Category: Pakistan
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Father of Murdered Karachi Trader Says Police Have Yet to Record Family’s Statement
KARACHI: The father of murdered Karachi-based trader Mir Ali Raza has alleged that police have yet to record the family’s statement, expressing concern over what he described as inconsistencies in the ongoing investigation. Speaking to reporters at the City Court, Mir Hussain said the family has been relying on media reports to understand the direction…
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Departs for Saudi Arabia on Official Visit; Field Marshal Asim Munir Accompanies Delegation
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has departed for an official visit to Saudi Arabia at the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The high-level delegation accompanying the Prime Minister includes Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Field Marshal Asim Munir, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, and the Prime…
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Punjab Seeks Rs12.5 Billion for Local Government Elections
LAHORE: The Punjab Local Government Department has requested Rs12.5 billion from the provincial government to facilitate the conduct of local government elections across the province. According to sources in the Punjab Assembly, the department has formally sought the required funds to meet the expenses associated with organizing the elections. The request is expected to be…
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Badin: 30-Foot Breach in Mirwah Branch Submerges Village Near Serani; Residents Protest Official Negligence
BADIN: A nearly 30-foot-wide breach in the Mirwah Branch canal near Serani has left the entire village of Muhammad Bachal Shoro submerged, causing widespread devastation to homes, agricultural land, and livelihoods. Residents have strongly protested what they describe as the negligence of the district administration and elected representatives, claiming they have been abandoned despite suffering…
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Heavy Rains and Floods in India Leave Over 100 Dead Since July
New Delhi: More than 100 people have been killed in India since July due to heavy rains, floods, and landslides. According to Indian media reports, the highest number of deaths was recorded in the state of Assam, where around 90 people lost their lives. In Jharkhand, 14 people were killed due to lightning strikes. Most…
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Pakistan and US Agree to Further Strengthen Cooperation Against Terrorism
Islamabad: Pakistan and the United States have agreed to further enhance cooperation against terrorist groups. According to the Foreign Office, the fourth round of Pakistan-US Counterterrorism Dialogue was held in Washington, where both sides discussed strengthening border security and eliminating networks that facilitate terrorist activities. The talks were led by the US Coordinator for Counterterrorism…
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Kashmir Exploitation Day: Armed Forces Reaffirm Support for Kashmiri People’s Right to Self-Determination
Islamabad: On the occasion of Kashmir Exploitation Day, Pakistan’s Armed Forces have reaffirmed their continued support for the people of Jammu and Kashmir and their stated struggle for the right to self-determination. In a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), it was stated that Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff, Air…
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PTI Workers Hold Protest Rally in Dadu Demanding Immediate Release of Imran Khan
Dadu: Local leaders and workers of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), responding to the call of the party’s Central Oversight Wing and Oversight Committee, organized a protest rally in Dadu demanding the immediate release of the party’s founding chairman and former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, from jail. A large number of party workers participated in the…
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Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ibad Khan’s Tenure as Sindh Governor Was a Golden Era of Development, Says Governor Sindh
Governor Sindh Syed Nihal Ahmed Hashmi has said that the tenure of former Governor Sindh Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ibad Khan is considered a golden period in the history of Sindh. He said that Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ibad Khan’s administrative skills, public services, and development vision are still appreciated by people from different walks of life. He expressed these views…
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Pakistan and Iran Agree to Increase Bilateral Trade Volume to $10 Billion
Islamabad: Pakistan and Iran have agreed to enhance their bilateral trade volume to $10 billion, marking a significant development in economic cooperation between the two neighboring countries. The agreement was reached during the 10th meeting of the Pakistan-Iran Joint Trade Committee held in Islamabad. The meeting was jointly chaired by Pakistan’s Commerce Minister Jam Kamal…
