The auction process for the Bhata Ground Cattle Market has hit a deadlock after bidders rejected the Rs4 billion reserve price set by authorities. The market, located in Rawalpindi, is one of the largest livestock trading centres serving both Rawalpindi and Islamabad, especially during Eid ul Adha. According to reports, bidders formed a unified stance…
An inspection of the Railways Police Pakistan training centre has revealed serious shortcomings in infrastructure and training standards, raising concerns about the quality of facilities provided to trainees. During a visit to the centre in Lahore, Inspector General Muhammad Wisal Fakhar Sultan expressed strong dissatisfaction with the existing arrangements. The IG observed that trainees were…
Donald Trump has paused planned strikes on Iran for two weeks following diplomatic outreach by Shehbaz Sharif, as both sides signal a move toward de-escalation. According to officials, Pakistan announced that Iran and the United States, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire. The agreement is expected to extend to conflict-affected areas,…
The Pakistan Army has strongly condemned recent attacks on sites in Saudi Arabia, warning that such actions could seriously undermine ongoing peace and mediation efforts in the region. The condemnation came during the 274th Corps Commandersโ Conference held at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, chaired by Asim Munir. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations, the…
Pakistan has strongly condemned the storming of Al Aqsa Mosque by Israeli occupation forces, calling the incident a serious violation of international law and United Nations resolutions. In an official statement, Pakistanโs Foreign Office described the action as an attack on the sanctity and historical character of one of Islamโs holiest sites. The statement came…
Afghanistan has described its ongoing talks with Pakistan, hosted by China, as โuseful,โ reflecting cautious optimism in efforts to reduce cross-border tensions. The negotiations are taking place in Urumqi and were initiated following Chinaโs invitation to both countries to engage in dialogue and de-escalate hostilities. The talks come after months of rising tensions along the…
A heated debate erupted in the National Assembly of Pakistan over the recent increase in fuel prices, highlighting growing concerns about inflation and economic pressure on citizens. Opposition members strongly criticised the government, arguing that rising petrol and diesel prices have significantly increased the cost of living. They pointed out that inflation is already high,…
The Islamabad High Court has granted permission for former Prime Minister Imran Khan to meet his legal counsel in jail ahead of an important court hearing. According to reports, the court directed authorities at Adiala Jail to facilitate a meeting between Imran Khan and his lawyer. The purpose of this meeting is to allow proper…
The Punjab government has capped the increase in public transport fares, rejecting a higher proposal and setting strict limits to protect commuters from excessive charges. According to official notifications, fare increases for diesel-based public transport, including both AC and non-AC vehicles, will not exceed 25%, while petrol-based vehicles will see a maximum increase of 10%….
A Senate sub-committee has directed the Federal Investigation Agency to expand and speed up its investigation into the theft of thousands of cigarette cartons from warehouses managed by the Federal Board of Revenue in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The directive came during a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Interior and Narcotics Control, chaired by Saifullah…
