Hajj 2026: Applications Open for Remaining Government Scheme Seats ISLAMABAD — Aspiring pilgrims have until August 16 to apply for the remaining seats under Pakistan’s government Hajj scheme, or until the quota is filled, officials said. According to the ministry’s spokesperson, more than 37,000 seats are still available. Applications can be submitted through the official […]
Karachi Youth Mustafa Amir Allegedly Kidnapped and Murdered by Friends KARACHI — Mustafa Amir, a young resident of Karachi, was reportedly kidnapped and murdered by his friends in the city’s Defence Housing Authority (DHA) on January 6. Authorities have presented a forensic report from the devices of the prime accused, Armaghan, including his laptop, mobile […]
Marka-e-Haq Military Equipment Exhibition Opens Tomorrow The public will get a chance to view an impressive display of military hardware tomorrow, with the exhibition opening at 10 a.m. Visitors can expect to see a wide range of equipment used during Marka-e-Haq, including weapons, aircraft, tanks, artillery, rocket launchers, military vehicles, and armoured carriers. Radars that […]
Hunza Floods Trap Travelers as RCC Bridge Collapses GULMIT, Hunza — Heavy flooding in the Hunza River has pressed the RCC bridge in Gulmit under a mass of debris, leaving travelers stranded along the Pakistan-China Khunjerab border crossing. The key route of the Karakoram Highway has been blocked, causing widespread disruption. Two FWO excavators are […]
Karachi Prepares for Heavy Traffic Ahead of National Stadium Event Karachi traffic authorities have announced special arrangements for vehicles attending the upcoming event at the National Stadium. According to the city’s traffic police, only vehicles displaying special stickers will be permitted entry through Gate No. 1 and Gate No. 11. Event-goers can park at the […]
Pakistan Crumble to Heavy Defeat as Hope’s Heroics Power West Indies KARACHI — Pakistan suffered a crushing batting collapse in the series decider against the West Indies, falling to a 202-run defeat after skipper Mohammad Rizwan’s decision to bowl first backfired. Opting to field, Pakistan quickly found themselves under pressure as West Indies piled up […]
NA to Decide on Sheikh Waqas Akram’s Seat Today ISLAMABAD — The National Assembly will meet today at 11 a.m., with Speaker Ayaz Sadiq presiding, to take up a 16-point agenda that includes a motion to declare Sheikh Waqas Akram’s seat vacant. The motion, to be moved by government lawmaker Syeda Nosheen Iftikhar, will formally […]
Karachi: SSGC Cancels Independence Day Gas Shutdown in District West KARACHI — The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has withdrawn its earlier announcement of a day-long gas shutdown in Karachi’s District West, scheduled for August 14. The suspension, initially planned from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., was set to affect several areas, including Haroonabad SITE […]
Pakistan, U.S. Reaffirm Commitment to Counterterrorism Amid New BLA Designations ISLAMABAD — Pakistan and the United States have reaffirmed their shared commitment to fighting terrorism in all its forms, following the U.S. designation of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its Majeed Brigade faction as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs). The announcement came a day after […]
“You threaten to stop our water. If you attempt such a move, Pakistan will teach you a lesson you will never forget,” the Prime Minister said while addressing an event in Islamabad marking International Youth Day. He emphasized that water was Pakistan’s lifeline and that the country would not compromise on its rights under international […]
