A targeted shooting in Muzaffarabad left Kashmiri educationist Arjumand Gulzar Dar critically injured on Thursday, according to police and eyewitnesses. The suspected attacker was arrested within about 30 minutes of the incident during a police operation in the area. Dar, who originally belonged to Pulwama district in Indian-occupied Kashmir, had moved to Pakistan in 2018…
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a major heatwave warning for several regions of Pakistan during the Eid ul Adha holidays from May 25 to May 31, 2026. According to the weather advisory, a strong high-pressure system is expected to form in the upper atmosphere from May 25 and intensify further from May 26, causing…
Hyderabad is witnessing severe traffic congestion and worsening sanitation conditions as roadside cattle trading intensifies ahead of Eidul Azha. Delays in establishing official cattle markets have pushed traders to set up temporary livestock sale points along major roads, intersections, and residential streets across the city. With only days remaining before Eidul Azha, citizens have started…
Punjab is facing a deepening education crisis as millions of children across the province remain out of school despite repeated government campaigns and enrollment drives. Official data and international reports reveal that Punjab has the highest number of out-of-school children in Pakistan, highlighting serious challenges within the education system. According to reports, nearly 9.6 to…
The Peshawar district administration has taken strict action against officials responsible for managing the Eidul Azha cattle market on GT Road after serious shortcomings were identified during an official inspection. Deputy Commissioner Peshawar, Sanaullah Khan, suspended three officials of the Livestock Department after expressing dissatisfaction with the arrangements made at the cattle market. The action…
Pakistan is once again facing a sharp increase in Iranian fuel smuggling as illegal petroleum products continue entering the local market through border regions. The renewed inflow comes during a period of rising global oil prices and continued uncertainty caused by disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz crisis. According to reports, domestic refineries including…
Pakistan’s Petroleum Division has proposed major relief measures for fuel consumers in its recommendations for the federal budget 2026-27, including reducing the petroleum levy target to Rs1 trillion and lowering the levy on petrol and diesel to Rs50 per litre while international oil prices remain high. According to reports, the recommendations have been submitted to…
A revised Iran peace proposal reportedly backed by Pakistan and Qatar has added new strain to discussions between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu as indirect negotiations between Washington and Tehran continue through regional mediators. According to reports cited by Geo News and Axios, Pakistan and Qatar worked alongside regional countries including Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and…
Pakistan’s major opposition parties are preparing separate protest campaigns against the government over inflation, governance failures, and economic pressure on the public, exposing deep divisions within the opposition alliance landscape. According to reports, opposition groups including Tehreek-e-Tahafuz Ayeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP), Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) and Jamaat-e-Islami have announced independent protest plans instead of joining a united anti-government…
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued an important advisory for WhatsApp users across Pakistan, warning that accounts linked to inactive or unregistered SIM cards may become inaccessible if users fail to update their account details. According to the regulator, users must ensure that their WhatsApp accounts remain connected to active and properly registered SIM…
