The Balochistan government has spent more than Rs14 billion on counterterrorism efforts, introduced 18 laws and established 17 institutions and departments under its security plans, senior provincial officials said at a press conference in Quetta on Tuesday. According to the officials, more than 60,000 counterterrorism operations had been conducted across the province up to October….
Pakistan has stepped up diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions between Iran and the United States, as Iranian leaders have stressed that Washington must take concrete steps to rebuild Tehran’s trust before negotiations can resume. Field Marshal Asim Munir’s visit to Tehran comes amid wider international efforts to prevent renewed hostilities and revive diplomatic engagement. During…
The prime suspect in the killing of a 14-year-old boy in Multan was reportedly killed in an alleged police encounter in Bahawalpur early Wednesday, according to police officials. The suspect had reportedly escaped from police custody after his arrest in connection with the teenager’s death. According to sources, Crime Control Department (CCD) personnel attempted to…
Pakistan has reported a new polio case in Karachi, taking the country’s total number of infections to seven in 2026. Laboratory testing confirmed the presence of wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) in a child from the city, prompting health authorities to begin an investigation into the case. Officials are conducting an epidemiological investigation to assess…
The Pakistani government has reduced the price of petrol by Rs5.16 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs7.69 per litre, offering some relief to consumers amid fluctuations in international oil markets. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the revised prices took effect on October 20. Petrol is now priced at Rs381.14…
The Punjab government has approved an industrial development and export promotion programme worth Rs1.995 trillion, aiming to create more than 162,000 jobs and strengthen the province’s industrial, agricultural and economic sectors. The plan was presented by Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb during a provincial cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Monday. The…
Pakistan has begun the process of determining its new electricity base tariff for 2027 after the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) submitted a tariff application to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA). The proposed tariff is scheduled to take effect from January 1, 2027, subject to regulatory review and approval. According to the application,…
Russia has expressed its willingness to help ease tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan as deteriorating relations between the two neighbouring countries continue to raise concerns about cross-border terrorism, regional stability and trade. Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Albert Khorev said Moscow was concerned about the growing friction between Islamabad and Kabul and was ready to contribute…
Pakistan has intensified efforts to locate and recover the black box and wreckage of a K2 Airways cargo aircraft that crashed into the sea near Ormara on July 7, as authorities explore international assistance and advanced deep-sea search technology. Nearly four months after the accident, the recovery operation faces significant technical challenges because the aircraft…
Abubakar Talha won the boys’ U-18 singles title at the Aitchison College Junior National Tennis Championship 2026, which concluded at Aitchison College on Mall Road, Lahore, on Saturday. He defeated Amir Mazari in a closely contested final, winning 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 after a long and competitive match that kept spectators engaged throughout. In the girls’…
