A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck Quetta on Saturday, briefly alarming residents across the city. According to the Seismological Centre, the tremor was moderate in intensity, and no casualties or major property damage were reported. Officials said the earthquake occurred at a depth of 15 kilometres, making the shaking noticeable in several parts of Quetta. Initial seismic…
A special anti-corruption court in Sahiwal has acquitted Khawar Farid Maneka and his son Musa Maneka in a case related to the alleged encroachment and construction on cemetery land in Haveli Lakha. The verdict was announced by Special Judge Anti-Corruption Sahiwal Masood-ul-Hassan, who cleared both accused after completing proceedings in the case. Khawar Maneka and…
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has granted pre-arrest bail to two men accused in a property fraud case, ruling that merely signing a property agreement as a witness does not automatically make a person liable for offences such as forgery or cheating. Justice Tariq Saleem Sheikh issued the detailed nine-page judgment while hearing petitions filed…
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Glasgow chapter held an important meeting to review Pakistan’s current political situation and discuss preparations for the upcoming Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections. The meeting brought together senior party leaders, including PPP Glasgow President Mirza Tahir Baig, General Secretary Raza Sheikh, Senior Vice President Chaudhry Ansar Pothi, and Information…
The federal government has increased the prices of petroleum products after introducing a daily fuel pricing mechanism, replacing the previous weekly review system. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the revised prices took effect from midnight on Friday and will remain in force until Monday, July 20. Under the new rates, petrol…
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a Glacier Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) alert for several upper districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, warning of an increased risk of flash floods due to heavy rainfall and accelerated glacier melting. According to the authority, widespread rainfall is expected across northern parts of the province from July 19…
The number of candidates registering for Pakistan’s Central Superior Services (CSS) examination has declined sharply over the past four years, according to the latest statistics released by the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC). Official data shows that 35,059 candidates registered for the CSS examination in 2022, compared to 18,139 registrations in 2025, representing a decline…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has warned that escalating regional tensions, particularly between the United States and Iran, could negatively affect Pakistan’s economy if the situation continues to worsen. The prime minister made the remarks while chairing a high-level meeting to review the possible economic impact of regional developments, assess ongoing austerity measures, and discuss government…
Pakistan is expected to announce a significant increase in petroleum prices during the upcoming fortnightly fuel price review, with high-speed diesel (HSD) likely to become Rs40 per litre more expensive and petrol expected to increase by around Rs10 per litre. According to officials, the revised fuel prices are expected to take effect from 12:10am on…
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has called for resolving the ongoing tensions in Kashmir through dialogue, urging all parties to exercise patience and avoid any actions that could escalate the situation or lead to violence. In a message addressed to the banned Awami Action Committee, Fazlur Rehman appealed for restraint, stressing that disputes…
