PM Shehbaz, Chinese FM Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Ties and Regional Cooperation ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a high-level meeting on Thursday evening, focusing on regional security, counter-terrorism, and areas of mutual interest. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the all-weather strategic partnership between Pakistan and China […]
Two Men Arrested Over May 9 Attacks Face Charges of Violence and Arson Islamabad – Security authorities have arrested two men allegedly involved in the violent incidents at Jinnah House and other acts of arson and vandalism on May 9, 2023. According to FIRs, Shershah Khan participated in setting police vans ablaze, attacking security personnel, […]
Five Killed in KP Helicopter Crash While Delivering Relief Supplies PESHAWAR – Tragedy struck on August 15 when a government MI-17 helicopter crashed while carrying relief supplies to Salarzai in Bajaur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, claiming the lives of all five personnel on board, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed. The martyrs included Pilot Major Atif, Co-Pilot […]
Sindh CM Warns of “Super Flood” as Preparations Intensify Karachi – Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has warned that water levels of eight to 11 lakh cusecs in the Indus River could trigger a “super flood” situation. He emphasized that saving human lives is the top priority, followed by protecting animals, while critical infrastructure […]
PM Sharif Highlights Pakistan’s Sacrifices, Regional Peace, and Economic Recovery at SCO Summit At the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted Pakistan’s significant sacrifices in the fight against extremism, noting that the country has lost over 90,000 lives and suffered economic […]
UN Report: Pakistan Floods Claim 829 Lives, Leave Over 1,100 Injured Islamabad – The devastating floods that swept across Pakistan between June 26 and August 30 have claimed 829 lives and injured 1,116 people, according to a recent United Nations report. The natural disaster also wreaked havoc on property and infrastructure. Nearly 9,000 homes were […]
IHC Refers Dr. Aafia Siddiqui Case to a Larger Bench Islamabad – Justice Inaam Ameen Minhas on Monday took up the petition filed by Dr. Fowzia Siddiqui concerning her sister Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s health and repatriation from the United States. During the hearing, Dr. Fowzia’s lawyer appeared in court, but Justice Minhas referred the case […]
Pakistan Launches Nationwide Polio Vaccination Drive Targeting Over 28 Million Children ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has kicked off a massive polio vaccination campaign, aiming to administer oral polio drops to more than 28 million children across the country. Over 240,000 polio workers are participating in the nationwide effort, according to the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC). […]
Karachi Weather Warms Up, Punjab Faces More Flood Threats Karachi residents are seeing some relief as sea breezes return to the city, offering a slight respite from the heat. However, high humidity levels mean daytime temperatures could still feel quite uncomfortable. According to the Met Office, the mercury in Karachi may climb to a maximum […]
Intoxicated Woman Clashes with Cop on Saba Avenue; Officer Suspended An unsettling incident unfolded on Saba Avenue when an intoxicated woman began causing a disturbance in the middle of the road, yelling and obstructing traffic. A patrol van from Darakhshan Police Station arrived to handle the situation, but tensions escalated between the woman and Constable […]
