Category: Pakistan
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Mohsin Naqvi Arrives in Iran Again Within 24 Hours Amid Efforts for US-Iran Talks
Islamabad/Tehran: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has arrived in Tehran for the second time within 24 hours amid reports of renewed diplomatic efforts related to possible negotiations between the United States and Iran. According to sources, Mohsin Naqvi is expected to hold important meetings with Iranian leadership regarding developments linked to US-Iran dialogue and the…
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Dr. Asif Mahmood Reappointed for Second Term on US Religious Freedom Commission
Washington: American-Pakistani physician Dr. Asif Mahmood has been reappointed for another two-year term as a member of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), marking a historic achievement as the first Pakistani, first Muslim, and first Asian to serve consecutively in this important role. Speaking to Geo News, Dr. Asif Mahmood described the…
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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.…
