Pakistan Army Major General Jawwad Ahmed Qazi has been appointed as the new Force Commander of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO). The appointment was made by UN Secretary-General António Guterres and represents another significant contribution by Pakistan to international peacekeeping efforts. Major General Qazi brings more than 35 years…

Independence Day celebrations in Karachi turned tragic after aerial firing across several parts of the city left one woman dead and at least 70 people injured. The incidents occurred shortly after midnight as Pakistan marked its 79th Independence Day. Police had issued strict warnings against aerial firing and urged citizens to celebrate responsibly. Despite the…

Pakistan is celebrating its 79th Independence Day today with national spirit, enthusiasm and patriotic fervour as grand festivities are being held across the country. The celebrations began at midnight, with citizens gathering in streets, markets and public places decorated in green and white. Major cities including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, Quetta and Multan witnessed large…

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide arrived in Islamabad on Thursday for an official two-day visit, marking the first visit by a Norwegian foreign minister to Pakistan in 10 years. The visit is expected to provide fresh momentum to diplomatic and economic relations between Pakistan and Norway. Eide is visiting Pakistan at the invitation of…

Multan International Airport has achieved a new milestone by recording its highest-ever number of daily flight operations, with 37 flights handled in a single day. The record reflects increased air traffic activity at the airport and growing connectivity for passengers in southern Punjab. According to the latest flight schedule, 18 flights arrived at Multan airport…

Islamabad is set to play a major role in Pakistan’s emerging medical tourism sector as the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) accelerates plans for a luxury medical tourism model centre in the federal capital. The proposed project aims to attract international patients by combining specialised medical services with five-star hospitality. The initiative could initially introduce…

The federal government has announced a fresh adjustment in petroleum prices in Pakistan, reducing the price of petrol while increasing the price of high-speed diesel. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of petrol has been reduced by 94 paisa per litre, bringing the new price to Rs324.98 per litre. Meanwhile,…

A young woman was allegedly murdered by her father and other family members in Khanewal after marrying a man of her choice, according to police. The victim, identified as Iqra, had reportedly married Muhammad Sohail three days before the incident. The killing took place in Chak No. 170, Tens-R, within the jurisdiction of Sadar police…

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has issued a strong warning to Pakistan’s rulers and decision-makers, urging them to “open their eyes” before September 27 and address what he described as growing political and constitutional concerns. Speaking to reporters during a protest outside the Supreme Court, Afridi said the situation could become increasingly difficult to…