The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) carried out a series of operations across different cities, arresting seven suspects — including a woman and an Afghan national — and recovering over 49 kilograms of narcotics worth more than Rs4 million, the agency said in a statement. According to the ANF spokesperson, a passenger bound for Muscat (Oman) was intercepted at Islamabad Airport, where …

Police in Islamabad on Thursday attacked journalists covering a protest by the Azad Kashmir Awami Action Committee outside the National Press Club (NPC) and later stormed inside the club, assaulting reporters and damaging property. According to NPC spokespersons, police officers not only thrashed journalists during the coverage but also kicked the gates, scaled the walls, and forcibly entered the press …

Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that Pakistan has decided not to seek immediate foreign aid for flood damages and will try to manage recovery efforts with its own resources. Addressing the Pakistan Business Summit in Peshawar, the finance minister stated that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will now focus only on tax collection, while next year’s …

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar received H.E. Ina Lepel, the newly appointed Ambassador of Germany, today. During the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister stressed the importance of strengthening bilateral political, trade and investment ties, as well as expanding cooperation in climate action, skilled labour mobility, defence, and education. He also extended his …

Pakistan has strongly condemned the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla by Israel. The flotilla, comprising over 40 civilian vessels and carrying about 500 international activists, was on its way to deliver humanitarian assistance to the besieged people of Gaza. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the unlawful detention of international activists onboard the flotilla constitutes “yet …

The Sindh Education Department has carried out large-scale transfers of more than 10,000 teachers across the province in a move aimed at improving education standards and reviving non-functional schools. According to the department, the reshuffle will help reopen 1,320 previously closed schools and address a shortage of 1,550 teachers in various institutions. Officials confirmed that in Karachi and other districts, …

Prime Minister’s adviser Rana Sanaullah asserted that the government has serious objections regarding the data of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP). During comments in Rawalpindi, he questioned the reliability and accuracy of the BISP data used for policymaking. In his statement, Rana Sanaullah did not specify the exact nature of the objections, but his remarks came amid ongoing debates …

The Pakistan Ex-Servicemen Society’s (PESS) President, Senator Lt. General Abdul Qayyum HI (M) (Retd.), addressed a press conference in Rawalpindi on Thursday to present the Society’s perspective on Pakistan’s counterterrorism strategy, the national economy, the Pakistan–Saudi Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement (SMDA), and United States President Donald Trump’s 20-Point Peace Plan for the Middle East. General Qayyum praised the sacrifices of …

The Power Division has released its latest report on electricity restoration in flood-affected areas across the country, confirming steady progress in bringing power back to affected regions. According to the report issued on October 2, a total of 51 grid stations and 585 feeders were damaged due to recent flooding. Out of these, 429 feeders have been fully restored while …

Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has announced a major discovery of gas and condensate reserves in Khairpur, Sindh, marking a significant boost to Pakistan’s energy sector. According to company statement, the find was made at the Bitrism East-1 exploratory well, which is expected to produce 22.5 million cubic feet of gas per day along with 690 barrels of …

Minister of State for Finance and Railways, Bilal Azhar Kayani, who is currently on an official visit to the United Arab Emirates, called on His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, at the Presidential Palace Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, Kayani conveyed Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s warm greetings and best …

The Islamabad Traffic Police has reported a record 500 percent increase in applications for driving licences and learner permits, reflecting what officials describe as strong public trust in the department. Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Captain (R) Hamza Humayun said citizens are turning to traffic offices, service centers, and mobile service vans in large numbers to obtain licences. He added that …

An Additional Sessions Court in Lahore has sentenced a man, Ghulam Muhammad, to death for the 2020 murder of mosque cleric Qari Usman. In a written verdict, Additional Sessions Judge Riaz Ahmed also imposed a fine of Rs1 million on the convict. The case was registered by Hudyara police in 2020. According to the prosecution, Qari Usman was leaving his …

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has allowed a 15-year-old girl, Madiha Bibi, to live with her husband despite ruling that child marriage is a punishable offense under the law. Justice Muhammad Azam Khan issued the detailed judgment in the underage marriage case, observing that while marriage after puberty is valid under Shariah, the Child Marriage Restraint Act 2025 criminalizes marriage …

The Power Division has issued a detailed update on electricity restoration efforts in flood-affected areas, confirming that out of 585 impacted feeders nationwide, 417 have been fully restored while 165 are partially operational. A total of 51 grid stations had also been affected. In Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) areas, 28 grids and 81 feeders were hit by the floods. …

The Islamabad Police have launched a citywide crackdown against traffic violations committed by motorcyclists, following the expiry of a three-day awareness campaign. According to the police spokesperson, starting today, strict action will be taken against motorcyclists driving without official number plates, using fancy or unauthorized plates, committing lane violations, performing one-wheeling stunts, or riding without helmets. The spokesperson said that …

Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani hosted a luncheon at Aiwan-e-Sadr today in honour of Senators belonging to various political parties. The meeting reviewed the overall political situation in the country and abroad and took stock of the relief and reconstruction efforts underway in flood-affected regions. Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar and Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry discussed …

Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) hosted high-level parliamentary delegations from the Republic of Uzbekistan and a state-level delegation from the Republic of Kazakhstan separately at the National Emergencies Operations Center (NEOC), NDMA Headquarters today. The Uzbek delegation was led by H.E. Mr. Nuriddin Ismoilov, Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis, and included Mr. Maksudbek Kurbonboyev, Deputy …

The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS), in collaboration with national and international partner organizations, held an international seminar on The Future of Energy: Innovations in Renewable and Clean Energy Technologies. Federal Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, graced the inaugural ceremony as Chief Guest at COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI). Ambassadors and …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has nominated Moeen Riaz Qureshi as the new Leader of the Opposition in the Punjab Assembly, filling a key position left vacant after the disqualification of Malik Ahmed Khan Bachhar. Bachhar, the former opposition leader, lost his seat following conviction and sentencing in the May 9 riots case. Since then, the Punjab Assembly had been without an …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to pass legislation by December requiring all government officers from grade 17 to 22 to publicly declare their assets. According to media reports, the IMF delegation currently in Islamabad has also urged amendments to the Government Servants Conduct Rules to allow action against officials found involved in corruption. The demand is tied …

On the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, a comprehensive flood survey has been launched across the province to assess losses and collect data on affected populations. According to official reports, commissioners, deputy commissioners, and assistant commissioners have been instructed to assist and monitor survey teams in their respective districts. A total of 1,629 teams have been mobilized …

The Power Division has issued a detailed report on electricity restoration efforts in flood-affected areas, highlighting substantial progress across multiple distribution companies. According to the report, a total of 51 grid stations and 585 feeders were impacted nationwide. Out of these, 396 feeders have been fully restored while 186 have been partially rehabilitated. In the Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) …

Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, met with Vatican City’s Ambassador, Archbishop Germano Penemote, to discuss rising trends of religious intolerance, terrorism, and ways to strengthen interfaith harmony. During the meeting, the Minister emphasized that the government is committed to fostering an environment of inclusivity, tolerance, and mutual respect for every individual in society. He …

President Asif Ali Zardari has termed the maritime sector the backbone of Pakistan’s trade, connectivity, and economic resilience, while stressing that the country stands at a defining moment in its maritime journey. In his message on the occasion of the International Day of Maritime Trade, the President said Pakistan’s seas are not only gateways for trade but also pillars of …

The Punjab government has approved a major conservation and restoration plan for the ancient archaeological site of Harappa, one of the key centres of the Indus Valley Civilization. The project, which carries an estimated cost of Rs1.42 billion, will run until June 2028 under the supervision of the Punjab Department of Archaeology. According to official documents, the restoration plan aims …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to submit a concrete plan to curb energy sector losses and tackle widespread electricity theft as part of ongoing economic review talks. During the second round of review discussions, the IMF urged Islamabad to accelerate reforms aimed at improving governance in electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) and to reduce capacity charges that have …

The Ministry of Energy’s Power Division has released its latest update on electricity restoration efforts in flood-affected areas, reporting that a total of 51 grid stations and 588 feeders were impacted across the country. According to the report of today, 396 feeders have been fully restored while 189 are partially functional. Restoration work continues in coordination with local administrations, with …

In cash-strapped Pakistan, a senior government officer’s daughter’s extravagant wedding costing an estimated Rs248 million has sparked outrage over the lavish lifestyles of the wealthy and their minimal tax contributions. According to official sources, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has flagged the high-profile event, which featured six grand functions. Despite the opulent spending, neither the officer nor his daughter …

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Immigration Circle deported five Afghan nationals, including a woman, at the Torkham border after they were caught attempting to enter Pakistan illegally. According to an FIA spokesperson, three of the passengers, including the woman, had tried to enter Pakistan using passports belonging to their lookalikes. The fourth passenger was found carrying a passport with a …

The People’s Republic of China has once again reaffirmed its role as Pakistan’s steadfast friend by extending Monsoon Relief Assistance for the flood-affected people in Pakistan through the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The aid will augment NDMA’s relief support for flood-hit areas in Punjab. Two Chinese relief flights carrying 300 tents and 9,000 blankets landed at Nur Khan Air …

The Ministry of National Food Security has reported massive damage to agriculture caused by recent floods, with over 2.4 million acres of farmland destroyed across Punjab. Millions of people have been affected, raising fears of higher food inflation and a possible dependence on wheat imports. According to official figures, cotton crops suffered losses of 5.2 percent, while sugarcane plantations saw …

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested two immigration officials at the New Islamabad International Airport for allegedly facilitating passengers’ illegal travel abroad in exchange for heavy bribes. According to FIA spokesperson, Assistant Sub-Inspector Nadeem Arshad and Head Constable Mujahid Ali were caught during a surprise inspection ordered by FIA Islamabad Zone Director Shehzad Nadeem Bukhari. The check was carried …

Authorities in Punjab have intensified operations against illegal hunting and wildlife trade across several regions, seizing equipment and imposing heavy fines on violators. According to the wildlife department spokesperson, raids were conducted in Lahore, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Salt Range, Sahiwal, Multan, Bahawalpur, and Dera Ghazi Khan. A total of 62 quail and falcon netting gears were confiscated, 57 hunters were fined, …

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday chaired a meeting via video link from New York to review steps for boosting trade relations between Pakistan and Malaysia. According to a press release from the Prime Minister’s Media Wing, Shehbaz Sharif underlined the long-standing brotherly ties between the two countries, which span several decades. He acknowledged Malaysia’s consistent support for Pakistan …

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has confirmed that 24 Pakistani crew members, along with three others, were safely released after being briefly held by Houthi forces following an attack on an LPG tanker near the Yemeni coast. In a statement shared on social media, Naqvi said the incident took place near Ras al-Isa, where an Israeli drone targeted the LPG tanker. …

The Peshawar High Court has directed authorities not to deport Afghan citizens who are married to Pakistani women, pending decisions on their citizenship applications. The court issued a written order clarifying the procedure for handling such cases. The decision comes after a Pakistani woman filed a petition concerning her Afghan husband, who had applied for a Pakistan Origin Card (POC) …

Two separate traffic accidents in Balochistan claimed the lives of 11 people and left 28 others injured on Saturday, authorities reported. In the first incident in Panjgur district, a coach traveling from Karachi collided with a truck carrying Iranian oil and diesel. The collision triggered a fire in the coach, resulting in the deaths of eight passengers and injuries to …

The Power Division has released an update on electricity restoration efforts in flood-affected areas up to September 27, confirming significant progress across multiple distribution companies. According to the report, a total of 51 grid stations and 588 feeders were affected by recent floods nationwide. Of these, 389 feeders have been fully restored while 196 are partially operational. In Faisalabad Electric …

The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), Azad Kashmir and Pakistan chapter, has welcomed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s “historic and courageous” address at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, calling it a true reflection of the sentiments of the Kashmiri people. In a statement, APHC said the prime minister’s speech reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Kashmiris’ inalienable …