The Walima ceremony for Junaid Safdar took place in Jati Umra. Channel News Pakistan

LAHORE (Channel NewsPakistan) Junaid Safdar, the son of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and grandson of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif, had his wedding reception in Lahore. Media sources state that some 800 people were invited to Junaid Safdar and Shanzeh Ali’s Walima celebration, which was held inContinue Reading

Hajj 2026: Registration deadline is extended by two days. Channel News Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – The deadline for Hajj 2026 registration has been extended by two days, allowing candidates more time to get their papers in order. According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, pilgrims can now submit their applications through specified banks and the ministry’s web site till July 11. The registrationContinue Reading

PIA announces its 2025 pre-Hajj operation. Channel News Pakistan

ISLAMABAD (Channel News Pakistan) – The pre-Hajj flight operated by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) in 2025 is set to operate from April 29 to June 1. Over 56,000 pilgrims from Pakistan would be transported to Saudi Arabia by the national airline during this time via 280 special flights. 36,000 pilgrimsContinue Reading

The government has restored the identity cards and passports of the persons engaged in the attack on Qazi Faez Isa. Channel News Pakistan

The Pakistani government has reinstated almost two dozen persons’ identification cards and passports, which had earlier been canceled in connection with an alleged attack on former Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa. According to sources, the government has suspended revoking the identification documents of persons linked with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)Continue Reading

YouTuber Rajab Butt has been charged with blasphemy and violating Peca rules due to the'religious commotion' produced by a perfume launch. Channel News Pakistan

YouTuber Rajab Butt has been charged with blasphemy and cybercrime after causing a “religious stir” with the debut of his perfume business, which reportedly insulted Pakistan’s blasphemy legislation, according to reports on Tuesday. Butt has one of the country’s greatest internet followings and has been involved in controversy for years,Continue Reading

Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was posthumously honored the Nishan-e-Pakistan. Channel News Pakistan

Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, the founder of the Pakistan People’s Party and former Prime Minister of Pakistan, was posthumously granted the country’s highest civil honor, the Nishan-e-Pakistan, during a ceremony at the Presidency on Pakistan Day. On the 85th anniversary of Pakistan Day, a ceremony was organized at the President HouseContinue Reading

The nation commemorates Pakistan Day with typical zeal. Channel News Pakistan

ISLAMABAD (Channel News) – The nation is poised to celebrate Pakistan Day on Sunday (today) with a fresh commitment to working hard for the country’s growth and stability. The day commemorates the adoption of the momentous Lahore Resolution in 1940, which established a framework for achieving the objective of aContinue Reading