ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has termed the recent attacks on Iran as “extremely regrettable,” stating that the developments have deeply saddened the people of Pakistan. In a statement shared on social media platform X, the defence minister said Pakistan has stood by Iran through all possible diplomatic and moral support. He added that Islamabad…
KARACHI / LAHORE / ISLAMABAD / GILGIT:At least 19 people were killed and dozens injured in violent protests that erupted across several Pakistani cities following widespread reports of a US-Israeli strike targeting Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Authorities confirmed fatalities in Karachi (10), Gilgit (7), and Islamabad (2), as demonstrations escalated into clashes with…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has categorically rejected claims circulated by sections of Afghan and Indian media alleging that a Pakistani fighter jet was shot down in Nangarhar province and that its pilot was captured. According to the ministry, the allegation was reportedly attributed to officials of the Taliban administration and was later…
KARACHI: In a city long burdened by traffic congestion, experts suggest that smart planning and effective traffic management offer more sustainable solutions than constructing flyovers and underpasses. For years, large infrastructure projects have been presented as the primary answer to Karachi’s traffic challenges. However, traffic engineering specialists argue that better signal coordination, well-planned diversions, and…
High in the mountains of Tirah Valley, in District Khyber of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, snow blankets the landscape like an unyielding shroud. For centuries, communities here adapted to brutal winters by migrating seasonally to Peshawar, Kohat, and Hangu when roads became impassable. Today, however, the challenge facing residents is not nature alone — it is governance…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has strongly rejected claims circulated by sections of Afghan and Indian media alleging that a Pakistani fighter jet was shot down in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province and that its pilot was captured. In an official statement, the ministry clarified that the allegation was attributed to officials of the Taliban…
Religious scholar Muhammad Taqi Usmani on Friday issued a public clarification and apology after acknowledging that he had been misled by a video claiming that Israel and India had reached an agreement to provide aid to Afghanistan. In a statement shared on his official X account, Usmani explained that during his weekly address he had…
ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has announced an increase in petroleum product prices, adding further financial pressure on the public. The revised prices came into effect from midnight on March 1 and will remain applicable for the next 15 days. According to an official notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of petrol has…
Former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi has strongly reacted to the recent tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, urging both sides to choose peace over conflict during the holy month of Ramadan. In his statement, Afridi criticized the recent cross-border developments and described them as a serious mistake, especially during a sacred time meant for prayer,…
Islamabad has been placed on high alert after authorities cancelled the leaves of police officers and senior officials due to growing security concerns. The decision requires all officers currently on vacation or scheduled leave to immediately return to duty. According to officials, the move is a precautionary measure aimed at strengthening security in the federal…
