Pakistan’s Makkah Joint Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye has received broad political support, with major political leaders describing the trilateral arrangement as an important step toward strengthening collective security and cooperation among Muslim countries. PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari welcomed the agreement, saying the pact would strengthen Pakistan’s defence capabilities while contributing to…
Rainfall is expected across several parts of Pakistan as authorities continue to monitor elevated water levels and low-level flooding at key barrages along the Indus River. According to the Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) Lahore, rainfall is expected at various locations in Punjab, Balochistan, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir. The weather is likely to remain…
President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari held a meeting with Federal Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi, during which the two discussed the prevailing political situation and a range of important national issues. According to sources familiar with the meeting, the discussion focused on developments on the political front as well as matters of national importance…
Sindh has constituted a third medical board to conduct the exhumation and medico-legal examination of 25-year-old businessman Mir Ali Raza, following concerns over inconsistencies in his initial post-mortem report. The eight-member board was notified by the Sindh Health Department after two earlier notifications were withdrawn. Police Surgeon Dr Sumaiyya Syed has been appointed as the…
The Karachi Chehlum traffic plan has been announced by the Karachi Traffic Police ahead of the central Chehlum procession, with authorities advising commuters to avoid major roads and follow designated alternative routes throughout the day. According to the official traffic advisory, the main Chehlum procession will begin from Nishtar Park at 9:00am and follow its…
The Pakistan petrol price has been reduced after the federal government announced a fresh revision in petroleum prices, offering modest relief to consumers and businesses across the country. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of petrol has been reduced by Rs4.08 per litre, bringing the new retail price to Rs331.95…
A Kasur fake robbery case has taken an unusual turn after police arrested a young man who allegedly shot himself in the leg to stage a false robbery and avoid giving his salary to his family. According to police officials, the accused, identified as Adnan, had recently received his salary but reportedly wanted to keep…
The Mir Raza Ali murder investigation has taken a significant turn after Karachi police obtained new CCTV footage that could help reconstruct the victim’s final movements before his death. According to investigators, the newly recovered surveillance video shows Mir Raza Ali walking along a street shortly before the incident. During the footage, he appears to…
The investigation into the Mir Raza death mystery has entered a crucial phase after Karachi police uncovered new evidence linking the victim’s final movements, financial difficulties and digital activity before his body was discovered in Gulistan-e-Jauhar. According to investigators, CCTV footage shows Mir Raza Ali leaving his shop near Bahadurabad at around 3:30am on July…
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Sharmila Faruqui has alleged irregularities in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Elections 2026, claiming that her party believes in the power of the vote while the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) relies on other methods to achieve political success. Speaking during a television programme, Faruqui alleged that an atmosphere of…
