The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has sought additional funding to address a growing backlog of children awaiting cochlear implant procedures under the Sehat Card Plus programme. Health officials said around 1,000 children with hearing and speech impairments are currently on the waiting list for the procedure. The move aims to ensure timely treatment, especially for children…
Tribal elders in Mohmand district have stepped forward to offer mediation through the traditional jirga system in an effort to reduce rising tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. The proposal was presented during a jirga meeting held in Ghalanai, chaired by Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Yasir Hassan. The gathering included prominent tribal elders and representatives from various…
A powerful explosion in the Sarai Naurang market of Lakki Marwat has killed at least nine people and injured 33 others, according to local officials. The blast occurred in a crowded commercial area, causing widespread panic and significant damage to shops, vehicles, and surrounding infrastructure. Authorities said the explosion took place at Phatak Chowk in…
Pakistan International Airlines Pakistan International Airlines is set to be formally handed over to new owners on May 25, marking a major milestone in the long-running privatisation process, according to sources from the Privatisation Commission. Officials confirmed that the process has now entered its final stage, with all major procedural and regulatory requirements already completed….
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has ordered a comprehensive upgrade of the National Police Academy during a detailed visit focused on modernizing police training infrastructure and facilities in Islamabad. During the visit, the minister chaired a high-level meeting at the National Police Academy and reviewed ongoing development projects aimed at improving training standards across the country….
Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi held a detailed meeting with a high-level European Union delegation in Islamabad, led by Ambassador Raimundas Karoblis, to discuss judicial reforms, the rule of law, and institutional cooperation. During the meeting, the Chief Justice welcomed the delegation and shared insights into the ongoing reform agenda within Pakistan’s judiciary. He…
A violent clash in Pasni’s Machin Kapar area has left two workers dead and five others injured following a confrontation with the Pakistan Coast Guards. The incident occurred in the Kuntani area near the Pak-Iran border, where tensions have been escalating in recent days. According to local sources, the situation deteriorated when Coast Guards personnel…
The Federal Investigation Agency has arrested 34 undocumented Afghan nationals in Balochistan as part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal migration and human smuggling. According to officials, the arrests were carried out by the FIA’s Turbat wing during a targeted operation in the CPEC road area after receiving a tip-off. The group, which included men,…
A tense session of the Sindh Assembly unfolded as a resolution presented by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf to pay tribute to victims of the May 12, 2007 incident was rejected by the speaker. The resolution was introduced by PTI parliamentary leader Shabbir Qureshi after the day’s official agenda had concluded. He emphasized that several pro-democracy groups…
Pakistan’s remittances have approached the $34 billion mark during the first 10 months of the fiscal year 2026, highlighting the critical role overseas workers play in supporting the country’s economy. According to data from the State Bank of Pakistan, total remittance inflows reached $33.86 billion, reflecting an 8.5% year-on-year increase. In April 2026 alone, remittances…
