ISLAMABAD, DEC 24: Despite a local holiday in the federal capital, all federal institutions will remain open on December 26 (Friday). A spokesperson for the Cabinet Division said there will be no holiday in federal institutions on December 26. The day will be a normal working day for the federal government and all federal offices. It is pertinent to note that the district administration has declared a local holiday within the limits of Islamabad on Friday, December 26, 2025. A formal notification has been issued with the approval of theRead More

ISLAMABAD, DEC 24: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has decided to place an additional financial burden of Rs1.67 billion on prospective Hajj pilgrims. According to details surfaced on Wednesday, under the government scheme, pilgrims will be required to make extra payments towards airfare. Under the scheme, pilgrims will collectively pay an additional Rs1.67 billion in air travel charges. The ministry’s agreements with four airlines have resulted in further financial pressure on Hajj pilgrims. The sources pertaining to the development said that under the government scheme each pilgrim will pay anRead More

ISLAMABAD, DEC 24: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has rejected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s renewed offer for holding the negotiations. PTI spokesperson Sheikh Waqas Akram said the party would not take part in any form of dialogue with the government, terming the prime minister’s offer as ‘contradictory’. He said that if the prime minister could not facilitate a meeting between PTI founder Imran Khan and Sohail Afridi, there was no basis for talks. He added that Imran Khan has delegated the authority for negotiations to Mahmood Khan Achakzai and Raja NasirRead More

RAWALPINDI, DEC 24 /DNA/ – Commander of the Royal Navy of Oman, Rear Admiral Saif Bin Nasser Bin Mohsin Al Rahbi called on Admiral Naveed Ashraf, NI, NI (M), T Bt, Chief of the Naval Staff, at Naval Headquarters, Islamabad. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional maritime security and bilateral naval cooperation were discussed. The visiting dignitary lauded the professionalism of Pakistan Navy and acknowledged its continued contributions towards ensuring maritime security and stability in the region. Later, Chief of the Naval Staff and Commander Royal Navy ofRead More

Speaking as chief guest at the forum, hosted by the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China and jointly organized by the Pakistan-China Institute and China Economic Net, the Information Minister stressed that establishing a fact-check forum has become essential to counter misinformation surrounding CPEC. Tarar urged the China-Pakistan Institute to take the lead in establishing the platform. He emphasized that the initiative would be instrumental in ensuring credible information and safeguarding the narrative of the CPEC. The minister described Pakistan-China friendship as historic and exemplary, noting that strong andRead More