Security forces have eliminated 11 terrorists during separate intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, according to security sources. Two terrorists were killed in an operation in Bannu, while five were eliminated in the Ladha area of South Waziristan. In another operation in Sasool, Khuzdar district, four terrorists were killed. Security forces also recovered weapons…
LAHORE: Opposition member of the Punjab Assembly Aftab Ahmad Khan has challenged the provincial government’s Green Property Certificate system, alleging that poor implementation has disrupted property transactions and created difficulties for citizens across Punjab. The opposition lawmaker submitted an adjournment motion in the Punjab Assembly, highlighting what he described as serious administrative and technical problems…
Pakistan is observing Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) with deep religious devotion and enthusiasm as Muslims across the country mark the birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Mosques, streets, homes and public buildings have been decorated with lights, while special Milad gatherings, Naat Khawani, prayers and religious programmes are being organised in major cities. In…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed Pakistan’s desire to transform its longstanding relationship with Saudi Arabia into a mutually beneficial strategic economic partnership, aligned with the vision of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. The prime minister made the remarks during a meeting with a high-level Saudi business delegation headed by…
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have extended greetings to the nation and the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal, describing the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as a great blessing from Allah Almighty. In their separate messages, both leaders said the occasion provides an opportunity to…
LAHORE: The Punjab government has imposed a one-month ban on eight female stage artists over allegations of vulgar, obscene and indecent performances during stage dramas in different theatres across the province. According to an official notification issued by the Information & Culture Department on August 24, 2026, the action was taken following a monitoring report…
ISLAMABAD: Official documents presented before Parliament have revealed that 33 retired senior government officials are currently living abroad while receiving pensions from the government of Pakistan. According to documents submitted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the retired officials moved to different foreign countries after completing their government service and continue to receive pension payments…
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel once again, adding further pressure on consumers, transporters and businesses across Pakistan. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has issued a notification announcing the latest adjustment in petroleum prices. The revised rates will take effect from August 25. According to the…
KARACHI: A man sustained serious gunshot wounds after an unidentified attacker opened fire on him in Orangi Town, Karachi, police said on Tuesday. The incident took place in Sector 11½, Sindhi Goth, where the victim, identified as Yasir, had arrived from Garden, where he lives. According to police, Yasir parked his car and walked into…
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened on a strong note on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining more than 600 points as investors returned to buying across major sectors. By 9:35am, the KSE-100 Index had climbed 643.38 points, or 0.36%, to 177,610.06. Buying interest was seen across several major sectors, including automobiles, cement,…
