At least four people, including two young boys, lost their lives in separate lightning strike incidents during rainfall in Toba Tek Singh and Jhang districts, according to officials from Rescue 1122. The tragic incidents occurred in different areas as thunderstorms and rain swept across the region, highlighting the dangers associated with extreme weather conditions. Among…
Pakistan is likely to witness a major increase in gas prices as leading gas utilities have submitted requests for significant tariff hikes for the fiscal year 2026-27. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) is set to conduct public hearings to review these proposals, which could directly impact millions of consumers across the country. Sui…
Concerns have been raised over the handling of Afghan repatriation at the Torkham border, as leaders of Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) in Khyber criticised the current system, calling it poorly managed and harmful to both humanitarian standards and bilateral relations. During a press conference held in Landi Kotal, local JUI-F leaders highlighted the difficulties faced by…
In a positive development for wildlife conservation in Pakistan, a rescued common leopard named Terry has been successfully released back into the wild after undergoing treatment and rehabilitation in Islamabad. The leopard was initially rescued in an injured condition from the outskirts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir by the AJK Wildlife Department. According to officials,…
Punjab’s wheat procurement policy is facing serious challenges as delays in implementing a new private-sector-led system have exposed farmers to financial risks during the peak harvest season. At the same time, rising wheat prices have made it increasingly difficult for the government to achieve its procurement target. The provincial government had earlier decided to move…
A serious public health concern has emerged in Pakistan after a recent study revealed alarming levels of lead exposure among young children. The findings have triggered strong criticism from Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), which has accused the federal government of failing to protect children from environmental hazards. According to a joint study conducted by the Ministry…
The United States has transferred the seized Iranian vessel M/V Touska along with 22 crew members to Pakistan for repatriation to Iran, marking a significant development amid ongoing maritime tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. According to US Central Command, the ship was intercepted near Iran’s Chabahar port after allegedly failing to comply with repeated…
Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Raja Faisal Mumtaz Rathore has announced land ownership rights for more than 1,000 families displaced due to shelling along the Line of Control (LoC), marking a significant step toward addressing long-standing resettlement issues. The affected families, originally from districts such as Bhimber and Kotli, had been forced to…
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has initiated the process to fill 19 vacant judges’ positions as the court continues to face an increasing workload and shortage of judicial staff. Chief Justice Aalia Neelum has taken steps to address the gap, aiming to improve the efficiency of case handling and reduce delays in the justice system….
At least three people were killed and 11 others injured in a series of separate violent and accidental incidents reported from different areas of Balochistan, including Dera Murad Jamali, Notal, Tambo, and Jhal Magsi, according to local police and authorities. In Dera Murad Jamali, unidentified armed men opened fire at a shop near DC Chowk,…
