Category: Pakistan
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Mir Raza murder case: chemical examination reports expected today
KARACHI: The results of the chemical examination report following the sample collection during the exhumation in the murder case of young businessman Mir Raza are expected today, with results of nine reports due from the lab, as the investigation into his kidnapping and killing entered its sixteenth day. According to investigation sources, Mir Raza’s smartwatch…
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Sub-Inspector suspended on citizen complaint over registering false case in Rawalpindi
CPO Hassan Mushtaq Sukhera took action during an open kachehri (public court) in Kathana, Kahuta, in Rawalpindi following a complaint that a sub-inspector had registered a false case against a citizen. The CPO suspended Sub-Inspector Abdul Qayoom for framing the citizen in a fabricated drug case. Additionally, the CPO suspended Kahuta Station House Officer (SHO)…
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Supreme Court orders Imran Khan’s transfer to Shifa Int’l Hospital amid health concerns
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered Adiala jail authorities to transfer incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital for medical assessment and treatment until September 16. A three-member bench headed by Justice Shahid Waheed, comprising Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan and Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim, issued the interim order after hearing petitions…
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Balochistan govt issues public notice regarding probe commission on Ziarat tragedy
QUETTA: A public notice has been issued regarding the inquiry commission established to probe the Ziarat tragedy, ARY News reported. According to the notice, the Balochistan government formed the investigation commission for an independent judicial inquiry, appointing Justice Muhammad Amir Nawaz Rana as its head. The commission will investigate around 12 vital points, and all…
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Petrol price in Pakistan from August 18, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has increased the petrol price and diesel rate for one day, according to a notification issued on Monday. The petrol price has been increased by Rs5.77 per litre, taking the new price to Rs331.20 per litre. The price of high-speed diesel has been raised by Rs6.47 per…
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Punjab plans new curriculum for primary schools
RAWALPINDI: A new concept-based curriculum is being prepared for students from Grades 1 to 5 in Punjab to improve their academic abilities, creativity and practical understanding, District Education Officer (Primary Women) Dr Hajra Shaheen said on Tuesday. Speaking to the media, she said the new curriculum would move away from rote learning and focus on…
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FO rejects Amit Shah’s claims linking Pakistan to arrests in India
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday strongly rejected baseless allegations by Indian Home Minister Amit Shah attempting to link Pakistan with the arrest of alleged terror operatives in India, calling the claims baseless and misleading. The Foreign Office spokesperson, Tahir Andrabi, issued the statement in response to remarks by Amit Shah on Monday, in which the Indian…
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Arif Alvi highlights cardiac concerns in PTI founder’s latest medical report
KARACHI: Former president Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday expressed serious concern over the health of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, describing his medical reports as “alarming” and calling for his immediate transfer to a hospital. A medical report on Imran Khan’s health was submitted to the Supreme Court by the superintendent of Adiala Jail.…
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Khalistan referendum draws large turnout in Indianapolis despite rain
INDIANAPOLIS: A referendum advocating the creation of Khalistan was held in Indianapolis, Indiana, under the auspices of Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), with organisers saying members of the Sikh community travelled from different cities and states to participate in the vote. Voting continued despite rainfall, with women and families with young children among those turning up…
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Dr Paul Bhatti honoured with Tamgha-e-Imtiaz for promoting interfaith harmony
The Government of Pakistan has announced that Dr Paul Jacob Bhatti will receive the national civil award Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, in recognition of his decades-long work promoting interfaith harmony and peaceful coexistence among Pakistan’s religious communities. The announcement came just days after Pakistan observed National Minorities Day on August 11, commemorating Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s historic 1947…
