KARACHI: A 15-year-old matriculation student was shot dead during a robbery at his home in Karachi’s Manghopir area, police said. The victim was identified as Rosham, who sustained a gunshot wound to the chest and died at the scene. According to his father, Roueidad Hussain, six armed robbers entered the family’s house with the intention…
KARACHI: A fire broke out at the headquarters of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), causing extensive damage to the office of Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab. According to KMC officials, the fire erupted in a kitchen located next to the mayor’s office. The flames and intense heat subsequently spread to the adjoining office, leaving the mayor’s…
KARACHI: Two young men were killed in separate incidents in Karachi within hours, highlighting renewed concerns over street crime and the unsafe movement of heavy vehicles through densely populated areas. The first incident occurred near Liaquatabad No. 10, where a 28-year-old man identified as Shahzad was allegedly shot dead while resisting armed robbers attempting to…
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has paid tribute to the officers and personnel of the Pakistan Navy, praising their professionalism, courage and dedication to safeguarding the country’s maritime interests. In her message on the occasion of Naval Day, Maryam Nawaz said the Pakistan Navy has consistently demonstrated exceptional professional capabilities and shown its strength…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has ruled out any change in its policy towards Afghanistan’s Taliban government, with officials describing recent diplomatic and institutional contacts as routine engagements rather than signs of renewed political dialogue. The clarification comes amid speculation that Islamabad could be reconsidering its approach following reports that Afghanistan’s acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani had offered…
KARACHI: A ceremonial change of guards was held at Mazar-e-Quaid on Defence and Martyrs’ Day to honour the soldiers and civilians who sacrificed their lives in defence of Pakistan. Cadets from the Pakistan Air Force assumed guard duties at the mausoleum during the ceremony, paying tribute to the country’s armed forces and fallen heroes. Air…
MATIARI: Three young men drowned in a canal along Sugar Mill Road in Matiari while they were gathered near the water to perform religious rituals, police said. The victims were identified as Kumar, Anil and Rithik. According to police, the three youths had gathered along the canal as part of their religious observances before reportedly…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is observing Defence and Martyrs’ Day on September 6 to honour the courage, sacrifices and resilience of the armed forces and the nation during the September 1965 war. The day commemorates September 6, 1965, when Indian forces launched attacks on Pakistan’s international border, leading to a major conflict between the two countries. Pakistani…
ISLAMABAD: Punjab has the largest reported sugar stock among the three provinces for which figures were presented to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), with more than 1.58 million metric tonnes available as of Friday, September 4. According to figures presented to FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial, Punjab had 1,588,542 metric tonnes of sugar in…
ISLAMABAD: Electricity consumers across Pakistan are set to face higher bills after the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) approved additional charges of around Rs46 billion. Nepra has allowed a Rs2.0581 per unit increase under the Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA) for electricity consumed in July 2026. The adjustment will be reflected in consumers’ September bills….
