Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Afghans moved to UK in secret operation after data breach

Afghans moved to UK in secret operation after data breach

Thousands of Afghans fleeing the Taliban were secretly relocated to the UK following a significant data breach. The breach, which involved the accidental leaking of nearly 19,000 applicants’ personal information, was traced back to an unnamed British official at the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in February 2022. The leaked data included names, contact details, and … Read more

Five killed, two injured as roof collapses in Lahore

Lahore

LAHORE:  At least of five people were killed and two other injured in a tragic roof collapse incident in Thokar Niaz Baig area of Lahore. According to rescue officials, the roof of a house collapsed due to the heavy rain, trapping the family members underneath. The emergency teams rushed to the scene and recovered the … Read more

Petrol prices hike by Rs5 per litre

Petrol prices hike by Rs5 per litre

Islamabad: The government has announced a significant increase in the prices of petroleum products, with both high-speed diesel and petrol prices being raised. According to the notification of Finance Division, petrol prices have been increased by 5.36 rupees per litre, with the new rate set at 272.15 rupees per litre. Similarly the price of high-speed … Read more

FinMin Aurangzeb engages traders over sales tax disputes

FinMin Aurangzeb engages traders over sales tax disputes

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held a high-level meeting with representatives from chambers of commerce and trade associations to address the implications of Section 37A of the Finance Act 2025, News reported. The government took this step to ease tensions with Pakistan’s business community. The Ministry of Finance organized the meeting, which included participation from … Read more

Indonesia’s Defence Minister meets field Marshal Asim Munir to discuss military ties

Indonesia’s Defence Minister meets field Marshal Asim Munir to discuss military ties

RAWALPINDI: Indonesia’s Minister of Defence, Lieutenant General (Retd) Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, met Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff, at General Headquarters, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Leading a delegation of representatives from various services and intelligence agencies, the Indonesian Defence Minister praised the Pakistan Army’s role in combating terrorism and reaffirmed … Read more