KARACHI: Police have arrested three family members after a three-year-old minor girl died and her mother sustained injuries in a firing incident in Surjani Town. The mother, brother, and brother-in-law of the woman involved in the shooting have been arrested. Police said the shooting was done on the pretext of “honour” in Siddique Goth earlier … Read more
KARACHI: Police have taken notice after female university students were allegedly harassed on a busy main road in Karachi. A female student shared a video on social media showing a man riding a motorcycle performing a lewd act and uttering indecent words. The video of the incident soon went viral and expressed outrage over the … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned the terrorist attack targeting the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Türkiye earlier on Sunday. “We pray for the swift and complete recovery of those injured in this heinous attack,” the Foreign Office spokesperson said in a statement. The spokesperson said Pakistan resolutely stands with Türkiye in its fight against the … Read more
MIANWALI: A police constable was martyred on Sunday and two terrorists were killed after an attack on a patrolling checkpost in Mianwali district of Punjab. According to a Punjab Police spokesperson, more than 10 terrorists attacked Essa Khel Kundal patrolling post in the early hours of Sunday. An exchange of fire ensued between the suspects … Read more
RAWALPINDI: The two-weeks long Multinational Joint Special Forces Exercise ‘Eternal Brotherhood-II’ concluded in Barotha, the military’s media wing said. Besides Pakistan, the special forces of friendly countries including Kazakhstan, Qatar, Turkiye, and Uzbekistan participated in the counterterrorism exercise that commenced on 17th of the last month. Corps Commander 11 attended the Closing Ceremony as Chief … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Sunday said that Pakistan strongly condemned the dastardly terrorist attack in Ankara and expressed solidarity with Turkiye. On his X handle, the prime minister said “We stand in complete solidarity with our Turkish brothers and sisters in the fight against the scourge of terrorism.” “I have no doubt … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government on Saturday reduced the price of petroleum products for the next fortnight. The price of petrol has been Rs8 per litre. The new price of petrol is Rs 323.38 per litre, according to a notification by the Finance Division. The price of High-Speed Diesel (HSD) has been reduced by Rs11 per … Read more
COAS General Asim Munir on Saturday visited Quetta and was briefed on terror attacks. Army Chief said the forces of evil would continue to face the full might of the state. He met the injured and families of the Mastung incident at CMH Quetta. QUETTA: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Saturday … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan-Gulf Cooperation Council Free Trade Agreement (Pak-GCC FTA) has initiated a promising era for trade liberalization and economic ties with GCC countries. In a historic moment, the Pakistan-Gulf Cooperation Council Free Trade Agreement (Pak-GCC FTA) was inked at the GCC Headquarters in Riyadh. The Ministry of Commerce said this ushers in a promising … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue, and Economic Affairs Dr Shamshad Akhtar extended her unwavering support to Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) initiative aimed at establishing financial institutions backed by private funds to serve as a catalyst for economic revival. Dr Shamshad Akhtar asked the fiscal and regulatory side including the Federal Board … Read more
LAHORE: A court in Lahore on Saturday issued arrest warrants for former federal minister Moonis Elahi in a money laundering case, BOL News reported. The Special Central Court issued the bailable arrest warrants on a petition filed by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) due to his non-appearance before the agency. Speaking during the hearing, FIA … Read more
ISLAMABAD: As many as 180 constituencies of National and Provincial Assemblies as proposed by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) do not meet the legal preferability of 10 percent variation in population, said the Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN). The non-profit organization that observes electoral processes has urged ECP to accept representations and arrange … Read more
ISLAMABAD: A case was registered against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawyer Sher Afzal Marwat after a brawl with PML-N Senator Afnanullah Khan on a television show. The FIR was filed at the Aabpara Police Station under Section 352 (Punishment for assault or criminal force otherwise than on grave provocation) and Section 506 (Punishment for criminal intimidation) … Read more
LAHORE: The pink eye infection is rapidly spreading throughout Punjab as more than 10,000 cases have been reported across the province within a single day. The Primary and Secondary Health Department of Punjab reported a severe outbreak of pink eye infection with a staggering 10,269 new cases in the past 24 hours. According to a … Read more
WASHINGTON: Describing Pakistan as a “valued partner”, the United States has reiterated that it does not support regime change and looks forward to free and fair elections in the country. “We do not support regime change,” State Department Spokesperson Mathew Miller said in a firm tone while responding to questions from a Pakistani correspondent at … Read more
PESHAWAR: A Pakistan Army soldier was martyred while a terrorist was killed in two separate engagements that took place between security forces and terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPRR), an Intelligence-Based Operation (IBO) was conducted in Katalang, Mardan District, which resulted in the killing of a high-value target terrorist ring … Read more
LAHORE: Former Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Director General Bashir Memon has formally joined the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). PML-N Chief Organiser Maryam Nawaz issued a notification on the appointment of Bashir Memon as the convener of the reception committee in Sindh. Bashir Memon has been appointed as the convener of the 12-member committee responsible for … Read more
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Zia (PML-Z) chairman Ijazul Haq on Friday stressed the importance of creating a level playing field for all political parties in the upcoming general elections. Speaking to the media after meeting with Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain in Lahore, he said political leaders should apologize to the nation for … Read more
QUETTA: Four of the six young footballers who were abducted in Sui area of Dera Bugti district of Balochistan earlier this month have been successfully recovered, BOL News reported. The safe rescue of these athletes was made possible through the concerted efforts of law enforcement agencies, local administration, and provincial government. However, efforts to locate … Read more
KARACHI: Sindh Caretaker Chief Minister Justice (retd) Maqbool Baqar on Friday ordered an inquiry into the killing of four villagers in Sakrand and summoned a report on the incident. The interim chief minister expressed sorrow and regret over the incident while addressing the media after attending an event in connection with 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal at New … Read more
KOHAT: Five persons were martyred and twelve others injured in a blast on Friday in Doaba Masjid in Hangu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, BOL News reported. According to Rescue 1122, the injured persons were shifted to Combined Military Hospital Kohat. The incident took place during the Friday sermon when worshippers were gathered for weekly prayers. … Read more
ISLAMABAD: A petition has been filed in the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) calling for the removal of caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar and three cabinet members from office. The petition submitted by lawyer Syed Azizuddin Kakakhel urged the ECP to remove cabinet members Ahad Cheema, Fawad Hasan Fawad, and Principal Secretary to PM Syed … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The International Seerat Conference in connection with Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) was held on Friday with a pledge to bring economic stability to the country in light of Seerat un Nabi (SAWW). Addressing the conference, President Dr Arif Alvi urged Muslims to follow the Sunnah of the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) which is … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have concluded the final round of negotiations on the Pakistan-GCC Free Trade Agreement. Federal Minister for Commerce Dr Gohar Ejaz and Secretary General GCC Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi signed the joint statement on the successful conclusion and finalization of the FTA negotiations. The final round of the Pakistan-GCC … Read more
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi and Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Friday strongly condemned the blast that took place in Mastung near a procession of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH). Expressing their deep grief over the loss of precious lives, they sympathized with the victims’ families. The president and prime minister prayed to Allah Almighty for … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The security of the federal capital Islamabad has been put on high alert amid possible security threats due to the volatile situation in the country. A police spokesperson said that Islamabad Capital City Police Officer (ICCPO) Dr Akbar Nasir has directed all senior police officers to remain vigilant within their jurisdictions. Furthermore, comprehensive steps … Read more
QUETTA: Four soldiers embraced martyrdom while thwarting an infiltration attempt of the terrorists near Zhob district of Balochistan along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border and also killed three terrorists during the fire exchange. According to Inter-Services Public Relations, the security forces thwarted an attempt by Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists to infiltrate from Afghanistan into Pakistan near Sambaza … Read more
QUETTA: At least 52 people have been martyred and 45 others injured in a suicide blast near a procession of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) in Mastung district of Balochistan. DSP City Nawaz Ghiskori is amongst those martyred in the incident. The injured have been shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment. According to police, some injured persons … Read more
