Pakistan

ISLAMABAD (RNN TV) — Kyrgyzstan’s President, Sadyr Zhaparov, has arrived in Islamabad for a two-day state visit, marking the first such visit in 20 years. The Kyrgyz leader was warmly received by President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and senior government officials at Islamabad International Airport. A 21-gun…

LAHORE (RNN TV) — The Punjab government has lifted its 25-year ban on kite flying, allowing the celebration of Basant with tight restrictions aimed at ensuring safety. The new regulations, issued under the Punjab Basant Celebration Ordinance, have been signed by Punjab Governor Salim Haider. The ban, which was imposed…

LAHORE (RNN TV) —  A ceremony was held at the Lahore Press Club (LPC) to pay tribute to the journalistic and national contributions of the late Zahid Malik (Sitara-e-Imtiaz), founder and Chief Editor of Pakistan Observer. Speakers at the event highlighted Malik’s multifaceted personality, describing him not only as a seasoned journalist…

DUBAI (RNN TV) —  An Indian-built Tejas fighter jet crashed during a flying display at the Dubai Air Show on Friday, resulting in the death of the pilot, according to reports from international news agencies. Authorities in Dubai confirmed that emergency teams quickly reached the crash site, where firefighters worked…

LAHORE (RNN TV) — The Punjab Union of Journalists (PUJ) on Saturday expressed satisfaction over the federal government’s decision to establish the “Commission for Protection of Journalists and Media Professionals,” terming it an important step toward ensuring the safety and security of media workers across the country. In a statement,…

LAHORE (Staff Reporter) — The Lahore High Court (LHC) dismissed a petition challenging the appointment of Immigration and Passports Director General Mustafa Jamal Qazi, after hearing arguments led by Advocate Safdar Shaheen Pirzada, who successfully defended the government’s decision. Justice Khalid Ishaq had reserved the verdict a day earlier, which…

RAWALPINDI (Web Desk) —  The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has informed the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi that the Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) and passport of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan, have been blocked following court directives. The development came during a hearing…

ISLAMABAD (ISPR) — Pakistan’s security forces successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt from across the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Bajaur District during the night between October 29 and 30, killing four terrorists, including a senior commander, the military’s media wing reported on Wednesday. According to the statement issued by the Inter-Services Public…

CAIRO  (RNN TV) — Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi at the Itihadia Presidential Palace in Cairo on Friday, where both leaders reaffirmed their resolve to deepen bilateral ties and enhance collaboration in key areas of mutual interest. According to…

Lahore (RNN TV) — Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Lahore Bilal Siddique Kamyana chaired a key meeting on Thursday to review the city’s law and order situation and assess progress on the repatriation of illegally residing Afghan nationals and the recovery of illegal weapons. During the meeting, senior police officials,…