Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Abdul Sattar Edhi’s death anniversary observed nationwide

Abdul Sattar Edhi

His exceptional work and commitment garnered international recognition. He was also mentioned in the Guinness Book of world records for the largest fleet of ambulances. Edhi Foundation is run entirely with the help of volunteers. The nation is currently commemorating the seventh anniversary of the passing of Abdul Sattar Edhi, a prominent philanthropist and humanitarian. … Read more

Karachi Rain Update: Significant downpour expected in Karachi, Sindh

Karachi Rain Update

Heavy rainfall is expected to persist in Mirpur Khas, Hyderabad, Karachi, Sanghar, Shaheed Benazirabad, Thatta, and Badin. Meteorological Department has cautioned about the possibility of urban flooding in low-lying areas. In Karachi, maximum temperatures are expected to range between 33-36 degrees Celsius. The Meteorological Department has predicted substantial rainfall for various areas of Sindh, including … Read more

Sindh police announce reward for information on Gulistan-e-Jauhar women harasser

Gulistan-e-Jauhar women harasser

A semi-clear picture of the obscene accused has been released. The name of the person assisting the police will be kept confidential. Citizens can report any related information on 03325837242 and 03202069590. The Sindh police announced a Rs0.2 million reward for anyone helping the police catch the Gulistan-e-Jauhar women harasser. The police also released a … Read more

SAPM’s notice of F9 women harassment, seek response from IG Islamabad

F9 harrassment

FIR has been registered and an investigation has been started. Previous criminal records are being checked by the CRO branch. The identity of the culprit through the CCTV footage of the park’s entrances and exits and adjacent areas is being checked. Special Assistant to Prime Minister Jawad Sohrab Malik takes notice of the incident of … Read more

KP Bar Council calls lawyers’ convention today

lawyers' convention

All Pakistan Lawyers Convention will be held at Peshawar High Court. Lawyers will not participate in court proceedings due to convention. The trial of civilians in military courts will also be discussed in the convention. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Bar Council has called a lawyers’ convention at 11 am today (Saturday), where multiple issues will be discussed. … Read more

Ground-breaking ceremony held for maternal, child health care facility extension project in Sindh

health care facility extension project

The construction of the facility is scheduled to be completed by April 2025. The number of care facilities to treat mothers and babies with complications is limited in Sindh. The project will open opportunities for families from all over southern part of Sindh. The ground-breaking ceremony for “the Project for the extension of Maternal and … Read more

Japan provides Pakistan Grant-Aid for HR Development Scholarship program

Japan's Grant-Aid to Pakistan

JDS is designed to support the social and economic development of the country. Partner universities in Japan and are expected to acquire further knowledge in their field. After JDS was launched in Pakistan, 31 government officials have successfully completed their degrees. The Government of Japan today announced grant aid worth 315 million Japanese Yen (around … Read more

PTI requests SC to nullify Section 2, 3 of Review Act

Review Act

Stated legislation made to benefit Nawaz Sharif. Stated revision cannot be converted into the right of appeal without a constitutional amendment. PTI’s written response was submitted by Advocate Ali Zafar Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Thursday submitted written requests to the Supreme Court of Pakistan to declare Sections 2 and 3 of the Review Act null and … Read more

Zardari urges fed govt to pay declared cotton price to farmers

cotton price

Demanded providing full rights to farmers. Said farmers are not being paid according to the declared price. Urged the Sindh government to take notice. Former President Asif Ali Zardari expressed his concern over the non-payment of the federal government’s declared price of cotton to its farmers. He said that farmers are not being paid according … Read more

Three terrorists and facilitators arrested in Khyber: ISPR

khyber terrorist arrest

Major Abdullah martyred in the shootout. Sanitization operation is going on to eliminate terrorists in the area. Security forces are determined to end the scourge of terrorism. Three terrorists and their facilitators were arrested by the security forces in the Shakas area of Khyber during an operation based on a tip-off. The Inter-Services Public Relations … Read more

ECP issue non-bailable arrest warrant for Fawad Chaudhry in contempt case

Fawad arrest warrant

Fawad’s assistant counsel requested to adjourn the case. Election Commission rejected the plea of lawyer. Hearing adjourned till July 28. The Election Commission of Pakistan on Thursday issued non-bailable arrest warrant for ex-PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry in ECP contempt case. A five-member commission headed by the Chief Election Commissioner heard the case. Fawad’s assistant counsel … Read more

Punjab CTD nabs seven terrorists in multiples IBOs

terrorist arrest in Punjab

The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Punjab on Thursday arrested seven terrorists of banned outfits during multiple Intelligence Based Operations across the province. CTD spokesperson stated that raids were carried out in Rawalpindi, Sahiwal, Bahawalpur, and Gujranwala. Added that the terrorists belong to the outlawed Al-Qaeda and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). While, explosive material, detonators, mobile … Read more

Sessions court issue summon notice to PTI chairman, Bushra Bibi in Nikkah case

PTI chairman nikkah

A District and Sessions Court of Islamabad on Thursday issued summon notice to PTI chairman and his wife Bushra Bibi for July 13 in Nikkah case. Sessions Judge East Azam Khan heard the citizen’s surveillance appeal. A citizen Muhammad Hanif challenged the civil judge’s decision to declare the complaint inadmissible. Advocate Raja Rizwan Abbasi filed … Read more

PM encourages India to embrace CPEC as an opportunity, not challenge

CPEC

PM expressed his congratulations to the leadership and people of both Pakistan and China. He lamented the obstacles faced during the previous government’s tenure. PM Shehbaz noted that CPEC had fostered a new era of mutual partnership. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif celebrated the 10-year milestone of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and called on … Read more

PTI chairman summoned in Toshakhana criminal proceedings case

PTI chairman Toshakhana case

Chairman PTI ordered to appear tomorrow. Former PM directed to appear tomorrow at 8:30 am. IHC on Tuesday declared the Toshakhana case against PTI chairman inadmissible. An Additional District and Sessions Judge issued a summons notice for Chairman PTI in Toshakhana criminal proceedings case. The former prime minister had been directed to appear tomorrow at … Read more

Monsoon rains in Lahore break 30-year record

Lahore monsoon

Water and Sanitation Authority (WASA) Lahore, promptly mobilized their resources to manage the excess rainwater. Major roads and streets were severely flooded. Lahore experienced its highest recorded rainfall of 256mm on June 26 of this year. Lahore witnessed an unprecedented downpour on Wednesday, shattering a 30-year-old record as the city received over 290mm of rain … Read more

PM Shehbaz greet Joe Biden on US Independence Day

US Independence Day

PM says Pakistan deeply values its relationship with United States. He praised the pragmatic approach, wisdom displayed by both nations. Highlighted the steady growth and strengthening of bilateral ties over the past 75 years. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday extended warm wishes to President Joe Biden and the American people on the occasion of … Read more

LHC gives time till July 25 for Imran Riaz’s recovery

Imran riaz khan

IG Punjab did not appear in court. Reports from the Ministry of Defense and other authorities were submitted to the court. Ministry states trying their best to recover the journalist. The Lahore High Court on Wednesday granted authorities time till July 25 for the recovery of senior journalist Imran Riaz Khan. LHC Chief Justice Muhammad … Read more

PM Shehbaz, Hamza file plea for acquittal in money laundering lawsuit

money laundering

All assets have been lawfully declared with FBR and ECP, the petition read. NAB filed a money laundering case against the two. The Sharif family has consistently denied the allegations. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his son, Hamza Shahbaz on Wednesday submitted a plea for acquittal in the money laundering case they are facing. The … Read more

Pak Army pays tribute to Capt Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed

Karnal Sher Khan

Capt Karnal Sher Khan was commissioned in the Army on October 14, 1994. He displayed immense courage and determination during the Kargil conflict. He defended five strategic posts at an altitude of 17,000 feet in Gultary. The Armed Forces of Pakistan, along with the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and Services Chiefs, paid a … Read more

PTI chairman files plea in SC to constitute 3-member bench on Quetta lawyer murder case

Quetta lawyer murder

A two-judge bench expressed helplessness in issuing an injunction in the case. The petition states that the sensitive matter needs an urgent hearing. Added that strict measures and arrests are feared against the petitioner. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman and former prime minister on Tuesday filed a petition to the Supreme Court of Pakistan, demanding the constitution … Read more

Federal government increase salaries of Supreme Court judges

Supreme Court

The government issued an executive order to cut salaries. Executive Order of Deduction will be effective from July 2023. Acting President Sadiq Sanjrani issued an ordinance in this regard. The federal government on Tuesday announced increasing the salaries of Supreme Court judges. The government issued an executive order named as ‘Salary of Judges of Supreme … Read more

Interbank Trade Sees Dollar’s Massive Rs11 Depreciation

Dollar depreciates

Greenback trades at Rs275 at opening of the interbank market. Shortly afterward, its value recovered to a decline of Rs11. On Monday, the trading session commenced with the US currency losing value against the rupee by Rs5. In a significant development within the local interbank trade, the US dollar faced a substantial setback against the … Read more

Qureshi’s bail in May 9 protest case extended till July 15

Qureshi bail

Qureshi appeared before the court. Arguments could not be heard today due to the absence of senior lawyer Ali Bukhari. The court adjourned further hearing of the case till July 15. A District and Sessions Court of Islamabad on Tuesday extended PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi’s bail in May 9 vandalism case till July … Read more

Toshakhana case against PTI chairman declared inadmissible

Toshakhana

IHC Chief Justice Amir Farooq pronounced the decision. IHC accepted the request of PTI chairman. Petition stated that complaint could have been filed within four months after which it was not admissible. The Islamabad High Court on Tuesday declared Toshakhana case against PTI chairman inadmissible. IHC Chief Justice Amir Farooq pronounced the decision after accepting … Read more

IPP To Form Parliamentary Board To Select Election Candidates

IPP parliamentary board

Parliamentary Board will make recommendations for election candidates. Names will be finalized after approval from Jahangir Tareen and Aleem Khan. IPP is yet to be officially registered with the Election Commission of Pakistan. Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) on Tuesday decided to form a parliamentary board for the selection of election candidates. The board will make recommendations … Read more

GB Chief Minister Disqualified In Fake Degree Case

GB chief minister disqualified

Khalid Khurshid disqualified in a fake degree case. No-confidence motion was submitted against the GB chief minister. No-confidence motion was filed by nine opposition members Gilgit Baltistan Chief Minister Khalid Khurshid has been disqualified by the Chief Court in a fake degree case. Chief Court Judge Justice Inayat Rahman was conducting the larger bench hearing. … Read more