Category: Pakistan
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Bilawal Bhutto Says He Does Not Want ‘MQM-Style Politics’ in Azad Kashmir
MUZAFFARABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said he does not want to see what he described as “MQM-style politics” or the politics associated with the party’s founder in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), urging political stakeholders to resolve issues through constitutional and democratic means. Bilawal made the remarks while chairing a…
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Lahore Bakers Announce Increase in Roti and Naan Prices Despite Government Measures
LAHORE: Bakers in Lahore have announced an increase in the prices of roti and naan, citing rising flour costs and higher fuel prices, despite government efforts to keep food prices under control. Following the recent increase in petroleum prices, members of the Nanbai Association declared that the price of roti has been raised by Rs9,…
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PTI Founding Leader Akbar S. Babar Launches Campaign to ‘Save the Party’
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding leader Akbar S. Babar has announced a campaign to reconnect with the party’s long-time ideological workers, saying the initiative is aimed at protecting and revitalizing the party. According to the announcement, Babar has begun efforts to establish contact with what he described as PTI’s sincere, ideological, and veteran members. As…
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Three Suspects Arrested in Karachi Doctor Akash Murder During Bank Robbery, Police Say
KARACHI: Police have arrested three suspects allegedly involved in the fatal shooting of Dr. Akash during a robbery outside a bank in Karachi’s Frere area, according to South Zone Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Asad Raza. Addressing a joint press conference alongside DIG CIA Muqaddas Haider and other senior police officials, DIG South said investigators moved…
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CTD Found Lagging Behind Balochistan in Permanent Staff and Modern Resources
PESHAWAR: Despite facing an escalating threat of terrorism, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has been found significantly behind its counterparts in Balochistan and Punjab in terms of permanent manpower, infrastructure, and operational resources, according to official police documents. The documents, obtained by Geo News, reveal that although the KP CTD is…
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AJK to Continue Operation Until All Highways Are Cleared, Says Home Secretary
MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Home Secretary Chaudhry Guftar Hussain has said that the ongoing operation will continue until all highways across the region are fully cleared, while alleging that a banned organization is attempting to promote an anti-Pakistan narrative. Addressing a press conference, the Home Secretary claimed that armed miscreants opened indiscriminate fire…
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Field Marshal Asim Munir Meets Turkish President Erdoğan to Discuss Defence Cooperation and Regional Security
ANKARA: Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, held an important meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara, where the two sides discussed bilateral defence cooperation, collaboration in the defence industry, regional security, and the evolving situation in the Middle East. According to the Turkish Presidency, the meeting took place at…
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Pakistan Condemns Attacks on Saudi Arabia, PM Warns of Threat to Regional Stability
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the attacks carried out against Saudi Arabia, describing them as a violation of the Kingdom’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. In a statement, the Prime Minister said Pakistan “strongly condemns the blatant attacks carried out against the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia last night.” He said such actions…
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Widowed Woman Alleges False FIR and Enforced Disappearance of Sons, Seeks Justice in Dadu
DADU: A widowed woman has alleged that her sons were falsely implicated in a criminal case and have been missing after their alleged arrest by police, calling on senior authorities to ensure a transparent investigation and justice. Addressing a press conference at the PCU Press Club Dadu, Ms. Zareena Rahojo, a resident of WAPDA Colony,…
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Karachi Rangers Camp Attack: Police Announce Arrest of Alleged Mastermind and Facilitation Network
KARACHI: Sindh Police have announced the arrest of the alleged mastermind and several suspected facilitators in connection with the June 27 attack on a Rangers camp in Karachi, saying the investigation has uncovered what authorities describe as a wider cross-border facilitation network. The announcement was made during a joint press conference at the Central Police…
