The federal government has announced a fresh increase in petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) prices, with the revised fuel rates taking effect immediately across Pakistan. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Energy, the price of petrol has been increased by Rs1.09 per litre, raising the new rate from Rs335.06 to Rs336.15 per…
The owner of the popular dessert chain Wafflix was found dead in Karachi just days after he was allegedly abducted from his home in the city’s PECHS area. The tragic incident has shocked residents and sparked renewed concerns about public safety and the rising crime rate in Karachi. The victim was identified as 25-year-old Mir…
A three-day curfew has been imposed in Nushki district, Balochistan, following a deterioration in the law and order situation. The Balochistan Home Department announced the restrictions as a precautionary measure to maintain peace, ensure public safety, and prevent further unrest in the district. According to an official notification issued by the Home Department, the curfew…
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has emerged as the frontrunner in the first phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly general elections, securing seven seats out of the constituencies where unofficial results have been announced. The initial results from the Mirpur Division indicate a strong performance by the ruling party, while the…
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) general elections have officially begun with polling in the Mirpur Division, marking the first phase of the electoral process under a revised three-phase schedule. The elections come after weeks of political unrest and public protests, prompting authorities to strengthen security measures and revise election arrangements across the region. The…
India is witnessing a growing wave of Generation Z-led protests, as thousands of students and young activists take to the streets demanding reforms in education, employment, and governance. The India Gen Z movement has emerged as one of the country’s most significant youth-led campaigns in recent years, raising concerns for the Modi government over increasing…
Pakistan’s monsoon death toll has climbed to 107 after another 10 people lost their lives in rain-related incidents across Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P). According to the latest report released by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), continuous heavy rainfall has caused widespread destruction, including fatalities, injuries, damaged homes, and disrupted infrastructure across several provinces….
Pakistan has intensified its campaign against undocumented Afghan nationals in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), where police have launched a large-scale crackdown involving identity checks, housing demolitions, and deportation measures. According to officials, the operation follows directives issued by the Interior Ministry, which instructed law enforcement agencies nationwide to arrest Afghan citizens without valid visas from July…
A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck Quetta on Saturday, briefly alarming residents across the city. According to the Seismological Centre, the tremor was moderate in intensity, and no casualties or major property damage were reported. Officials said the earthquake occurred at a depth of 15 kilometres, making the shaking noticeable in several parts of Quetta. Initial seismic…
A special anti-corruption court in Sahiwal has acquitted Khawar Farid Maneka and his son Musa Maneka in a case related to the alleged encroachment and construction on cemetery land in Haveli Lakha. The verdict was announced by Special Judge Anti-Corruption Sahiwal Masood-ul-Hassan, who cleared both accused after completing proceedings in the case. Khawar Maneka and…
