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Undocumented Afghan Repatriation Accelerates Through Torkham as 4,000 Processed Daily

Dua Sehar2 months ago03 mins

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…

PML-N MPA Saqib Chadhar Granted Pre-Arrest Bail in Momina Iqbal Cyber Harassment Case

Dua Sehar2 months ago03 mins

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

Dua Sehar2 months ago04 mins

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 Records 51.5°C As PMD Reports New Temperature High

Dua Sehar2 months ago02 mins

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…

Blast in Lakki Marwat Market Kills at Least Nine, Injures 33 in Suspected IED Attack

Dua Sehar3 months ago02 mins

A powerful explosion in the Sarai Naurang market of Lakki Marwat has killed at least nine people and injured 33 others, according to local officials. The blast occurred in a crowded commercial area, causing widespread panic and significant damage to shops, vehicles, and surrounding infrastructure. Authorities said the explosion took place at Phatak Chowk in…

Flotilla Activists Released in Greece After Israeli Interception Near Gaza

Dua Sehar3 months ago02 mins

More than 100 activists, including former Pakistani senator Mushtaq Ahmad Khan, have been released in Greece after being detained during an Israeli interception of aid vessels bound for Gaza. The activists were part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian initiative aimed at delivering aid and drawing global attention to the ongoing crisis in Gaza….

Trump Threatens Cuba Takeover as US Expands Sanctions

Dua Sehar3 months ago02 mins

Former US President Donald Trump has sparked fresh geopolitical tensions by suggesting that the United States could take control of Cuba “almost immediately,” while also announcing a significant expansion of sanctions against the island nation. Speaking at an event in Florida, Trump hinted at possible military pressure, suggesting that a major US naval asset such…

Second Round of US-Iran Talks Expected in Islamabad Amid Rising Tensions

Dua Sehar4 months ago02 mins

A second round of high-level talks between United States and Iran is expected to take place in Islamabad, marking a critical moment in ongoing diplomatic efforts to ease rising tensions between the two nations. According to international media reports, the negotiations are likely to be held on Monday, although US officials have yet to formally…

Iran Warns of Closing Strait of Hormuz Again as US Naval Blockade Intensifies

Dua Sehar4 months ago02 mins

Global tensions between Iran and United States have sharply escalated once again, raising fears of a renewed conflict that could have far-reaching consequences for global energy markets and geopolitical stability. US President Donald Trump has warned that the current ceasefire between the two countries may collapse within days if a long-term agreement is not finalised….

Suspected TTP Militant Arrested in Karachi SITE Area Raid

Dua Sehar4 months ago02 mins

Law enforcement agencies have arrested a suspected militant linked to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) during a joint operation in Karachi’s SITE area. The raid was conducted by Pakistan Rangers in collaboration with the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), according to official statements. The suspect, identified as Noor Alam alias Wafadar, was taken into custody during the…