Category: Pakistan
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Three drown as fishing launch capsizes near Gadani after hitting rocks
Three people drowned after a launch struck rocks and overturned in the sea near Kundan Lani Goth, close to Gadani in Hub, while three others were rescued. The incident took place when the launch collided with rocks and overturned, throwing six people into the sea. Three of them were rescued by the Edhi Foundation’s meritime…
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No political party, public office-holder has authority to block Islamabad roads: IHC
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has declared that no political party or public office-holder has the authority to block the roads in the federal capital. A three-judge IHC bench led by Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar and comprising Justice Azam Khan and Justice Asif pronounced the verdict regarding PTI’s September 27 protest and long march reserved…
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Naqvi lauds CTD Balochistan after six militants killed in Pishin
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Monday praised the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Balochistan for carrying out a successful operation against militants linked to Fitna al-Hindustan in the Pishin area, where six militants were killed. In his message, Mohsin Naqvi commended CTD Balochistan for its professional performance during the operation. He said the department acted promptly…
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Court issues arrest warrants for 3 PTI MNAs and 12 KP MPAs
An anti-terrorist court in Islamabad on Monday issued arrest warrants for 15 PTI legislators, belonging to national and provincial assemblies, in connection with November 26 protest case. ATC Judge Abul Hasnat Muhammad Zulqarnain issued the arrest warrants for PTI leaders including of three MNAs and 12 members of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly. The court issued the…
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CDA-JICA MoU to develop integrated water management master plan for Islamabad
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to prepare an integrated Water Supply, Sewerage and Drainage Master Plan for the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), with 2050 set as the target year. The 36-month technical cooperation project aims to establish a sustainable and climate-resilient framework…
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23,500 cops called in from provinces for security duty in Islamabad
The federal government has sought 23,500 police personnel from Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan for security and related duties in Islamabad, with the deployment directed to be completed by September 20. According to Cabinet Division Notification No. 10-9/2026-Min-II, issued on September 12, the request has been declared urgent by the Cabinet Secretariat, directing the provinces to…
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CJP opens new judicial year with focus on speedier justice
The Supreme Court of Pakistan Monday opened the New Judicial Year 2026-27 with a renewed commitment to speedier justice, better case management, improved services and measurable institutional reform. The ceremony, held in Courtroom No. 1 of the Supreme Court of Pakistan here, was presided over by the Chief Justice of Pakistan, and attended by all…
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Petrol will become cheaper under new relief scheme, say ministers
Federal ministers have said petrol will be available to eligible consumers at a price even lower than the previous subsidy rates during the US-Iran war under the Prime Minister’s Fuel Relief Package. The government is providing relief worth Rs130 billion to the public, ministers said, as it seeks to protect lower-income groups from the impact…
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PML-Functional UC-8 PS-101 Holds Important Meeting, Vows to Raise Public Issues and Strengthen Organizational Activities
KARACHI. An important organizational meeting of Pakistan Muslim League Functional UC-8 PS-101, District East, was held with the participation of party office-bearers, workers and representatives of Pak Media Group. The meeting discussed various issues concerning the area, including public grievances, lack of basic civic facilities, the condition of local infrastructure and the need to effectively…
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PM Shehbaz, Saudi crown prince agree to meet ‘soon’ as regional tensions escalate
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have agreed to remain in close contact and meet soon as regional tensions continue to escalate. The understanding came during a telephone conversation between the two leaders on Sunday, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office. A day earlier, Saudi…
