Category: Pakistan
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Pakistan’s UN Envoy Calls for Diplomacy as Regional Tensions Escalate
UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, has said that rising tensions in the region serve no one’s interests, urging all parties to end the cycle of violence and instability through dialogue and diplomacy. Speaking during a meeting of the United Nations Security Council, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar emphasized that…
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MQM-P Blames PPP After Karachi Ranks Among World’s Least Livable Cities
KARACHI: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has blamed the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) for Karachi’s poor performance in a global livability ranking, saying the city’s deteriorating infrastructure and public services are the result of years of provincial mismanagement. In a statement, an MQM-P spokesperson said Karachi’s inclusion among the world’s least livable cities reflects the…
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Nine Militants Killed in Latest Phase of Joint Security Operation in Balochistan, Say Security Sources
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani security forces have killed nine militants in the latest phase of the ongoing Operation Shaban in Balochistan, according to security sources. The operation is being conducted jointly by the Pakistan Army, the Frontier Corps (FC), and the police in the Shaban area as part of continued counterterrorism efforts. Security sources said the forces…
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Transport Authorities Crack Down on Overcharging After Fuel Price Cut in Sukkur
SUKKUR: Transport authorities in Sukkur have launched a crackdown against transport operators for failing to reduce fares despite the recent decrease in petroleum product prices and for violating officially approved fare schedules. The enforcement action was carried out following directives from Sindh Senior Minister for Transport Sharjeel Inam Memon, the Secretary of Transport, the Commissioner…
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Court Disposes of Inmate’s Complaint After Karachi Women’s Jail Clarifies Facilities in Drug Smuggling Case
KARACHI: A judicial magistrate in Karachi has disposed of an application filed by Anmol, also known as “Pinky,” who is facing trial in a drug smuggling case, after prison authorities clarified the facilities being provided to her in jail. The hearing was held before the Judicial Magistrate (South), where the accused had challenged the alleged…
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Punjab Government Launches Probe into Alleged Changes to Rawalpindi Ring Road Design
LAHORE: The Punjab government has initiated an investigation into the alleged alteration of the design of the Rawalpindi Ring Road project, reviving scrutiny over a controversy that first emerged during the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government’s tenure. According to official sources, the provincial government has begun examining claims that unauthorized changes were made to the project’s…
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Miftah Ismail Criticizes PPP Over Karachi’s University Road, Governance and Economic Conditions
KARACHI: Awam Pakistan Party Secretary General Miftah Ismail has strongly criticized the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), alleging that the prolonged construction of Karachi’s University Road reflects corruption, poor governance, and administrative negligence. Speaking at a press conference, Miftah Ismail said the major roadway has remained under construction for nearly five years, calling the delay a…
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Nine Militants Killed in Latest Security Operation in Balochistan’s Shaban Area
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani security forces have killed nine militants in the latest phase of the ongoing Operation Shaban in Balochistan, according to security sources. The joint operation, involving the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps (FC), and police, is continuing in the Shaban area as part of efforts to eliminate militant elements operating in the region. Security sources…
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PM Shehbaz Sharif Expresses Concern Over Regional Tensions in Calls with Iranian President and Qatari Emir
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held separate telephone conversations with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, expressing Pakistan’s deep concern over the recent escalation of tensions in the region and reaffirming the country’s commitment to peace, stability, and diplomatic engagement. According to a statement issued by…
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Pakistan Says Militant Groups in Afghanistan Remain Persistent Threat to National Security
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that militant organizations operating from Afghanistan continue to pose a serious threat to Pakistan’s national security, while calling for stronger international cooperation to combat terrorism and promote regional stability. Speaking at a joint press conference in Islamabad alongside Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić Radman,…
