Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched the “One App” digital traffic challan system, marking a significant step in modernising traffic law enforcement in the country. The newly introduced system is the first of its kind in Pakistan to issue traffic challans based on video evidence, with the goal of improving transparency, accuracy, and…
Pakistan has successfully launched its second locally developed Earth observation satellite, EO-2, marking a major achievement in the nation’s space programme. The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) announced that the EO-2 satellite was launched from China’s Yangjiang Seashore Launch Centre aboard a Smart Dragon-3 carrier rocket, placing the satellite into its designated orbit. …
Nobel Peace Prize laureate and education activist Malala Yousafzai has announced a new fully funded scholarship program for Pakistani women seeking to pursue graduate studies at the University of Oxford. In a video message shared on social media, Malala said that after graduating from Oxford herself, she felt a deep responsibility to create opportunities for…
Barrister Amjad Malik highlights Lahore’s cultural revival and tourism growth; journalists call for greater recognition and protection of the media community. A delegation of journalists led by senior journalist and London Media Cricket Club team manager Tahir Chaudhry, along with team captain Ghulam Hussain Awan, met Vice Chairman Overseas Pakistanis Commission Punjab, Barrister Amjad Malik,…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sets $1 billion bilateral trade target within a year Pakistan and Kazakhstan on Wednesday signed 19 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation across a wide range of sectors including trade, investment, energy, railways, artificial intelligence, digital development, education, health, sports, logistics and climate change. The agreements were…
London Media Cricket Club kicked off their annual tour in emphatic fashion by defeating the UAE Journalists XI by 26 runs in a day-night encounter at the Ajman Cricket Ground. All-rounder Sajid Aziz delivered a match-winning performance, claiming five wickets and earning the Man of the Match award for his outstanding contribution. According to match…
Direct commercial flights between Bangladesh and Pakistan have resumed after a 14-year break, marking a significant milestone in relations between the two South Asian nations. On 29 January 2026, Biman Bangladesh Airlines operated the inaugural flight BG-341 from Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport. The aircraft was formally welcomed with a…
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…
