Khawaja Asif has expressed optimism about a potential agreement between the United States and Iran, stating that Pakistan stands to benefit significantly from any peace settlement in the region. Speaking amid rising tensions in the Gulf, the defence minister highlighted that improved relations between Washington and Tehran could lead to enhanced regional stability and stronger…
Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has confirmed that security forces killed five militants during two intelligence-based operations conducted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 7 and 8. According to the official statement, one operation took place in Tank district after intelligence reports indicated the presence of militants in the area. Security forces engaged the suspected location, leading…
A reported quadcopter explosion in Bannu left eight people injured, including women, after the device crashed near a residential area late Friday night. According to police officials, the drone entered the locality from an unknown direction and exploded shortly after hitting the ground, causing panic among residents. Locals rushed to the scene and provided initial…
Severe traffic congestion in Lahore has triggered widespread public outrage after a viral video showed commuters stranded for hours on major roads across the city. The footage circulating on social media captured long queues of vehicles stuck bumper-to-bumper, particularly during peak hours. Motorists were seen waiting for extended periods as traffic wardens struggled to restore…
Ishaq Dar has announced that Pakistan is actively seeking assistance from Singapore to facilitate the repatriation of stranded seafarers amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region. According to the foreign minister, 11 Pakistani and 20 Iranian nationals were aboard vessels seized by United States authorities and are currently located near Singaporean waters. Pakistan has formally…
Nawaz Sharif is set to lead the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) election campaign for the upcoming polls in Azad Jammu and Kashmir after completing the party’s ticket scrutiny process. According to party insiders, Nawaz Sharif will visit Azad Kashmir in mid-June to actively participate in electioneering efforts and boost the party’s campaign. Senior leadership, including…
The Punjab Home Department has launched welfare stores across all nine central jails in the province, aiming to improve living conditions for inmates through access to essential daily-use items. The initiative was inaugurated at Central Jail Lahore by Rana Manan Khan and Dr Ahmad Javed Qazi. Officials confirmed that each welfare store is stocked with…
Mohsin Naqvi conducted an unannounced visit to Islamabad International Airport to review arrangements under the Road to Makkah initiative, focusing on improving facilitation for Hajj pilgrims and ensuring efficient immigration procedures. During the visit, the minister inspected Saudi immigration counters set up at the airport, where pilgrims complete their immigration formalities before departing for Saudi…
The Lahore High Court has delivered a significant ruling promoting gender equality by appointing Kalsoom Akhtar as the permanent lumberdar of a village in Lodhran, setting aside the earlier appointment of a male candidate. The decision was issued by Justice Raheel Kamran, who found that the denial of marks to the petitioner under the “community”…
Nawaz Sharif has summoned Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) ticket aspirants to Lahore as the party begins formal scrutiny for the upcoming elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. According to party sources, more than 205 aspirants from 33 constituencies in AJK, along with candidates for 12 refugee seats reserved in Pakistan, have applied for party tickets….
