Category: Pakistan
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US Embassy Hosts Grand “Freedom 250” Celebration Marking America’s 250th Independence Anniversary
Islamabad: The United States Mission in Pakistan hosted a prestigious and colorful event on Saturday night to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence, celebrating what was described as two and a half centuries of democratic tradition and the enduring partnership between Pakistan and the United States. Held under the theme “Freedom 250,” the ceremony…
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Complaints Emerge Over Electricity Supply and Distribution System in Naushahro Feroze
Naushahro Feroze: Residents of Naushahro Feroze have raised various concerns regarding the local electricity distribution system, alleging irregularities that they say are affecting power supply and creating additional pressure on the network. According to consumers, some areas are reportedly benefiting from unauthorized or direct electricity connections, resulting in excessive load on the system. Residents claim…
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Karachi Braces for Rising Temperatures as Heatwave Alert Remains in Effect
Karachi: Residents of Pakistan’s largest city have been advised to prepare for hotter weather as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasts a further increase in temperatures beginning today. Authorities have urged citizens to take precautionary measures and avoid unnecessary exposure to the sun during peak daytime hours. The warning comes as the Met Office has…
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Bilawal Bhutto Calls Key PPP Meeting Over Situation in Azad Kashmir
Islamabad: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has reportedly expressed concern over the evolving political situation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and has convened an important party meeting to discuss developments. According to PPP sources, a meeting of the PPP Azad Kashmir leadership has been scheduled for this evening in Islamabad to…
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Drug Case: “Pinky” Refuses to Verify Voice Notes, Investigators Seek Court Permission for Voice Forensic Examination
Karachi: Investigators probing a high-profile narcotics case involving Anmol, also known as “Pinky,” have sought permission from a judicial magistrate to record the accused woman’s voice sample after she reportedly refused to verify several voice notes during questioning. According to investigation officials, the voice messages are considered an important part of the evidence collected in…
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Pakistan Urges India to Acknowledge Facts on Kashmir Instead of Misleading the United Nations
United Nations: Pakistan’s Counsellor at the Permanent Mission to the United Nations, Gul Qaiser Sarwani, has called on India to carefully examine the facts regarding Jammu and Kashmir rather than attempting to deny realities, divert attention, or mislead the United Nations about the disputed territory. The remarks were made during a debate in the United…
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No Proposal Under Consideration to Place Karachi Under Federal Control, Says Ahsan Iqbal
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has clarified that there is currently no proposal under consideration to bring Karachi under the direct administrative control of the federal government. His remarks came during an appearance on Geo News’ current affairs program Naya Pakistan, where he discussed issues related to the National…
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Islamabad High Court Declares Travel Ban for Visa Overstay Deportees Illegal
Islamabad: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ruled that merely being deported from a foreign country due to a visa overstay cannot be used as a legal basis for placing a citizen’s name on Pakistan’s Passport Control List (PCL). The landmark judgment was issued in a case concerning restrictions on international travel, where the court…
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Sindh Announces Schedule for Matric and Intermediate Results
Karachi: The Sindh government has announced the timeline for the release of Matriculation (Matric) and Intermediate examination results across the province, aiming to ensure that students receive their results in time for admissions to higher educational institutions. The decision was made during a meeting of all educational boards chaired by Sindh Minister for Universities and…
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Pakistan Says Continued Cross-Border Attacks from Afghanistan Have Tested Its Patience
Islamabad: Pakistan has expressed serious concern over what it describes as the continued threat of terrorism originating from Afghan territory, stating that repeated attacks against Pakistani citizens and security personnel have tested the country’s patience and cannot be tolerated indefinitely. The remarks were made by Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi during the weekly media briefing…
