Pakistan

The National Assembly on Friday removed three senior PTI leaders from key parliamentary posts following the disqualification of several party lawmakers in May 9 protest cases. Opposition leader Omar Ayub, parliamentary leader Zartaj Gul, and deputy parliamentary leader Ahmad Chattha were stripped of their positions, with Ayub also losing his…

ISLAMABAD (RNN TV) — PTI MNA Sher Afzal Marwat has lashed out at the party leadership, warning that internal rifts could doom the planned August 14 protest. Speaking to the media, Marwat said the movement would fail unless the leadership contacted him directly and removed Aleema Khan from political decision-making.…

ISLAMABAD (RNN TV) — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Thursday, granting approval to 28 major development projects aimed at boosting sustainable growth across Pakistan. The meeting, held in Islamabad, brought together…

LAHORE (RNN TV) — Security forces in Lahore’s Manawan area shot down an Indian drone on Friday after detecting its movement inside Pakistani territory, police sources confirmed. According to officials, the drone was immediately targeted and brought down before it could carry out any possible mission. Preliminary inspection suggested it was…

QUETTA (RNN TV) – In a major development to enhance public transport infrastructure in Balochistan, the provincial government and Pakistan Railways have agreed to jointly launch the Peoples Train Service, aimed at boosting intercity connectivity within the province. The decision was made during a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister…

ISLAMABAD (RNN TV) – Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Thursday firmly denied rumours suggesting he had resigned from office over the arrest of the Additional Deputy Commissioner (Revenue) of Sialkot by the anti-corruption department. Responding to viral claims on social media, Asif posted on X (formerly Twitter), saying, “The person…

LAHORE (RNN TV) — Journalist and television anchor Mubasher Lucman on Tuesday expressed grief over the passing of former civil servant GM Sikandar, describing him as a respected figure in public service. In a statement, Mr Lucman said the late GM Sikandar served with humility and integrity throughout his career.…

LAHORE (RNN TV) — The 28th meeting of the Punjab Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, approved a wide-ranging 130-point agenda focused on public welfare, labor rights, infrastructure, education reforms, and institutional strengthening. In a landmark decision, the cabinet approved the allotment of 1,220 flats to industrial workers…

Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari has said that the August 5, 2019 move by India reflects Narendra Modi’s fascist mindset. Addressing a ceremony in connection with Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir in Lahore today, the Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari conveyed solidarity with the Kashmiri people on behalf of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz…

RAWALPINDI – (RNN TV) —With just eight days left until Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day, preparations are in full swing across Punjab, where cities are being adorned with green and white in a festive display of patriotism under the official theme: “From Freedom to Protection of Freedom.” In cities like Bahawalpur,…