Explosion caused by suspected gas leak and fire injures three people in Muhalla Hukumdad, officials say Three people were injured on Saturday after an explosion caused by a suspected gas leak and subsequent fire in Rawalpindi’s Muhalla Hukumdad, rescue officials said. According to initial reports, the blast occurred due to a possible gas leakage that…
Lahore, Murree and G-B on alert as authorities prepare for floods, glacier melt and water hazards Vehicles move along a flooded road following monsoon rains and rising water levels in Sialkot, Punjab province, Pakistan, August 27, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS LAHORE: Authorities across Punjab and northern areas have intensified preparations ahead of the monsoon season, with…
Police say weapons and documents were recovered, while JAAC rejects allegations and vows peaceful protest People chant slogans as they gather to attend the funeral of men who were killed during a protest following a shutter-down strike in Muzaffarabad. Photo: REUTERS Police in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Saturday said they had arrested around…
Both review prevailing security environment in the country and measures being taken to maintain peace and stability Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif gave guidance to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday ahead of the latter’s upcoming visit to Iran as Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to achieve peace between Tehran and Washington continue. The interior minister met the…
District administration appeals to citizens to comply with order, warns of strict action against violators The district administration of Diamer in Gilgit Baltistan (G-B) imposed Section 144 for a period of 60 days, effective June 5 as authorities complete final preparations for the elections. The imposition of Section 144 was issued by District Magistrate Diamer…
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has ruled that appointments to important public offices must demonstrably conform to constitutional standards of fairness, transparency, institutional integrity and merit-based governance, holding that executive authority cannot be exercised on undisclosed considerations or in disregard of established selection procedures. Upholding a Peshawar High Court (PHC) judgment that set aside…
ISLAMABAD: Water sector development in the next fiscal year is set to face a major funding squeeze, with the government proposing Rs179 billion in allocations against a required outlay of Rs969 billion. According to sources, the Ministry of Water Resources had projected a total requirement of Rs969 billion for ongoing and planned development schemes. However,…
Current visit would help both sides to carry forward the discussions Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departs China after concluding his four-day official visit. PHOTO: PMO ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan was keen to elevate its economic ties with Saudi Arabia into a mutually beneficial economic partnership. He was talking to a…
Co-education approved for primary schools; desks, extra classrooms and double shifts planned QUETTA: Balochistan government has announced sweeping reforms aimed at modernizing learning en-vironments and ensuring equal opportunities for boys and girls. Chaired by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, a high-level meeting focused on education, health, and law and order resulted in consensus to prioritize…
Government plans dedicated narcotics force as committee reviews ‘Pinky’ drug case KARACHI: As the high-profile ‘Pinky’ drug trafficking case continues to unfold, the Sindh government has decided to establish a dedicated narcotics force and is considering the creation of a drone unit to strengthen anti-drug operations across the province. The Sindh Assembly’s Standing Committee on…