Three PTI Members Disqualified, By-Elections Announced Three members of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party have lost their seats after being found guilty in cases related to the May 9 riots. They are: Senator Ejaz Chaudhry Punjab Assembly Opposition Leader Malik Ahmad Bhachar MNA Ahmed Chattha Malik Ahmad Bhachar was elected from PP-87 (Mianwali), and Ahmed […]
PM Chairs Key Energy Meeting, Praises Efforts to Cut Power Losses Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif led an important meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Energy at the Prime Minister’s House, according to an official press release. He said that the recent financial improvements will help in the privatization of power companies. “Reducing losses is a […]
Pakistan Raises Key Issues at New York Conference NEW YORK: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister held a press conference in New York where he spoke on several important topics, including terrorism, Kashmir, and Palestine. He said that talks with the U.S. are not just about terrorism. He added that Pakistan has suffered the most because of […]
Sindh Starts Licensing System for Teachers KARACHI – Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah said on Tuesday that all teachers in the province must now get a license to work. He was speaking at a ceremony in Karachi. He called this step a “revolutionary move” to improve the quality of education and to make teachers […]
Smoking Banned in Parks Across Punjab The Punjab government has announced a complete ban on smoking and selling cigarettes in all public parks. According to a new notification, Sections 5 and 7 of the Prohibition of Smoking Ordinance 2002 will now be strictly applied. This means cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and vapes cannot be used or sold […]
The prosecution failed to prove the charges against the two accused, Minhaj Qazi and Mehboob Ghufran, who were allegedly linked to the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) London. The court ordered their immediate release, noting that neither suspect is named in any other pending cases. According to the defense lawyer, Mushtaq Ahmed, Minhaj Qazi had already […]
Hajj 2026: Payments in Two Parts Sources say that people going for Hajj in 2026 will need to pay in two instalments. The first payment, between Rs500,000 and Rs550,000, is expected in August. Only people who have already registered for Hajj 2026 can make the payment. Once enough money is collected to match Pakistan’s Hajj […]
Nasla Tower Plot in Karachi Up for Auction After Demolition KARACHI – The Sindh High Court’s Official Assignee has announced the auction of a commercial plot in Karachi, where the illegal Nasla Tower once stood. The Supreme Court of Pakistan had ordered the demolition of the Nasla Tower in November 2021 after it was declared […]
Indus River Sees Rising Water Levels at Key Points The water level in the Indus River is rising at several locations, according to the Flood Forecasting Division. At Guddu Barrage, the inflow of water has been recorded at 423,200 cusecs, while the outflow is 387,100 cusecs. The river is also in medium flood at Sukkur […]
Court Cancels Arrest Warrants for CM Ali Amin Gandapur in 2016 Case ISLAMABAD – A local court has cancelled the arrest warrants of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur in a case from 2016 involving liquor and weapons. The hearing was led by Judicial Magistrate Mubashir Hassan Chishti. The court also withdrew the show-cause […]
