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KP security forces kill 17 terrorists in coordinated Bannu operations

Security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu region have killed 17 terrorists, including three key commanders, during a series of intelligence-driven operations over the past...

PM directs PPP model for railway property, land management

Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting on Pakistan Railways at the Prime Minister’s Office in Islamabad, reviewing ongoing modernization, digitalization, and...

Federal Court to hear Islamabad HC Judges’ intra-court appeal on Nov 24

The Federal Shariat Court has scheduled the hearing of an intra-court appeal filed by five judges of Islamabad High Court challenging their recent transfer. A...

Pakistan connected to global internet network with new submarine cable

Pakistan has taken a major step toward enhancing its digital connectivity with the deployment of the SeaMeWe-6 (SMW-6) submarine cable, officials said on Saturday....

ECP issues code of conduct for Army, Civil Armed Forces for upcoming by-elections

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued a detailed code of conduct for Pakistan Army and Civil Armed Forces personnel assigned to duty...

PM Shahbaz reviews private sector Plans for industrial growth

Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif chaired the first review meeting of the committee formed by the private sector to promote industrial development in Pakistan....

KP CM files petition against ECP summons in Peshawar High Court

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Suhail Afridi has filed a petition in the Peshawar High Court challenging his summons by the Election Commission of Pakistan...

Netherlands envoy, Human Rights Minister discuss enhanced cooperation

The Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Robert-Jan Siegert, paid a courtesy call on the Federal Minister for Human Rights, Senator Azam Nazeer...

TikToker’s father rescued in Kot Addu desert operation; four kidnappers Killed

Police in Kot Addu recovered the abducted father of a well-known TikToker after an intelligence-driven operation in the Thal desert, during which four kidnappers...

Taxila police arrest four-member ‘Bali Gang’ involved in robberies, motorcycle theft

Police in Taxila have arrested a four-member gang, known locally as the Bali Gang, believed to be involved in multiple incidents of robbery and...

Fugitive murder suspect arrested in Dubai, returned to Lahore

Lodhran police have arrested a most-wanted murder suspect, Zoalfqar Ali, from Dubai and transferred him to Lahore, more than a decade after he fled...

ANF conducts nationwide raids, Seizes drugs worth Rs375 million

The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has carried out a series of nationwide operations against drug smuggling, resulting in the seizure of 417.69 kilograms of narcotics...

Karachi police arrest extortionists threatening factory and showroom owners

Karachi law enforcement agencies have arrested four extortionists, including the main suspect who made threatening phone calls, in a crackdown against the city’s extortion...

PHC says KP CM responsible for safety of peace jirga participants

The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has emphasized that ensuring the safety of individuals attending peace jirgas falls under the responsibility of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa...

Seven Killed in Terror Attack on Peace Committee Office in Bannu

At least seven people were killed and one injured when armed attackers opened fire on a peace committee office in Huwai, Bannu, late on...

KP CM writes to CM Punjab, protests alleged restrictions on Imran Khan’s Adiala Jail meetings

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Khan Afridi has written a formal letter to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, expressing strong concern over what he...

Government orders major reshuffle in Establishment Division

The federal government has carried out a major reshuffle in the Establishment Division, transferring and reassigning several key officers as part of a broad...

Pakistan observes World Fisheries Day as fisherfolk face rising hardships

Pakistan is observing World Fisheries Day today, joining countries across the globe in highlighting the centuries-old profession that continues to sustain millions of people....

Talal Chaudhry fined for election code violations; Owais Leghari also issued notice

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has taken action against two federal ministers for violating election rules, imposing a Rs50,000 fine on Minister of...

Rare snow leopard spotted in Chitral’s Manur valley

A rare snow leopard has been spotted once again in the Manur Valley area of Garm Chashma in Chitral, officials confirmed. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Wildlife...

IMF flags widespread corruption risks across all levels of government in Pakistan

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a sharply critical 186-page report warning that corruption remains pervasive at every tier of governance in Pakistan,...

Pakistan meets key IMF condition by releasing governance report

Pakistan has fulfilled a major requirement of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by releasing the Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment ahead of the IMF...

Punjab forms 12 JITs to investigate banned TLP cases

The Punjab Home Department has constituted 12 Joint Investigation Teams (JITs) to probe cases against the banned Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), officials said. According to a...

Verification from sex offender registry suggested for teachers in Punjab

The Prosecutor General of Punjab has proposed that educational institutions verify potential and current employees against the sex offenders registry to ensure the safety...

Punjab govt announces cash rewards for reporting illegal Afghan, foreign residents

Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari has announced cash rewards for citizens who report illegally residing Afghan and foreign nationals in the province. In an official...

Lahore High Court orders halt to construction in city parks

The Lahore High Court has issued a written order halting all construction activities in city parks until further judicial instructions, officials said. The order was...

PM directs early preparations to minimize monsoon losses next year

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has instructed federal and provincial authorities to begin immediate preparations to prevent any loss of life or property from...

MQM Leader Says new provinces possible through constitutional amendments

MQM leader and Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal said that constitutional amendments can be made to the law governing the creation of provinces. Speaking in...

SHC halts KMC from collecting municipal tax in cantonment areas

The Sindh High Court has barred the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) from collecting municipal tax (MUCT) through electricity bills in cantonment areas. The decision came...

Sindh Transport Minister launches Pink Buses on Green Line in Karachi

Sindh Transport Minister Sharjeel Memon formally inaugurated the Pink Buses service on the Green Line track at Numaish Chaurangi in Karachi. The initiative introduces...

ADB highlights severe water shortage in Balochistan, praises digital irrigation system

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has highlighted severe water scarcity in Balochistan, noting that only seven percent of the province’s land is currently under...

Ex-ADC caught after escaping police custody in Rawalpindi

Police have re-arrested former ADC R C Sialkot, Iqbal Singhera, who had escaped police custody during a transfer from Rawalpindi to Lahore in a...

Sniffer dog squad kidnapped in Rahim Yar Khan

A private team using trained tracking dogs to catch thieves was abducted by criminals in Sadiqabad, Rahim Yar Khan, police said. The incident occurred when...

ANF seizes 390kg drugs in nationwide raids, arrests two suspects

The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) conducted a series of operations across multiple cities, arresting two suspects and seizing a total of 390 kilograms of drugs,...

Pakistan urges global climate support at COP30

Pakistan’s Head of Delegation to COP-30, Secretary Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination (MoCC&EC), Aisha Humera Chaudhry, held a high-level bilateral meeting with...

Science Minister urges graduates to lead Pakistan’s innovation asset

Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Khalid Hussain Magsi, attended the Convocation of COMSATS University Wah Campus as the chief guest. Speaking on the...

LHC forms full bench to hear petitions against 27th Constitutional Amendment

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has constituted a three-member full bench to hear petitions challenging the 27th Constitutional Amendment, officials said on Monday. The full...

SJC, JC reconstituted under 27th Constitutional Amendment

Following the 27th Constitutional Amendment, Pakistan’s Supreme Judicial Council, Judicial Commission, and Practice and Procedure Committee have been reconstituted, the Supreme Court announced on...

ECP orders immediate local body polls in Islamabad, rejects union council secretary oversight

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced the immediate conduct of local government elections in Islamabad, stating that assigning the responsibility to a...

ECC approves Rs 50 Billion supplementary grants for Armed Forces and defense projects

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, chaired by Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb, approved supplementary grants for Pakistan’s federal civil armed forces and...

Punjab tops human development index, Baluchistan and KP face severe challenges

A new report on Pakistan’s District Vulnerability Index has revealed that Punjab leads the country in human development, while Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)...

Pakistan calls for regional cooperation, development, and stability at SCO Summit

Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar delivered Pakistan’s statement at the SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG) in Moscow, sharing Pakistan’s vision...

Opposition announces countrywide movement to restore Constitution

Pakistan’s opposition alliance announced on Tuesday the launch of a movement to restore the constitution, calling for public marches from Parliament to the Supreme...

State department responds to former President Arif Alvi’s residence petition

The State Department has submitted its response in the Sindh High Court regarding former President Dr. Arif Alvi’s request for a government residence, officials...

Sheikh Rashid alleges denial of Umrah travel despite court orders

Former federal minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Tuesday claimed that he was prevented from traveling for Umrah despite a court order allowing him to...

Faisal Mumtaz Rathore sworn in as 16th prime minister of AJK

Faisal Mumtaz Rathore was sworn in as the 16th Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Monday, following his election after a...

Chakwal sees rise in rare Urial population

Efforts by the Punjab Wildlife Department have led to a noticeable increase in the population of the rare Urial in the Salt Range, officials...

Maryam Nawaz vows to eliminate crimes against children in Punjab

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday reaffirmed her government’s commitment to eradicating crimes against children, declaring that such offences amount to an...

LHC issues bailable arrest warrants for accused in fake video case

The Lahore High Court on Tuesday issued bailable arrest warrants for Ali Hassan, the suspect accused of uploading a fake video of Punjab Information...

595 killed over ‘Karo-Kari’ during four years in Sindh

Nearly 600 people have been killed in Sindh over the past four years under the pretext of karo-kari (honor killing), according to official police...

Three women held in honey-trap blackmail case

Police have arrested three women allegedly involved in a honey-trap scheme in which elderly men were lured to private locations, recorded secretly in compromising...

Pakistan hosts international space conference, showcases scientific progress

Pakistan has reached a significant milestone in scientific development by hosting the International Conference on Applications of Space Science and Technology (ICAST) 2025 in...

PM inaugurates upgraded Karachi Cantt Station, Shalimar Express relaunched

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif inaugurated the upgraded Karachi Cantt Station following a major renovation, marking the relaunch of the Shalimar Express with a new...

Payment of 2026 Hajj fees deadline extended to November 19

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has extended the deadline for the payment of Hajj 2026 fees, giving applicants three additional days to complete their...

Finance Minister stresses family planning, climate Action to ensure sustainable growth

Federal Finance Minister and Senator Mohammad Orangzeb has warned that Pakistan faces serious challenges from rapid population growth and climate change, urging immediate action...

Islamabad police thwart armed robbery, three suspects arrested

Police in Islamabad successfully prevented an armed robbery in the Khanna area, authorities said. According to a spokesperson for Islamabad Police Monday, six armed men...

Son kills mother over her second marriage in Kasur

A shocking incident in Kasur has left the local community in grief after a son allegedly killed his mother over her decision to remarry. Police...

Kasur police arrest 10 suspects in drugs, theft, and robbery raids

Kasur police arrested 10 suspects involved in drugs, motorcycle theft, and robbery during a series of search operations across the district, officials said. Under the...

Pak-Uzbekistan cooperation review: direct flights, pharma, banking take center stage

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, chaired the high-level 8th Review Session of Pakistan–Uzbekistan Cooperation today....

IHC Judge jokes about prisoners getting healthier on medical bail

During a hearing on a medical bail petition at the Islamabad High Court, Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani made light-hearted remarks about the effects of...

Iqbal Singhera flees during transfer, four police officers booked

Former Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Revenue, Iqbal Singhera, escaped from police custody while being transferred from Rawalpindi to Lahore in connection with a corruption...

Drugs are reaching cities unchecked,” SC slams authorities

The Supreme Court on Monday questioned the persistent flow of drugs into Pakistani cities, with a two-member bench expressing frustration over inadequate enforcement by...

Modern public park inaugurated in Gwadar for residents’ leisure

In a significant step towards enhancing recreational facilities for citizens, a modern public park was inaugurated in Gwadar, attracting widespread public interest. The opening ceremony...

Judges’ resignations ‘a matter of alarm for democracy in Pakistan: Says Saad Rafique

Senior PML-N leader and former federal minister Khawaja Saad Rafique has termed the recent resignations of judges a matter of deep concern for anyone...

Pakistan, China vow stronger counter-terror coordination after court blast

Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi held a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Jian Zedong. During the meeting, Pakistan-China bilateral relations and matters of mutual interest...

Public gatherings banned in Punjab as Section 144 extended till Nov 22

The Punjab Home Department has extended the enforcement of Section 144 across the province for another seven days, keeping all forms of public gatherings...

Aleema Khan’s property report submitted to ATC; fresh arrest warrants issued

A detailed report on Aleema Khan’s properties in Punjab was submitted to the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Rawalpindi on Saturday during the hearing of a...

Three Motorway Police officers martyred in M-5 accident near Uch Sharif

Three officers of the National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) were martyred in a traffic accident on the M-5 Motorway near Uch Sharif, according...

Azad Kashmir PM faces no-confidence vote; assembly meets Monday

The Azad Kashmir Assembly will convene on Monday for a vote of no-confidence against Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq. The motion has been tabled by the...

Action begins against sugar mills refusing to start crushing

Punjab authorities have announced action against sugar mills that have failed to start crushing despite government orders. The Punjab Cane Commissioner declared today that enforcement...

FIA arrests 5 Afghan nationals for fake IDs in Peshawar

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested five Afghan nationals involved in obtaining illegal identification documents in Peshawar, officials said. According to an FIA spokesperson,...

Police employee’s widow burned alive on land dispute in Sahiwal 

A widow of a police employee was burned alive in Sahiwal, Punjab, after a dispute over land payment, police said. According to local police sources,...

Lahore house robbery: gold, cash stolen, girl kidnapped

Five armed men broke into a house in Sarai Mughal, Lahore, stole gold jewelry and cash, and abducted a teenage girl, police said. According to...

Gujrat police lodge FIR against alleged “jinn” and ex-son-in-law

In a rare and unusual case, Gujrat police have registered an FIR against a former son-in-law and an alleged “jinn” named Adil for sexual...

Punjab forms 24-member committee tasked with Flood Inquiry and Recovery plan

Punjab has established a high-powered parliamentary committee to investigate losses caused by the recent floods, assess the scale of damage, and recommend a comprehensive...

NAB sets historic record with Rs 8.4 trillion recovery in 2.5 years

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has achieved the largest recovery in Pakistan’s history, securing a record Rs 8,397 billion over the past two and...

No travel for anyone damaging Pakistan’s reputation: Mohsin Naqvi warns

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said that no passenger involved in bringing disrepute to Pakistan will be allowed to travel abroad, stressing that...

KP Govt orders forensic audit of departments over corruption

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to conduct a comprehensive forensic audit of its departments to investigate allegations of corruption, illegal payments, and financial...

Federal Constitutional Court issues first cause list, proceedings to begin next week

The newly established Federal Constitutional Court has released its first cause list, outlining the schedule for the hearing of major constitutional cases next week. According...

President Zardari signs Pakistan Army, Air Force, Navy Amendment Bills into law

President Asif Ali Zardari has approved major amendments to Pakistan’s defence laws, signing into law the Pakistan Army (Amendment) Bill 2025, the Pakistan Air...

LHC Judge Shams Mahmood Mirza resigns amid controversy

Justice Shams Mahmood Mirza of the Lahore High Court has submitted his resignation to the President of Pakistan, following in the footsteps of senior...

Interior Minister vows no talks with terrorists after college attack

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has reaffirmed that cross-border terrorism remains a threat and praised the Pakistan Army and Frontier Corps for successfully foiling...

Another accomplice nabbed in Islamabad Court suicide attack probe

Authorities have arrested another key facilitator linked to the suicide attack at Islamabad’s court complex, marking a significant breakthrough in the ongoing investigation. According to...

Sindh Rangers arrest four, seize 47,680 smuggled cigarettes packets in Maari Pur

Sindh Rangers, acting on a tip-off, arrested four smugglers during a snap check at Hub River Road, Maari Pur, and recovered a large consignment...

KP police kill 5 foreign terrorists in Bannu-Lakki Marwat operation

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police, in a joint operation with the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), have killed five foreign terrorists in the border areas of Bannu and...

Justice K.K. Agha sworn in as judge of Federal Constitutional Court

Justice K.K. Agha has taken the oath as a judge of Pakistan’s newly established Federal Constitutional Court, in a ceremony held at the Islamabad...

Punjab Assembly Speaker signals more judicial resignations

Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan has indicated that the wave of judicial resignations is likely to continue, with more judges expected to...

ATC Islamabad issues notices on Matiullah Jan’s acquittal plea

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad on Saturday issued notices on a plea filed by senior journalist Matiullah Jan seeking acquittal in a case...

Sarbjit Kaur becomes Noor, weds in Sheikhupura after visiting Pakistan

An Indian Sikh woman visiting Pakistan for Baba Guru Nanak’s birthday celebrations has converted to Islam and married a Pakistani citizen, officials confirmed. The woman,...

Lahore suffocates at 439 AQI, ranked world’s second most polluted city

Air quality across Lahore and several districts of Punjab remained extremely hazardous on Friday, with pollution levels far beyond safe health limits. In the early...

Punjab Govt adds space for 2,000 inmates at Kot Lakhpat Prison

Five newly constructed double-storey barracks have been completed at Kot Lakhpat Jail, significantly expanding capacity and improving inmate facilities. The new barracks were inaugurated by...

Federal Constitutional Court Chief Justice issues first order

Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court, Justice Aminuddin Khan, has issued his first official order, marking an administrative milestone for the newly established...

Nawaz Sharif flies to London for routine medical check-up

Pakistan Muslim League-N President and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has once again departed for London, party officials confirmed on Thursday. Sharif travelled from Jati...

Court summons Punjab Assembly Speaker in PM Shehbaz’s defamation suit

A Lahore sessions court has summoned Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Ahmad Khan in Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s defamation suit against the founding chairman of...

27th Constitutional Amendment gazette notification issued

The 27th Constitutional Amendment has been approved by both the National Assembly and the Senate, with the official gazette notification issued by the Senate...

NCCIA arrests two suspects in financial fraud targeting Senator Falak Naz

The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested two suspects involved in a financial fraud targeting Senator Falak Naz, officials said. According to authorities,...

756 projects underway to transform Karachi: Sharjeel Memon

Sindh’s Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has outlined an ambitious development plan for Karachi for the fiscal year 2025–26, highlighting that 756 projects are...

PTI leader Taimur Saleem Jhagra barred from traveling abroad

Former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa minister and PTI leader Taimur Saleem Jhagra was prevented from leaving the country at Bacha Khan International Airport, officials and the...

Gang posing as officials extorts Rs 8 million from Rawalpindi call centre

A major extortion and impersonation case has surfaced in Rawalpindi, where fraudsters allegedly posed as government and intelligence officials to extract Rs 8 million...

Over 5.3 million on-device cyberattacks hit Pakistan in 9 months: Kaspersky

More than 5.3 million on-device cyberattacks were recorded in Pakistan during the first nine months of 2025, according to new figures shared by global...

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