In a shocking wave of violence, two separate gun attacks rocked Gilgit on Sunday, targeting prominent figures, religious scholar Qazi Nisar Ahmed and Chief Court Judge Justice Malik Inayat-ur-Rehman. Both narrowly escaped death. According to the spokesperson for the Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) government, Qazi Nisar Ahmed sustained minor injuries after unknown assailants opened fire on him in Gilgit. Security forces immediately …

The Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA) has announced a strict crackdown against smoke-emitting vehicles in the federal capital starting November 17, as part of efforts to curb air pollution ahead of the smog season. According to Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination spokesperson Muhammad Saleem Sheikh, the campaign aims to control deteriorating air quality caused by vehicular emissions, industrial …

Pakistan is actively engaged with international partners to ensure the safety and prompt repatriation of its nationals who were detained by Israeli occupying forces after participating in the Sumud flotilla, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Sunday. Responding to media inquiries, the Foreign Office spokesperson confirmed that former Senator Mushtaq Ahmad is currently in Israeli custody …

Punjab Information Minister Uzma Bukhari has launched a strong counterattack on the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leadership, accusing Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari of weakening the federal government and Prime Minister during his tenure as foreign minister. Responding to a press conference by Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon, Uzma Bukhari said she fully accepts his challenge for a debate but urged him …

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Anti-Corruption Department has decided to scrutinize the results of several provincial constituencies and has invited applications from candidates and individuals who possess Form-45 records. According to Adviser on Anti-Corruption, Musaddiq Abbasi, the move comes in light of recent court directives regarding verification of election outcomes. He said the department has started examining complaints related to constituencies PK-79 …

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) cabinet has approved the withdrawal of the May 9 case related to violence and shooting incidents in Mardan. According to media reports, the provincial government has transferred the public prosecutor and appointed Additional Advocate General Inamullah as the special prosecutor for the case. The Additional Advocate General submitted a letter from the Additional Home Secretary to …

Pakistan’s mystery leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed is all set to begin a new chapter in life as he ties the knot today in Karachi. According to multiple media reports citing family sources, the 27-year-old cricketer’s wedding ceremony will take place on October 4, while his reception (walima) is scheduled for October 6. Social media has been abuzz with wedding news, and …

FIFA has unveiled the official match ball for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring advanced technology and a design that celebrates the unity of the three host nations, the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The ball, designed by German sportswear giant Adidas, has been named “Tri Onda, a combination of the words “Tri” (meaning three) and the Spanish word “Onda” …

Kazakhstan Pakistan’s Under-12 tennis team put up an impressive performance to secure fifth place at the ATF U-12 Intercontinental Team Championship in Kazakhstan. In the fifth-place playoff, Pakistan dominated Thailand with confident displays in both singles matches. Rashid Ali defeated Kongpob Sailom with a commanding score of 6-2, 6-1 to give Pakistan an early lead. In the second singles match, …

Stray dogs have taken over the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in India’s capital, raising serious concerns about safety and management during the ongoing World Para Athletics Championships. According to Indian media reports, stray dogs attacked two foreign officials during the event. Kenya’s coach, Dennis Mwanzo, and Japan’s assistant coach, Miku Otomatsu, were both injured after being bitten by dogs inside the …

Pakistani actress Mahira Khan has publicly expressed both her deep affection for Karachi and her disappointment over the city’s current condition. Mahira shared images and videos from Karachi’s inner neighborhoods, such as Burns Road and other small lanes on Instagram, showing visible signs of decay, poverty, and neglected infrastructure. She juxtaposed her love for the city with a critique of …

YouTube has removed a series of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated videos featuring Bollywood stars Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan after the couple took legal action against the platform and the creators. According to Indian media reports, the videos were uploaded on a YouTube channel named AI Bollywood Ishq, which had amassed over 16 million total views. The channel featured 259 …

Pakistan’s biggest music competition, Pakistan Idol, officially begins today, bringing together talented singers from across the country to compete for the nation’s top music title. According to the show’s spokesperson, thousands of young singers from cities including Sukkur, Multan, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, and Karachi participated in auditions, impressing the judges with their melodious voices and passion for music. From thousands …

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has released a detailed assessment report titled “State of Competition in Pakistan’s LNG Sector”, outlining major structural, regulatory, and competitive challenges confronting the country’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) market. The report, prepared by the CCP’s Research Department on the directive of the Ministry of Finance, analyzes the role and impact of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) …

The India Study Centre (ISC) of the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted the launch of Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry’s new book, “Pakistan-India Relations: Fractured Past, Uncertain Future.” The event featured Ambassador Jalil Abbas Jilani, former Foreign Minister of Pakistan, as the Chief Guest, while the speakers included Ambassador Vice Admiral Khan Hasham bin Siddique, former Ambassador to Saudi …

The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Joint Action Committee has released the list of demands accepted by the federal government following successful negotiations held late Friday night. In a statement shared on social media, the committee said it had initially presented 38 demands and returned with 42 accepted points after discussions with the federal authorities. “All the demands of the …

China has once again shown its solidarity with Pakistan by dispatching another consignment of humanitarian relief goods for families affected by recent floods. A special relief aircraft carrying 90 tons of supplies arrived at Islamabad International Airport on Saturday. The consignment included 700 tents, 16,000 blankets, 1,000 life jackets, and 4,000 sleeping bags to aid communities impacted by flooding. Earlier, …

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to complete the long-delayed new block of Parliament Lodges within four months. The project had been pending for 13 years but has now been fast-tracked on the minister’s special instructions. Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, accompanied by Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, visited the under-construction site …

GO Telecommunications Group welcomed Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, at the Group’s headquarters in Riyadh. During the meeting, both sides discussed opportunities for collaboration in key strategic sectors, including digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence (AI), and human capital development. As part of the engagement, GO Telecommunications Group announced the establishment of GO AI Hub Pakistan, …

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 …

ISTANBUL: Turkish security forces have detained a suspect accused of working for Israel’s intelligence agency Mossad, state-run TRT broadcaster reported on Friday. Serkan Cicek, a Turkish citizen, was arrested in Istanbul during a counter-espionage operation conducted in coordination with the National Intelligence Organization, said the report, citing security sources. The suspect had been in contact with Faysal Rasheed, whom the …

BEIJING: China’s railways handled a record 23.13 million passenger trips on Wednesday, the first day of the eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, the national railway operator said on Thursday. The figure marks a historic single-day high, according to the China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. The railway operator estimated that 19.3 million trips would be made on Thursday, …

Bollywood stars Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan have filed a lawsuit against Google and YouTube, accusing the platforms of allowing their photos and videos to be misused in deepfake and AI-generated content. According to Indian media, the couple has sought damages of 40 million Indian rupees, arguing that YouTube’s policies and the use of third-party content for AI training …

India has once again witnessed controversy surrounding the Taj Mahal, the iconic monument of love, after a film poster showed a Hindu idol emerging from its dome. Veteran Bollywood actor Paresh Rawal shared the poster of his upcoming movie “The Taj Story” on social media, where the image displayed a Shiva idol appearing from the Taj Mahal’s dome. The poster …

The Al Zarooni 9th Students Olympic Games, organized by the Pakistan Students Olympic Association with the support of Buraq Sports (UAE), concluded in Karachi with a colorful closing ceremony. The chief guest was Engr. Sami Abdullah Salim Al Khanjari, Consul General of the Sultanate of Oman, who along with senior officials distributed trophies, medals, and certificates among the winning players. …

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 …

Minister of State for Finance and Railways Bilal Azhar Kayani has underscored the vital link between modern transport infrastructure and sustainable economic growth, as he addressed a high-level Ministerial Panel Discussion at the Global Rail Conference and Exhibition in Abu Dhabi. Speaking on the theme “Building Connected Nations: The Role of Transport and Infrastructure in Sustainable Development,” Kayani said, “It …

The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has formally requested the International Hockey Federation (FIH) to shift Pakistan’s fixtures in the upcoming Junior Hockey World Cup from India to a neutral venue, citing security concerns for its players. According to sources, the PHF wrote a letter to the FIH highlighting potential risks for the Pakistani squad in India. The federation urged that …

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 Pakistan Cycling Federation (PCF) has announced a landmark achievement in the country’s sporting history. For the first time, a Pakistani coach has been selected for the prestigious UCI Level 3 Coaching Diploma, an international certification awarded by the Union Cycliste International (UCI). Haroon General will attend the elite one-month program in Aigle, Switzerland, where he will receive advanced training …

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 …

The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) has announced record prize money for the upcoming ATP Finals, scheduled to be held in Italy from November 9 to 16. According to the organizers, an unbeaten singles champion at the event will receive $5.07 million, a figure slightly higher than the winners of this year’s US Open men’s and women’s titles, who each …