A 19-year-old girl was allegedly killed in a suspected honour killing in the Kharkai village of Lower Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, after she was reportedly seen speaking with a neighbour outside her home. Police say the victim was allegedly shot with a Kalashnikov rifle by her paternal uncle and cousin. According to investigators, the victim was…
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has officially announced a comprehensive boycott of the upcoming Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly elections, stating that the current political and security environment does not permit a free, fair, and transparent electoral process. Following a high-level meeting of its Core Committee, PTI described the decision as a principled stand…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is departing on a five-day official visit to Iran and Türkiye, beginning with his participation in the funeral prayers and final rites of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran. The prime minister will be accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, members of the federal cabinet, and a…
The federal government of Pakistan has revised the taxation structure on petrol and high-speed diesel by increasing the Climate Support Levy (CSL) while simultaneously reducing the Petroleum Levy (PL) by the same amount, ensuring that fuel prices remain unchanged for consumers. According to official notifications issued by the Petroleum Division, the Climate Support Levy on…
The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) has constituted separate seven-member committees to conduct interviews for the appointment of additional judges in the Lahore High Court (LHC), Islamabad High Court (IHC), Sindh High Court (SHC), and Balochistan High Court (BHC). Notably, none of the newly formed panels includes a Supreme Court judge, marking a significant procedural…
SWAT: Three tourists lost their lives and seven others were injured after a tourist boat capsized in Saifullah Lake near Kalam in Upper Swat on Wednesday, prompting an extensive rescue operation by Rescue 1122 and local authorities. According to Rescue 1122 officials, emergency teams rushed to the scene immediately after receiving reports of the incident….
PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has ruled out any ongoing negotiations with the federal government, clarifying that recent contacts have not progressed beyond an offer for dialogue while rejecting reports that the party plans to boycott the upcoming Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections. Speaking to reporters outside the Peshawar High…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s military has announced that security forces successfully intercepted and destroyed four drones allegedly launched from Afghanistan after they crossed into Pakistani airspace along the Balochistan border. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the drones entered Pakistani territory on June 30 and were immediately detected by the country’s advanced air defence system. The…
RIYADH: Pakistan’s Interior Minister and Minister for Narcotics Control, Mohsin Raza Naqvi, has arrived in Saudi Arabia on an official visit to strengthen bilateral relations and expand security cooperation between Pakistan and the Kingdom. Upon his arrival at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Mohsin Naqvi received a warm welcome from Saudi Interior Minister Prince…
Pakistan has announced a nationwide crackdown on Afghan nationals residing in the country without valid visas, directing law enforcement agencies to begin strict enforcement measures from July 10, 2026. The move is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen immigration control, improve national security, and accelerate the repatriation of undocumented foreign nationals. According to…
