Man Killed in Police Encounter After Allegedly Killing Wife and Daughter ISLAMABAD – A man suspected of killing four people, including his wife and daughter, was shot dead in a police encounter after a brief chase, officials said. According to SP Cantt Captain (R) Qazi Ali Raza, the suspect, identified as Imran, also known as […]
Pakistan Secures US Approval for Seafood Exports, Eyes $600 Million Market ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has received a major boost in its seafood sector after securing a U.S. permit that recognizes the country’s fisheries meet international quality standards. The approval ensures that Pakistani seafood can continue to flow uninterrupted to one of the world’s most significant […]
Punjab, Sindh Brace as Floods Continue to Wreak Havoc Across Pakistan ISLAMABAD / SINDH / PUNJAB: Chief Secretary Sindh, Asif Haider Shah, visited the provincial flood control room today to assess the ongoing flood situation. During the visit, officials briefed him on relief measures, confirming that tents, blankets, rescue boats, and other essential supplies are […]
President Approves New NFC Member, Criminal Laws Bill Amid IMF-Linked Reforms ISLAMABAD – The President of Pakistan has approved the nomination of Mahfooz Ali Khan as Balochistan’s non-official member in the 11th National Finance Commission (NFC), replacing the earlier nomination after a revision by the provincial government. According to a statement from the President’s Secretariat, […]
Mobile Internet Suspended Again in Balochistan Over Security Concerns QUETTA – Mobile internet services have once again been suspended in Balochistan, just a week after they were restored on the orders of the Balochistan High Court (BHC). Sources in the provincial Home Department confirmed the move, citing security concerns as the reason behind the renewed […]
Shehbaz Sharif Begins China Visit to Attend SCO Summit, Hold High-Level Talks ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has embarked on an official visit to China, accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, and Adviser on Foreign Affairs Tariq Fatemi. During the trip, the premier will take part in the 25th […]
ATC Sends Imran Khan’s Nephews to Judicial Custody in May 9 Cases LAHORE – An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Friday rejected police requests for further physical remand of Shahrez Khan, the son of Aleema Khan and nephew of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, and instead sent him to judicial custody. Police had sought an […]
Karachi Court Jails Man for Acid Attack on Sister, Stabbing Nephews KARACHI – An Additional Sessions Judge at the South/Gender-Based Violence Court on Friday sentenced Muhammad Ramzan for attacking his sister with acid and stabbing her two sons during a 2022 incident. The court imposed a fine of Rs1 million on Ramzan and ordered him […]
She said that floodwaters from three rivers have affected 2,038 villages, while 1,516,603 people have been impacted across Punjab. Due to precautionary measures taken by the provincial government, Punjab was spared from larger human losses, Marriyum Aurangzeb added. Marriyum Aurangzeb said Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz is personally supervising the grand rescue operation, with all […]
According to Farhan Ghani’s lawyer, the PPP leader was released along with two co-accused after the complainant, Hafiz Sohail, withdrew the case. He added that once a complainant withdraws a case, it is not necessary to produce the accused before the court. He further stated that the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) – which had earlier granted […]
