Pakistan

ISLAMABAD (RNN TV) — The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday hailed the signing of the Pakistan–Saudi Arabia Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) but stressed that its details should be shared openly with the public. In a statement on X, PTI Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram said the agreement reaffirmed the historic…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Friday unveiled a comprehensive financial assistance package to support families whose homes and livelihoods were devastated by the recent floods across the province, ARY News reported. Speaking at the launch ceremony of electric buses in Sargodha, the chief minister announced that each family whose…

Former prime minister Imran Khan, despite repeatedly seeking intervention through unconventional means, has yet to secure meaningful relief from the country’s top judiciary. Over the past year, Khan has addressed three separate letters to the chief justices of Pakistan — one to former CJP Qazi Faez Isa and two to…

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has officially begun accepting applications for the 2026 private Hajj scheme, creating opportunities for thousands of new and previously deferred pilgrims. Priority for Last Year’s Applicants According to ministry officials, private Hajj operators will first accommodate 22,097 pilgrims who were registered last year but could…

ISLAMABAD (RNN TV) — PTI leader Sardar Latif Khosa on Thursday delivered a letter from party founder Imran Khan to Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi, raising concerns over court delays, harsh prison conditions, and judicial practices. Speaking to the media after the meeting, Khosa said the CJP listened…

PM Shehbaz Sharif Departs for London After Landmark Defence Pact with Saudi Arabia Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif left for London on Thursday following a high-profile visit to Saudi Arabia, where Pakistan and the Kingdom signed a historic Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement. Departure from RiyadhAt Riyadh Airport, Deputy Governor Prince Muhammad…

The Punjab government has rolled out its first-ever e-taxi scheme, marking a major step toward eco-friendly transport and job creation in the province. Under the initiative, a fleet of 1,100 electric taxis will be distributed in the first phase. Of these, 1,000 vehicles have been allocated to the corporate sector,…

Security forces killed five suspected “Indian-sponsored terrorists” in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Balochistan’s Khuzdar district earlier this week, the military’s media wing said on Wednesday. Operation Details According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the raid was carried out on the night of September 14–15 after intelligence indicated the…

The federal government has compiled initial reports of damages from the recent floods in northern Pakistan, estimating losses in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), and Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) at Rs63.79 billion, according to official sources. Preliminary assessments indicate that rebuilding requirements in the three regions stand at Rs44.47…

Riyadh (RNN TV) — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Riyadh on Wednesday for a one-day official visit to Saudi Arabia, undertaken at the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He is accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja…