LAHORE: Jamaat-i-Islami Pakistan (JI) emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Tuesday announced a nationwide highway blockade and sit-ins on Aug 7 as part of the second phase of the party’s anti-petroleum levy and anti-inflation campaign. The government had announced a petroleum and carbon levy on June 14, 2025, under an iron-clad commitment with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).…

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SUKKUR: As part of the “Safe Sukkur, Strong Pakistan” vision, the Civil Defence Department has stepped up efforts to promote basic emergency response training at the community level across the city. Acting on the special directives of Deputy Commissioner and Controller Civil Defence Sukkur Nadir Shehzad Khan and Deputy Chief Warden Civil Defence Dr. Saeed…

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SANGHAR: Additional Deputy Commissioner-I Sanghar Abdul Majeed Zehrani has said that young people are the architects of the nation’s future, and it is the collective responsibility of society to provide them with quality education, sports opportunities, and a supportive environment to strengthen them mentally and physically. He expressed these views while chairing a meeting at…

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TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Iran did not make a single concession to the United States in the recently concluded 14-point agreement, insisting that the country’s rights and national interests remain fully protected. Addressing a meeting of the Supreme Judicial Council, President Pezeshkian said that none of the provisions of the agreement…

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SUKKUR: Sukkur Police have arrested an alleged drug supplier during an operation carried out as part of an ongoing crackdown against narcotics and other social crimes. According to a press release issued by the Sukkur Police spokesperson, the operation was conducted by Tamachani Police Station on the directives of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sukkur…

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LAHORE: A nine-year-old girl who had travelled from Dubai to Lahore to spend her school holidays with relatives has died after an incident at a private water park, with her family alleging gross negligence by the facility’s management. The child, Rahmeen Fatima, reportedly drowned while swimming at a private water park near Jallo Morr. Police…

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UDEROLAL: Senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Makhdoom Mohsin has criticized the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)-led government in Sindh, alleging that it represents feudal rule and does not reflect the public mandate. Speaking to a delegation of the Awami Press Club Uderolal, Makhdoom Mohsin said that although members of the Makhdoom family have continued to win…

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah has said that Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s speeches could aggravate the current political situation, describing his recent remarks as inappropriate. Speaking on Geo News’ program Jirga, Rana Sanaullah criticized Bilawal’s comments, saying that his attitude toward Defence Minister Khawaja Asif was not…

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HYDERABAD: Dr. Saeed Hashemi, Cultural Director of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Director of Khana-e-Farhang Iran Hyderabad, visited the Pakistan Press Club (Registered) Islamabad, Hyderabad District Branch, where he received a warm welcome from journalists and office-bearers. On the occasion, President of the Pakistan Press Club Hyderabad, senior journalist Inqalabi Jahanzeb Ali Katiyar, presented…

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BADIN: Leaders and workers of the National Awami Tehreek (QAT) and Sindhiani Tehreek staged a protest outside the National Press Club Badin, calling for the protection of Sindh’s identity, resources, and the rule of law. The demonstration was attended by Adi Sindhu Panhwar, Bakhtawar Jamali, Shazia Ahmedani, Faiza Talpur, Abdullah Chandio, Azizullah Deero, M. Somar…

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