Eidul Fitr celebrations across Pakistan have been significantly affected this year as rising prices and inflation, driven by the ongoing Iran war, have reduced the festive spirit. While markets remain crowded and preparations continue, the economic pressure is clearly visible among citizens. In cities like Multan, beauty salons and shopping markets are still busy with…
A wanted militant involved in a deadly attack on police personnel has been killed in a joint operation conducted by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and district police in Dera Ismail Khan. According to officials, the operation was carried out in the Wanda Badh area of Paharpur tehsil after intelligence reports indicated the presence of…
The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) have taken strict action against unsafe travel practices by suspending 11 passenger buses for carrying individuals in baggage compartments ahead of Eidul Fitr. According to officials, the buses were found violating safety regulations by allowing passengers to travel in luggage compartments located beneath the seating area. This dangerous…
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has called on provincial health departments to take urgent action to address the growing gap between the number of medical graduates and the limited availability of postgraduate (PG) training positions in the country. According to the PMDC, this imbalance has become a major factor contributing to the increasing…
Former Member of the National Assembly Ali Wazir has been re-arrested in a fresh sedition case, just hours after his release from Sukkur prison on bail. The development highlights ongoing legal challenges faced by the former lawmaker associated with the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM). According to his legal counsel, Wazir was released following a bail…
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended tax concessions on the import of white crystalline sugar in an effort to stabilize domestic prices and ensure sufficient supply in the local market. According to the latest notification, SRO527 of 2026, the FBR has maintained a significantly reduced sales tax rate of 0.25 percent on imported…
گلگت بلتستان کے دور دراز اور پہاڑی علاقے ضلع گانچھے سے تعلق رکھنے والی طالبات نے عالمی سطح پر شاندار کامیابی حاصل کر کے پاکستان کا نام روشن کر دیا ہے۔ قائدِ ملت پبلک سکول امیرآباد چھوربٹ کی ہونہار طالبات نے اپنی محنت اور صلاحیتوں کے ذریعے بین الاقوامی مقابلے میں نمایاں مقام حاصل کیا۔…
The Sindh High Court has issued a strong ruling against the use of torture during police interrogations, emphasizing that custodial deaths must not be allowed under any circumstances. The court firmly stated that the idea of using violence as a means of extracting information must come to an end. The decision was announced in a…
Pakistan has taken a major step towards strengthening its maritime sector as dredging work at Karachi Port has officially begun. The initiative aims to upgrade the port’s infrastructure and enhance its capacity to handle larger vessels, marking a significant development for the country’s trade and shipping industry. The announcement was made by Maritime Minister Muhammad…
Pakistan’s meat export industry is facing a new challenge as the Ministry of Commerce has stepped in to address complaints regarding additional charges on export shipments. The issue has raised concerns among exporters who fear rising costs could impact their competitiveness in international markets. The ministry has formally contacted the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA),…
