China Sends Relief Flights to Support Pakistan’s Flood-Hit Families Relief Arrives from Beijing Two relief flights from the People’s Republic of China landed at Nur Khan Air Base, Rawalpindi, carrying 300 tents and 9,000 blankets to support families affected by the recent floods. The supplies will bolster Pakistan’s monsoon relief operations, coordinated by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Ceremony Highlights The reception ceremony was attended by Federal Minister Amir Muqam, NDMA Chairman Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik, Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong, and representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and NDMA. Minister Muqam expressed heartfelt gratitude to China, stating…
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Balochistan CM Announces Electric Bikes for Working Women on Easy Installments Empowering Women Through Mobility Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mir Sarfaraz Bugti, has unveiled a plan to provide electric bikes to working women on easy installment terms. The scheme, announced during a meeting on the Public Sector Development Program (PSDP), aims to enhance women’s economic independence and mobility. Development Projects Under Review The meeting, attended by key provincial ministers and officials, reviewed ongoing development projects. CM Bugti directed all departments to complete approved schemes by January 2026. While appreciating departments showing progress, he expressed dissatisfaction with delays and ordered the…
Shutter Down, Wheel Jam Strike Cripples Azad Kashmir Region at a Standstill Life across Azad Jammu and Kashmir came to a grinding halt on Monday as the Public Action Committee staged a shutter down and wheel jam strike. The strike, part of a growing protest movement, left shops, markets, hotels, and transport services closed in Muzaffarabad and beyond. Schools remained technically open, but most classrooms were empty as students stayed away. 38-Point Charter of Demands The protest revolves around a sweeping 38-point charter of demands, which includes ending 12 reserved seats for refugees and curbing privileges extended to elites. The…
US President Donald Trump assured Pakistan of full cooperation in trade: Shehbaz sharif Strengthening Pakistan-US Relations Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has revealed that US President Donald Trump assured Pakistan of full cooperation in the fields of trade, investment, and economy during their recent meeting in Washington. Describing the encounter as “very pleasant,” Sharif said bilateral ties have gained stability in recent months. The premier noted that discussions covered trade expansion, oil and gas exploration, as well as opportunities in the mining and minerals sector. He added that Trump’s commitment could open new avenues of bilateral investment and economic collaboration. Praise…
SC Suspends IHC Order Barring Justice Jahangiri from Judicial Work Supreme Court Steps In The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday suspended an order of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that had restrained Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri from carrying out judicial duties. The IHC had issued the restriction earlier this month amid controversy surrounding the validity of the judge’s law degree. A five-member constitutional bench of the SC, headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan, ruled that the “operation of the impugned order is suspended.” Notices were also issued to the attorney general of Pakistan, the advocate general of Islamabad, and other respondents,…
24 Pakistani Hostages, LPG Tanker Released by Houthis: Mohsin Naqvi Interior Minister confirms safe release of 27 crew members after Israeli drone strike at Yemen port Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi confirmed on Saturday that a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker with 27 crew members, including 24 Pakistanis, has been safely released by the Houthis and has exited Yemeni waters. In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), Naqvi said: “Alhamdulillah, the tanker and its crew have now been released by the Houthis and are out of Yemeni waters.” Details of the Incident The LPG tanker, carrying 24 Pakistanis (including Captain…
17 Indian-sponsored militants eliminated in Lakki Marwat IBO: ISPR Pakistani security forces successfully killed 17 Indian-sponsored militants during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Lakki Marwat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced on Saturday. The operation, carried out on the night of September 26-27, targeted members of the proxy group Fitna al-Khawarij. Details of the Operation According to ISPR, troops effectively engaged the militant hideout, neutralizing all 17 attackers. Weapons and ammunition were recovered from the slain terrorists, who had been involved in numerous acts of v!0lence against security forces and law enforcement agencies. A sanitisation operation was launched…
Afghan Govt Welcomes Regional Stance Against Foreign Military Bases in Afghanistan Kabul — September 27, 2025:The Taliban-led Afghan government has welcomed the stance taken by Russia, China, Iran, and Pakistan against the establishment of foreign military bases in Afghanistan, describing it as an important step for sovereignty and regional stability. Joint Statement at the UNGA The position came after a quadripartite consultation held on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. The four countries have been engaging in this format since 2017 to promote stability and coordinate efforts against terr0rism, narcotics, and extremism. The…
Gilgit-Baltistan Traders End Protest at Sost Dry Port After More Than Two Months Sost, Gilgit-Baltistan — September 27, 2025:Traders in Gilgit-Baltistan have ended their more than two-month-long sit-in at the Sost Dry Port, paving the way for the resumption of trade and tourism between Pakistan and China through the Khunjerab Pass. Background of the Protest The protest, which began in July 2025, was launched against the government’s taxation policies and the suspension of customs clearance at the port.Led by trade leader Javed Hussain, the demonstration disrupted trade for weeks, impacting both local businesses and cross-border commerce. According to Hussain, the…
Pakistan Calls India a ‘Regional Bully’ at UNGA, Terms Name Distortion ‘Utterly Shameful’ Pakistan has strongly rebuked India at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), calling it a “regional bully” after an Indian diplomat distorted Islamabad’s name as “Terr0ristan.” Heated Exchange at UNGA Tensions between Pakistan and India resurfaced during the Right of Reply session on the fifth day of the UNGA.Indian representative Rentala Srinivas branded Pakistan a “terr0rist state,” declaring: “No arguments or untruths can ever whitewash the crimes of Terr0ristan.” In response, Muhammad Rashid, Second Secretary at the Pakistan Mission, condemned the remarks as “utterly shameful” and…