The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) said on Monday that eight terrorists, including two key commanders, were killed during operations carried out in Peshawar, Khyber, and Bannu districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to a CTD statement, six terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Khawarij were killed in major operations conducted in Peshawar and Khyber. The department said the operations foiled major terrorist plans …

The Speaker of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has written a letter to the Corps Commander seeking a detailed security briefing amid growing concerns over the law and order situation in the province. According to the letter, the provincial assembly has formed a special security committee, which has already received briefings from the Inspector General of Police, the Chief Secretary, and …

Bureau of Immigration data shows that over 750,000 Pakistanis went abroad for employment in 2025, slightly higher than the 727,381 recorded in 2024. According to the report, more than 400,000 unskilled workers and over 200,000 skilled workers secured jobs overseas last year. Saudi Arabia remained the top destination for Pakistani workers. The data further breaks down professions of those who …

The Pakistan Meteorological and Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a severe cold weather alert until January 16, warning of heavy snowfall, dense fog, and smog in several regions. According to the alert, areas including Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, and the Potohar region are expected to experience extreme cold accompanied by possible snowfall. The alert also forecasts worsening fog and smog …

Pakistan Navy ships Rahnavard, Madadgar, and the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency ship Kashmir visited Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat, Oman, where they were warmly received by Omani authorities. During the visit, Mission Commander Commodore Amir Iqbal, along with commanding officers, met with the Royal Navy of Oman’s leadership. Meetings were held with the Acting Commander of the Royal Navy of …

Police investigating the Radio Pakistan attack case have reportedly obtained new evidence and have begun consultations on whether to name Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, Sohail Afridi, as a suspect. According to media reports, sources from the investigation team said that the Investigation Officer and SSP Investigation informed the Inspector General of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police about the developments. The provincial police …

At least four people, including a groom, were killed in a traffic accident in Jamrud, Khyber District, officials said. According to rescue authorities, the collision occurred between a car and a truck. The groom was returning from a salon with his friends when the accident took place. One person was injured in the crash and shifted to a nearby hospital …

Dense fog has forced the Motorway Police Central Region to close several major motorways across Punjab as a precautionary measure to protect lives and property, officials said. According to Central Region spokesperson Syed Imran Ahmed, the M-2 motorway has been closed from Lahore to Kot Momin due to severely reduced visibility. The M-3 motorway from Faizpur to Rajana, the M-4 …

At least eight people, including a newlywed couple, were killed when a gas cylinder exploded inside a wedding house in Sector G-7/2 of Islamabad on Saturday, officials said. According to the Islamabad district administration, the explosion occurred while wedding guests were present inside the house. The blast caused severe damage to the building and also affected three nearby houses. Additional …

A severe cold wave continues to grip Pakistan, with temperatures dropping to unusually low levels across several regions, disrupting daily life and travel, officials said on Saturday. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), extremely cold weather conditions are prevailing in most parts of the country. In Punjab, cold weather has intensified, and an alert has been issued for the …

The Punjab government has decided to extend the winter holidays in educational institutions by one week, citing extreme cold and the health of students as the main reasons. Schools are now scheduled to reopen on January 19. The decision was announced by the Provincial Education Minister, Rana Sikandar Hayat, who said the extension was based on public consultation through a …

The National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) has announced the first national polio vaccination campaign of 2026, scheduled to run from February 2 to February 8. The campaign will be conducted simultaneously in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Officials said the drive will target 45 million children across Pakistan, with more than 400,000 polio workers involved in administering the oral polio vaccine. Authorities …

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has approved the Charah Dam project, a key initiative aimed at addressing the water needs of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The project will be executed by the Punjab Irrigation Department. As part of the plan, a 20-kilometer main pipeline will connect Charah Dam to a water treatment plant near Rawal Lake. Following feasibility assessments, the total estimated …

Former Senator Mushtaq Ahmed announced the formation of a new political party, the Pakistan Rights Movement (PRM), during a ceremony in the federal capital attended by party leaders, activists, supporters, and civil society representatives. Speaking at the event held at a private hotel, Mushtaq Ahmed said the party would operate in accordance with the principles of the 1973 Constitution, recognizing …

The Pakistan Navy conducted a major display of operational and combat readiness in the Northern Arabian Sea, successfully demonstrating its advanced maritime and aerial capabilities, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). During the exercises, the LY-80 surface-to-air missile system was test-fired and successfully intercepted an aerial target, confirming the Navy’s long-range air defense capabilities. Loitering munitions were also deployed …

The Finance Advisor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has written to the federal government, raising alarm over the province’s worsening fiscal situation due to delayed federal fund releases. The letter highlighted that reductions in federal transfers have put severe financial pressure on KP, putting the Rs157 billion surplus target for fiscal year 2025-26 at risk. During the first six months of …

The total debt of Pakistan’s public sector companies has reached Rs9.577 trillion, with the overall deficit rising sharply by 300 percent to Rs123.9 billion in the fiscal year 2024-25, according to a comprehensive performance report presented to the Federal Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises. The report, presented under the chairmanship of Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, showed that public sector companies …

The federal government has decided to implement a comprehensive plan on an emergency basis to address the growing water shortage in Islamabad, with a focus on short- and long-term measures to increase supply in the twin cities. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, which reviewed the water situation in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. …

Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised Pakistani citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the Islamic Republic of Iran until the situation improves, citing safety and security concerns. In a travel advisory issued by the Foreign Office, Pakistanis currently residing in Iran were urged to exercise extreme caution and remain vigilant. The advisory asked citizens to limit unnecessary movement and …

The Supreme Court has taken disciplinary action against three of its officials over serious administrative lapses, according to an official statement issued by the court. The statement said the officials belonged to the Supreme Court’s Karachi Registry and were found guilty of grave administrative negligence following an inquiry. After reviewing the findings, the Chief Justice imposed penalties under the Supreme …

The federal government has approved the appointment of Dr Kabir Ahmed Sidhu as the new Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), according to an official notification issued by the Ministry of Finance. According to the notification, Dr Sidhu was first appointed as a commissioner of the SECP through a separate order, after which his appointment as …

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Corporate Crime Circle Lahore has arrested three suspects for their alleged involvement in violations of the Copyright Act, officials said on Saturday. According to an FIA spokesperson, the arrested individuals were identified as Shamim Ahmed, Amjad Ali and Kaleemullah. The arrests were made during separate operations conducted in Lahore and Nankana Sahib. The spokesperson said …

The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has intensified its crackdown against drug trafficking near educational institutions and across major cities, arresting five suspects in six separate operations, officials said on Saturday. According to an ANF spokesperson, authorities recovered 63.18 kilograms of narcotics with an estimated market value of more than Rs174 million during the operations carried out in Lahore, Peshawar, Islamabad and …

Pakistan Customs, in coordination with the 91 Wing of the Rangers, recovered a large quantity of smuggled goods during a joint anti-smuggling operation at Yousuf Goth Bus Terminal, officials said on Saturday. According to a Customs spokesperson, the operation was carried out late Friday night into early Saturday as part of an ongoing crackdown on smuggling networks operating in the …

Pakistan’s security forces killed 11 Khwarij linked to the Indian proxy Fitna Al Khwarij in two separate intelligence-based operations carried out in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Thursday, as part of an ongoing counterterrorism campaign aimed at eliminating foreign-sponsored militancy. According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the first operation was conducted by security forces in North Waziristan district following intelligence reports about …

The Sindh government has approved a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rally at Bagh-e-Jinnah, provincial minister Nasir Shah announced on Friday. Shah said PTI leaders, including KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, would receive a warm welcome in Sindh and could engage in political activities, including holding public gatherings. “No party, including PTI, can be stopped from peaceful political struggle,” he said. He …

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, Sohail Afridi, arrived in Karachi on a three-day visit on Friday, where he was received by Sindh Provincial Minister Saeed Ghani. The visit drew a large gathering of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers at the airport, during which a scuffle broke out among some supporters. Saeed Ghani welcomed Afridi and presented him with a traditional Sindhi cap …

On the directive of the Chief Justice of the Balochistan High Court, all district judiciary courts across the province have been declared model courts to ensure speedy justice and reduce the backlog of pending cases. Chief Justice Muhammad Kamran Khan Malakhail issued the instructions, under which all courts from judicial magistrates to district and sessions judges will function as model …

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday ordered the continuation of strict and indiscriminate action against human smuggling networks and organized begging mafias, directing the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to further tighten immigration controls at airports. The directives were issued during a high-level meeting chaired by the interior minister to review the performance of the FIA’s Immigration Wing. The meeting assessed …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed relevant ministries and institutions to prepare a more effective and beneficial Ramadan relief package for the public, with a strong focus on transparency, digital payments, and wider inclusion of low-income families. Chairing a review meeting on the proposed federal Ramadan Package and the third-party validation of last year’s initiative, the prime minister appreciated …

The Balochistan cabinet has decided to launch an electric bike scheme for the general public, aimed at providing affordable and environmentally friendly transport through subsidies and easy installment plans. The decision was taken during the 21st meeting of the provincial cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti. The cabinet also expressed gratitude to the prime minister for initiating key …

The Punjab Assembly’s Standing Committee has approved the Punjab Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill 2025, aimed at speeding up the process of filing appeals against acquittals in criminal cases. According to the text of the bill, the amendment revises Section 417 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, which deals with the authority to grant permission for filing appeals against …

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Beijing Police College, where he reviewed its advanced high-tech training facilities and operational demonstrations. During the visit, Naqvi witnessed a live demonstration by the college’s vehicle squad, showing how suspects are apprehended using specialized vehicles. He praised the professionalism and training standards of the Beijing Police and commended the squad for its exceptional performance. …

A committee meeting on addressing grievances of Diamer-Bhasha Dam-affected people was held under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Safron, Engineer Amir Maqam on January 8. The meeting was attended by Federal Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazir Tarar, Federal Minister for Water Resources Mian Muhammad Moeen Wattoo (via video link), Caretaker Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan …

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Thursday said Pakistan’s economy has shown steady improvement over the past three years, pointing to stronger macroeconomic indicators and enhanced engagement with the private sector. Speaking after a meeting with the American Business Council (ABC) at its office, Jam Kamal said the economic situation today is significantly better compared to two-and-a-half to …

A court in Rawalpindi has ordered the registration of a murder case against Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) officers in connection with an alleged fake police encounter, ruling that no law enforcement agency is permitted to abduct a citizen from their home and kill them. Additional District and Sessions Judge Sahibzada Naqeeb Shehzad issued the order while hearing an application filed …

The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has arrested seven suspects, including a woman, during five separate operations conducted in different cities, recovering drugs worth more than Rs 302 million, officials said on Thursday. According to an ANF spokesperson, a total of 268.08 kilograms of narcotics were seized during the operations. At Islamabad International Airport, ANF officials arrested a man and a woman …

Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC)’s decisive and effective leadership is enabling major energy projects that are reshaping Pakistan’s industrial landscape, officials said. The National Grid Company of Pakistan (NGC) has successfully commissioned the 220-kilovolt Qaid-e-Azam Business Park Grid Station in Sheikhupura, marking a major milestone for industrial power supply in the region. Sources said the newly operational grid station is …

The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Composite Circle in Gwadar has arrested 24 individuals attempting to illegally travel to Iran by sea. The operation took place in the Gwadar area of Gwioni, where FIA officials intercepted the group before they could leave Pakistan’s coastline. Authorities said the suspects hail from various districts of Punjab: 12 from Gujranwala, 3 from Rajanpur, 2 …

A sessions court in Dadu has sentenced ten police officers, including the SHO of B-Section police station, to seven years in prison each for involvement in a fake police encounter. The court also imposed fines: the SHO was fined Rs 1 million, while the ASI received a fine of Rs 100,000. The verdict comes after the officers were found guilty …