Heavy Rains Lash Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Azad Kashmir; Flooding, Damage Reported LAHORE / PESHAWAR / MIRPUR: Several districts across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Azad Kashmir were hit by heavy rainfall on Friday, causing flooding in streets, markets, and low-lying areas. In Punjab, cities including Lahore, Sialkot, Narowal, Wazirabad, Jhelum, Gujrat, Khushab, and Bahawalnagar recorded […]
Sindh’s senior minister has said that the Sindh government has become active to tackle the likely flood situation. He said the clock control room has been established, and emergency contact numbers have been issued. “We are ready to tackle any flood contingency,” he said. He said provincial ministers and government machinery have been deployed in […]
Islamabad High Court Revises Bench Roster, Dr. Aafia Siddiqui Case Transferred ISLAMABAD – The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has announced a revised roster of benches, set to take effect from September 1, under which nine judges will preside over single benches while five division benches will also hear cases. According to the notification, Justice Babar […]
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 […]
