The tragic death of Samna Hassan, an MS student, in a recent road accident near the COMSATS educational hub has once again underscored the urgent need for a pedestrian crossing bridge. This incident, reportedly the fourth fatality in recent years at the busy junction of Park Road, Chak Shehzad, an area surrounded by schools and […]
The second follow-up meeting of the Ambassadors Program was held under the chairmanship of Provincial Ombudsman Sindh Mohammad Sohail Rajput. The meeting was attended by Secretary Provincial Ombudsman Sindh Mansoor Abbas Rizvi, Director General Akhtar Hussain Bugti, Registrar Masood Ishrat, Advisor Rehana G. Memon and student ambassadors selected from Saleem Habib University Karachi. In the […]
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh, Ghulam Nabi Memon, met with a six-member delegation of senior NADRA officials at the Central Police Office Karachi on Thursday. The delegation was led by Chairman Regulations NADRA, Dr. Muhammad Raheem Awan, accompanied by Chief Legal Officer Muneeb Cheema and others, said a news release. Senior police officers including […]
Rescuers backed by troops evacuated more than 25,000 people from a city in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province overnight as rising rivers threatened to flood the region, officials said Monday. The emergency rescue operation in Jalalpur Pirwala began late Sunday and continued through the night, said Irfan Ali Kathia, director-general of the Punjab Disaster Management Authority. […]
Senior Minister of Sindh and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon said that in the emergency situation caused by the recent rains in Karachi, large-scale rescue and relief operations are being carried out in coordination with various institutions. These operations involve the Sindh government, Pakistan Army, Rescue 1122, PDMA, Sindh […]
The Meteorological Department has forecasted three to four more monsoon spells entering Pakistan in September, bringing above-average rainfall to several regions, officials said, urging citizens to stay alert and prepared.Deputy Director Irfan Virk told reporters that north-eastern Punjab, the Potohar region, Islamabad, and southern Kashmir are expected to receive higher than normal rainfall during the upcoming spells this month.
Four accused were gunned down and one seriously injured during separate police encounters in Lahore. These police encounters took place in Misri Shah, Sanda, Batapur, and Nishtar Town areas of Lahore. In the first police encounter near T No. 4 in Sanda, two accused who were identified as Waseem and Riasat were shot dead. A […]
The Punjab government has requested immediate army deployment to support rescue and relief operations as floods worsen in six districts, including Lahore, Kasur, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Narowal, and Okara. The provincial Home Department wrote to the Ministry of Interior, seeking urgent approval for troops, army aviation, and additional resources. Once approved, soldiers will assist the Provincial Disaster Management Authority and local administrations in saving lives and providing emergency relief to flood-affected communities.
Freedom is a priceless blessing, one that Pakistan did not receive easily. The journey from the creation of Pakistan to the completion of its vision was paved with countless, timeless sacrifices. The sacrifices made by Pakistanis at the time of its inception remain almost unparalleled in the world. Pakistan is perhaps the only country established […]
Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik, has called for sweeping global reforms to address the plastic pollution crisis, warning that developing countries are being unfairly burdened by waste they did not produce. Speaking at the Informal Ministerial Dialogue on “Investment Opportunities for a Circular Economy” during the Fifth Session […]
Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai on Monday attended her first lecture as a student at the Oxford University. Malala took to Twitter to express her feelings. “5 years ago, I was shot in an attempt to stop me from speaking out for girls’ education. Today, I attend my first lectures at Oxford,” she tweeted. The 20-year-old […]
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Army relief efforts continued in flood-hit areas of various districts across the country along with Navy, Frontier
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has unveiled plans for a nationwide campaign advocating for the release of its founder, Imran Khan, whom they claim is facing political persecution. Speaking outside Adiala Jail on Tuesday, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan asserted that the ongoing legal proceedings against Imran Khan, particularly in the Al- Qadir Trust Case, […]
The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Ministry of Defense to provide detailed information regarding military trials of civilians conducted thus far. A seven-member Constitutional bench led by Justice Aminuddin convened to address the ongoing legal battle surrounding the military courts’ jurisdiction over civilian trials. The bench includes Justices Jamal Mandokhel, […]
Islamabad – January 28, 2024: Renowned fashion icon, model, and social media personality, Hasnain Lehri has joined luxury brand, Sonraj as Creative head and Executive brand ambassador. The development signifies an important milestone in the evolving journey of Sonraj, which is synonymous with watches, perfumery, and accessories. Hasnain Lehri has remained a longstanding patron […]
White Bridge Mining, led by prominent US investor Gentry Beach, has signed a landmark agreement with the Apex Energy for the exploration and development of Placer Gold deposits. This agreement marks a major breakthrough in unlocking Pakistan’s vast, untapped mineral wealth-estimated at over $50 trillion-and integrating the country into global critical mineral supply chains. This […]
Rear Admiral Habib Ur Rehman on Wednesday has officially taken additional charge as Chairman Karachi Port Trust (KPT). He commissioned in the Pakistan Navy in 1990. Rear Admiral Habib Ur Rehman HI (M) brings extensive experience in the maritime sector. He is a graduate of Pakistan Navy Engineering College (PNEC) Karachi, Pakistan Navy War College […]
ABL Asset Management Company Limited (ABL Funds), one of Pakistan’s leading asset management companies, has been awarded the prestigious Cambridge Excellence Award for Islamic Asset Management in Pakistan 2025 at the Cambridge Islamic Funds Awards (CIFA) 2025 held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on February 10, 2025. The recognition highlights ABL Funds’ outstanding performance in delivering […]
An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has granted PTI founder Imran Khan permission to speak with his sons over the phone. The court, presided over by Judge Amjad Ali Shah, approved the request, which was filed by Imran Khan’s lawyer, Faisal Malik. According to the court’s order, the jail administration is required to arrange the […]
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said that Balochistan’s development was of utmost importance for Pakistan’s overall progress, vowing that the government’s efforts for the development of Balochistan will continue with the same commitment. The prime minister was talking to a high-level delegation of lawyers from Balochistan here at the PM House. The meeting […]
Sheeba Malik is a writer and a social cause activist. She is currently working on an app called Falah to help women get timely support in the face of harassment. In the past, she has worked with the United Nations Children’s Fund on child rights, served as a Human Rights Fellow for the Sindh Human […]
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