Balochistan Crisis: Akhtar Mengal, member of NA-256, resigns
ISLAMABAD: Member of NA-256, Akhtar Mengal, has resigned from the Parliament saying that he was expecting that by means of the House he would be able to solve the problems…
Corps Commanders on sacrifices made to contain terrorism
RAWALPINDI: Corps commanders during a huddle held here Tuesday (3rd Sept. 2024), with COAS in the chair, maintained that Pakistan Army with unwavering support of people will not let sacrifices…
US Envoy Blome meets Deputy PM/FM Dar
ISLAMABAD: US Envoy to Pakistan Donald Blome met the Deputy PM & FM Ishaq Dar here on Tuesday (3rd September, 2024). The Ambassador and Deputy Prime Minister discussed a broad…
KU cancels degree/enrolment of IHC judge Jahangiri
KARACHI: The Syndicate of KU on Saturday (31st August, 2024) cancelled the degree and enrolment of IHC's Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri (after four decades) on the recommendation of its Unfair…
Indian unilateral claims on Jammu and Kashmir
ISLAMABAD: India's claims on Jammu and Kashmir, that the dispute has been or can be settled unilaterally, have been rejected by Pakistan. FO, maintaining that such claims are not only…
Biased Resizing: Govt denies Kaiser Bengali’s allegation
ISLAMABAD: Government has denied the allegations levelled by Dr. Kaiser Bengali apropos biased resizing here on Sunday (1st Sept, 2024). Kaiser Bengali has resigned Saturday from all the three committees,…
Cricket, 2nd Test, Day 3: Shahzad takes 6 wickets, Litton Das scores
RAWALPINDI CRICKET STADIUM: As the visiting Bengal Tigers recommenced their innings Sunday (1st Sept. 2024) on 10/0, Pakistani pacer Khurram Shahzad demolished their batting line by taking 6 scalps one…
Karsaz Tragedy: Police file new FIR against Natasha Danish, who crushed 2 to death
KARACHI: Police here has filed a new case under Hudood Law on Saturday (31st August, 2024) against Natasha Danish, who has killed two and injured three while driving a Sport…
Cyclone ‘Asna’ moves away from Karachi
KARACHI: Tropical Cyclone Asna steered away from the Port City on Saturday (31st August, 2024) towards Oman moving at a distance of 230km SW of the Metropolis, 180km S of…
Cricket, 2nd Test Match, Day 2: Pak scores 274 against BD
RAWALPINDI CRICKET STADIUM: On the second day of the second test match here Saturday (31st August, 2024) Bangladesh (that has beaten Pakistan in the first test by ten wickets to…
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Upper Dir: Roof of mud house caves-in due to rain, killing 12
UPPER DIR: Due to heavy rain, roof of a mud house caved-in killing 12 sleeping people (identified as Noshad Khan, Khan Bacha, Wali Rehman, their espouses and kids aged 3-22…
China
China to build $2B Thakot-Raikot section of KKH
ISLAMABAD: China has been awarded the $2B contract on Thursday (29th August, 2024) for the construction of Thakot-Raikot section of KKH. Invoking a special rule the requirement of an int'l…
Cyclone ‘Asna’ 270 km away from Karachi, moving towards Oman
KARACHI: Tropical cyclone Asna, that is 170 km away from the Port City, is moving towards Oman, heavy rain expected in the Metropolis by 11PM, Friday (30th August, 2024). By…
Balochistan: 5 militants neutralized, 3 injured in IBOs
KECH, PANJGUR, ZHOB (Baloshistan): During three separate IBOs carried out by security forces on the night of Thursday-Friday (29th-30th August, 2024), 5 militants were neutralised while 3 others were injured.…
Balochistan: PM says no leniency for terrorists
QUETTA: PM, speaking at the concluding session of the Provincial Apex Committee of the National Action Plan here Thursday (29th August, 2024), has said that there would be no leniency…
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PIA will be privatised by 1st Oct. 2024
ISLAMABAD: Secretary of the Privatisation Commission has told Senate Standing Committee here on Thursday that denationalisation of PIA process would be completed by 1st October, 2024. It is pertinent to…
Olympian Arshad Nadeem awarded Hilal-e-Imtiaz
ISLAMABAD: Olympic Gold Medallist Javelin Thrower Arshad Nadeem has been awarded Hilal-e-Imtiaz by the President of Pakistan at a special investiture ceremony held here on Thursday (29th August, 2024). 27-year-old…
Will Tropical Cyclone ‘Asna’ Hit Karachi In 24 hours?
KARACHI: PMD has stated on 29th August that a tropical Cyclone Asna might emerge along the Sindh Coast Thursday night or Friday morning. Heavy rains with thunderstorms could hit Karachi,…
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25 Cops Refuse To Go To Kacha Area
LAHORE: 25 policemen, belonging to the Farooqabad Constabulary, face disciplinary action for refusing to go to Kacha (Riverine) area of Rajanpur to fight the dacoits there, four days ago. The…
CJP for Nominating Additional Judges
ISLAMABAD: Chief justices of high courts have been urged by the CJP Qazi Faez Isa to commence the process of nominating addidional judges to ensure smooth functioning of the courts.…
JUI (F), JI, PTI, ANP back traders striking against inflated power bills and tax reforms
KARACHI: Workers of JUI (F), JI, PTI and ANP backed the countrywide successful shutter-down strike that was observed by traders against inflated power bills and tax reforms (particularly IMF- imposed…
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US Condemns Balochistan Attacks
WASHINGTON: The attacks carried out on Monday (26th August, 2024) by separatists in the Province of Balochistan have been condemned by the United States. Taking to X, the state Bureau…
IFJ, PFUJ condemn the killing of Awaz TV Journalist Bachal Ghunio
KARACHI: Anthony Bellanger Secretary General International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), G.M. Jamali President Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), Rana Muhammad Azeem Secretary General PFUJ and the Federal Executive Council…
25 Khwarij killed along with ringleader Abuzar
KHYBER DISTRICT: Security forces have injured 11 and killed 25 Khwarij, including their ringleader Abuzar alias Saddam. During the shootout four soldiers paid the ultimate sacrifice. These IBOs have resulted…