Both victims found semi-naked; police suspect suffocation, wait for post-mortem findings A foul smell led to the discovery of two bodies found inside a car parked in a garage at Sea View Apartments near Nishan-e-Pakistan in Karachi’s Clifton, with police suspecting that the two men may have died of suffocation. The victims appeared to have…
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry told the National Assembly on Tuesday that 5,000 Pakistani passports had been seized in Saudi Arabia from individuals who had allegedly obtained them through Afghan nationals. He said some of the individuals holding those passports had reportedly been involved in various crimes, including begging. Addressing the lower…
A man counts Pakistani Rupee (PKR) notes. PHOTO: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: The Power Division said on Tuesday that the increase of 709% in Gross Circular Debt (CD) Flow in FY 2025-26 compared to last year needs to be assessed in the context of macroeconomic conditions, one time LPI waivers, K-Electric payment shortfall and prior-year adjustments. A…
Party leaders accuse ministers of politicising founder’s basic right to medical treatment Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan speaks with Reuters during an interview, in Lahore, Pakistan March 17, 2023. — REUTERS Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and its leaders on Wednesday criticised the federal government for seeking a review of the Supreme Court (SC) order directing…
Says terrorists using social media to promote terrorism, stresses proactive monitoring of social media is essential Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry meet a Google delegation led by Senior Director David Wheeler in Islamabad. SCREENGRAB Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry on Wednesday urged Google to remain sensitive…
Says attack a ‘flagrant violation of international law’, warns such provocative actions could further undermine peace Police officers stand guard at the main entry gate of Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad. Photo: File Pakistan on Wednesday strongly condemned the “unprovoked attack” by Israeli occupation forces on “Abu al-Duhur Airbase in Idlib, Syria,” the Ministry…
Talal Chaudhry says PTI is politicising Imran Khan’s health despite Supreme Court’s directions Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry addressing a press conference. SCREENGRAB The federal government on Wednesday filed a review petition challenging the Supreme Court’s decision allowing incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan to be transferred…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting with Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik and other officials in Islamabad, directing the minister to travel to Karachi and hold talks with oil refineries to secure relief on fuel prices. SCREENGRAB Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik to travel to Karachi immediately…
Says Balochistan is Pakistan’s largest province by area and deserves special attention and resources President Asif Ali Zardari meets Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, PPP Women’s Wing President Faryal Talpur and former Balochistan minister Mir Ali Hassan Zehri at Aiwan-e-Sadr to discuss the security situation in Balochistan. SCREENGRAB President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday…
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan Photo: X/ForeignOfficePk Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has invited Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister (FM) Ishaq Dar to attend the upcoming Regional 4 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Istanbul later this month, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said on…