The All Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance strike has entered its fourth consecutive day after negotiations with the government failed to resolve the transporters’ concerns over rising petroleum prices and frequent fuel price adjustments. According to reports, Alliance President Malik Shahzad Awan said talks with government representatives were unsuccessful, prompting transporters to continue their strike. He…
President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the appointment of additional judges to several high courts across Pakistan as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s judicial system and fill vacant positions. According to a statement issued by the Presidency, the president approved appointments involving the Lahore High Court, Sindh High Court and Peshawar High Court,…
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia has caused widespread destruction and claimed more than 111 lives, prompting an expression of grief and solidarity from Pakistan. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif conveyed condolences to the Colombian government, people and families affected by the devastating disaster. The earthquake struck western Colombia near San José del Palmar in the…
KARACHI: Karachi is expected to experience mostly cloudy and humid weather conditions over the next 24 hours, according to the latest forecast issued by the Pakistan Meteorological Department. The weather department has forecast the possibility of light drizzle in different parts of the city, particularly during the morning and nighttime hours. Overall conditions are expected…
GUJRAT: Newborn twin babies were reportedly found abandoned inside a shopping bag in the Madina Syedan area of Gujrat, prompting police and child protection authorities to launch an investigation. According to rescue officials, a newborn boy and girl were discovered after allegedly being left inside a shopping bag within the jurisdiction of Sadar Gujrat Police…
Pakistan hockey captain Abu Bakar has expressed confidence that the national team can deliver a strong performance at the upcoming Hockey World Cup in the Netherlands. Speaking to the media before the team’s departure, the newly appointed captain said he was not under pressure because of the responsibility of leading Pakistan. He emphasized that the…
KARACHI: Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has approached the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) over what he described as a campaign of false and malicious allegations circulating on social media. Memon submitted a written complaint to the cybercrime agency on August 9, requesting an investigation into claims that he said were aimed at…
An unusual development emerged during the hearing of cases related to a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest in Islamabad after police presented a man without both arms before the court over allegations of stone-pelting and wielding sticks during the demonstration. The accused, identified as Altaf Ullah, was arrested and booked at Koral Police Station in connection…
The preliminary post-mortem report of two women who died while in police custody at Lahore’s Town Ship Police Station has been released, providing initial findings into the mysterious deaths. The women, identified as Anmol and Amina, were reportedly taken into custody over allegations of fraud and deception. Both died on August 4 while being held…
Pakistan’s Makkah Joint Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye has received broad political support, with major political leaders describing the trilateral arrangement as an important step toward strengthening collective security and cooperation among Muslim countries. PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari welcomed the agreement, saying the pact would strengthen Pakistan’s defence capabilities while contributing to…
