A young boy’s emotional final salute to his martyred father has highlighted the deep personal cost of terrorism for families across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The emotional scene took place during the funeral of a security personnel who was killed in recent terrorist violence. The child was seen crying beside his father’s body before a police officer…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has pledged to use all available resources to promote tourism across the province, highlighting Punjab’s natural beauty, historical heritage and cultural attractions as major opportunities for tourism and economic development. In her message on World Tourism Day, Maryam Nawaz said Punjab has tremendous tourism potential and stressed the importance of…
US Congressman Tom Suozzi has described Pakistan as one of the biggest victims of terrorism and called for greater US support to help the country address the security challenge, according to foreign affairs expert Muhammad Mehdi. Mehdi said Suozzi, who chairs the Pakistan Caucus in the US Congress, made the remarks during a meeting with…
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has declared part of Rule 22(2)(b) of the Passport Rules, 2021 unconstitutional, ruling that government agencies cannot restrict a citizen’s foreign travel through the Passport Control List (PCL) without clear legal authority. Justice Raja Inaam Ameen Minhas issued the detailed judgment in a case involving Moinuddin, who was stopped at…
Lahore Police have registered a case and launched an investigation after a 20-year-old Azerbaijani woman alleged that she was sexually assaulted, intoxicated and robbed by unidentified men after being taken to an undisclosed location in Lahore’s Defence area. According to the First Information Report (FIR), the case was registered at Defence (C) Police Station on…
Syedwala Police have registered a case against a man accused of assaulting a local resident and allegedly subjecting his wife to sexual violence and blackmail over a period of approximately six months. According to the First Information Report (FIR), Case No. 452/26 was registered on September 25, 2026, under Section 376 of the Pakistan Penal…
Pakistani-American physicist Dr Nergis Mavalvala has called for greater investment in scientific research in Pakistan, highlighting the importance of curiosity, opportunity and resources in driving scientific discovery and innovation. Mavalvala, who serves as dean of the School of Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), made the remarks during a visit to Habib University…
The federal government has revised petroleum prices in Pakistan, increasing the price of petrol while reducing the rate of high-speed diesel. The new prices will remain applicable until September 28, according to a Petroleum Division notification. Under the latest adjustment, the petrol price has increased by Rs2.02 per litre. Following the increase, petrol will now…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for renewed diplomatic efforts to reduce escalating tensions in the Middle East, telling the United Nations General Assembly that the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab must remain open for global connectivity, trade and economic activity. Addressing the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York, PM…
Senior military commanders from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have reaffirmed their commitment to collective defence under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement during a high-level meeting in Riyadh. The meeting brought together the Chiefs of Defence Forces and Chiefs of General Staff of the countries participating in the agreement. The military leadership reviewed the regional…
