Karachi Woman Killed in Wedding ‘Aerial Firing’ Incident Karachi – Tragedy struck a wedding celebration in Malir when Fatima Ahmed lost her life after being hit by a bullet, reportedly fired by her uncle during the festivities. Fatima was attending her cousin’s wedding when the incident occurred. According to SSP Malir Abdul Khaliq Pirzada, the […]
Pakistan Launches Nationwide HPV Vaccination Drive for Adolescent Girls Islamabad – Pakistan has kicked off a nationwide HPV vaccination campaign aimed at preventing cervical cancer in women. The drive began on September 15 in Punjab, Sindh, Islamabad, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and will continue until September 27. The campaign targets around 13 million […]
Punjab Launches Advanced Air Quality Forecasting System to Combat Pollution Punjab is set to introduce a state-of-the-art air quality forecasting system aimed at monitoring weather conditions and air pollution, helping authorities take timely measures to reduce pollution in the province’s major cities. Speaking on the initiative, Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said that weekly air […]
Pakistan, US Officials Discuss Counterterrorism, Immigration Cooperation Islamabad — Federal Minister for Interior, Rana Sanaullah Naqvi, described his meeting with FBI Director Kash Patel as “excellent,” highlighting discussions on counterterrorism, illegal immigration, and officer exchange programs. In a post on X, Naqvi praised the FBI director’s professionalism and vision, calling him “a great partner to […]
University Bans Tariq Mahmood Over Unfair Means; IHC Case Takes New Turn Karachi – The university’s Unfair Means Committee has found Mr. Tariq Mahmood, son of Qazi Muhammad Akram, guilty of using unfair means, resulting in a three-year ban on his admission and examinations. A notification issued by the Assistant Registrar (Settlement), following a decision […]
Pakistan, Russia Move Closer to Overland Trade Corridor Pakistan and Russia are taking a big step toward boosting trade with a new overland rail route connecting Karachi Port to Moscow. The route, planned under the 9th Intergovernmental Commission (IGC), will pass through Iran, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan. A key milestone came in May 2025 when Pakistan […]
Punjab Extends Honhaar Scholarship Application Deadline to October 26 Lahore – The Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) has announced a new deadline for students to apply for the Honhaar Scholarship, now set for October 26, 2025. The Commission urged students to submit their applications on time, highlighting that the merit-based scholarship is aimed at easing […]
FBR Warns of Penalties for Missing Income Tax Return Deadline Islamabad – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has warned taxpayers that strict action will be taken against anyone who fails to file their income tax returns by September 30, 2025, the final deadline for submissions. Notifications have been sent via SMS to remind the […]
Pakistan’s Debt Soars as Citizens Shoulder Rs318,000 Each, EPBD Report Warns Islamabad – Every Pakistani now carries a personal share of debt totaling Rs318,252, more than triple the Rs90,047 burden recorded a decade ago, according to a recent report by the Economic Policy and Budgetary Desk (EPBD). The report highlights that the national debt has […]
Pakistan Shuts Down Long-Standing Afghan Refugee Camps in KP Islamabad – The Ministry of Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan, and SAFRON have officially announced the closure of several Afghan refugee camps across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Under the new directive, the land previously occupied by these camps will now be handed over to the provincial government and respective deputy […]
