The FIA Immigration and Anti-Human Smuggling Wing has released its performance report for the first 7 months of the year. According to the report, immigration officials have detected 27 cases of fake visas and prevented 27 individuals with fake passports from traveling abroad. Additionally, 86 passengers were stopped from entering Pakistan due to various reasons. The report also stated that …

Lahore Police Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Bilal Siddique Kamyana said Police arrested three accused involved in looting a German tourist. Police sources claimed police recovered a camera and mobile phone from the accused. All accused have previous records and an investigation has been launched. The accused were arrested from Barki and Ghaziabad. Two robbers looted a German tourist near …

The National Assembly has passed the Elections Act (Amendment Bill) 2024 by a majority vote. According to details, under the decision of the Supreme Court regarding reserved seats, the government has been able to carry out important legislation. The bill for further amendment to the Elections Act 2017 has been approved by the National Assembly byy a majority vote. The …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will emphasize the urgency of peace and provision of relief assistance for Gaza in the upcoming Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) meeting, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry has said. Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will attend the Extraordinary Meeting of the OIC convened at the request of Palestine and Iran in the Saudi Arabian city …

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani military said on Monday that 139 soldiers, including officers, lost their lives in the ongoing fight against terrorists during the first seven months of 2024. Director General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of Pakistan army, Ahmed Sharif briefed journalists on the security situation, highlighting the extensive counter-terrorism efforts and professional activities of the …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted an eight-member task force to oversee the implementation of structural reforms in the power sector. According to a press release issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the task force has been formed to reduce the financial burden on the power sector being borne by the government, and to enable the establishment of an …

The evacuation of tourists and locals from Kaghan Valley has been completed, with over 10,000 tourists safely returned. According to Deputy Commissioner Mansehra, the valley is now empty, with all hotels from Kaghan to Naran fully vacated. However, around 110 to 120 vehicles remain stranded in Mahandri. The DC said that efforts are being made to clear the stranded vehicles, …

Provincial Election Commissioner Punjab Ijaz Noor Chauhan has been made Officer on Special Duty (OSD). The Election Commissioner has issued a notification to form OSD. Ejaz Anwar Chauhan is a grade-20 officer. Joint Provincial Election Commissioner Punjab Sain Baksh will take over the office of Provincial Election Commissioner. On January, Ijaz Anwar Chohan took charge of his responsibilities as Punjab …

President Asif Ali Zardari said India took illegal steps to undermine the recognized disputed status of Occupied Kashmir and continuous campaign to change the demographic structure and political landscape of Held Valley. “Indian actions are a violation of international laws, including the resolutions of the Security Council, the 4th Geneva Convention,” the President said President Asif Ali Zardari said India’s …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif honored the martyred officers and personnel on Police Martyrs’ Day, describing it as a day to remember the courage and bravery of the police. He noted that “the sacrifices of the police who laid down their lives while suppressing crimes are eternal.” Sharif acknowledged the police’s role as the frontline in the war against terrorism, praising …

Punjab Police which claimed to apprehend major robbers and murderers guilty of serious crimes has failed to secure convictions for any of the criminals arrested this year. Robbery, murder, rape, and other serious crimes have led to numerous arrests by the Punjab Police. However, the investigation process is so flawed that many accused individuals escape punishment. The Punjab Police has …

The process of repatriation of Afghans living illegally in different cities of the country continues. As per official data, the total number of illegal Afghans leaving Pakistan has reached 675,190 by August 3, 2024. According to the report, 6345 men, 4963 women and 4229 children out of 15,537 Afghans left their country from July 21 to August 3. Even before …

In the last 24 hours, more than 12 people have died due to monsoon rains and floods in Pakistan. In Sindh, five people died in various accidents related to the rains, and many others were injured. Numerous villages were submerged after the Murad Wah canal broke in Kandhkot. The Kirti Dam also broke in Khairpur, severing the land connection to …

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday said that Pakistan fully supported Iran’s call for an “extraordinary meeting” of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) after the killing of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh in a strike in Tehran, the Foreign Office (FO) said in a press release. The Islamic Republic’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who had earlier threatened a …

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned about the possibility of urban flooding in parts of Punjab and Sindh due to expected heavy rainfalls and thunderstorms. The National Emergencies Operation Center of the NDMA has forecasted rainfall and thunderstorms in southern and northeastern Punjab over the next 24 hours. Rainfall and thundershowers are also anticipated in the northeastern regions …

For the first time in history, the salaried class of Pakistan has taken a unified stance by writing a letter to the prime minister, urging for tax relief and a revision of current tax policies. The letter was sent by Salary Alliance Pakistan, a representative organization of the salaried workforce, and a copy was also dispatched to the finance minister. …

Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi met with a high-level Iraqi delegation led by Commander of Iraq’s Rapid Response Unit Lieutenant General Dr. Tahmeir Ismail here on Saturday. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, including not taking passports from Pakistani pilgrims in Iraq and providing more facilities to them were discussed in detail. Moreover, training of Iraqi police in Pakistan, …

As the protest entered its ninth day, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) escalated its campaign by announcing on Saturday a series of nationwide sit-ins to denounce soaring electricity bills and rampant inflation. Addressing a large gathering at Liaquat Bagh in Rawalpindi, JI Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman stressed the urgency of addressing public grievances and criticised the government for its failure to respond to …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif led tributes to the late Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, saying the entire Pakistan and the broader Muslim world mourned the loss. In a heartfelt address to the National Assembly, Prime Minister Sharif condemned the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh and demanded that Israel be held accountable for it. He emphasized the need for international accountability and support …

The government of Pakistan has decided to provide substantial financial assistance and rehabilitation grants to the families of missing persons, offering Rs5 million per individual. According to government sources, the decision is expected to be formally announced in an upcoming cabinet meeting. Government sources emphasized that this financial assistance should not be seen as compensation, but rather as a rehabilitation …

The Punjab government has completed the privatization of 350 government schools in Rawalpindi and 5,863 across the province, dealing a significant blow to public education in the region. This decision comes despite protests and strikes by teachers’ organizations. This week, all these schools will be officially handed over to NGOs, the Punjab Education Foundation (PEF), and various purchasing groups. In …

Sharing on the dams and rivers situation after record rainfall, Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Irfan Ali said: “The water flow in all the rivers and barrages of Punjab is at normal level.” The water level in Mangala Dam is 60 percent while Tarbela is 77 percent. The water level in Indian dams on Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi is up …

A 44-year rainfall record in Lahore has been broken, causing the famous highways to resemble rivers and streams. Tragically, a girl died, and five others were injured in two incidents of roof collapse. Lesco’s feeders also tripped due to the continuous rain. Offices and schools were closed to prevent damage caused by the heavy rainfall. According to the data, the …

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has witnessed a significant boost in tourism this year, with a 100 percent increase in tourist arrivals compared to the previous year. This encouraging trend was discussed during a review meeting chaired by Muzamil Aslam, the Advisor to the Chief Minister for Finance. The meeting, attended by key officials including Advisor for Tourism Zahid Chanzeb, Members of …

Severe heat and the persistent rainfall and brought on flooding in Hunza River, creating an emergency situation in the Faizabad village of Gilgit. A sudden surge in the water has washed away two swimming pools, hotels, and homes, seriously damaging the property of the citizens and forcing them to relocate. The situation is dire as an electricity pole of 13kV …

Pakistan has strongly condemned the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, the chief of the political bureau of Hamas, who was killed in Tehran on Wednesday. The Pakistani government has expressed deep sorrow over the loss and extended heartfelt condolences to Haniyeh’s family and the people of Palestine. “We extend our condolences to his family and the people of Palestine,” a statement …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered an inquiry into 34,000 tons of wheat missing in Pakistan Agricultural Storage & Services Corporation (PASSCO) in 2022. The prime minister has ordered completion of the corruption probe in PASSCO within a week after bureaucracy’s non-cooperation with the Prime Minister’s Inspection Team since 2022 as per the official papers. PM Shehbaz has ordered tracing …

Deadly clashes that sparked over ‘land dispute’ between two tribes in Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ended after six days of deadly warfare. Kurram Deputy Commissioner said security forces personnel have been deployed after clearing the fronts from the parties. There has been no firing since last night at 5 places in Karam District while further efforts are being made …

Strings of additional taxes and capacity charges have not been acceptable with electricity bills, Jamaat-e-Islami’s Ameer Hafiz Naeem here said on Monday. “What capacity charges when the government have shares in 52 percent of the IPPs,” JI chief said. He called the contracts with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) as unlawful and also demanded to make these agreements public. He also …

Justices Sardar Tariq Masood and Mazhar Alam Khan Miankhel on Monday took oath as ad hoc judges of the Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan. The oath was administered by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Qazi Faez Isa, where Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, Attorney General Mansoor Usman Awan, law officers, lawyers, and court staff attended the oathtaking ceremony. Both judges have …

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a severe weather alert for multiple regions in Pakistan, forecasting heavy rains over the next three days. The alert covers Azad Kashmir, Malakand, Hazara, and Gujranwala divisions, with additional rainfall expected in Potohar, Mardan, Lahore, Faisalabad, Sahiwal, Bahawalpur, Multan, Rajanpur, Mirpur Khas, Sukkur, Karachi, Hyderabad, Umarkot, Badin, Thatta, Tharparkar, DI Khan, Koh-e-Sulaiman …

The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has approached the Peshawar High Court (PHC) filed a petition for a judicial inquiry into the May 9 incidents requesting the Chief Justice of the PHC to form a judicial commission. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Law Minister Aftab Alam has said that he has sent a letter to the Chief Justice of PHC for a judicial commission. …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) top brass on Sunday called upon the Supreme Court to take suo motu notice of the recent arrests of its members, following the party’s victory in a case regarding reserved seats. At a press conference in Islamabad, PTI Secretary General and Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Omar Ayub and other PTI leaders expressed grave …

Awaam Pakistan Party leader Miftah Ismail announced his intention to file a petition against K-Electric,highlighting a sharp 350% increase in electricity rates since 2015. Addressing a protest outside K-Electric’s head office, Ismail took a jibe at the current government’s handling of electricity tariffs and the burden it places on ordinary citizens. Ismail pointed out that while the Pakistan People’s Party …

Forbes Advisor’s 2024 rankings have identified Karachi as the second most dangerous city for tourists, following Caracas, Venezuela. The study evaluated 60 global cities, focusing on crime, safety, health, infrastructure, natural disasters, and digital security. Karachi earned a safety score of 93.12, just below Caracas, which scored 100. Yangon, Myanmar, ranked third with a score of 91.67. Other cities on …

Ever wondered why some trees, especially those lining roadsides, have their lower trunks painted white? It’s not just a quirky aesthetic choice; there’s actually a scientific reason behind this curious practice. The whitewash on tree trunks is primarily a protective measure. It’s typically made from lime, which acts as a shield against a host of threats. Insects and termites, for …

A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) air-hostess was caught red-handed while attempting to smuggle currency at Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport. The suspect had hidden Saudi riyal worth Rs140,000 in her socks. In an action by Customs officials at the Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore, the PIA air-hostess was caught red-handed while attempting to smuggle foreign currency. According to DC …

The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Punjab has arrested 38 terrorists in a series of intelligence-based operations conducted across various cities of the province throughout the current month. The CTD’s operations, carried out in cities including Lahore, Rahim Yar Khan, Narowal, Rawalpindi, and Multan, were aimed at countering terrorism fears and preventing potential attacks. The crackdown extended to Jhang, Sargodha, Khanewal, …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the formation of a five-member Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to investigate an organized social media campaign targeting state institutions. The decision comes amid growing concerns over the impact of alleged coordinated disinformation efforts on public trust and the integrity of state institutions. According to sources, the JIT will be led by the Islamabad inspector …

The Ministry of Energy has decided to work on an emergency plan that includes the potential abolition of free electricity facilities in all government and semi-government institutions. Sources indicate that the ministry is contemplating cutting off free electricity to all, including bureaucrats, judges, and parliamentarians, as part of the broader strategy to address the financial challenges facing the country. Additionally, …