Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has launched a strong criticism of Pakistan’s bureaucracy, describing it as the country’s “real and permanent rulers.” He argued that senior bureaucrats have remained largely beyond effective accountability throughout Pakistan’s history, unlike politicians and other powerful groups. Asif said the bureaucracy had gradually developed into a powerful and largely untouchable class….
The District Education Officer (Female) in Upper Dir has recommended the temporary closure of 18 girls’ schools for one week due to security concerns in areas close to the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. The recommendation seeks to suspend educational activities from August 15 to August 22 as a precautionary measure to protect students and teaching staff. The…
Crude Oil Spills Onto Road After Pipeline Leak in Karachi KARACHI: An underground oil pipeline developed a leak on Khayaban-e-Sehar, Street 13, in Karachi’s Defence area, causing crude oil to spill across the road and prompting authorities to temporarily close the affected section. According to police, crude oil spread over the roadway after the underground…
LAHORE: Five young people were killed after a speeding car crashed into a roadside tree on Canal Road in Lahore’s Harbanspura area on Friday night. According to Rescue 1122 officials, the car was travelling at high speed when the driver lost control of the vehicle. The car then crashed into a tree along the roadside,…
Polling is underway at 23 polling stations in Bagh, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, as voters return to the ballot box following disputes and allegations of irregularities during the region’s phased elections. Voting began at 8am on Saturday and is scheduled to continue until 5pm. Additional security personnel have been deployed at polling stations to ensure…
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the residence of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan and expressed condolences over the death of Gohar’s mother. During the visit, Mohsin Naqvi conveyed his grief and sympathy to Barrister Gohar and his family. He also offered Fateha for the deceased and prayed for her forgiveness, eternal…
Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that the country’s independence was more than the creation of a separate homeland, describing it as a promise of rights, dignity and a better future for its people. In an Independence Day video message, Bilawal noted that Pakistan has completed 79 years of independence and will…
British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott met Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad to discuss bilateral relations, matters of mutual interest and ways to further strengthen cooperation between Pakistan and the United Kingdom. During the meeting, Jane Marriott conveyed her greetings and congratulated Pakistan on the occasion of its Independence…
Two stray goats became an unexpected attraction in Portland, Oregon, after they were spotted wandering into a public bus station and briefly boarding a green bus. The unusual incident reportedly took place at a bus station on Division Street, where authorities received a 911 call about two goats roaming freely in the area. Security camera…
Singer and songwriter Bilal Maqsood is bringing back his popular children’s programme Pakkay Dost with its fourth season, featuring a fresh collection of educational songs, entertainment and Urdu-language lessons for young audiences. Pakkay Dost Season 4 is scheduled to premiere on YouTube on August 22. Maqsood announced the upcoming season on Instagram, sharing his excitement…
