Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said that India’s negative mindset and resources are behind all acts of terrorism in Pakistan. He added that the Pakistan Army has the full capability to defeat this proxy war. He expressed these views while meeting a delegation of the Council of … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday announced the launch of a new Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based application developed by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to make immigration faster and more secure. The project will first be tested at Islamabad International Airport. According to the minister, the system will help reduce waiting times at airports while … Read more
The Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control has announced 3,229 new vacancies for constables (BPS-07) in the Federal Constabulary. The jobs are open to male and female candidates from all provinces, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Eligibility Criteria: Age: 18 to 22 years Education: Intermediate (FA/FSc) or equivalent from a recognized board Height: 5 … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The government has officially established the 11th National Finance Commission (NFC) through a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance. According to the notification, the Federal Finance Minister will head the commission, which will consist of nine members. The finance ministers of all four provinces are included, along with one expert from each province. … Read more
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned that heavy rain is expected in Karachi and Hyderabad between August 24 and 28. Authorities fear the downpour could cause flooding in low-lying areas, power cuts, and disruption of daily life. According to the NDMA, Hyderabad may receive rain with thunder and lightning, while Karachi is likely … Read more
KARACHI: A major security breach took place at Jinnah International Airport after a passenger managed to escape from the custody of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). The passenger, identified as Abdul Samad, had been detained after his name appeared on the immigration watchlist. He was wanted in connection with a murder case registered in Khairpur … Read more
Quetta: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) carried out a major operation in Quetta and arrested an important associate of the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), security sources confirmed on Friday. The suspect, identified as Mir Khan Muhammad, was reportedly a close aide of BLA leader Dr. Usman Qazi. According to officials, he holds a law degree … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) have warned that extreme workplace heat is emerging as a major threat to workers’ health and economic productivity, as climate change drives more frequent and intense heatwaves. The joint report, the first on workplace heat stress since 1969, states that millions of workers worldwide … Read more
Sudden, violent bursts of extreme rainfall are wreaking havoc across South Asia’s mountain ranges. In recent weeks, torrents of water and mud have ripped through villages in Pakistan and India, flattening homes, killing hundreds, and leaving many missing. At the heart of this devastation are cloudbursts — short, furious downpours that strike with little warning. … Read more
ISLAMABAD: A glacial outburst in Gilgit-Baltistan’s Ghizer district has once again triggered flash floods, inundating several villages and causing widespread disruption. According to the district administration, landslides have completely blocked the Gilgit–Shandur Road, while Talidas Nallah was hit by slides from both sides, leaving residents of Raushan village stranded. Gilgit-Baltistan Interior Minister Shams Lone confirmed … Read more
LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore on Friday approved an eight-day physical remand of Shah Riaz Khan, son of Aleema Khan, in the Jinnah House attack case. During the hearing, Lahore police produced Shah Riaz Khan before the court, a day after his arrest, and sought a 30-day physical remand for investigation. Defence counsel … Read more
The United States and the European Union have agreed to the terms of a framework trade pact that sets a 15% tariff on many EU imports, while opening European markets to a broad range of U.S. industrial and agricultural products. The deal, announced in a joint statement, builds on negotiations between U.S. President Donald Trump … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif reiterated the federal government’s firm resolve to stand by the affected families and accelerate the rehabilitation process in the flood-hit areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Chairing a meeting of the federal cabinet, the prime minister voiced grave concern over the recent spell of torrential rains, cloudbursts, and flash floods that … Read more
KARACHI: The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) has issued the latest results of environmental surveillance for July, confirming the presence of poliovirus in multiple districts. According to the NEOC, poliovirus has been detected in samples from Diamer, South Waziristan, Lahore, and Rawalpindi. Laboratory analysis confirmed the presence of Poliovirus Type 1, the most dangerous strain … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast more rains across the country, including Sindh, from August 27 to 30. According to the department, Karachi is likely to receive rainfall between August 23 and 25, while showers are also expected in Sukkur, Larkana, Shaheed Benazirabad, Dadu, Jacobabad, and Jamshoro during the same period. Rainfall is … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Planning Commission has unveiled the findings of Pakistan’s first-ever Digital Economic Census, providing comprehensive data on businesses, workforce, housing, and educational institutions across the country. According to the report, Pakistan hosts a total of 7.104 million businesses, employing 25.34 million people across the country. The province-wise breakdown shows that Punjab has 4.3 million … Read more
Lasbela, Balochistan: At least nine people were killed and two others injured in a road accident in the Othal area of Lasbela district, rescue officials confirmed on Friday. According to the rescue authorities, the incident occurred when a passenger coach collided with two vehicles. Emergency teams rushed to the scene and shifted the bodies and … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China and Foreign Minister Wang Yi departed here on Friday after completing his three-day official visit to Pakistan. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar saw off Foreign Minister Wang Yi, with Pakistan’s Ambassador to Beijing and his Chinese counterpart also present, as … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reiterated their resolve to promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the region during a high-level meeting in Islamabad. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the meeting focused on regional security, counterterrorism efforts, and matters of mutual interest. … Read more
LAHORE: Pakistan has geared up for one of its biggest combat sports spectacles as the Pakistan Mixed Martial Arts Federation (PakMMA) hosts Pakistan Combat Night 2025, a three-day tournament featuring over 200 fighters from across the globe. The event will run from August 22 to 24, with qualifiers and semifinals set for BraveGym, Lahore, before … Read more
