Senate Passes Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill Amid Heated Debate ISLAMABAD – The Senate on Monday passed the Anti-terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2025, aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s legal framework to counter terrorism. The Bill, introduced by Minister of State for Interior and Narcotics Control Muhammad Tallal Badar, seeks to amend the Anti-terrorism Act, 1997. During proceedings, Senator Kamran […]
Lightning Kills Man and Livestock in Nagar Parkar Amid Rainfall NAGAR PARKAR – Heavy rainfall in Nagar Parkar has claimed the life of a man and several animals after lightning struck the area. On Tuesday, lightning hit a katcha hut in Pasol village, killing 32-year-old Taro Kohli, who was asleep at home at the time. […]
Karachi Faces Heavy Rain; Mayor Orders Staff on Duty KARACHI – Parts of Karachi have been hit by heavy rainfall since Tuesday morning, as forecasted by the Pakistan Meteorological Department. In response, Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab has canceled all staff leave, directing municipal personnel to remain on duty to manage drainage and minimize disruptions. The […]
New Ceasefire Proposal Sent to Israel Amid Ongoing Gaza Conflict Throughout the war, Israel and Hamas have engaged in intermittent indirect talks, resulting in short-lived truces and exchanges of hostages for prisoners. However, a lasting ceasefire has remained elusive. Mediated by Egypt and Qatar, with U.S. backing, these efforts have involved frequent rounds of shuttle […]
Macron Hints at Neutral Venue for Zelensky-Putin Summit PARIS – Following high-level meetings at the White House on Monday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders, French President Emmanuel Macron said the upcoming summit between Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin would be held in Europe. “It will be hosted by a neutral country, […]
China’s Foreign Minister Visits Pakistan Amid Strengthening Bilateral Ties ISLAMABAD – China’s Foreign Minister is in Pakistan at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. The visit comes as part of the ongoing high-level exchanges between the two countries aimed at deepening their “All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership” and reaffirming […]
Sindh Government Launches Decisive Crackdown on Katcha Bandits KARACHI – The Sindh government has announced an intensified operation against bandits in the Katcha areas of Larkana and Sukkur to ensure lasting peace and curb kidnapping-for-ransom incidents. The decision came during a high-level meeting chaired by Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, attended by Corps Commander […]
According to details, the schools in KP will remain closed from 19 August (today) till August 25, 2025. KP Education Minister Faisal Khan Tarakai confirmed the closure while sharing the official notification on X. “Educational institutions in the cold mountainous areas will remain closed from August 19 to 25, but all educational activities will continue […]
CTD Foils Terror Plot in Hyderabad, Arrests Three SRA Militants Hyderabad: In a swift intelligence-based operation, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) successfully thwarted a planned terrorist attack on a railway track in Qasimabad, Hyderabad, arresting three suspects linked to the banned Sindh Revolutionary Army (SRA). The arrested militants were identified as Aamir Latif Chang, Shoaib […]
Rescue Efforts Underway After Cloudburst Devastates Swabi Villages SWABI – Rescue teams are working around the clock to recover villagers trapped under debris after a sudden cloudburst struck remote areas of Swabi. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Swabi confirmed that seven excavators, six ambulances, two rescue vehicles, and members of Rescue 1122 are actively involved in the […]
