Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Three killed, 13 injured in dumper-van collision in Shahdara

dumper-van collision Shahdara

Three people were killed, while 13 were injured after a high-speed dumper and van collided on Saggian Road, Shahdara, Lahore. Three people including the van-driver were killed on the spot while 13 others including women and children sustained injuries. The bodies and injured were shifted to the Mayo Hospital. According to details, a speeding van … Read more

FIA Islamabad Circle arrest two key human traffickers of International gang

FIA international gang

The Anti-Human Trafficking Circle of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in Islamabad arrested two key human traffickers belonging to an international gang. The apprehended individuals, Asif Mahmood and Bilal Hassan, were involved in smuggling 35 Pakistani nationals from China to Hong Kong. The Prime Minister’s Office had instructed an investigation into the matter, leading to … Read more

PPP is fully prepared for election: Zardari

PPP Zardari election

The former president and PPP co-chairperson Asif Ali Zardari stated that Pakistan People’s Party is fully prepared for election. Asif Ali Zardari expressed full confidence in the Election Commission of Pakistan in conducting free and fair election. PPP is the only party which has the ability to fight elections in all kinds of environment, said … Read more

PTI denounces contents of statement of Nawaz-Blome meeting

PTI Nawaz Blome

The spokesperson for PTI has strongly rebuffed the statement released following the meeting between United States Ambassador to Pakistan, Donald Blome, and convicted individual Nawaz Sharif. The spokesperson denounced the contents as a significant intrusion into Pakistan’s internal matters. According to the PTI representative, the declaration appears to be part of a larger conspiracy, echoing … Read more

Pakistan ‘in talks’ to buy Chinese jet

Chinese jet

Pakistan is reportedly in formal discussions with China’s Hongdu Aircraft Company to acquire light attack aircraft, as disclosed during the 2023 Dubai Airshow. The aim is to replace Pakistan Air Force’s aging F-7PG fighters used for combat pilot training. The potential purchase involves the L-15 trainer light attack aircraft, known for its nine hardpoints capable … Read more

Six suspects involved in various crimes arrested in Lyari

lyari arrest

The police and Rangers in a joint operation in Lyari, arrested six suspects involved in various crimes on Sunday. The joint operation based on secret information against street criminals, drug peddlers, and illegal weapon sellers was conducted in the Phool Patti Lane of Lyari. Pakistan Rangers stated that two 9 mm pistols, 4607 grams of … Read more

Pervez Elahi moves SC against physical remand

Pervez Elahi physical remand

PTI President Chaudhry Pervez Elahi on Saturday approached the Supreme Court of Pakistan against his physical remand in illegal appointment case. Pervez Elahi filed an appeal against the Sessions Judge and High Court decision of physical remand. Amir Saeed Raan filed an appeal in the Supreme Court on behalf of Parvez Elahi. The petition states that … Read more

Sindh govt denies appealing against SC’s military courts ruling

military courts ruling

The Sindh government on Saturday denied filing any appeal against the Supreme Court’s ruling of declaring the trial of civilians in military courts ‘unconstitutional’. A denial statement had been issued by the Sindh Chief Minister House, mentioning that no application has been filed to challenge the apex court’s October 23 judgment. On November 16, a … Read more

Shehbaz Sharif, others acquitted in Ashiana Housing scandal

Ashiana

The Accountability Court of Islamabad on Saturday acquitted Shehbaz Sharif, Ahad Khan Cheema, and others in the Ashiana Iqbal Housing Project reference. Accountability Court Judge Ali Zulqarnain Awan delivered the verdict, after accepting the acquittal pleas of former PM Shehbaz, Ahad Khan Cheema, and co-accused Fawad Hasan Fawad, Munir Zia, Imtiaz Haider, Bilal Qadwai, Sajjad … Read more

PPP leader Asma Alamgir resigns due to disagreements within party

PPP Asma Alamgir resign

Pakistan Peoples Party Central Deputy Secretary Information Asma Arbab Alamgir has resigned from her post due to conflicts within the party. Asma Arbab Alamgir stated that she is resiging due to disagreements between the central and provincial officials of the party. Added that due to some elements, PPP is weakening in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). “My … Read more

US Ambassador Donald Blome, Nawaz Sharif discuss Pakistan’s political landscape

Donald Blome Nawaz Sharif

PMLN supremo Nawaz Sharif on Saturday met US Ambassador Donald Blome and discussed Pakistan’s political landscape, matters of mutual interest. Following his return, Nawaz Sharif has maintained a series of meetings with foreign ambassadors, emphasizing diplomatic engagement. The two leaders met at Jati Umra, where discussions revolved around Pakistan’s political landscape and matters of mutual … Read more

ATC extends Sheikh Rashid, his brother’s bail in May 9 cases till Nov 25

Sheikh Rashid bail May 9

The Anti-Terrorism Court of Rawalpindi on Saturday extended the bail of former federal interior minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed and his brother in May 9 cases till November 25. The hearing on bail applications of Seikh Rashid and his brother Rashid Shafique were heard by ATC judge Justice Malik Ijaz Asif. During a media talk outside … Read more

Grand operation to begin against illegal Afghan residents in Peshawar

Operation Peshawar Afghan

A significant decision has been made to launch a grand operation against the illegally residing Afghan refugees in Peshawar. Joint teams, consisting of representatives from the revenue department, police, and district administration, have been formed to carry out this operation. SSP Operations Kashif Aftab Abbasi chaired a meeting, bringing together Divisional SPs, Assistant Deputy Commissioners, … Read more

PM chairs Apex Committee of Special Investment Facilitation Council

Special Investment Facilitation Council

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul-Haq Kakar on Thursday convened the Apex Committee of the Special Investment Facilitation Council. The meeting was held at the Prime Minister’s House, which marked by special participation from military leadership, also saw the presence of provincial chief ministers and federal ministers. The focus of the gathering centered on reviewing issues related … Read more

Qureshi to move SC for bail in cipher case

Qureshi cipher case

PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi has decided to approach the Supreme Court of Pakistan for securing bail in the cipher case. PTI legal team sources reported that Qureshi’s bail application is likely to be filed next week. The legal team is awaiting a certified copy of the Islamabad High Court decision. A bail application … Read more

Bushra Bibi expresses no-confidence of IHC’s Justice Aamer Farooq

Bushra Bibi Aamer Farooq

PTI Chairman Imran khan’s wife Bushra Bibi has expressed lack of confidence on Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Aamer Farooq. Bushra Bibi had approached the Islamabad High Court with a request to allow a private meeting with Imran khan in the Adiala Jail. However, Bushra Bibi has now demanded her plea regarding meeting with PTI … Read more

Notice issued on PTI chairman’s plea seeking production in May 25 cases

PTI chairman May 25

A District and Sessions Courts of Islamabad on Thursday issued notice on PTI Chairman Imran khan’s plea seeking his production before court in May 25 cases. Imran Khan has been facing two cases, registered in Kohsar and secretariat police station in connection to May 25 cases. PTI lawyer Naeem Haider Panjotha appeared in the court, … Read more

Dilapidated school building evacuated in Malir Bin Qasim Town

school evacuate Malir

A government school in Malir Bin Qasim Town faced immediate evacuation as it was declared as damaged and dangerous building. The perilous state of the school came to light after the roof collapsed just a few days ago, causing plaster to fall from the ceiling in every room, including the school office. The Dudu Salar … Read more

FIA Peshawar Circle arrest impersonator portraying as key officer of intelligence org

FIA Peshawar impersonator

The FIA Anti-Corruption Circle in Peshawar on Thursday arrested an impersonator, posing as an officer of an intelligence organization. Accused Sajjad Hussain who was portraying himself as fake deputy director and used to take money from people, was nabbed from Haripur. The imposter, who by profession is a motor mechanic, targeted government officials, coercing them … Read more

Govt forms inquiry commission on TLP’s Faizabad sit-in case

Faizabad sit-in

The interim government has established an inquiry commission to execute the Supreme Court’s decision on the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan’s Faizabad sit-in case. The notification regarding the commission’s formation has been officially issued, with retired Inspector General (IG) Akhtar Ali Shah appointed as its chairman. The federal government, through a gazette notification, has outlined the Terms of … Read more

Wildlife dept reports 5x increase in Markhor population in KP since 1985

Markhor

In a positive development reported by the wildlife department, the number of wild Markhors has increased significantly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to recent findings, the Markhor population has surged fivefold over the last 37 years. In 1985, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was home to only 961 Markhors. Fast forward to the present, the latest report indicates a … Read more

SHC orders demolishing illegally constructed four-story building in Paposh Nagar

demolish paposh nagar

The Sindh High Court on Wednesday ordered the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) to demolish the illegally constructed four-story building in Paposh Nagar, Liaquatabad Town. The court directed SBCA to demolish the building situated at Plot No. 12/5, Sector 5A, and submit a comprehensive report. Upon the court’s orders, the SBCA has already taken action … Read more

Bodies of couple found from drum in Nishtar Colony, Lahore

couple bodies drum

A horrifying incident unfolded in Lahore, after dead bodies of a couple were found inside a drum at a house in Nishtar Colony. The victims have been identified as Farzana and Imran, while the police revealed the act of killing to be done by Farzana’s brothers. The police also revealed that Farzana had married for … Read more

Nawaz Sharif vows to provide quality education, improve infrastructure in Balochistan

Nawaz Sharif Balochistan

PMLN supremo Nawaz Sharif addressing to a meeting in Balochistan focused on a range of development initiatives and increasing living standard of people. During his address, Nawaz Sharif highlighted the party’s commitment to regional development, emphasizing accomplishments such as the construction of four hundred small dams to ensure water access for the people. He acknowledged … Read more

NAB given three days to interrogate PTI chairman in Al-Qadir Trust scandal

NAB Al-Qadir scandal

The Accountability Court in Islamabad has given the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) three days to interrogate PTI Chairman Imran Khan in the 190 million pounds Al-Qadir scandal. Accountability Court Judge Muhammad Basheer issued an order on the plea seeking chairman PTI’s remand in the Al-Qadir case. The written order states that according to NAB, Imran … Read more

IHC issues written order to halt PTI chairman’s jail trial in cipher case

cipher case written order

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a written order to halt the jail trial of PTI Chairman Imran Khan in the cipher case. Justices Mian Gul Hasan Aurangzeb and Thaman Rifat Imtiaz, presiding over the case, released the written order, asserting that the prison trial cannot be classified as an open trial. The written … Read more