MURREE — September 29, 2026: A school van accident in Murree left the driver and 10 schoolchildren injured. The van reportedly lost control, went off the road and caught fire. According to Rescue 1122 officials, the accident occurred near Misyari, Lower Mohra Barahotar, in the Murree area. Local reports identified the vehicle as a Suzuki…
The federal administration and Islamabad Police have issued a major traffic advisory, placing key entry routes on high alert and implementing sudden road closures: Islamabad–Peshawar Motorway (M-1) Closure: The M-1 Motorway connecting Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to Islamabad will be closed to all traffic starting 11:00 PM on Wednesday, September 23. Travelers are strongly advised to avoid…
The federal administration in Islamabad has placed the capital under high security, placing shipping containers and barricades along key entry points and internal arteries. The heightened security measures come as authorities prepare for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) political rally and long march scheduled for September 27. Heavy deployments of law enforcement personnel have been mobilized…
The arrival of the IMF delegation in Pakistan is a critical development regarding the review of the country’s economic situation and reform agenda. The primary objective of this visit is to review the ongoing bailout program with Pakistan, during which performance regarding tax target achievements (FBR), circular debt in the energy sector, and foreign exchange…
ISLAMABAD — A high-stakes judicial bombshell has thrown the federal capital into sudden turmoil, triggering an immediate security lockdown across key government sectors. The Islamabad High Court (IHC) delivered an explosive ruling that reverberated through the nation’s political corridors, prompting federal authorities to act swiftly by deploying heavy law enforcement and paramilitary units to secure…
The Pakistan cricket world has been rocked to its core as star wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan finds himself trapped at the center of an explosive scandal involving alleged online betting links and dressing-room information leaks. What began with an unprecedented late-night interception in a London hotel—where state officials confiscated his mobile phone under the promise of…
As Public outrage grows, legal teams and civil rights activists have moved the courts to challenge the administrative detention order, framing it as an arbitrary exercise of authority designed to intimidate opposition leadership. The move has further galvanized PTI’s base, transforming personal solidarity into broader nationwide protests and legal battles across key urban centers like…
Canada has imposed new counter-tariffs of up to 50% on U.S. goods, escalating an 18-month trade dispute after negotiations collapsed. The measures target sectors including steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment and electronics.
TEHRAN: Iran has defended its military strikes against US targets across the Middle East, arguing that the attacks constitute a legal act of self-defence in response to what Tehran describes as a continuing naval blockade and an escalating US economic campaign. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran considers its actions fully consistent with…
CAIRO: Egyptian television presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 other defendants have been sentenced to death after being convicted in a major drug-related case involving the alleged importation of substances and raw materials used in the manufacture of narcotics. According to Egypt’s state-run Al-Ahram, the defendants were found guilty of belonging to a criminal organization allegedly…
