A recent development has brought attention to an administrative issue involving confiscated gold and silver that were not deposited with the State Bank of Pakistan as required under established procedures. Reports indicate that significant quantities of precious metals seized during enforcement actions remained stored in customs warehouses instead of being officially transferred to the central…
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced daily protests outside the Supreme Court of Pakistan in Islamabad, urging authorities to ensure a comprehensive medical check-up and proper healthcare for its jailed leader, Imran Khan. According to official party instructions, all PTI lawmakers from the National Assembly, Senate, and provincial assemblies have been directed to attend the…
Pakistan and Iran have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties amid evolving regional challenges. The Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, met with the Iranian Consul General in Peshawar, Ali Banafsha Khah, at the Governor’s House during an Iftar gathering to discuss regional stability and enhanced cooperation between the two neighbouring countries. During…
Pakistan carried out intelligence-based airstrikes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, killing more than 80 militants linked to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), also referred to by authorities as Fitna al-Khawarij. According to security sources, the operation targeted seven militant camps and hideouts located in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar, Paktika, and Khost provinces. The strikes were launched in response…
Air pollution levels have started rising across multiple cities of Punjab, including the provincial capital Lahore, triggering concern among residents, health experts, and environmental authorities. According to data shared by a global environmental monitoring website, Gujranwala recorded the highest pollution level with particulate matter reaching 658 units. Rahim Yar Khan followed with 351 units, Faisalabad…
Food safety authorities carried out a major operation in Lahore, destroying 1,400 kilograms of expired frozen meat during inspections in the Kahna Nau and Sundar Road areas. The crackdown was conducted by teams of the Punjab Food Authority as part of their ongoing efforts to ensure safe food standards and protect public health across the…
The centuries-old tradition of waking people for sehri during Ramadan is gradually disappearing as modern technology replaces the role once played by traditional drum-beating callers. Mobile phone alarms, digital clocks, and smart devices have made it easier for people to manage prayer and meal times on their own, leaving little room for this cultural practice…
Pakistani airstrikes have killed more than 80 terrorists and destroyed seven militant camps along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in a major retaliatory operation, security sources confirmed on Sunday. The strikes were carried out in response to a series of deadly attacks inside Pakistan, including suicide bombings in Islamabad, Bajaur, and Bannu. According to the Ministry of…
A key militant commander was killed during a gun battle after a Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) team was ambushed by armed militants in Bannu on Sunday, officials confirmed. The incident underscores the persistent security challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in the region. According to CTD officials, the investigation team was traveling to identify a…
Karachi Blast Turns Deadly as High-Rise Fire Claims Teen’s Life A tragic gas cylinder explosion in Karachi turned deadly after a massive fire broke out in a residential high-rise building in North Nazimabad on Sunday. The powerful blast resulted in the death of a teenage boy and left five others injured, several of them in…
