Police Constable Abducted During Vehicle Check in Karachi KARACHI – A dramatic incident unfolded in DHA Phase 8, Khayaban-e-Arafat, when a police squad stopped a suspicious vehicle during routine checking. Instead of cooperating, the car’s occupants opened fire on the officers and abducted Head Constable Muhammad Ishaq at gunpoint before fleeing the scene. Police officials […]
Nawaz Sharif to Stay in UK for Medical Checkups LONDON – Former prime minister and PML-N president Nawaz Sharif is expected to spend around two weeks in the United Kingdom, where he will also undergo routine medical examinations, party sources confirmed on Monday. The development follows a round of medical tests Sharif underwent at Lahore’s […]
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) session, chaired by the Governor SBP, will meet today to decide on the monetary policy. According to economic experts, the policy rate is expected to remain unchanged at 11 per cent due to the prevailing flood situation in the country. They added that the ongoing crisis is likely to drive […]
Water Levels Rise at Guddu Barrage, Dozens of Villages Flooded in Sindh KANDHKOT – The Indus River continues to swell across Sindh, with official data showing a sharp rise in water levels at major barrages. According to the provincial information department, inflow at Guddu Barrage was recorded at 635,759 cusecs on Monday, while outflow stood […]
India Beat Pakistan by 7 Wickets as Handshake Row Sparks Controversy at Asia Cup 2025 DUBAI – Tensions flared during the Asia Cup clash on Sunday after Indian players reportedly refused to shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts, drawing criticism from Pakistan’s camp. Former captain Aaqib Cheema said the gesture went “against the spirit of […]
OIC Summit Called Amid Rising Israeli Aggression DOHA – A special summit co-sponsored by Pakistan is set to convene in Qatar in response to escalating developments in Palestine and the region. The meeting comes as Israel continues airstrikes on Doha, pushes forward with efforts to occupy Gaza, expands settlements in the occupied West Bank, and […]
Light Showers Bring Relief to Karachi, Humidity Remains High KARACHI: Several areas of Karachi, including Golimar, Garden, Saddar, Gulistan-e-Johar, and Gulshan-e-Iqbal, experienced light showers on Monday, offering residents a brief respite from the recent heat. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the increased moisture in the air is causing cloud formation, with the city […]
Punjab Launches E-Taxi Scheme with Interest-Free Installments Lahore – The Punjab government has announced the launch of its long-awaited E-Taxi Scheme, a project designed to promote clean transportation and create employment opportunities throughout the province. The key feature of the initiative is interest-free installment plans, making it easier for drivers to own electric taxis. The […]
Ancient Coins Unearthed in Sakhi Sarwar After Flash Floods Dera Ghazi Khan – Flash floods in the Sakhi Sarwar area have led to a remarkable archaeological discovery: a collection of rare ancient coins dating back more than 2,000 years. Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Usman Khalid confirmed that the coins were found in a ravine of Sakhi […]
Groom Reported Missing Ahead of Wedding, Police Investigate Karachi – The family of Jahanzeb has filed a missing person report at Zaman Town police station, raising concerns that he may have been kidnapped. According to his brother, Jahanzeb left his mobile phone at home and went to a salon to prepare for his wedding, but […]
