An accountability court in Islamabad has formally closed the Chaudhry Sugar Mills case, bringing an end to legal proceedings that had continued for several years. The case was under investigation by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), which had been examining allegations related to money laundering and illegal assets involving prominent political figures. According to official…
Pakistan’s armed forces carried out precision airstrikes in Afghanistan late on March 16 as part of a military operation named Operation Ghazab Lil Haq. According to officials, the strikes targeted locations in Kabul and Nangarhar Province, focusing on sites allegedly linked to militant activities. Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar confirmed the operation, stating that the…
At least eight women lost their lives and more than 80 others were injured after a tragic roof collapse during an aid distribution event in Rahim Yar Khan. The incident occurred during the disbursement of financial assistance under the Benazir Income Support Programme, one of Pakistan’s largest social protection initiatives aimed at supporting vulnerable families….
Discover the latest gold prices in Pakistan for March 16, 2026. This article provides current rates from local gold markets across the country.Gold prices in Pakistan fluctuate frequently based on international market trends. The rates listed are provided by local gold markets and Sarafa Markets in various cities.
The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training has launched a new initiative aimed at enrolling 25,000 out-of-school children (OOSC) in the Islamabad Capital Territory within the next three months. The announcement was made as part of a broader three-year rolling plan designed to ensure that every child in the capital has access to formal…
The National Highway and Motorway Police (NHMP) has launched a fact-finding inquiry after allegations surfaced that officials showed leniency toward a prominent television anchor during a traffic violation incident. According to official sources, the inquiry relates to an incident involving TV anchor Mansoor Ali Khan, who was reportedly stopped for over-speeding on the motorway near…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has granted a final one-month extension for the $360 million CAREC Tranche-III project, urging Pakistan’s National Highway Authority (NHA) to complete the contract award process within the new deadline. The CAREC project is part of a major regional development initiative aimed at improving transport infrastructure, regional connectivity, and economic cooperation…
A 35-year-old mentally challenged man from Kasur, Mustafa Ahmed, who was shot dead by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) personnel after allegedly crossing the border by mistake, was laid to rest in his ancestral village Shamkot Jhugian on Saturday night. According to local police officials, Mustafa Ahmed had travelled with his family to Gadoki village,…
Several lawmakers from both government and opposition benches have expressed dissatisfaction over Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s directive asking parliamentarians to forgo two months’ salaries. The directive was reportedly introduced as part of efforts to help the country cope with economic pressure linked to global developments, including the ongoing US–Israel conflict involving Iran and rising international…
At least two personnel of the Pakistan Coast Guards (PCG) were martyred and another was injured following an armed attack on a security check post in the Panowan area of Jiwani, Gwadar district. According to officials, the incident took place on Sunday when unidentified assailants riding motorcycles opened fire on the check post using automatic…
