will take oath as Punjab Governor on May 7. The development was confirmed by the party’s Central Punjab General Secretary, Hassan Murtaza. According to reports, the ceremony will be held at the Governor House on May 7 at 6pm. Saleem Haider
Saudi FM’s visit to Pakistan: Who will he meet today?
On Monday, a Saudi delegation, headed by Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, arrived in Pakistan for a two-day visit. The delegation landed at Rawalpindi’s Nur Khan Airbase, where they were welcomed by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Below is the comprehensive itinerary of meetings for the Saudi Foreign
