The Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination, chaired by Senator Amir Waliuddin Chisti, convened at the Parliament House. The Committee members engaged in an extensive discussion regarding the compliance report based on the Committee’s previous meeting held on October 9, 2024. After a thorough update on the increase in the number […]
As the government has sped up its crackdown on illegal immigrants, especially Afghan nationals, residing in the country and is taking steps to send them back to their countries, Pakistan Coastguards, in their operations conducted along the Pak-Iran border in Balochistan between February 1 and March 18, have arrested 132 illegal immigrants. According to the […]
Local police in Gilgit-Baltistan’s Hunza and Gilgit districts on Tuesday suspended 35 of their own personnel and halted their salaries after they staged a sit-in demanding benefits. Last night, hundreds of police personnel, both men and women, protested in front of the Chief Minister’s House, demanding an increase in their daily allowances and continued the […]
UMERKOT: Additional District and Session Judge Umerkot has ordered to form a special medical board and exhume the body of Siyani Oad for postmortem here on Tuesday. Siyani Oad a married woman was found hanged 16 days ago at her in-laws home near Momal Ji Mari of Umerkot. Later Shiv Ram Oad, father of the […]
MULTAN: Senior leader Pakistan Tehreek -e-Insaf (PTI) Shibli Faraz claimed on Saturday that PTI would win by-elections with the majority.
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Monday said that while pursuing the guiding principles of transparency, neutrality and fair play, his government would ensure that no political party had any fear or favour while undergoing the electoral process. The prime minister, in an interview with a private television channel, rubbished the notions of his government […]
The Board of Governors (BoG) of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Saturday approved Rs. 12,800 million for upgradation of the cricket stadiums in Lahore, Rawalpindi and Karachi ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, to be held in Pakistan. The BoG took important decisions for development of domestic and women cricket in the country during […]
Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, First Lady of Pakistan, Member National Assembly, and Chairperson of Sindh Peoples Welfare Trust (SPWT), inaugurated the groundbreaking ceremony for the People’s School, a transformative educational initiative aimed at fostering quality education and youth empowerment. The Sindh Peoples Welfare Trust (SPWT), founded by Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto in February 1987, continues […]
A high-level meeting of the Content and Production Oversight Board was held in Karachi, chaired by Senior Minister of Sindh, Sharjeel Inam Memon. During the meeting, various production houses presented their ideas for promoting peace, tolerance, social harmony, and cultural heritage. The meeting, chaired by Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass […]
Security forces killed at least 19 Indian-sponsored terrorists in three separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the ISPR confirmed Thursday. These intelligence-based operations (IBOs) targeted terrorist hideouts in Mohmand, North Waziristan, and Bannu districts. According to ISPR, the terrorists, referred to as "khawarij," were involved in multiple violent activities across the region.
Karachi is facing severe floods after two days of continuous rain. The Malir and Lyari rivers have turned into raging streams. Water entered homes in low-lying areas like Saadi Town and Scheme 33. Roads, including parts of the M-9 Motorway, became impassable due to flooding. Heavy rainfall also caused dams like Thado and Mole to overflow.
Karachi’s Quaid-e-Azam International Airport witnessed the cancellation of seven flights on Friday due to technical and operational reasons, causing inconvenience for travelers across multiple domestic and international routes.SereneAir’s flight ER-811 from Karachi to Jeddah was called off, affecting passengers traveling to the Middle East. The airline cited technical issues as the primary reason for the disruption.
Authorities took a dramatic step on Wednesday by blowing up the protective embankment of the River Ravi near Pir Mahal to protect Head Sidhnai, as floodwaters continued to rise dangerously. Explosives were used at two locations along the Mai Safuran embankment, releasing massive amounts of water into surrounding areas to reduce pressure on the headworks. Consequently, water flow at Head Sidhnai surged to 173,000 cusecs, creating a serious challenge for nearby communities and infrastructure.
Andersen Global has added transaction advisory capabilities in Central Asia through a collaboration agreement with Bridge Factor, headquartered in Pakistan. Bridge Factor is a financial advisory firm specializing in capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, project finance, restructuring, and valuation. Operating for more than two decades, the firm’s sector expertise spans power and sustainable energy, banking […]
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has shifted all flights scheduled from Sialkot to Lahore Airport on Thursday due to the temporary closure of Sialkot International Airport caused by severe monsoon rains. The airline confirmed that flights PK 746 from Jeddah, PK 745 to Jeddah, PK 239 to Kuwait, and PK 244 from Dammam will now operate from Lahore.
Bahawalpur police have solved the case of an 11-year-old girl’s alleged rape and murder in the jurisdiction of Saddar Police Station. The Punjab Forensic Science Agency (PFSA) released DNA test results and other forensic evidence, leading to the arrest of four suspects. According to police officials, the suspects include the victim’s two maternal uncles and […]
Pakistan’s two major gas utilities have filed requests to raise consumer prices significantly from July, citing projected financial shortfalls and revenue requirements for the 2025-26 fiscal year. According to regulatory filings, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd (SNGPL) has requested an average increase of Rs735.59 per million British thermal units (MMBTU), while Sui Southern Gas Company […]
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a heat wave alert for Karachi, warning that hot and dry weather is expected to prevail in the city from April 20 to 23, 2025. According to the Met Office, a heat wave is likely to affect Karachi during this period due to the suspension of sea breezes. Temperatures […]
Former federal minister Khawaja Saad Rafique on Sunday emphasised the need for amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) law to ensure that citizens’ rights are not compromised in the battle against fake news. In a statement on social media, Saad Rafique urged that media representative organisations be consulted regarding the Prevention of […]
In a historic step towards transforming Pakistan’s urban landscape, Reportage Group has joined forces with RUDA & CBD to introduce world-class real estate developments. The partnership, led by Mr. Andrea Nucera, Managing Director of Reportage Group, and Mr. Imran Amin, CEO of RUDA & CBD, was formalized in Abu Dhabi, marking a new era of […]
The final provincial stage of the STEAM Festival “Science in Sindh” concluded successfully, aimed at promoting science education in Sindh’s educational institutions. Addressing the event, Sindh’s Minister for Education and Mines & Minerals, Syed Sardar Ali Shah, stated that the children of Sindh possess exceptional skills in understanding problems and finding scientific solutions. Through their […]
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