BHAKKAR/LAHORE: Two policemen were martyred and several others, including civilians, were injured in a suicide bombing at the Dajil Inter-Provincial Checkpost in Punjab’s Bhakkar district on Tuesday evening, police officials confirmed. According to police sources, the suicide attacker approached the checkpost during a routine search operation and detonated explosives near security personnel. Punjab Inspector General…
Pakistan’s security forces acted swiftly to silence unprovoked cross-border firing initiated by the Afghan Taliban along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, particularly in the Torkham and Tirah sub-sectors. According to Mosharraf Zaidi, spokesperson for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Afghan Taliban regime opened fire without provocation, prompting an immediate and effective response from Pakistani forces. He stated…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening Pakistan–Qatar relations and elevating their economic partnership to a higher strategic level during high-level discussions in Doha. The leaders reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations, expressing satisfaction over the growing political…
Pakistan is moving closer to launching its first deregulated electricity market, taking a major step toward fulfilling another condition set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The new competitive electricity market is expected to open in March and will initially offer 200 megawatts of electricity for auction. The deregulated system will primarily target large industrial…
A powerful winter storm swept across the eastern United States on Monday, bringing record snow accumulation and causing massive disruptions in travel and power supply. The storm has affected millions of residents from North Carolina to Maine, extending even into parts of eastern Canada. Snowfall totals reached historic levels in several states. Parts of Rhode…
Residents across the coastal regions of Taiwan experienced tremors after a moderate earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale struck the area. According to initial seismic reports, the earthquake originated at a depth of 66.8 kilometers beneath the surface, reducing the likelihood of severe structural damage. Local authorities confirmed that there were no immediate reports…
Colombo/Mumbai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced new adjustments to the schedule for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, placing the venue of the first semi-final under a flexible plan depending on the qualification scenarios of Pakistan, India, and Sri Lanka. According to reports, the first semi-final venue may shift from Kolkata to…
Islamabad: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ruled that former judge Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri was never lawfully appointed, declaring his law degree invalid and describing his elevation to the bench as a “legal nullity.” The decision was issued in a detailed 116-page judgement on Monday by a division bench headed by Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad…
Islamabad: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Gohar Khan has demanded that party founder Imran Khan be shifted from the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) to Shifa International Hospital for improved medical care. He also insisted that all future medical examinations be conducted in the presence of Khan’s personal doctors to ensure transparency and proper monitoring….
A special iftar dinner was hosted by the Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Maliki, bringing together prominent Pakistani personalities during the holy month of Ramadan. Among the distinguished guests was the Governor of Sindh, Kamran Tessori, who attended the gathering and appreciated the ambassador’s warm hospitality. The event highlighted the deep-rooted and friendly…
