PCB okays major hike in match fees for Quaid-e-Azam trophy players
- 29-Jun-2026
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has approved a substantial increase in match fees for players participating in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy as part of a series of key financial and administrative decisions for the 2026–27 fiscal year. The decisions were taken during the 84th meeting of the PCB Board of Governors, chaired by PCB Chairman […]
Punjab Budget 2026-27 announced: Rs5.9trillion outlay focuses on public relief and infrastructure
- 16-Jun-2026
LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman presented Rs 5,903.5 billion provincial budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 in the Punjab Assembly on Monday. The over-arching fiscal design is embedded against backdrop of CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s “Economic Transformation Plan,” which comprises mega-infrastructure, green energy, techagriculture and a larger social safety net that neutralises further […]
Eshal Fatima case takes new turn
- 12-Jun-2026
JHANG: Authorities have constituted a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to probe the case of 17-year-old student Eshal Fatima in Jhang, Punjab, ARY News reported on Friday. According to police, officials from the Punjab Police and the prosecution department held a meeting to review the progress of the investigation. The JIT has been formed under the […]
India failed to provide evidence on Pahalgam attack even after a year: Attaullah Tarar
- 22-Apr-2026
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said on Wednesday that India has failed to present any credible evidence regarding the Pahalgam attack even one year after the attack. In a televised statement marking the anniversary of the attack, Tarar termed the Pahalgam episode a “false flag operation of India,” stating it reflected […]
Punjab freezes Rs23.4bn assets of proscribed group, blocks 92 bank accounts
- 18-Nov-2025
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz chaired a high-level meeting on law and order on Wednesday, during which authorities briefed her on major actions taken against a proscribed extremist outfit, ARY News reported. Officials informed the meeting that assets worth Rs23.4 billion belonging to office-bearers of the banned organisation have been frozen. In Lahore alone, […]
Former PTI leaders including Imran Ismail call on party's Vice-Chairman Qureshi in Lahore
- 31-Oct-2025
LAHORE: Former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders on Friday called on PTI Vice-Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi, ARY News reported. Ex-federal minister Fawad Chaudhry, former governor of Sindh Imran Ismail, and ex-MNA Mehmood Moulvi held a meeting with Shah Mahmood Qureshi at the Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute (PKLI), where the PTI Vice-Chairman has been brought for […]
Security forces shoot down three more Indian drones near Lahore's Walton, Burki road
- 08-May-2025
LAHORE: Pakistan security forces have shot down three more Indian drones at Lahore’s Walton, Burki Road, ARY News reported on Thursday, citing sources. Earlier, panic gripped parts of Lahore as sounds of gunfire and explosions were reported in the vicinity of Walton and Burki Road. Pakistan security forces shot down multiple drones fired by India. […]
Mohsin Naqvi meets Pope Francis at Vatican City
- 04-Jun-2024
Interior Minister and Narcotics Control Mohsin Naqvi called on the spiritual leader of Christians, Pope Francis at the Vatican City. According to details, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Pope Francis discussed issues of mutual interest in the meeting. During the meeting, Pope Francis appreciated the Pakistan government’s efforts for the reconstruction of churches after the […]
UK desires to promote ties with Pakistan in various fields
- 05-Apr-2024
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has emphasized the formulation of a common strategy to cope with terrorism, which is an international phenomenon, ARY News reported. Talking to the British high commissioner Jane Marriott in Islamabad today, he said Pakistan is the only country which has made immense sacrifices in the war on terrorism. He said […]
PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi to 'contest' senate elections
- 08-Mar-2024
LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi will contest the upcoming senate elections, ARY News reported citing sources. According to sources, Mohsin Naqvi will likely be appointed as Interior Minister in the centre after becoming senator. Sources said that former caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Naqvi will retain the Chairmanship of PCB along with his […]