Sindh CM Calls for Unity to Tackle Flood Crisis KARACHI – Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday urged critics to engage in constructive criticism, saying it would help identify and address shortcomings in governance. Speaking to reporters after paying tribute at Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s Mausoleum on his death anniversary, the chief minister […]
Security Forces Kill 19 Militants in Nationwide Operations: ISPR RAWALPINDI – Pakistani security forces carried out multiple intelligence-based operations in different districts, killing at least 19 militants linked to Indian-backed groups, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday. According to the military’s media wing, the first operation was launched in the Guluno area of […]
PM Shehbaz in Qatar to Condemn Israeli Aggression DOHA – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Qatar on Wednesday, accompanied by a high-level delegation including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi. The visit comes in the wake of […]
CM Punjab Launches Ration Card Scheme 2025 to Support Families Amid Inflation LAHORE – The Punjab government has introduced the CM Punjab Ration Card Scheme 2025, aimed at providing relief to over 1.5 million families struggling with inflation and the rising cost of living. Under the scheme, households will be able to purchase essential food […]
Karachi Hit by Heavy Rains, Schools Closed Amid Weather Advisory KARACHI – Heavy rainfall lashed several parts of the city on Wednesday morning, including Saddar, I.I. Chundrigar Road, Shahrah-e-Faisal, and nearby areas, causing difficulties for commuters, office workers, and schoolchildren. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported that most parts of the country will continue to […]
Karachi Schools to Hold Classes on Saturdays to Recover Lost Time Karachi – To make up for the disruption in academic schedules caused by frequent weather-related holidays, the Sindh government has announced that Saturdays will now be observed as regular teaching days. Sindh Education Minister Sardar Shah said the step is necessary to recover learning […]
Cybercrime Gang Busted for Fake Visa and Grocery Scams Islamabad – Authorities have arrested six members of a cybercrime gang accused of deceiving citizens through fake visa offers and fraudulent grocery schemes, causing heavy financial losses to unsuspecting victims. According to investigators, the group lured people with false promises of overseas visas and commission-based grocery […]
FBR Unveils Major Reform Plan to Boost Transparency and Tax Compliance Islamabad – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has rolled out a comprehensive transformation plan aimed at improving transparency, expanding the tax base, and making compliance easier for businesses and citizens. The awareness session was chaired by FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood and attended by […]
Karachi Floods: Governor Sindh and Red Crescent Respond as Rain Wreaks Havoc Karachi, Pakistan – Persistent rains over the past two days have thrown Karachi into chaos, submerging low-lying areas and raising water levels in the Malir and Lyari rivers. The floods have caused widespread disruption, forcing residents to evacuate their homes and leading to […]
Pakistan Condemns Israeli Attack on Qatar, Calls for UN Security Council Meeting Islamabad – Pakistan has strongly condemned the recent Israeli attack on Qatar, calling it an unprovoked violation of the Gulf nation’s sovereignty. The government, alongside Algeria and Somalia, has requested an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council to address the situation, Deputy […]