PM expresses concern after 3 Pakistani nationals injured in UAE port incident
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed deep concern over an incident at the Khor Fakkan port in the United Arab Emirates, where falling debris from an intercepted projectile injured four civilians, including three Pakistani nationals. In a post on the social media platform X, the premier confirmed that
Free transit triggering a sharp rise in commuter turnout
ISLAMABAD: Metro bus stations in Rawalpindi and Islamabad witnessed heavy crowds at the start of the week following the introduction of free travel for a month, a move aimed at easing the impact of recent increases in petroleum prices. Passengers formed long queues at multiple stations, with several lines reportedly
Pakistan proposes framework for Iran-US ceasefire, Reuters reports
According to Reuters, Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, remained in continuous contact overnight with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi to advance negotiations. Iran and the United States have received a proposal aimed at ending hostilities, which could come
NADRA simplifies visa application and biometric verification with new App update
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched the new and upgraded version of the Pak ID Mobile App, making the visa application and biometric verification process much easier. As per a press release issued by NADRA and a video on the subject, this new version of the
PFUJ sets 48-hour deadline for Shaukat Nawaz Mir’s apology over FIR against journalists
LAHORE: Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) President Rana Muhammad Azeem, Secretary General Shakeel Ahmed, Secretary Finance Shahr Bano and members of the Federal Executive Council have strongly condemned the registration of unnecessary FIRs against journalists in Azad Kashmir and expressed solidarity with the journalists of Azad Kashmir and have
Body of missing Dr. Ahmed Latif found inside vehicle at Children’s hospital
RAWALPINDI: The dead body of Dr. Ahmed Latif, the head of the blood bank of Children’s Hospital Rawalpindi, was found in his vehicle after he went missing for three days. Dr. Latif’s body was discovered in his vehicle after his family members complained about him going missing since Thursday. His
Ishaq Dar, Saudi FM Faisal bin Farhan discuss regional security in phone call
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on Sunday to discuss the rapidly evolving security situation in the region. The high-level contact follows a series of diplomatic engagements by Pakistan aimed at
Ports overwhelmed: Karachi and Port Qasim see record vessel lines
KARACHI: Pakistan’s maritime infrastructure is currently witnessing a significant rise in operations, with the nation’s major ports reaching near-maximum capacity as global trade routes increasingly pivot toward South Asian waters. Karachi Port is currently managing a massive fleet of 54 vessels, while Port Qasim is facilitating 18 ships, leading maritime
Government sets guidelines for fuel subsidy
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima Khawaja has announced that fuel subsidy will only be provided for registered vehicles, making registration with the Excise Department mandatory. During a press conference alongside Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani, Shaza Fatima revealed that the Ministry of IT, the
Operation Ghazab Lil Haq: 796 militants killed, 1,043 injured; 249 tanks, armored vehicles destroyed: Info Minister
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information has announced significant losses suffered by the Afghan Taliban and the Fitna al-Kharij during Operation Ghazb-ul-Haq. Federal Minister for Information, Atta Tarar, reported that the Afghan Taliban experienced heavy casualties, with 796 fighters killed and over 1,043 injured during the operation. According to the information





