Bandits Attack Police Check Post, Kidnap Officer in Indus River Area In a brazen assault, armed bandits attacked a police check post under the B-Section police station jurisdiction, opening fire indiscriminately on the post and nearby shops. Following the attack, the assailants fled to the katcha area along the banks of the Indus River, taking […]
Pakistan and Afghanistan Discuss Stronger Ties Amid Regional Security Concerns ISLAMABAD – Pakistani and Afghan officials met recently to explore ways to strengthen bilateral relations, with a focus on improving people-to-people connections, boosting trade, and working together on shared security and economic challenges. During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on issues of mutual concern, […]
President Zardari Urges Serene Air to Expand Fleet, Boost Connectivity During a high-level meeting, President Asif Ali Zardari encouraged Serene Air to expand its fleet, aiming to strengthen both domestic and international air connectivity across Pakistan. The meeting was attended by key dignitaries, including Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, and the Chinese Ambassador […]
Dar Hails Pakistan-Saudi Defence Pact as ‘Historic Milestone’ LONDON — Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has described the newly signed Pakistan-Saudi Arabia defence agreement as a “historic milestone,” saying it formally strengthens the long-standing security partnership between the two countries. Speaking to the media in London, Dar noted that the pact—inked in Riyadh earlier this week […]
Flood Situation Eases at Sukkur Barrage, FFD Reports ISLAMABAD — The water level at Sukkur Barrage is gradually receding, according to the latest update from the Flood Forecasting Division (FFD). In its report, the FFD said the Indus River is experiencing a low flood at Guddu Barrage and a medium flood at both Sukkur and […]
Flood Breach Damages M-5 Motorway, Traffic Suspended MULTAN — A breach has developed in the eastern section of the M-5 Motorway, sweeping away a portion of the road, according to the Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) of Multan. Earlier, strong flood currents had already damaged the western side of the same stretch. Motorway Police and National […]
Trump Unveils $1 Million “Gold Card” Residency Program, Targets H-1B Visas WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump has announced a new immigration measure alongside a $1 million “gold card” residency program, signaling the latest push in his ongoing crackdown on U.S. immigration. The announcement, made in the Oval Office on Friday, is expected to face […]
Trump and Xi Talk TikTok, Ukraine, and Future Meetings The leaders of the world’s two largest economies spoke by phone for the second time since Donald Trump returned to the White House, in an effort to keep tensions with China in check despite his past sharp criticism of the country. During the call, the U.S. […]
US Attorney Erik Siebert Resigns Following Trump’s Call for Dismissal Erik Siebert, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, has resigned, informing his staff via email, according to the New York Times and other U.S. media outlets. The resignation came just hours after former President Donald Trump, speaking to reporters in the Oval […]
Karachi Mayor Pushes for Timely Completion of Key City Projects Karachi: Mayor Murtaza Wahab has called on the Pakistan International Development Company Limited (PIDCL) to provide a clear timeline for the completion of major city projects, emphasizing that the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) must ensure they are finished on schedule. The Mayor expressed serious concern […]