Pakistan

RNN TV ( Web Desk) — Dr Shamshad Akhtar, former governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and ex-caretaker finance minister, passed away on Saturday after suffering a cardiac arrest. President Asif Ali Zardari expressed deep sorrow and grief over her demise. In a statement, he paid tribute to…

RNN TV (Web Desk) — Pakistan has formally lodged a protest with the United Kingdom after a video circulating on social media showed threats and incendiary slogans directed at Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir during a protest outside the Pakistan Consulate…

RNN TV (Web Desk) — Federal Minister for Planning and senior PML-N leader Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday issued a clarification after his video link briefly went offline during a live television interview, prompting speculation on social media. The disruption occurred when Iqbal’s video feed abruptly cut out mid-interview. A voice…

RNN TV (Web Desk) —  Pakistan rolled out the red carpet on Friday as United Arab Emirates (UAE) President and Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Islamabad on an official visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. President Al Nahyan was received…

ISLAMABAD (RNN TV) — The Arif Habib Group consortium has successfully acquired Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) for PKR 135 billion, a key step in the government’s ongoing privatisation efforts. Privatization Commission Adviser Muhammad Ali emphasised that the government’s aim goes beyond merely selling PIA. “Our focus is to revive the…

LAHORE (Bushra Zafar Khan) — MAS Group | Eastern Housing, in collaboration with the Daroghawala Industry Owners Association, held a meeting on Thursday attended by industrial owners and members of the business and trade community. Participants said the discussions focused on commercial development trends and future business requirements in Lahore.…

RAWALPINDI (RNN TV) — Former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Faiz Hameed has been handed a 14-year sentence of rigorous imprisonment by a military court, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced on Thursday. According to a statement issued by the military’s media wing, the process of the Field General Court Martial…

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…