A protest at the University of Karachi has entered its fourth day, with students continuing a sit-in outside the Vice Chancellor’s Office for more than 78 hours. The demonstration is against the Karachi, Sindh and Pakistan (KSP) admissions policy, rising university fees and restrictions preventing certain students from appearing in examinations. Members of the Sindhi…
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving facilities at the shrine of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh (RA) in Lahore. During his visit, he highlighted the teachings of Hazrat Ali Hajveri (RA), popularly known as Data Ganj Bakhsh, particularly his message of love, brotherhood, tolerance, religious…
The Sindh government has decided to declare Tharparkar a disaster-hit district following severe drought conditions that have damaged crops and affected livelihoods across the region. Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has directed relevant departments to take immediate steps to provide relief to affected residents and address the worsening situation. During a briefing, the chief minister…
Barrister Salman Safdar, counsel for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi, has raised concerns about Bushra’s deteriorating eyesight before the Islamabad High Court (IHC). In an affidavit submitted in the £190 million case, he described her eye condition as extremely vulnerable following a meeting with the incarcerated couple at Adiala…
A local court in Sialkot has granted interim bail until November 10 to TikToker Anser Mahmood, popularly known as Mr Patlo, in connection with a stampede at a Mehndi ceremony that reportedly resulted in two deaths. Additional Sessions Judge Daska Muhammad Irfan Naseem Tarar approved the interim bail application after hearing the TikToker’s plea. Mr…
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has laid the foundation stone for a new state lounge at Islamabad International Airport as part of preparations for the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. The facility is being developed to improve hospitality arrangements for visiting foreign dignitaries and government delegations. According to the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA), the new…
The All Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance has announced a 5 per cent reduction in goods transportation fares following the government’s decision to lower petrol and diesel prices. The alliance said the move was made in response to the recent decline in petroleum costs. In a statement, All Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance President Malik Shehzad Awan…
Light snowfall has returned winter conditions to the upper reaches of Kaghan Valley, covering mountain peaks with fresh snow and bringing a noticeable drop in temperatures across the region. The change in weather has created a picturesque winter landscape in the mountainous areas of northern Pakistan. Babusar Top received around three inches of snowfall, while…
Electricity consumers in Pakistan may face an additional financial burden of Rs23.33 billion after power distribution companies approached the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) seeking recovery of the amount through the quarterly adjustment mechanism. The request relates to the third quarter of 2026, covering July to September. The distribution companies have proposed changes to…
Nearly 600,000 people took part in demonstrations across France on Thursday, marking the largest turnout since the current protest movement began, according to provisional figures released by the Interior Ministry. The protests were accompanied by a nationwide strike over wages, declining purchasing power and concerns about public services. The Interior Ministry’s estimate, reported by BFMTV,…
