Pakistan plans major tariff cuts at Gwadar Port
- 11-May-2026
The Pakistan government has decided to announce major tariff cuts at Gwadar Port to boost business activities. The tariff cut was announced by Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry aimed at increasing international transit and trans-shipment traffic. The minister said berthing charges for container vessels at the port would be reduced by 25 per cent, while […]
Pakistan intensifies efforts for safe recovery of crew held in Somalia piracy incident
- 28-Apr-2026
ISLAMABAD: Diplomatic and maritime efforts have been stepped up to secure the safe release of Pakistani crew members taken hostage after a pirate attack near Somalia targeting the vessel “Honor 25,” ARY News reported. According to officials, the oil tanker came under attack by suspected pirates in waters near Somalia, resulting in a tense situation […]
Federal Constitutional Court gives landmark verdict in inheritance case
- 16-Apr-2026
The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan on Thursday issued a landmark verdict in inheritance case in Punjab’s Wazirabad land dispute case, ARY News reported. The FCC headed by Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan and comprising Justice Ali Baqar Najafi issued an important ruling in CPLA No. 3378 of 2022 concerning inheritance rights in a land settlement […]
Pakistan Railways Relief Package Announced After Petrol Price Hike
- 03-Apr-2026
After petrol price hike, Pakistan PM has announced a comprehensive relief package for railway passengers- April 2026
Pakistan vaccinates over 44.6 mln children in final anti-polio drive of 2025: NEOC
- 22-Dec-2025
Pakistan has successfully concluded its last nationwide anti-polio campaign of 2025, ARY News reported on Monday, citing the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC). During the anti-polio drive more than 44.6 million children were vaccinated, which was carried out across the country from 15 to 21 December. In Punjab, approximately 22.9 million children were administered anti-polio […]
Govt reduces port charges to 'boost' exports
- 01-Jul-2025
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Maritime Affairs on Tuesday reduced charges for export and transshipment containers through the Port Qasim Authority by 50 percent, ARY News reported. According to a notification issued here, the revised charges are in effect from July 1, 2025. The decision aims to provide ‘relief’ to the trade sector and stimulate economic […]
Nation observes 'Youm-e-Tashakkur' over 'Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos' success
- 11-May-2025
The Pakistani nation is observing ‘Youm-e-Tashakkur’ today (Sunday) over success of Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos, ARY News reported. The day is being observed to mark the successful retaliatory strikes of the Pakistan armed forces inside India following unprovoked aggression. Earlier, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif announced to observe “Youm-e-Tashakkur” across the country today [Sunday] for giving a […]
President Zardari cautions govt over decision to carve out more canals from Indus River system
- 10-Mar-2025
President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday addressed the joint session of Parliament on the beginning of the new parliamentary year. During the address, opposition parties continued their protest and chanted slogans. PM Shehabz Sharif, federal ministers, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Asifa Bhutto Zardari, Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah, Governor KP Faisal Karim Kundi and […]
Senate body session: Faisal Vawda exposes land scam in Port Qasim
- 19-Feb-2025
ISLAMABAD: Senator Faisal Vawda exposed the land scam in Port Qasim in a session of the Senate’s standing committee on Maritime Affairs on Wednesday. Faisal Vawda, Chairman of the Senate committee, disclosed in a session that the land of around 40 billion rupees value at government price, was sold at throwaway rate in five billion […]
Pakistan Railway incurred Rs 48bln losses in FY2022-23
- 18-Sep-2024
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railway (PR) incurred losses of Rs 48.195 billion in the fiscal year 2022-23, ARY News reported on Wednesday. According to a report, the loss of over Rs 48.195 billion is 2.04% higher than the previous year. The report mentioned that the railway administration has failed to reduce the losses despite the efforts. The […]