Category: Pakistan
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Enemy Efforts to Sabotage Pakistan’s Progress Through Proxies and Propaganda Will Fail: Field Marshal Asim Munir
QUETTA: Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has said that hostile forces attempting to sabotage Pakistan’s development through proxies, terrorism, and negative propaganda will ultimately fail due to the resilience of the state and unity of the people. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Field Marshal Asim Munir visited Quetta Garrison,…
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Relief Likely for Bushra Bibi’s Family After Assurances Against Political Activity
ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, sources say Bushra Bibi’s daughter is likely to be allowed to meet her mother at Adiala Jail soon after assurances were reportedly given that details of the meetings would not be politicized or discussed publicly. According to informed sources, the development follows quiet backchannel contacts and efforts aimed at easing…
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By-Elections Held on 13 Local Government Seats Across Sindh
KARACHI: By-elections for 13 local government seats were held across nine districts of Sindh on Sunday, with the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and independent candidates securing victories on various seats, according to unofficial and non-final results. Polling took place in Hyderabad, Jamshoro, Dadu, Sujawal, Sukkur, Ghotki, Naushahro Feroze, Mirpurkhas, and Jacobabad districts. Voting began at…
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Illegal Jirga in Sukkur Orders Vani Over Alleged Relationship, Police Arrest Eight
SUKKUR: A video of an illegal jirga held in Sukkur has surfaced on social media, revealing a controversial decision in which a girl was reportedly ordered to be given as “Vani” to settle an alleged dispute involving a relationship accusation. According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sukkur, the jirga declared that the family of…
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Revelation of Additional Taxes of Nearly Rs9 Per Unit on Electricity Consumers
ISLAMABAD: It has been revealed that electricity consumers in Pakistan are being charged nearly Rs9 per unit in additional taxes through their power bills, further increasing the financial burden on domestic and industrial users already struggling with rising utility costs. According to reports, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has increasingly used the energy sector…
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Three Killed Including Tribal Elder in South Waziristan Blast
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: At least three people, including a prominent tribal elder, were killed and four others injured in a remote-controlled explosion near Rustam Bazaar in Wana, located in Lower South Waziristan, officials confirmed on Monday. According to District Police Officer (DPO) Muhammad Tahir, the blast targeted a vehicle carrying the tribal leader of the Ahmadzai…
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Pakistan Wins Major Legal Victory in Indus Waters Treaty Case at Hague Arbitration Court
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has secured a significant legal and diplomatic victory at the Court of Arbitration in The Hague in a case related to the Indus Waters Treaty, as the tribunal reportedly ruled in favor of Pakistan regarding the methodology used to calculate water storage capacity for Indian hydroelectric projects on rivers covered under the treaty.…
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Sindhi Adabi Sangat (Women Wing) Karachi Branch Elects Office Bearers Unopposed for 2026
KARACHI: The Sindhi Adabi Sangat (Women Wing) Karachi branch successfully completed its election process for the year 2026, with all office bearers being elected unopposed during a meeting held at the Arts Council Karachi. The election proceedings were conducted under the supervision of the election committee headed by Karachi Coordination Secretary Rashid Lakhmir, along with…
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PEAK Khairpur Announces Top Performers of 2nd Combined PMC Mock Test
KHAIRPUR: Professional Education Academy Khairpur (PEAK) has announced the results of its 2nd Combined PMC Mock Test, recognizing the outstanding performance of students preparing for medical entrance examinations. The test witnessed enthusiastic participation from a large number of aspiring medical students from Khairpur and surrounding areas. According to the officially released results, Masooma Abro secured…
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Rana Sanaullah Says Proposal to Raise Voting Age Under Consideration in 28th Constitutional Amendment
Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Rana Sanaullah has said that proposals related to the possible 28th Constitutional Amendment are still under discussion, including a suggestion to increase the minimum voting age in Pakistan. Speaking on Geo News program “Jirga”, the federal minister said that any future constitutional amendment would be referred to as the 28th…
