Stories by Syed Irfan Raza

NHA kicks off work on N-25 highway in Balochistan

Aleem says highway to serve as "strategic milestone", lead to socio-economic development. Published 05 Dec, 2025 06:17am

Pakistan offers landlocked Kyrgyzstan access to its ports

Both countries sign 15 MoUs covering trade, agriculture, defence, education, energy Published 05 Dec, 2025 06:16am

President appoints Field Marshal Munir as country’s first chief of defence forces

President Zardari also signs off on two-year extension in the tenure of Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu. Updated 04 Dec, 2025 11:30pm

MoUs on the cards as Kyrgyz president arrives

ISLAMABAD: Kyrgyzstan’s President Sadyr Zhaparov arrived in the federal capital on Wedn­esday for a two-day ... Published 04 Dec, 2025 06:23am

Tackling rapid population growth has never been a govt priority: experts

Serious flaws pointed out in national policies, including allocation of funds under NFC Award n basis of population Published 03 Dec, 2025 08:03am

Govt taking steps to enhance exports: PM

"Since day one, the government has been taking practical steps for export-driven economic growth,” says PM Shehbaz. Updated 03 Dec, 2025 08:11am

How many more mouths can Pakistan afford to feed?

Planning minister warns country could reach 370m by 2050, with annual addition of 4-4.5m people — equivalent to New Zealand. Published 02 Dec, 2025 06:55am

‘Centre seriously mulling governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’

State minister cites ‘security and governance issues’ as reason Published 01 Dec, 2025 06:19am

Egypt eyes trade, security ties boost with Pakistan

Abdelatty discusses investment avenues with president, defence with COAS Published 01 Dec, 2025 06:19am

Senators flag concerns over NHA project contracts, again

Senator Agha seeks clarification on NHA's letter reportedly written to ADB, summons consultant firm hired for Carec Tranche-III project. Updated 29 Nov, 2025 09:35am

Opposition alliance warns of nationwide protests over denied meeting

Achakzai claims people being killed in the tribal areas, yet NA speaker did not allow opposition to speak on issue. Updated 29 Nov, 2025 03:32pm

PML-N ranks swell after five MNAs take oath

Opposition lawmaker seeks National Security Committee meeting over terrorism. Updated 28 Nov, 2025 09:37am

PM invites investors to tap Pakistan’s growing sectors

Emphasises structural reforms, digital modernisation and private sector-led growth Published 28 Nov, 2025 07:02am

Pakistan, Bahrain pledge to deepen economic, defence ties

PM Shehbaz meets King Hamad and Crown Prince Salman; invites Bahraini investors to explore opportunities in food security, IT, minerals and healthcare. Updated 27 Nov, 2025 08:12am

PM heads to Bahrain today to deepen strategic ties

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will leave for Bahrain on Wednesday on a two-day trip aimed at deepening... Published 26 Nov, 2025 07:25am

Outgoing CJCSC holds farewell meetings with president, prime minister

ISLAMABAD: Outgoing Chairman Joint Chief of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza on Monday held separate... Published 25 Nov, 2025 05:41am

PM Shehbaz congratulates PML-N candidates for ‘brilliant success’ in by-elections

Ruling party secures all NA seats, including NA-18 held by Omar Ayub; PML-N also bags 6 out of 7 Punjab seats; PTI alleges polling discrepancies in Haripur. Updated 24 Nov, 2025 04:38pm

‘Restrictions on overloaded trucks reduce fatal crashes’

99 per cent reduction in fatal truck accidents over the last four months in northern region (Kot Momin to D.I. Khan). Updated 24 Nov, 2025 08:51am

PML-N largely sweeps lacklustre by-elections

Ruling party bags NA seats in Lahore, D.G. Khan, Sahiwal, Faisalabad; candidates lead other contests in Faisalabad, Haripur per initial, unofficial results. Updated 24 Nov, 2025 07:32am

CDA updates layout plans of 48 housing schemes

ISLAMABAD: In a bid to ensure transparency and accountability in the housing sector, the Capital Development... Published 22 Nov, 2025 06:37am