Category: Pakistan
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Gilgit-Baltistan Election: Independent Candidate Protests After Receiving “Suitcase” Symbol Instead of “Eye”
Ghizer, Gilgit-Baltistan: An independent candidate contesting the upcoming Gilgit-Baltistan elections has lodged a protest after allegedly being assigned a different election symbol than the one he had originally received. According to local media reports, Nawaz Khan Naji, an independent candidate from GBA-19 (Ghizer-I), has expressed concern over what he describes as confusion regarding his election…
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Bluetooth Device Named “Bomb” Forces United Airlines Flight to Make Emergency Return
Newark, United States: A United Airlines flight bound for Spain was forced to return to its departure airport after a passenger’s Bluetooth device appeared with the name “Bomb,” triggering security concerns and prompting the crew to follow established aviation safety procedures. The incident highlights the strict security protocols followed by airlines worldwide, where any potential…
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PIDE Recommends Raising Minimum Monthly Wage to Rs45,000 for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Islamabad: The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) has recommended increasing the country’s minimum monthly wage to Rs45,000 for the upcoming fiscal year 2026-27, proposing a data-driven framework aimed at improving workers’ living standards amid rising inflation and economic pressures. The recommendation has been presented as part of an evidence-based policy proposal designed to help…
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Barrister Ghulam Shabbir Shah Appointed as Prosecutor General Sindh
Karachi: The Sindh government has officially appointed Barrister Ghulam Shabbir Shah as the new Prosecutor General of Sindh, according to a notification issued by the provincial Law Department. The appointment fills a key legal position in the province that had remained vacant following the elevation of the previous Prosecutor General, Justice Faiz Shah, to the…
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Temperatures Soar to 48°C as Nokkundi and Sibi Become Pakistan’s Hottest Cities
Quetta: The intense heatwave gripping parts of Pakistan continued on Tuesday, with the Balochistan cities of Nokkundi and Sibi recording the highest temperatures in the country. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), both cities registered a maximum temperature of 48 degrees Celsius, making them the hottest locations nationwide during the day. Extreme Heat in…
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Federal Budget Proposal Allocates Rs1.5 Billion for Construction of Additional Parliament Lodges
Islamabad: The federal government is considering allocating Rs1.5 billion in the upcoming fiscal year’s budget for the construction of additional residential facilities for members of parliament and their families, according to official documents. The proposed allocation is part of a larger development project aimed at expanding accommodation facilities for lawmakers by constructing additional family suites…
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El Niño Becomes Active: Pakistan Likely to Receive Less Rainfall This Year
Karachi: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned that the activation of the El Niño climate phenomenon could result in below-normal rainfall across Pakistan during the current year. Meteorologists say that El Niño, which is re-emerging after several years, has the potential to influence weather patterns not only in Pakistan but around the world. According…
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Karachi Launches E-Challan System for Lane Violations on Shahrah-e-Faisal
KARACHI: Traffic authorities in Karachi have formally begun issuing electronic challans (e-challans) for lane violations on Shahrah-e-Faisal, one of the city’s busiest and most important road corridors. The initiative is aimed at improving lane discipline, reducing congestion, and enhancing road safety for all commuters. Under the new enforcement measures, motorcyclists, rickshaws, and commercial vehicles found…
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Afghan Taliban Cannot Be Trusted Due to Contradictory Signals, Says Defence Minister Khawaja Asif
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has expressed serious concerns about the Afghan Taliban’s commitment to curbing the activities of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), stating that the Taliban leadership cannot be fully trusted because of what he described as their contradictory and inconsistent behavior. Speaking during an interview on Geo News’ current affairs program…
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Nawaz Sharif Granted Permission to Campaign for Gilgit-Baltistan Elections
ISLAMABAD/GILGIT: Former Prime Minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif has been granted official permission to participate in election campaigning for the upcoming Gilgit-Baltistan elections, according to a notification issued by the Election Commission of Gilgit-Baltistan. The development comes as political parties intensify their preparations for the electoral contest in the strategically important…
