BLA behind attack on Karachi family in Balochistan: govt
- 29-Jun-2026
QUETTA: Balochistan government spokesperson for the Home Department, Babar Khan Yousafzai, on Monday said that the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), which the government also refers to as Indian proxy group Fitna al Hindustan (FAH), was behind the recent attack on a Karachi family in the Dasht area of Kech district. The incident occurred late […]
Pakistan issues strong demarche to Afghan Taliban regime over Karachi terror attack
- 29-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday issued a strong demarche to the Afghan Taliban regime following the recent terrorist attack in Karachi, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said. According to the statement, the Afghan chargé d’affaires was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where Pakistan conveyed a strong protest over the attack. Separately, Pakistan’s Ambassador to […]
Video shows Pakistan's precision strikes on terrorist camps in Afghanistan
- 29-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Monday released footage of Pakistan’s precision strikes targeting terrorist camps and safe havens in the Pakistan-Afghanistan border region. Security forces have killed 29 terrorists during an intelligence-based operation and subsequent precision strikes targeting terrorist camps and safe havens under Operation Ghazb Lil Haq. The action […]
Petrol price: Hafiz Naeem accuses govt of serving oil firms
- 27-Jun-2026
KARACHI: Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman on Saturday strongly criticised the federal government for not reducing petroleum prices despite a decline in global oil rates, terming the decision “anti-people” and “shameful.” He said the government’s refusal to pass on the benefit of lower international crude oil prices to the public proved that it […]
PM Shehbaz underscores need to strengthen maritime defence capabilities
- 27-Jun-2026
KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said Pakistan was navigating complex and multifaceted security challenges, underscoring the need to strengthen the country’s defence capabilities, particularly its maritime security. Addressing the passing-out parade of the 125th Midshipmen Course and the 33rd Short Service Commission (SSC) Course at the Pakistan Naval Academy, PNS Rahbar, PM Shehbaz […]
Used car importers get one-time relief
- 26-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved a one-time relaxation to facilitate the clearance of thousands of imported used vehicles that have been held up at Karachi port following the implementation of new inspection requirements. The Ministry of Commerce has exempted certain used vehicles imported under the Gift, Personal Baggage, and Transfer of Residence (TR) schemes […]
Saudi Arabia launches Electronic Travel Authorization for visitors
- 26-Jun-2026
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system for British citizens, making travel to the Kingdom easier from July 1, 2026, according to the Saudi Gazette. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the new ETA service is available to holders of all types of British passports traveling to Saudi […]
Ashura being observed with religious fervour across country
- 26-Jun-2026
KARACHI: Youm-e-Ashur, the tenth of Moharram-ul-Haram, is being observed today (Friday) across the country with due solemnity to pay homage to the supreme sacrifice rendered by Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his devoted companions in Karbala. Mourning processions is being taken out in all cities and towns. Ulema and Zakireen are highlighting the bright and […]
Dubai work visa aspirants alerted after local fraudster's arrest
- 24-Jun-2026
SAHIWAL: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Wednesday arrested a suspected human trafficker accused of defrauding citizens by promising overseas employment opportunities on Dubai work visas. According to FIA officials, the suspect, identified as Qurban Ali, was arrested by the FIA Composite Circle Sahiwal during a crackdown against human traffickers and illegal overseas employment agents. […]
Bilawal questions why Khawaja Asif is still in cabinet after Rawalakot remarks
- 24-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday strongly criticised Defence Minister Khawaja Asif over his remarks regarding Rawalakot and its residents in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). Addressing the National Assembly, Bilawal said there are some ministers whose statements created unnecessary problems instead of helping Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. “There are […]