Aleem Khan contacts Bilawal to form GB govt: sources
- 22-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: Istahkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) Chairman and Federal Minister for Communications Aleem Khan on Monday contacted Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari regarding the formation of the government in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), ARY News reported. Both leaders discussed forming a joint government in Gilgit-Baltistan. Sources said that the duo agreed that the PPP and IPP […]
SC issues key verdict on government employees’ rights
- 22-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court ruled that a government employee acquitted with honour deserves full pay and benefits, ARY News reported. Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar wrote the 8-page judgment, according to court records. The court said time spent off duty will count as service if the employee gets an honorable acquittal. It added that departmental action […]
Gilgit-Baltistan assembly elects Speaker, Deputy Speaker unopposed
- 22-Jun-2026
GILGIT: Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elected its Speaker and Deputy Speaker unopposed on Monday, ARY News reported. PPP’s Imran Nadeem took the Speaker’s seat without contest. PML-N’s Malik Kifayat-ur-Rehman became Deputy Speaker the same way. Outgoing Speaker Nazir Advocate administered the oath to Imran Nadeem. Nadeem then swore in Kifayat-ur-Rehman as Deputy Speaker. Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister PPP […]
Iraq pilgrims from Pakistan get new guidelines
- 22-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony on Monday issued fresh guidelines for Pakistani pilgrims travelling to Iraq, warning that violations of visa regulations could result in heavy fines, deportation and permanent travel restrictions. According to a notification issued by the ministry, the Iraqi government has introduced stricter measures to prevent the misuse […]
Hafiz Naeem calls for elimination of interest-based system in Pakistan
- 22-Jun-2026
KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman on Monday urged the government to eliminate the interest-based financial system, saying the government is not serious about implementing the constitutional and judicial directives regarding the abolition of riba (interest). Addressing a press conference in Karachi, Hafiz Naeem said a significant portion of the federal budget is […]
Gul Plaza fire: Police declare Tanveer Pasta, accomplices responsible for deadly tragedy
- 22-Jun-2026
Karachi Police have finalized their initial challan regarding the tragic fire at Gul Plaza, holding Tanveer Paste 'responsible'
Good news for women entrepreneurs in Pakistan
- 22-Jun-2026
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved a new digital financing facility aimed at promoting women’s entrepreneurship and financial inclusion. According to the SECP, the initiative, titled “Khudmukhtar Khatoon” (Empowered Woman), will enable female entrepreneurs to obtain asset financing ranging from Rs100,000 to Rs1.5 million for the purchase of machinery, equipment, and […]
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian likely to visit Pakistan tomorrow
- 22-Jun-2026
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is expected to arrive in Pakistan on Tuesday for a brief one-day visit, ARY News reported on Monday, citing sources. According to diplomatic sources, President Pezeshkian is scheduled to hold high-level meetings with Pakistani counterpart, Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during his stay in Islamabad. The discussions are […]
Gold prices rise in Pakistan - June 22, 2026
- 22-Jun-2026
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan moved higher on Monday, June 22, 2026, in line with gains in the international bullion market. According to rates issued by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of 24-karat gold per tola increased by Rs4,643 to Rs442,636, compared to the previous closing of Rs437,993. Similarly, the […]
GB Govt formation: PPP, PML-N consult over constitutional offices
- 22-Jun-2026
GILGIT: The PPP and the PML-N are consulting over the constitutional offices for the formation of government in Gilgit Baltistan, sources said. Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has decided to nominate Imran Nadeem Shigri as speaker of the GB Assembly and the party leadership has approved his name for the office, sources said. Imran Nadeem has […]