Sunday, November 30th, 2025
Governor’s rule in KP being ‘seriously considered’: state minister
ISLAMABAD, NOV 30 – State Minister for Law Aqeel Malik said Friday that the federal government was “seriously pondering” over imposing a governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtnukhwa (KP), citing poor governance, terrorism and border situation with Afghanistan. “The situation in KP is evident to everyone, given the cross-border terrorism and governance issues,” he said while speaking on Geo News’ programme “Naya Pakistan”. Malik said the federal government was evaluating the move in light of security and safety concerns, as well as national security priorities. Criticising the provincial leadership, he saidRead More
Dar, Chinese envoy discuss bilateral ties, regional issues
ISLAMABAD, NOV 30 /DNA/ – Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong, called on the Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, today. The DPM/FM expressed condolences over the tragic killing of three Chinese nationals in Tajikistan, near the Afghan border. He also extended heartfelt sympathies for the loss of lives and all those affected by the recent devastating fires in the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. He reaffirmed that Pakistan stands in full solidarity with China in these difficult times.Read More
Pakistan Navy continues humanitarian assistance in Sri Lanka
ISLAMABAD, NOV 30 /DNA/ – The Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations in Cyclone Ditwah hit areas of Sri Lankan are in progress by Pakistan Navy Ship SAIF. On second day of relief efforts, the ship’s embarked Z9EC helicopter undertook multiple missions over severely flood-affected areas in Colombo and its surrounding regions. Operating in close coordination with Sri Lankan authorities, the helicopter delivered essential food items and emergency supplies to stranded families in inundated residential zones inaccessible by road. PNS SAIF while on overseas deployment to Sri Lanka willRead More
Shah Ghulam Qadir to lead opposition in AJK Assembly
Muzaffarabad, NOV 30: Shah Ghulam Qadir will serve as the Leader of the Opposition in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly. According to details surfaced on Sunday, he is expected to submit a formal request for appointment to the Speaker tomorrow. The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) will occupy the opposition benches in the assembly. In a meeting with Speaker Chaudhry Latif Akbar, Shah Ghulam Qadir will present the official application for his designation as opposition leader. On 18 November, Raja Faisal Mumtaz Rathore was sworn in as theRead More
‘Playing with fire’: Bilawal warns against rollback of 18th Amendment, NFC Award
LARKANA, NOV 30: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has warned that those who want to undo the 18th Amendment or the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award are “playing with fire.” Addressing a public rally held in Larkana on the 58th foundation day of the PPP, Bilawal said: “If there is any power in any amendment after the 1973 Constitution, it is in the 18th Amendment.” His remarks came days before the National Finance Commission (NFC) meeting scheduled for December 4. Referring to the 27th Constitutional Amendment, he saidRead More
Finance Minister announces major shift to export-led economic model
ISLAMABAD, NOV 30 /DNA/ – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, in a wide-ranging press conference in Islamabad today, has underscored the Government’s decisive shift toward an inclusive, private-sector-driven and export-led growth model, highlighting the recent abolition of the Export Development Surcharge (EDS) as a key demonstration of this commitment. He noted that the Government’s earlier decision to eliminate the decades-old levy, alongside reforms to strengthen the Export Development Fund’s governance, reflects a clear policy direction aimed at boosting competitiveness, empowering exporters, and laying the foundations forRead More