Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday for an official visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, marking an important step in strengthening bilateral relations between the two neighboring countries. The high-level visit includes meetings with Pakistan’s top civilian leadership and discussions on regional cooperation, trade, energy, border security, and diplomatic…
Mobile phone services have started to be suspended in Quetta as authorities implement heightened security measures ahead of the 7th of Muharram. The temporary suspension has been introduced to ensure public safety during Muharram processions and religious gatherings across the city. According to police officials, the shutdown of mobile services is part of a broader…
Senator Faisal Vawda has alleged financial irregularities amounting to Rs125 billion in Pakistan’s automobile sector under the Ministry of Industries and Production, triggering a heated debate during a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance. The claims have intensified discussions around accountability, transparency, and financial governance within key economic sectors. During the committee session,…
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a nationwide weather advisory forecasting widespread dust storms, windstorms, and rain-thunderstorms across several regions of the country from June 16 to June 20. According to the latest outlook, Karachi and its surrounding areas are also expected to receive dust storms accompanied by light rainfall, offering temporary relief from…
A tragic incident in Karachi has once again highlighted the devastating consequences of dowry-related violence in Pakistan. A newly married woman reportedly died after allegedly being subjected to severe physical abuse by her husband following a dispute over dowry demands. According to police and local authorities, the accused husband allegedly became angry because the bride’s…
Pakistan Army has confirmed that all personnel aboard an Army Aviation Mi-17 helicopter embraced martyrdom after the aircraft crashed near Muzaffarabad in Azad Jammu and Kashmir during take-off. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the tragic incident occurred due to a technical fault, leaving no survivors. Rescue and recovery teams immediately reached the crash…
The repatriation of undocumented Afghan nationals through the Torkham border crossing has significantly accelerated following improvements to the verification process at the Hamza Baba Transit Centre in Landi Kotal, officials and sources familiar with the operation have confirmed. According to authorities overseeing the process, approximately 4,000 Afghan nationals are being processed daily before their return…
A Lahore court has granted interim pre-arrest bail to PML-N Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Saqib Chadhar in a high-profile cyber harassment case filed by Pakistani television actor Momina Iqbal. The development comes a day after the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) registered a case against the lawmaker based on allegations made by the…
Pakistan Railways Dismisses Two Officers Over Khanewal Bridge Collapse LAHORE – Pakistan Railways has dismissed two officers from service after an official inquiry found them responsible for negligence in connection with the fatal bridge collapse at Khanewal Railway Station last year. The disciplinary action was taken following the completion of departmental proceedings related to the…
Dadu recorded a scorching temperature of 51.5 degrees Celsius on Thursday, setting a new maximum temperature record amid an ongoing severe heatwave across Pakistan, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The department said the recorded temperature in Dadu was approximately 4.5°C above normal seasonal levels, highlighting the intensity of the current heatwave affecting large…
