Pakistan hockey captain Abu Bakar has expressed confidence that the national team can deliver a strong performance at the upcoming Hockey World Cup in the Netherlands. Speaking to the media before the team’s departure, the newly appointed captain said he was not under pressure because of the responsibility of leading Pakistan. He emphasized that the…
KARACHI: Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has approached the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) over what he described as a campaign of false and malicious allegations circulating on social media. Memon submitted a written complaint to the cybercrime agency on August 9, requesting an investigation into claims that he said were aimed at…
An unusual development emerged during the hearing of cases related to a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest in Islamabad after police presented a man without both arms before the court over allegations of stone-pelting and wielding sticks during the demonstration. The accused, identified as Altaf Ullah, was arrested and booked at Koral Police Station in connection…
The preliminary post-mortem report of two women who died while in police custody at Lahore’s Town Ship Police Station has been released, providing initial findings into the mysterious deaths. The women, identified as Anmol and Amina, were reportedly taken into custody over allegations of fraud and deception. Both died on August 4 while being held…
Pakistan’s Makkah Joint Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye has received broad political support, with major political leaders describing the trilateral arrangement as an important step toward strengthening collective security and cooperation among Muslim countries. PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari welcomed the agreement, saying the pact would strengthen Pakistan’s defence capabilities while contributing to…
Rainfall is expected across several parts of Pakistan as authorities continue to monitor elevated water levels and low-level flooding at key barrages along the Indus River. According to the Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) Lahore, rainfall is expected at various locations in Punjab, Balochistan, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir. The weather is likely to remain…
President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari held a meeting with Federal Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi, during which the two discussed the prevailing political situation and a range of important national issues. According to sources familiar with the meeting, the discussion focused on developments on the political front as well as matters of national importance…
Heavy rain disrupted normal life across Lahore on Saturday, flooding low-lying areas, major roads and several underpasses while power outages added to the difficulties faced by residents. According to rainfall data released by the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA), Lahore received an average of 24.6mm of rain, with the highest rainfall of 104mm recorded at…
Sindh has constituted a third medical board to conduct the exhumation and medico-legal examination of 25-year-old businessman Mir Ali Raza, following concerns over inconsistencies in his initial post-mortem report. The eight-member board was notified by the Sindh Health Department after two earlier notifications were withdrawn. Police Surgeon Dr Sumaiyya Syed has been appointed as the…
KARACHI: Pakistani television actress Nimra Khan has once again become the center of social media attention as speculation surrounding her married life intensifies following a series of emotional posts and noticeable changes to her Instagram activity. Nimra Khan announced her marriage in June 2026, sharing pictures and moments from her wedding ceremony in Paris. While…
