Pakistan Today

LOW-INCOME families and vulnerable groups have suffered greatly as a result of growing inflation. The cost of living has increased dramatically over the previous years. With inflation reaching over 27 per cent, families are finding it more difficult to meet their basic needs. The cost of essentials, like food and fuel, has gone up by 15-30pc. Families that are already...

Punjab CM greets Christian community on Christmas, saying Punjab to launch ‘Minority Card’ soon LAHORE: Paying glowing tribute to father of the nation, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Tuesday said that Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah through his unparalleled leadership, unwavering determination and tireless efforts, taught the world how to build a great nation on the basis of unity,...

WASHINGTON WATCH The scene at the Paul VI chapel in the Vatican’s St Peter’s Square was quite moving. Pope Francis had come to thank those who had donated the chapel’s Christmas tree and the carved life-sized figures that depicted the birth of Jesus that had been set up at the foot of the tree. As the Pope sat in silent...

As we teed off on the first hole, a politician friend of mine said, you “tried to kill a journalist.” I had retired not long ago. “We didn’t.” I retorted. “The military is not so inefficient that it would fail to kill a man had it wanted to.” That was out of sheer conviction. As it turned out, it...

History has a way of speaking softly to nations through the legacies of their great leaders. For Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah— the revered Quaid-e-Azam— remains the bedrock of its creation, a towering figure whose vision birthed a nation of promise, purpose, and unity. He was not merely a politician but a statesman whose ideas transcended his time, offering a...

BEIJING: A total of 45 senior officials of 35 departments and units under the State Council, China's cabinet, pledged allegiance to the Constitution of the People's Republic of China at a ceremony on Monday. Premier Li Qiang oversaw the ceremony and gave a speech. He urged the officials to uphold the authority of the Constitution at all times, to take the...

-- Act to bring uncertainties to bilateral ties next year: expert BEIJING: The US determined to sign into law the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025" containing negative content on China, playing up the "China threat" narrative year after year, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a routine press conference on Tuesday. The development comes following US...

Luddites might not like the Digital Nation Pakistan Bill because it attempts to drag Pakistan into the Digital Age by making e-governance much easier by not just giving every citizen a unique Digital ID (something a CNIC already does), but making that serve as the means by which it will interact with the government. Whereas at present each department...

LAHORE: The Islamabad Inspector General of Police (IGP) has issued notices to 11 individuals accused of spreading false propaganda on social media to incite unrest in the country. They have been summoned for questioning as part of an ongoing investigation conducted by a Joint Investigation Team (JIT). The individuals named in the notices include Sabghatullah Virk, Muhammad Arshad, Atta-ur-Rehman, Azhar Mashwani,...

Buckingham Palace has unveiled key details about King Charles' upcoming Christmas speech, set to air on December 25. In a behind-the-scenes announcement, the royal family revealed that this year’s Christmas Broadcast was filmed at the historic Fitzrovia Chapel in London. View this post on Instagram ...

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are facing troubling news as rumors swirl that their lucrative Netflix deal might be in jeopardy following the underwhelming performance of their polo documentary. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been striving to carve a niche in Hollywood, but their recent project failed to secure a spot among Netflix’s top 10 shows globally,...

A viral video from Kate Middleton’s "Together at Christmas Carol Concert" at Westminster Abbey on December 6 has sparked speculation about a surprise appearance by Prince Harry. The event, hosted by the Princess of Wales and attended by key royal figures, became a talking point online after a mystery man resembling the Duke of Sussex appeared in the trailer. Fans...

PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Central Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram has accused Defense Minister Khawaja Asif of deliberately sabotaging the ongoing negotiation process between his party and the federal government. In an exclusive interview with a private TV channel, Sheikh Waqas Akram emphasized that the current talks were not aimed at securing a National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO), but rather at...

Amanda Holden delighted fans with festive family photos showcasing her 18-year-old daughter Lexi, who towered over her famous mother in front of a twinkling Christmas tree. The Britain’s Got Talent judge posed alongside Lexi, her mother Judith, youngest daughter Hollie, 12, and her father Frank, capturing the joy of three generations celebrating Christmas together. In the heartwarming snaps shared on...

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Tuesday granted former President Arif Alvi 40-day transit bail, allowing him time to appear before the respective trial courts in several cases registered against him. The PHC bench, consisting of Justice Arshad Ali and Justice Fazal Subhan, also granted 30-day transit bail to his son, Awab Alvi, in relation to the same cases. During...