Northern Ireland is set to introduce major changes to its driver licensing system from 1 October 2026, with the aim of reducing road deaths and serious injuries among new and young drivers. The reforms, described by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins as the most significant overhaul in almost 70 years, will see a Graduated Driver Licensing…
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has launched the Prime Minister Health Card Programme for citizens of Islamabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and Gilgit-Baltistan, ensuring free medical treatment for millions of people. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony on Friday, the Prime Minister said that access to healthcare is a basic right of every citizen, and…
A dignified and prestigious reception was organized in the French capital, Paris, in honor of Governor of Punjab, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan, bringing together mayors from nearby cities, officials of the Pakistan Embassy, a French delegation, and prominent members of the Pakistani community, including social, business, and political figures. The event was hosted by the…
Residents of Double Road, Abbasia Abad, and Dhoke Babu Irfan accuse authorities of apathy as sewage, garbage, and disease plague the area Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s vision of a “Clean Punjab” appears to remain largely rhetorical, as ground realities in several urban localities tell a very different story. The constituency of Federal Minister for Railways,…
Pakistani renowned senior tennis player Talha Waheed has made Pakistan proud by achieving a remarkable global milestone, securing his name in the Guinness World Records through an outstanding performance. Talha Waheed broke the previous record held by an American player by delivering 59 impressive tennis serves in just one minute, showcasing his exceptional skill, discipline,…
A powerful gas cylinder explosion in Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital, on Sunday early morning has claimed the lives of at least eight people, including a newlywed bride and groom, and injured several others. The blast occurred inside a residential house in the G-7/2 sector shortly after a wedding reception, when many guests were asleep inside. The…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has formally expressed interest in hosting Bangladesh’s fixtures in the upcoming ICC Men’s Twenty20 World Cup 2026, amid ongoing uncertainty over the Bangladesh team’s participation in matches scheduled in India. Bangladesh have raised security concerns and communicated to the International Cricket Council (ICC) that they are unwilling to travel to…
Pakistan Army Chief and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, visited Lahore Garrison where he received a detailed overview of the formation’s operational readiness, training framework, and ongoing measures aimed at strengthening combat effectiveness. During the visit, he observed a specialised field training demonstration featuring modern military technologies, reflecting the Army’s focus…
President Donald Trump announced this week that the United States would temporarily run Venezuela following a U.S. military operation that removed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro from power. Trump said the U.S. will oversee the country during an interim period and use its vast oil resources as part of the effort to stabilize and rebuild the…
Four police officers were martyred in two separate gun attacks in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province of Pakistan on Sunday, authorities confirmed. In the first incident in Lakki Marwat district, militants riding a motorcycle opened fire on traffic police personnel in the Sarai Naurang area. Three officers, Traffic Police In-charge Jalal Khan, Constable Azizullah,…
