Islamabad has been placed under a high-security lockdown as authorities sealed the Red Zone ahead of the anticipated second round of United States–Iran talks. The move has led to major disruptions across the federal capital and neighbouring Rawalpindi, with offices, schools, and public services shifting to online operations. According to official notifications, all ministries, divisions,…
Pakistan has intensified its diplomatic efforts amid rising uncertainty over the second round of Iran–United States talks expected in Islamabad. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a key telephonic conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, stressing the urgent need for continued dialogue and engagement to resolve outstanding issues and maintain regional…
A tragic incident in Khuzdar has claimed the lives of two police personnel, including woman constable Malik Naz Baloch, during a deadly shootout with armed attackers. According to officials, the incident took place in a remote mountainous area near Bajoi, where police were conducting a search operation following a robbery complaint. During house-to-house searches, the…
Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, has announced a nationwide mobilisation campaign against agreements with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) suppliers, alleging financial irregularities and public burden. Speaking at a training camp in Peshawar, he said the party aims to raise public awareness and seek recovery of what he described as…
Tourism in northern Pakistan is set to revive as authorities begin snow clearance operations on the Mansehra-Naran-Jalkhad (MNJ) Road, bringing the reopening of Naran closer after nearly six months of closure. The road, a vital link between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan, had been blocked since November due to heavy snowfall in Kaghan Valley. Now, the…
The Peshawar High Court has delivered a significant ruling stating that minor convictions should not be treated as adverse entries in Police Clearance Certificates (PCCs), reinforcing the principles of fairness, dignity, and rehabilitation. In its judgement, the court clarified that petty offences — especially those resulting in nominal fines — cannot be equated with serious…
Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, has announced a nationwide mobilisation campaign following Eid, alongside a large-scale membership drive scheduled from April 25 to May 15. Addressing party workers in Peshawar, he emphasised that Pakistan’s political and judicial system requires deep structural reforms rather than simple changes in leadership. He argued that replacing one ruling…
A severe Zakat crisis in Rawalpindi has left nearly 10,000 deserving families without financial assistance for the past 10 months, creating serious humanitarian and social concerns. The prolonged delay in fund release has disrupted essential support systems, particularly affecting widows, orphans, patients, and students from low-income households. According to reports, the government has not released…
The Daducha Dam project is being transformed into a multi-purpose development as authorities expand its scope beyond water storage. Located near Rawalpindi, the project will now include a feasibility study for electricity generation, a 25-kilometre water pipeline, and modern recreational facilities. Officials have initiated a power feasibility study to explore electricity generation potential from the…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced the establishment of a dedicated economic think tank aimed at developing research-based policy solutions for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The initiative will be led by former provincial finance minister Taimur Saleem Khan Jhagra. According to the party, the think tank will focus on preparing practical proposals for economic stabilisation, growth, and structural…
