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Envoy for liaison between PIA, Canadian airlines

. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and the Canadian High Commission will work together to increase investment in Pakistan, promote cultural exchanges and further improve air connectivity between the two countries. Canada’s High Commissioner to Pakistan Tariq Ali Khan held an important meeting with PIA CEO Air Vice Marshal Amir Hayat at PIA’s head office

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Government pushes ahead with Basant revival, imposes strict dragon laws

The Punjab government has moved ahead with preparations to revive the Basant festival in Lahore in February, finalizing a detailed legislative framework that includes registration fees for kite-related businesses, strict material standards, enhanced enforcement measures and new safety requirements for motorcyclists. The Lahore district administration has announced registration fees for kite and string makers as

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Nationwide polio eradication efforts to begin from Monday

Despite harsh weather conditions, more than 400,000 frontline workers will reach 45.5 million children to provide polio vaccine A health worker administers anti-polio drops to a child during the launch of the city-wide vaccination campaign, marking another crucial step in the fight to protect future generations from the crippling disease. PHOTO FILE: JALAL QUERESHI/EXPRESS KARACHI:

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Prime Minister Shehbaz says Pakistan out of economic crisis promises better governance through reforms

Premier labels regulatory framework “quantum leap”, says it would facilitate business, industry, agriculture and foreign direct investment Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses the launch ceremony of National Regulatory Reforms in Islamabad. Photo: PID Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan had emerged from severe economic distress due to the efforts of his government and its

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Tirah Valley’s governance, security and service gaps reveal extremism risks

The Frontier Corps says fences and cameras have been installed to curb infiltration along the Afghan border Frontier Corps security personnel guard the newly inaugurated Badini Trade Terminal Gateway in Balochistan. PHOTO: AFP KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA: The deteriorating situation in the Tirah Valley has highlighted deep-rooted governance failures, with security officials pointing to the absence of

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Khawaja Asif holds former ISI chief Faiz Hameed responsible for the ouster of Nawaz Sharif

Says Hameed orchestrated political conspiracies, May 9 riots; additional charges apply Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Saturday warned that elements involved in acts against Pakistan’s security and solidarity will face strict accountability, holding former ISI chief Faiz Hameed responsible for orchestrating major political conspiracies in the country. According to state television, Radio Pakistanwhile talking

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Prime Minister Shehbaz meets the British minister to discuss development, climate and regional cooperation

British Pakistani diaspora strengthens people-to-people ties, acts as bridge between Pakistan, UK Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday met Baroness Jenny Chapman, UK Minister for International Development and Africa, to discuss bilateral cooperation in development, climate change, economic engagement and regional issues. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, Baroness Chapman, who is

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Sindh forms committee to review Karachi’s e-callan system

Panel to assess fines, enforcement, transparency amid public complaints on traffic challenges The Sindh government has constituted a high-level committee to conduct a comprehensive review of the e-challan system introduced in Karachi by 2025, officials said on Friday. Home, Law, Parliamentary Affairs and Prosecution Department Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar has been appointed as the chairman

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