Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Govt decides to impose blanket ban on import of luxury items

Govt decides to impose blanket ban on import of luxury items

ISLAMABAD: To deal with the country’s troubling economic issues, the incumbent government on Wednesday decided to impose a blanket ban on the import of superfluous and expensive commodities. The decision was made during a high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, during which the country’s economic situation was assessed. “Precious foreign cash will not … Read more

PM Shehbaz launches new anti-polio drive ‘with renewed zeal and focus’

PM Shehbaz launches new anti-polio drive 'with renewed zeal and focus'

ISLAMABAD: The incumbent government on Wednesday launched a new anti-polio campaign with a renewed zeal and focus after the country reported the third case of 2022. PM Shehbaz while announcing the drive wrote on Twitter, “there is a complete synergy of thought and action among the provinces and other stakeholders to eradicate polio. A polio-free … Read more

2 killed in CTD operation against suspected militants in Karachi

MQM-L target

KARACHI: Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of the Sindh Police killed two suspected militants in an intelligence-based operation in Karachi and foiled a potential terror plot, according to officials. An exchange of fire took place between CTD and intelligence agencies in Maripur area of ​​Karachi last night. Two alleged terrorists were killed during the exchange of fire … Read more

Drug use on the rise in educational institutions, says Sindh Education Minister

Drug use on the rise in educational institutions, says Sindh Education Minister

KARACHI: Sindh Education Minister Sardar Shah has divulged that students of private and government educational institutions are involved in drugs. The Sindh Chief Minister’s Spokesperson said that Federal Minister for Counter Narcotics Nawabzada Shah Zain Bugti had a meeting with Murad Ali Shah which was attended by the concerned officers of the Federal and Provincial … Read more

Govt constitutes task force to address recent heatwave and impact of climate change

Govt constitutes task force to address recent heatwave and impact of climate change

ISLAMABAD: A task committee has been formed by the government to examine the recent heatwave and the implications of climate change. The decision was made at a high-level conference in Islamabad on Monday, which was convened by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The task group will include relevant federal ministries and secretaries, as well as provincial … Read more

FM Bilawal Bhutto to lead Pakistan’s delegation in US-convened meeting on global food crisis

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is slated to travel to New York this week to lead Pakistan’s delegation to a ministerial-level meeting on global food security, which will address the rise in global food prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. According to diplomatic sources, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who arranged the meeting … Read more

VIP protocol sought at airports for Imran Khan owing to security threats

VIP protocol sought at airports for Imran Khan owing to security threats

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Secretariat has written a letter to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and Airport Security Force (ASF) seeking permission for Imran Khan to use VIP lounges at airports. The letter stated that PTI Chairman Imran Khan was receiving security threats and should be allowed to use the airport lounge he … Read more

‘Crime minister is on his fourth foreign trip in a month’, Fawad berates PM Shehbaz

'Crime minister is on his fourth foreign trip in a month', Fawad berates PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD: Fawad Chaudhry, the leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and former Federal Minister for Information, chastised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for undertaking his fourth foreign trip in a month. In a tweet on the social networking site Twitter, Chaudhry wrote that the courts are so helpless that one can gauge the extent to which no … Read more

Two people belonging to Sikh community shot dead in Peshawar

PESHAWAR: Unidentified attackers gunned down two people belonging to the Sikh community in the Sarband area of ​​Peshawar, BOL News reported on Sunday. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mahmood Khan took notice of the incident and directed the Inspector General of Police to take necessary action for the immediate arrest of those involved in the murder. … Read more

PM Shehbaz congratulates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed on being elected UAE president

PM Shehbaz congratulates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed on being elected UAE president

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday congratulated Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan on being elected President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). PM Sharif in a Tweet extended best wishes to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and looked forward to working together to further strengthen the multifaceted partnership. The Premier added that … Read more

Pakistan sizzles as temperature touches 50C in some parts

Pakistan sizzles as temperature touches 50C in some parts

KARACHI: Pakistan is wilting under a heatwave, with the temperature in places reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit). Karachi has recorded 42 degrees Celsius temperature while the mercury has reached 50 degrees Celsius in different parts of Sindh including Mohenjo-Daro, Nawabshah, Larkana, Jacobabad, Dadu and Badin. On the other hand, Punjab recorded the lowest … Read more

Security forces kill mastermind of Kocha Risaldar suicide attack

Security forces kill mastermind of Kocha Risaldar suicide attack

PESHAWAR: Two terrorists including a mastermind of a suicide attack on Kocha Risaldar Jama Masjid were killed during a joint operation by Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) and intelligence agencies. CTD and Peshawar Region and intelligence agencies conducted an intelligence-based targeted operation in the Pushtkhara area, BOL News reported on Saturday. During the operation, two terrorists were … Read more

Pakistan condemns Israeli attack on Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh’s funeral

Pakistan condemns Israeli attack on Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh’s funeral

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday condemned the violence perpetrated by Israeli forces against the funeral procession of slain Palestinian Journalist Shireen Abu Akleh who was working for Al Jazeera as a reporter. “Such acts will not quash the Palestinians’ just struggle for freedom. Pakistan stands in full solidarity with the Palestinian people,” said foreign office Spokesperson … Read more

Youth can contribute to country’s development through freelancing in IT sector: President Alvi

Youth can contribute to country’s development through freelancing in IT sector: President Alvi

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi acknowledged that youngsters can contribute to the development of the country by freelancing in the IT sector. President Alvi said that IT has transformed all industries and has the power to create exponential change while speaking at the Freelance Fest in Islamabad on Saturday. He emphasised the importance of youth … Read more

SHC seeks list of corrupt SBCA officials in illegal construction case

SHC seeks list of corrupt SBCA officials in illegal construction case

KARACHI: Sindh High Court sought a list of corrupt Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) officials in an illegal construction case. A case was heard in the Sindh High Court regarding the construction of illegal portions in the Liaqatabad and Qasimabad areas of Karachi, BOL News reported on Saturday. During the hearing, the court rejected the … Read more

Imran Khan lambastes govt for arresting PTI leaders, workers in Sialkot

Imran Khan lambastes govt for arresting PTI leaders, workers in Sialkot

ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan on Saturday said that what Imported Govt did in Sialkot against PTI leadership and workers is outrageous, but not unexpected. The ex-premier announced on Twitter that he will be going to Sialkot today, let there be no doubt. “This bunch of criminals out on bail & … Read more

Khawaja Saad grills PTI for trying to hold rally on church-owned ground in Sialkot

Federal Minister for Aviation

SIALKOT: Federal Minister for Aviation & Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique on Saturday said that Pakistan Tehreek-e Insaf'(PTI)’s attempt to hold a public gathering in a church-owned ground in Sialkot against the will of the Christian community is a despicable attempt to suppress minorities. The Minister wrote on Twitter that the administration is ready to accommodate … Read more

Court postpones indictment of PM Shehbaz, Hamza in money laundering case

Court postpones indictment of PM Shehbaz, Hamza in money laundering case

LAHORE: The court summoned the lawyers on May 21 for discussion and indictment of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, his son Hamza Shahbaz and other accused in a money laundering case. The money laundering case against Shahbaz Sharif and Hamza Shahbaz was heard in Special Court Central Lahore. Apart from Shahbaz Sharif, other accused appeared before … Read more

Nawaz Sharif will make important announcements in London today

Pakistan Muslim League -Nawaz (PML-N) Supremo Nawaz Sharif on Thursday will make important announcements regarding forthcoming general elections, provision of relief to the masses including subsidies in POL products’ prices and power tariff. Nawaz will address a conference in London and tell about important decisions instead of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Earlier on Wednesday, he … Read more

Won’t let ‘propaganda, disinformation – lies’ get in way of Pak-US bilateral ties: USSD

Won't let 'propaganda, disinformation – lies' get in way of Pak-US bilateral ties: USSD

WASHINGTON: The US State Department emphasised on Tuesday that “propaganda, misinformation, and disinformation – lies” will not be allowed to sabotage any bilateral relationship, including the one with Pakistan. During a weekly press briefing, USSD Spokesperson Ned Price responded to a question about former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s tirade against the US, blaming it for … Read more

SHC grants MNA Ali Wazir bail in hate speech case

SHC grants MNA Ali Wazir bail in hate speech case

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday granted Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) leader and Member National Assembly Ali Wazir bail in a hate speech case filed against him at a Karachi police station. A two-member bench led by Justice Muhammad Iqbal Kalhoro granted the jailed MNA from South Waziristan bail and ordered him to … Read more

Sindh govt to launch decisive operation against water theft

Sindh govt to launch decisive operation against water theft

KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to initiate an operation to combat water theft. Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, the Sindh Minister for Local Bodies, announced this during a meeting in Karachi on Wednesday. The meeting discussed how to prevent illegally obtaining subsurface water and the environmental consequences. on the other hand,  Indus River System Authority … Read more

4.1-magnitude earthquake hits Swat, adjoining areas

earthquake

ISLAMABAD: Moderate 4.1 magnitude earthquake was felt in Swat and adjoining areas on early Wednesday morning. The Meteorological Department confirmed that a 4.1 magnitude earthquake jolted Swat, Chitral, Dir and adjoining areas on Wednesday morning, a private news channel reported. The tremors spread panic among locals, however, so far no casualty or damage was reported. … Read more

Pakistan reports 66 new COVID-19 cases, one more death

Pakistan reports 66 new COVID-19 cases, one more death

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan recorded 66 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, the country’s ministry of health said on Wednesday. The tally of infected people increased to 1,528,897 after adding the new cases, according to data released by the ministry. A total of 30,376 people have died from COVID-19 in Pakistan with one more death registered on Tuesday, … Read more

Maryam Aurangzeb terms Imran Khan’s statement unconstitutional and bullying

Maryam Aurangzeb

ISLAMABAD: Marriyum Aurangzeb, the Minister of Information and Broadcasting, on Tuesday termed former Prime Minister and  Pakistan Tehreek-e- Insaf Chief Imran Khan’s statement unconstitutional and bullying. Aurangzeb while giving a statement said that it is hypocritical that Imran Khan talks about preserving the constitution while breaking it and encouraging hooliganism. Who he is misled by … Read more