ISLAMABAD: Current developments demonstrate the consequences of the breakdown of diplomacy and it is now critically urgent to stabilize the situation and restore peace, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said Sunday on Israel-Iran tensions. “We call on all parties to exercise utmost restraint and move towards de-escalation,” the ministry said in a statement, adding that Pakistan is watching with deep concern …

Aamir Tamba, one of the accused in the 2013 fatal attack on Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh in Kot Lakhpat jail, was seriously injured when unidentified motorcyclists opened fire on him. The attack took place in Lahore’s Islampura area, leaving Tamba critically wounded. Police said he was swiftly rushed to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention as forces …

Thunderbolt and heavy rainfall claimed nine lives including two children in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab. One man and two children were killed in lightning strikes as rainfall lashed parts of Balochistan including Quetta, Chaman Chagai, Nushki, Dera Bugti, Sorab, Kohlu and Khuzdar. Heavy rainfall also lashed southern Punjab including Multan, while KP’s Dera Ismail Khan, Malakand, Mohmand and Kohat …

Nearly 3,000 Sikh pilgrims from India have crossed the Wagah border into Pakistan to participate in the annual three-day Baisakhi Mela festivities. Welcomed by the Evacuee Trust Property Board and the Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, the pilgrims are set to join the main event at Hasan Abdal tomorrow. During their visit, the pilgrims will also pay homage at Sikh religious …

Tragedy struck across southern Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan as a series of lightning strikes claimed the lives of at least 18 individuals over the last two days. In Rahim Yar Khan, six people fell victim to lightning strikes at various locations. Among them, a husband and wife lost their lives instantly while harvesting wheat in Basti Khokhran. They were identified …

ISLAMABAD: Eleven people were killed and four others injured as militants killed passengers of several vehicles in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province, officials said on Saturday. The incident happened at around 7:00 p.m. local time (1400 GMT) on Friday when the militants hoisting flags of the banned outfit Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) on their motorbikes blocked a highway in Nushki district …

ISLAMABAD: Two people were killed and two others injured in a bomb explosion in Pakistan’s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Friday, officials said. The incident happened at about 10:00 a.m. local time (GMT 0500) in North Waziristan district where an improvised explosive device exploded in a market area, official sources from the province’s police told Xinhua. The injured people were …

On the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, the Chief Minister of Punjab launched the project for the provision of 20,000 bikes under the Chief Minister Youth Initiative for students across the province. With this initiative of CM Punjab, Maryam Nawaz, the students can acquire motorcycles and e-bikes through easy monthly installment plans with male students have the option to pay Rs 11,676 …

President Asif Ali Zardari and President of Iran, Seyed Ebrahim Raisi, held a telephonic conversation and exchanged greetings on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. During the conversation, President Asif Ali Zardari offered his heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the Iranian leadership and the bereaved families who lost their dear ones in the Israeli attack on the Iranian embassy in Damascus. The …

Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim has been appointed acting Chief Justice of Peshawar High Court (PHC). President Asif Ali Zardari appointed Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim as Acting Chief Justice of the Peshawar High Court under Article 196 of the Constitution. A notification of the permanence of the six additional judges of the Sindh High Court (SHC) was also issued. The appointment will be effective …

The Punjab Police on Wednesday decried “fake propaganda” after a string of videos showing Pakistan Army officers allegedly assaulting and beating up cops in Bahawalnagar went viral on social media. “This matter in Bahawalnagar, which went viral on social media, has been taken out of context and exaggerated,” the police said in a statement on X, formerly Twitter. A day …

A heart-wrenching tragedy occurred in Alipur’s Midwala area where a tailor Sajjad Khokhar resorted to an unimaginable act of brutality apparently over the so-called ‘burden of poverty and hardship’ mercilessly killing his wife and seven innocent children aged between six months and seven years sharp hammer. A heavy contingent of police including SDPO Alipur, SHO President Ismat Abbas, and dedicated …

The Pakistani nation Wednesday marked Eid ul Fitr with prayers for brethren in Gaza, who have been facing death and destruction for the past six months at the hands of oppressive Israeli forces. At least 33,360 Palestinians have been confirmed killed in six months of war, which began on October 7, Gaza’s health ministry said in its latest update, with …

Bushra Bibi, the former first lady, has reached Adiala Jail under tight security arrangements to meet her husband, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Founder Imran Khan, on the auspicious occasion of Eidul Fitr. Accompanied by security personnel, Bushra Bibi was escorted from her residence in Bani Gala, where she is also under house arrest, to Adiala Jail, where Imran Khan is currently …

A woman shops at a market on the eve of Eid al-Fitr in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan on April 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal) A woman has her hand decorated with traditional henna designs at a market on the eve of Eid al-Fitr in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan on April 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal) People shop at a market on the …

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced the launch of an air ambulance service and the declaration of Peshawar’s Hayatabad area as a healthcare city. Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur chaired a meeting of the health department at the Chief Minister’s House, where these decisions were made, signalling a proactive approach towards improving healthcare infrastructure and accessibility. During the meeting, Chief …

Pakistan Army took the initiative to celebrate World Health Day across various districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, organizing special events aimed at raising awareness about healthy living. In districts such as Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Swat, Dir, and Chitral, the army hosted events with the goal of educating the public about the importance of maintaining good health. The army set up …

According to the European Union’s climate change monitoring service, the world just had its warmest March on record, ending a 10-month streak in which every month set a new temperature record. According to a monthly bulletin from the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), every one of the past 10 months has been the hottest on record globally when compared …

The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a high alert for heavy rains and potential storms set to hit Lahore and various parts of Punjab during Eidul Fitr celebrations. The director general of PDMA, Irfan Ali Kathia, highlighted the likelihood of intermittent stormy rains between tomorrow and April 15, urging citizens to remain vigilant and prepare accordingly. The heavy …

PPP’s Yousaf Raza Gilani and PML-N’s Saidal Khan Nasir have been elected Senate chairman and deputy chairman unopposed, as the opposition PTI boycotted the elections to the two constitutional offices. They were elected unopposed, as no other candidate submitted nominations against them in the stipulated time period, with the PTI boycotting the elections. Earlier, the session of the Upper House …

Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, former prime minister and a leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), on Monday approached the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for the registration of a new political party. Abbasi arrived at the ECP office in Islamabad today where he submitted an application for the registration of the new political party. Along with the application, he also …

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) rejected on Monday the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) request seeking deferment of tomorrow’s elections on the slots of Senate chairman and deputy chairman. The party has decided to boycott the elections. Earlier today, five PTI senators filed the petition, claiming the current electoral college was incomplete and therefore ‘unconstitutional’, as Senate polls were not held in …

Karachi the bustling metropolis of Pakistan has been plagued by a surge in street crime incidents during the holy month of Ramadan, claiming the lives of at least 16 individuals due to robberies. According to recent data compiled by authorities, a staggering 6,780 street crime incidents have been recorded within the city limits of Karachi throughout Ramadan. Among these incidents, …

As the country prepares to celebrate Eidul Fitr in the next few days, the Meteorological Department has issued a weather advisory predicting rain with thunder in several places across the upper regions, including Islamabad, on the first day of the religious festival. Dr Babar from the Meteorological Department has stated that a new series of rains is likely to commence …

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a significant bilateral meeting on Sunday evening following an Iftar dinner in Makkah and discussed mutual relations and other issues. They reaffirmed their shared commitment to enhancing bilateral relations. The two leaders also expressed their determination to expedite the Saudi investment package worth $5 billion in Pakistan soon. …

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Sunday called for innovation in the agriculture sector. According to details, CM Gandapur chaired a meeting of the agriculture department. The chief minister emphasised the need for rolling out modern farming technology. The field of research in agriculture should be aligned with modern requirements. CM Gandapur stressed the need for accumulating facts and …

Amid the increase in intensity of heat in the port city of Karachi, the Meteorological Department warned people not to go out unnecessarily during the daytime. Weather will remain hot and humid in the metropolis of Karachi. In other districts of Sindh, the weather is predicted to remain extremely hot from today till April 10. In the upper and central …

President Asif Ali Zardari and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke over the phone about the common interests in the two countries’ relationship. President Zardari has also invited Turkey’s President for Pakistan’s state visit. During the conversation, both leaders discuss bilateral ties between the two nations across domains. The president of Turkey stressed the need to maintain model ties and …

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-backed lawmakers received their first salary on Sunday. According to details, Rs193,000 was transferred to the accounts of each member of the PTI in the form of salary. Each member will get around nearly Rs300,000 monthly, which includes salary and other benefits. PTI founder faces political vendetta, avers Barrister Gohar Ali Khan. Few days back, PTI leader Barrister …

The Walton Tobacco Company has raised its voice against what it deems as an unjust sealing of its offices by the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government, leading to the abrupt termination of employment for more than 400 workers just before Eid. During a press conference held on Sunday, Arif Zia, the spokesperson for Walton Tobacco Company, alongside Muhammad Ali …

In the wake of escalating street crimes in Karachi, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) has urged the federal government to intervene and address the deteriorating law and order situation in Sindh. MQM leaders Khawaja Izharul Hassan and Faisal Sabzwari, in a press conference held in Karachi, emphasised the necessity of granting full powers to the Rangers in both Karachi …

The masses were facing difficulties in withdrawing amounts via ATM in Quetta ahead of the auspicious occasion of Eidul Fitr. According to details, the shoppers were facing difficulties in shopping as the ATM machines were not active. The citizens said: “Most of the ATM machines are not working. Where the machines are working, it’s become difficult to withdraw cash due …

ISLAMABAD: A policeman was killed and another injured when a bomb went off in Pakistan’s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Saturday, rescue officials said. The incident happened in the tribal district of Bajaur where the police party was targeted by a roadside improvised explosive device, Saad Khan, media coordinator of the state-owned Rescue organization 1122 in Bajaur, told Xinhua. The …

ISLAMABAD: Two policemen were killed by unknown gunmen in Pakistan’s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in the wee hours of Saturday morning, police said. The incident happened in Lakki Marwat district of the province, where about seven terrorists stormed a local businessman’s office and police reached the site, police sources told Xinhua. Observing the arrival of police, the culprits opened fire …

ISLAMABAD: Eight terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation in Pakistan’s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said on Saturday. Security forces conducted the operation in Dera Ismail Khan district of the province on reported presence of terrorists, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistani military, said in a statement. “During the conduct of the operation, …

Pakistan strongly condemned on Saturday the “provocative” remarks by Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in a televised interview and said it was an “admission of guilt”. Singh, in an interview with Media, said India will enter Pakistan to kill anyone who escapes over the border after trying to carry out terrorist activities in the country. “If they run away to …

PTI leader Senator Ali Zafar has dismissed the possibility of boycotting the upcoming election for the chairman and deputy chairman of the Senate. In an exclusive conversation with Internews, the senior lawyer confirmed that while some party leaders had contemplated boycotting the Senate chairman election, the majority view within PTI does not support such a move. Zafar clarified that the …

The Sunni Ittehad Council has submitted an application to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) urging the halt of the upcoming election for the chairman and deputy chairman of the Senate. The application, submitted by SIC head Sahibzada Hamid Raza, cites the incomplete electoral college of the Senate due to the absence of Upper House elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) …

ISLAMABAD: China Cultural Center in Pakistan and Cultural Office of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Pakistan have rolled out series of online activities to promote tourism image of Grand Canal to Pakistani as well as world audiences. According to a statement released by China Cultural Center in Pakistan on Friday, the season will feature nearly 100 …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to embark on a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia on Saturday to discuss issues of mutual interest, the Prime Minister’s Office said on Friday. Sharif’s visit is at the invitation of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud. He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including …