Islamabad Administration has removed more than 29,000 pollen-producing trees as part of a joint campaign by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and the Ministry of National Health Services, following directives from the prime minister, officials said. According to an official statement, authorities completed a three-phase, science-based operation targeting paper mulberry trees, which are a major cause of seasonal pollen allergies …

Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry Director General (DG) Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Tuesday that at least 2,597 terrorists were killed in more than 75,000 counter-terrorism operations conducted across Pakistan in 2025, describing terrorism as “the greatest threat currently facing the State of Pakistan.” Addressing a press conference, the military spokesperson disclosed that a total of 75,175 intelligence-based operations …

Twelve ministers of the Gilgit-Baltistan caretaker government were sworn in on Tuesday at the Governor House in Gilgit, marking the official formation of the interim administration ahead of assembly elections. Due to the absence of the governor, the oath was administered by Nazir Ahmed, speaker of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly who administered the oath to all twelve ministers. The caretaker cabinet …

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an alert regarding a possible severe cold wave in Balochistan. According to the NDMA, extreme cold conditions are expected to persist in Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Pothohar region, and northern Balochistan. Cities including Quetta, Ziarat, and Qalat are likely to experience a sharp drop in temperatures. The NDMA warned that …

The government of Pakistan has decided to bring the country’s aviation sector up to international standards. According to sources familiar with the matter, authorities are considering assigning various aviation experts as advisors or focal persons to guide reforms in the sector. The experts will provide recommendations on policy drafting, airlines, flying schools, ground handling, and airport services. The move aims …

Pakistan has officially launched a telemedicine system aimed at reducing overcrowding in major hospitals. The first health care center under the initiative was inaugurated by Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the Health Kahani organization. Speaking at the event, Kamal said that overcrowding in public and private hospitals often resembles political rallies, largely …

The federal government of Pakistan is preparing to provide additional relief to electricity consumers through a new plan aimed at reducing electricity tariffs. Under the plan, funds collected from the Capital Power Levy, imposed in line with IMF requirements, will be used to lower electricity rates. According to government sources cited by private TV channels, the levy proceeds will be …

Officials informed the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis that the number of Pakistanis travelling abroad has increased, with a five percent rise recorded in 2025 as compared to last year. The committee met under the chairmanship of Aga Rafiullah and reviewed issues related to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), overseas travel rules, passenger facilities at airports, and the …

Counsel for the PTI founder, Faisal Malik, on Tuesday demanded that his client be produced before the anti-terrorism court in connection with the May 9 cases, saying that the former prime minister is on bail in those cases despite being held in Adiala Jail in other matters. Speaking to the media outside the anti-terrorism court, Faisal Malik said that even …

The constitutional bench of the Sindh High Court has ordered the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) in connection with the recovery of missing citizens, following petitions filed by family members. The court issued the directive while hearing petitions related to enforced disappearances. Counsel for the petitioner argued that the missing citizens were taken into custody from their home …

As many as 300 dog-bite cases were reported at Indus Hospital Korangi during the first five days of the New Year, highlighting a sharp rise in attacks by stray dogs across Karachi. According to media reports, Aftab Gauhar, Manager of the Rabies Prevention Clinic at Indus Hospital said an alarming increase in stray dog attacks has been observed in several …

Punjab reported 625 cases of extortion during 2025, according to official data compiled by the Crime Control Department (CCD). The CCD prepared a detailed breakdown of extortion cases reported across major cities to identify and track active criminal groups. The data shows that Multan recorded the highest number of extortion cases, with 70 incidents registered during the year. Lahore followed …

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday issued the official notification approving the Practice and Procedure Rules 2025 for the High Court and subordinate courts. The Registrar’s Office of Islamabad High Court released the notification, confirming that the rules had been approved by the Chief Justice and the bench of judges. The notification states that the new rules have been …

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said Pakistan’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) hold significant potential to boost national exports and drive economic growth. The Prime Minister made the remarks during a meeting on the SMEDA (Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority) business plan, which laid out a three-year roadmap for promoting SMEs across the country. Shahbaz Sharif lauded Special Assistant Haroon …

A court in Rawalpindi has fixed for hearing a petition seeking registration of a murder case against Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) officers over the alleged fake police encounter killing of a man identified as Naeem, also known as Guddu. The petition, filed by the deceased’s sister Asia Bibi, was accepted for hearing at Waris Khan police station jurisdiction. She alleged …

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday directed police authorities to submit a comprehensive safety plan regarding the notification allowing kite flying, amid concerns over public safety. The directive was issued during a hearing on a miscellaneous petition challenging the Kite Flying Ordinance and a notification issued by the Deputy Commissioner permitting Basant-related kite flying. The case was heard by …

Pakistan marked Right to Self-Determination Day with strong statements from top leadership reaffirming solidarity with the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, President Asif Ali Zardari, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi all highlighted India’s ongoing violations of international law and called on the international community …

The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Anti-Corruption Circle has registered a case against the brother of former ISI Director General Feiz Hamid over alleged illegal land transfer, officials said on Monday. According to the FIR, the case names Najaf Hamid, Abdul Zahoor, and Khalid Munir as accused. The case alleges that the suspects used forged documents to unlawfully transfer one kanal …

The Federal Constitutional Court on Monday conducted the initial hearing in cases concerning the super tax, marking the first appearance of corporate lawyer Makhdoom Ali Khan before the bench. A three-member panel, led by Chief Justice Amin-ud-Din, presided over the preliminary proceedings before adjourning for a short break. During the hearing, Makhdoom Ali Khan argued that the super tax, introduced …

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked more than 5.1 million illegal SIM cards and shut down 83 websites involved in their sale over the past year as part of a major crackdown on cyber fraud. A total of 5,122,000 SIMs were blocked to clean the telecom database, including 891,000 inactive SIMs which were either disabled or recycled. SIMs registered …

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notices to all parties in the case involving penalties imposed on 72 sugar mills and adjourned the hearing until next Thursday. The hearing was held on a review petition filed by the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) against an earlier decision of a two-member Supreme Court bench. A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice …

Police investigative teams in Rawalpindi have failed to submit challans in serious and terrorism-related cases, prompting the Anti-Terrorism Court to take strict notice on Tuesday. Judge Amjad Ali Shah of the Anti-Terrorism Court issued show-cause notices to the Regional Police Officer (RPO) Rawalpindi, the Deputy Inspector General (DIG), and City Police Officer (CPO) Khalid Hamdani over delays in presenting charges. …

Punjab Police and the Counter-Terrorism Department successfully thwarted a major terrorist attack on a border check post in Tunsa. According to officials, 15 to 20 militants attempted a coordinated assault on a police post along the Punjab-Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border. The attackers, armed with rocket launchers and heavy weapons, approached the post in small groups from multiple directions. Police personnel, remaining …

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has ordered decisive action against mafias involved in money laundering, human smuggling, and other organized crimes, directing law enforcement agencies to pursue cases without discrimination or external pressure. The interior minister issued the directives during a visit to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Karachi Zone, where he chaired a special meeting to review the performance …

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved a major shift toward public-private partnerships (PPP) for the construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of roads, housing, and hostels across the province, officials said on Tuesday. The provincial government has also given the go-ahead for a large infrastructure initiative covering 18 key provincial roads and 24 major agricultural, industrial, and urban corridors, aimed …

Following the advice of the Prime Minister, President Asif Ali Zardari has signed the Capital Development Authority (CDA) Amendment Bill 2025, and the government has issued the official gazette notification announcing its enactment. The bill, which passed the Senate on November 7, 2025, and was approved by the National Assembly on December 8 without any amendments, is now officially an …

Pakistan has successfully conducted the flight test of its indigenously developed Taimur Weapon System, marking a significant milestone in the country’s aerospace and defense capabilities, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The test was carried out by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), demonstrating the missile’s precision strike abilities against both land and sea targets. The Taimur is an air-launched …

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Lahore Zone arrested 726 suspects in 2025, including 130 wanted criminals, according to an official performance report released by the agency. The report stated that during the year, FIA Lahore conducted 4,747 inquiries and registered 1,141 cases across various criminal offences. Out of these, 793 case challans were submitted to competent courts, resulting in convictions …

Pakistan Railways’ recent attempt to outsource eleven passenger trains has met with limited success, as only three trains attracted bids from private companies, while the remaining eight saw no participation. According to sources within Pakistan Railways, the initiative aims to provide passengers with modern travel facilities through private sector involvement. Last month, bids were invited for eleven trains. Of these, …

The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) has called for the immediate appointment of opposition leaders in both the National Assembly and the Senate, while also offering its services to help resolve the matter. Speaking to the media at the Parliament House on Saturday, JUI-F senior leader and Secretary General Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri said the party was demanding the prompt appointment of …

The Punjab government has ended free nursing education in government-run colleges, introducing tuition fees and withdrawing stipends under a new policy issued by the Punjab Health Department. According to details that emerged on Saturday, nursing students will now be required to pay fees amounting to thousands of rupees to continue their education. The monthly stipend previously provided to students has …

Pakistan has welcomed the decision by Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council to hold comprehensive negotiations in Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the need for progress in a peaceful and consensus-driven environment. In a statement issued by Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andarabi, Pakistan urged all Yemeni parties to pursue efforts based on agreed principles and a negotiated political solution. The statement reaffirmed Pakistan’s full …

Police have recovered four bodies from a manhole near the Mai Kolachi Road crossing in Karachi, triggering a major investigation into what authorities have termed a grave and disturbing crime. According to police and rescue officials, the bodies two women, one man and a boy  were found inside a manhole near the Mai Kolachi Road phatak. Edhi Foundation personnel retrieved …

Former federal minister Sheikh Rashid on Saturday appealed to the Chief Justice of Pakistan to take up the pending appeals of accused persons in the May 9 cases, saying that prolonged delays were denying justice to those involved. Speaking to the media outside the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi, Sheikh Rashid said he had appeared before the court again for …

Authorities have identified three of the four bodies recovered from a mountainous area near Zinda Pir, about 22 kilometers from Harnai city. According to the district administration, the bodies were found with gunshot wounds from modern firearms. Rescue teams and officials reached the scene, identified the victims, and transferred the bodies to Harnai Hospital for further procedures. The identified victims …

Police in the Saddar Baroni area on Sunday engaged a notorious inter-district robbery and hitman gang in a shootout, killing four gang members and recovering stolen vehicles, while two suspects managed to escape. According to police, the gang had recently snatched a vehicle from a citizen at gunpoint. The stolen car and a weapon were recovered during the encounter. Investigations …

The Higher Education Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has directed universities to terminate 645 employees hired during the caretaker period within 10 days, issuing instructions for immediate compliance under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Removal from Service Act 2025. The department has requested universities to submit detailed reports on the affected employees without delay. The recruitment took place across 18 universities during the …

Despite severe winter conditions, Frontier Works Organization (FWO) teams are working tirelessly to keep key mountain routes open, ensuring smooth commercial activity and public access. Sources said the FWO successfully cleared the critical Khunjerab Pass, situated at an altitude of 15,397 feet between Pakistan and China. Using advanced snow-clearing machinery, FWO crews have maintained the Karakoram Highway open to all …

A parliamentary committee comprising members of the Senate and National Assembly has shortlisted two candidates for the position of PEMRA Chairman. According to sources, the committee meeting faced delays, with MNA Shahbaz participating via video link. The four-member committee included Choudhry Shahbaz Babar, Syed Raza Ali Gilani, Senator Sarmad Ali, and Senator Ali Zafar, though opposition members boycotted the meeting …

Local government elections in the federal capital are likely to be delayed once again, as the government has decided to introduce an ordinance to amend the Islamabad local government law, sources said on Friday. The decision was discussed during a federal cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in which the cabinet endorsed the decisions of the Cabinet Committee …