Category: Pakistan
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FIA Deputy Director Removed After Karachi Trader Assault Incident
Karachi: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has removed a deputy director from his position and suspended multiple officials following the alleged assault of a trader during a raid in Karachi’s Sarafa Bazaar area. The incident, which took place in the busy Saddar Sarafa Market, sparked strong reactions from the trader community after a video showing…
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Details Emerge About Food Menu and Expenses for Pakistani Hajj Pilgrims
Islamabad: Details regarding the food arrangements and expenditures for Pakistani pilgrims performing Hajj under the government scheme this year have come to light, revealing that authorities are spending billions of rupees to provide meals and related services during the pilgrimage. According to official sources, more than Rs108.6 billion is being spent on food arrangements for…
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Peshawar Police Claim Arrest of Dangerous Gang Involved in Bank Robberies
Peshawar: Peshawar Police have claimed a major breakthrough after arresting members of a dangerous gang allegedly involved in a series of bank robberies in different parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to police officials, the arrested suspects were linked to multiple bank heists carried out in Peshawar, Nowshera, and surrounding areas. Authorities said the gang had…
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Train Service from Balochistan to Rest of Country Restored After Two-Day Suspension
Quetta: Pakistan Railways has restored train operations from Balochistan to other parts of the country after a two-day suspension, providing relief to passengers and easing transportation concerns in the province. According to railway officials, train services from Balochistan to various cities across Pakistan resumed on Wednesday following temporary disruption caused by unavoidable circumstances. The suspension…
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Federal Government Announces Eid ul Adha Holidays Across Pakistan
Islamabad: The federal government has officially announced the public holidays for Eid ul Adha, bringing relief and excitement to millions of citizens preparing for one of the most important Islamic festivals of the year. According to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division, the Eid ul Adha holidays will be observed from May 26 to…
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TikToker Sana Yousaf Murder Case: Court Sentences Accused to Death, Imposes Rs2.4 Million Fine
ISLAMABAD: A district and sessions court in Islamabad has sentenced Umar Hayat, the accused in the murder case of TikToker Sana Yousaf, to death and imposed a fine of Rs2.4 million after finding him guilty of the crime. The verdict was announced by Additional Sessions Judge Afzal Majoka, who had earlier reserved the decision in…
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Urban Forest Project Will Be a Major Step in Reducing Karachi’s Pollution: Mayor Murtaza Wahab
KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab has said that the Urban Forest project will prove to be a significant milestone in reducing pollution and improving environmental conditions in the country’s largest city. Speaking to media representatives in Karachi, the mayor stated that large-scale plantation efforts are underway as part of the initiative to transform Karachi into…
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Three-Month Summer Vacations in Punjab Schools Challenged in Lahore High Court
LAHORE: The Punjab government’s decision to grant three months of summer vacations in educational institutions has been challenged in the Lahore High Court (LHC). The petition was filed by the All Pakistan Private Schools Association, which argued that extended school closures would negatively affect students’ education and reduce the already limited academic calendar in Pakistan.…
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Pakistan Faces Highest Economic Risks in Asia-Pacific from Middle East Conflict: S&P Report
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has emerged as the most economically vulnerable country in the Asia-Pacific region in the event of a prolonged Middle East conflict, according to a new assessment report released by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The report warns that Pakistan’s fragile external financial position, heavy dependence on imported energy, and limited fiscal space could expose…
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government Announces Purchase of 225,000 Tons of Wheat from Farmers
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has announced plans to purchase 225,000 tons of wheat from farmers in an effort to support growers and address food supply concerns in the province. The announcement was made by KP Finance Adviser Muzammil Aslam, who stated that the provincial government would procure wheat using its own financial resources.…
