Sohail Afridi, Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has signaled potential protests against ongoing drone strikes in the province, warning that such actions are causing civilian casualties and fueling unrest. Speaking during a provincial cabinet meeting, Afridi described the continued drone attacks as a growing crisis, stating that the resulting “collateral damage” is intensifying public anger…
A recent report by the Jinnah Institute has raised serious concerns over Pakistan’s preparedness and response to climate-related disasters, pointing to persistent governance failures and weak community-level systems as major obstacles. The report, released after the devastating 2025 floods, revealed that millions were displaced and entire districts were affected, exposing significant gaps in disaster management…
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has successfully facilitated the transfer of 6,500 kanals of amenity and public utility land from private housing societies to the Capital Development Authority (CDA), marking a significant step toward enforcing regulatory compliance in Islamabad’s real estate sector. According to official statements, the transferred land includes 5,484.76 kanals from Gulberg Residencia…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) have intensified their political efforts to bring a no-confidence motion against Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab, signaling a growing alliance between the two opposition parties in the city’s political landscape. A key meeting was held at Idara Noor-i-Haq where senior leaders from both PTI and JI discussed their joint strategy,…
The Breathe Pakistan International Climate Change Conference will now take place at Serena Hotel instead of the originally announced Jinnah Convention Centre. According to an official announcement, the venue has been changed due to unavoidable circumstances. The event, scheduled for May 6 and 7 in Islamabad, will now be held at the Sheesh Mahal Hall…
Authorities in Quetta have placed the city on high alert following a series of rocket attacks that struck multiple areas late Wednesday night, injuring three people and causing damage to residential properties. According to officials, at least four rockets were fired from unidentified locations in the mountainous areas surrounding the city. The attacks targeted different…
Pakistan Post has officially resumed booking for international outbound mail to 188 destinations worldwide with immediate effect, marking a major restoration of postal operations. The service had previously been suspended due to escalating tensions in the Middle East following a conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. The disruption significantly impacted global logistics and…
Senior politician Sardar Yar Mohammad Rind has strongly criticised the Balochistan government over the diversion of Rs340 million from the budget allocated to the Bolan Dam project to the Baiker area in Dera Bugti. Speaking to the media in Quetta, Rind said the funds were part of a larger Rs700 million allocation approved under the…
Acting President Yusuf Raza Gilani has approved the transfer of three judges from the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to provincial high courts, following the advice of the prime minister. The decision was formally announced through a notification issued by the Ministry of Law. According to the notification, the transfers were carried out under Article 200(1)…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) have intensified their political efforts to remove Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab through a no-confidence motion. The development comes after a high-level meeting between PTI Sindh leadership and JI Karachi officials at Idara Noor-i-Haq, where both parties discussed their joint strategy and numerical strength in the City Council. The PTI…
