Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has told the New York Times in an interview that Pakistan was “ready to cooperate” with “any investigation which is conducted by international inspectors”. The minister said India had used the aftermath of the militant attack as a pretext to suspend the IWT and for domestic political purposes. India was taking […]
Pakistan's Supreme Court on Monday reserved its judgment on a series of appeals challenging the legality of trying civilians in military court
Karachi Bakery in India's Hyderabad state was vandalised by workers of the right-wing Hindu national Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The attack
In an exchange outside the court, Armaghan, the suspect in the Mustafa Amir murder case, declared, “I am being framed.” He further alleged that he fired at the police because they arrived at his house intending to rob him. Reports indicate that during the raid, the police recovered advanced firearms from Armaghan’s residence. Despite this, […]
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Tuesday inaugurated the two-day Pakistan Literature Festival Sukkur Chapter II at Sukkur IBA University. The festival is organized by the Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi. The Chief Minister was welcomed by Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi, President Muhammad Ahmad Shah. The event was attended by various dignitaries, […]
A tragic incident unfolded in a suburban area of Wazirabad, Punjab, where a groom suddenly passed away during his Valima reception. According to family sources, Hafiz Umar, a resident of Banka Cheema village, fell critically ill during the reception and was immediately rushed to the hospital. However, upon arrival, doctors declared him dead. Hospital sources […]
The Federal Ministry of Education and Professional Training has placed an order for 8,000 Chromebooks for its public educational institutions. The order follows an online tender process facilitated by the National Book Foundation, where representatives from 11 companies participated. Ten companies submitted financial bids, and the contract was awarded to the company offering the lowest […]
The Rangers and Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) conducted a joint operation in Malir, Karachi and arrested Zubair Ahmed, alias Zubair, a high-profile terrorist affiliated with the banned Baloch Republican Army (BRA). According to Rangers spokesperson, the suspect, a resident of Temp, Balochistan, was found in possession of arms and ammunition. The spokesperson stated that Zubair joined […]
“Pakistan’s participation in the China Space Station program reflects the deep-rooted ties between the two countries. It will contribute to mutual knowledge sharing and the broader vision of peaceful space exploration for the benefit of humanity,” said Lin Xiqiang, director general of CMSA. China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) and Pakistan Space & Upper Atmosphere Research […]
President Asif Ali Zardari has reaffirmed commitment to empower every woman in Pakistan to help her achieve full potential and called for taking more steps to further improve policies to support women’s safety, education, and economic independence. President Asif Zardari in his message on the occasion of International Women’s Day on Saturday, said that Pakistan […]
The Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rains and floods in Mansehra and Torghar districts. Due to these warnings, local authorities decided to close schools in both areas. Deputy Commissioners of Mansehra and Torghar issued separate announcements to inform the public. Schools in Mansehra will close on August 18 and 19, while in Torghar, schools will close only on August 19. This measure aims to keep students safe during severe weather.
Advocacy groups filed a criminal case against Germany’s foreign and interior ministers on Friday, accusing them of failing to protect Afghan nationals in Pakistan with German admission approvals from deportation to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Pakistan has begun deporting documented Afghan refugees ahead of a September 1 deadline, a move the United Nations warns could force more […]
Hundreds of people in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) have fallen victim to water-borne diseases owing to a severe shortage of clean drinking water following devastating floods in the region, government data showed on Thursday. The devastating impacts of climate change have become more visible in GB as unprecedented heatwaves, erratic weather patterns and glacial melting have triggered […]
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will visit Dhaka on August 23. This visit comes as Pakistan and Bangladesh are strengthening their ties. The two nations were once one country but split after a violent civil war. Bangladesh, formerly East Pakistan, became independent after seceding from Pakistan. Since then, Dhaka’s leaders, especially Sheikh Hasina, kept close ties with India and kept Pakistan at arm’s length. However, recent political changes in Bangladesh have led to a thaw in relations.
In late summer of 1947, humans killed fellow humans in a frenzy, as the monsoon rains raged across Punjab. Muslim mobs killed Sikhs and Sikh mobs killed Muslims; floods and cholera epidemics plagued already suffering people. It was a time when nature and disease unleashed their combined anger, taking victims regardless of their age, creed, […]
At least 15 people were killed while 887 sustained injuries in 848 accidents in Punjab during the last 24 hours. A spokesman for Rescue 1122 on Tuesday said 373 drivers, 39 underage drivers, 112 pedestrians, and 417 passengers were among the victims of the accidents. The statistics showed that 190 accidents were reported in Lahore […]
Continuous rain and snowfall in Azad Kashmir have led to road blockages and travel disruptions, particularly in the Neelum and Leepa valleys. Heavy snowfall, landslides, and avalanches have cut off several link roads, leaving residents stranded as authorities work to restore access. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, a shallow westerly wave is affecting the […]
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, presiding over a meeting, reiterated his commitment to addressing Karachi’s challenges through efficient governance, rigorous monitoring, and enhanced coordination between the city administration and local government departments. The discussion focused on critical issues such as drainage, illegal encroachments, road-cutting, sanitation, security, and traffic management. Several significant decisions were made […]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, PML-N President Nawaz Sharif, and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr in Lahore at Jati Umra. Federal Interior Minister will also spend Eid with his family in Lahore. Shehbaz Sharif will offer Eid prayers at Model Town, while Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz will offer their prayers at Jati […]
Pakistan has called for “meaningful action” at the upcoming international conference aimed at advancing a two-state solution to the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict in an effort to restore hope in peace and justice. “The June Conference in our view must rise to this moment,” Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN, told […]
Police have arrested scores of people in Pakistan in recent weeks after more than 10 mob attacks on outlets of US fast-food chain KFC, sparked by anti-United States sentiment and opposition to its ally Israel’s war in Gaza, officials said. Police in major cities in the Islamic nation, including the southern port city of Karachi, […]
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