The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) Karachi has issued notices to 4,506 holders of suspicious Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs) as part of its ongoing identity verification drive. The individuals have been directed to appear at their respective NADRA zonal offices within seven days and provide documents and evidence to establish the validity of…
A Karachi oil spill occurred in DHA Phase VI after a crude oil pipeline operated by National Refinery Limited (NRL) burst on Khayaban-e-Sehar, Street 13. The pipeline, which carries crude oil from Keamari to Korangi, reportedly runs through the road median. The incident occurred around 10:30pm on Saturday, causing crude oil to spread onto the…
At least 10 terrorists affiliated with the group Fitna al-Hindustan were killed during a security operation in Balochistan’s Khuzdar district, according to security sources. The operation was conducted in the Shor Parod mountainous region after intelligence reports indicated the presence of militants. Security forces engaged the suspects in an intense exchange of fire, resulting in…
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has launched a strong criticism of Pakistan’s bureaucracy, describing it as the country’s “real and permanent rulers.” He argued that senior bureaucrats have remained largely beyond effective accountability throughout Pakistan’s history, unlike politicians and other powerful groups. Asif said the bureaucracy had gradually developed into a powerful and largely untouchable class….
The District Education Officer (Female) in Upper Dir has recommended the temporary closure of 18 girls’ schools for one week due to security concerns in areas close to the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. The recommendation seeks to suspend educational activities from August 15 to August 22 as a precautionary measure to protect students and teaching staff. The…
Crude Oil Spills Onto Road After Pipeline Leak in Karachi KARACHI: An underground oil pipeline developed a leak on Khayaban-e-Sehar, Street 13, in Karachi’s Defence area, causing crude oil to spill across the road and prompting authorities to temporarily close the affected section. According to police, crude oil spread over the roadway after the underground…
LAHORE: Five young people were killed after a speeding car crashed into a roadside tree on Canal Road in Lahore’s Harbanspura area on Friday night. According to Rescue 1122 officials, the car was travelling at high speed when the driver lost control of the vehicle. The car then crashed into a tree along the roadside,…
Polling is underway at 23 polling stations in Bagh, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, as voters return to the ballot box following disputes and allegations of irregularities during the region’s phased elections. Voting began at 8am on Saturday and is scheduled to continue until 5pm. Additional security personnel have been deployed at polling stations to ensure…
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the residence of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan and expressed condolences over the death of Gohar’s mother. During the visit, Mohsin Naqvi conveyed his grief and sympathy to Barrister Gohar and his family. He also offered Fateha for the deceased and prayed for her forgiveness, eternal…
Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that the country’s independence was more than the creation of a separate homeland, describing it as a promise of rights, dignity and a better future for its people. In an Independence Day video message, Bilawal noted that Pakistan has completed 79 years of independence and will…
