The court rejected the request for extended remand and instead sent the accused to jail on judicial remand KARACHI At least 27 people have died following the collapse of a five-storey residential building in the Baghdadi area of Lyari, Karachi. Authorities have launched a criminal investigation, with police arresting more than 10 individuals, including senior […]
Forensic Probe Deepens in Actress Humaira Asghar’s Mysterious Death KARACHI — The investigation into the mysterious death of Pakistani actress and model Humaira Asghar has intensified, as authorities continue to piece together clues following the discovery of her body in a Defence apartment last week. According to investigative sources, nine critical samples — including materials […]
Rain Forecast for Karachi as PMD Issues Flood and Landslide Alert Across Pakistan KARACHI — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast light to moderate rainfall for Karachi and other districts of Sindh between July 15 and 17, as part of an active monsoon system moving across the country. Karachi witnessed light drizzling in various […]
DHA Karachi Assault Case Closed After Victim Withdraws Complaint KARACHI — The high-profile DHA assault case involving businessman Salman Farooqi has been officially closed after the complainant withdrew all charges, according to a final report submitted by Gizri police to the City Court of Karachi on Saturday. The case gained national attention after a viral […]
KARACHI — In a sweeping citywide operation, Karachi police have set up checkpoints at key locations to inspect government vehicles, uncovering widespread misuse and irregularities, officials confirmed on Sunday. According to law enforcement authorities, dozens of official vehicles belonging to both the Sindh and federal governments have been stopped and searched. The inspections revealed numerous […]
The new train will feature twenty-eight digitally equipped coaches, complimentary Wi-Fi, and an international-standard Dining Car, offering the passengers a modern and comfortable travel experience. The new train service, which will run between Lahore and Karachi, aims to deliver a significantly enhanced travel experience to the passengers. In a separate development, the PR plans to […]
ISLAMABAD — In a major crackdown on cyber fraud, law enforcement agencies raided a scam call centre operating in Islamabad’s G-10 sector, arresting more than 60 Pakistani men and women along with five foreign nationals, officials confirmed on Sunday. Authorities also seized critical records related to the illegal activities carried out at the centre. A […]
The violence erupted after a wave of kidnappings, including the abduction of a Druze merchant on Friday on the highway linking Damascus to Sweida, witnesses said. This is the first time sectarian fighting has erupted inside the city of Sweida itself, the provincial capital of the mostly Druze province. Last April saw clashes between Sunni […]
Education Minister Erica Stanford said in a statement that with international student enrolments steadily increasing since 2023, the government wants to “supercharge that growth track” to reach NZ$7.2 billion ($4.32 billion) by 2034. The announcement comes as wildly popular international student destinations Australia and the United States look to reduce foreign students, with universities in […]
To kick off the drills, three US Army helicopters arrived in Panama on Sunday — two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters and a CH-47 Chinook — landing at the Panama-Pacific Airport, formerly the US Howard base. Michael Palacios, subcommissioner of Panama’s National Aeronaval Service — known as SENAN — said the exercises would prepare Panama’s forces, […]
