Six militants killed in exchange of fire with police in Kohat
KOHAT: According to the district police officer, at least six terrorists were killed in a gunfight with the police in the Lachi area of Kohat. According to DPO Kohat, Shahbaz Elahi, the police and CTD (Counter Terrorism Department) acted on intelligence about the presence of terrorists in the Lachi vicinity.
More Pakistanis return home from Iran amid regional tensions
QUETTA: Around 60 more people have returned to Pakistan from Iran as the tension between Iran and Israel is escalating. According to the officials, a total of 13 people entered Pakistan through the Taftan Border on Saturday. A total of 3,334 people have entered Pakistan through this route in the
Students can earn Rs60,000 monthly through climate internship — apply now
LAHORE: The government of Punjab has introduced a new initiative, the Climate Leadership Internship Program, for university students. This program provides a monthly stipend of 60,000 rupees to the interns. This initiative was inaugurated by Maryam Nawaz, the Chief Minister of Punjab. The program provides a practical internship and leadership
How many days will Ramzan last this year? Met Dept predicts
ISLAMABAD: The Meteorology Department of Pakistan has issued an Eid-ul-Fitr prediction which showed that Ramzan will persist for 30 days until Eid when the moon will become visible on March 21. The Deputy Director of Meteorology Department Anjum Nazir, declared that the Central Ru’yat-e-Hilal Committee will conduct their moon observation
Pakistan calls India’s criticism of Afghan strikes ‘Absurd and Hypocritical’
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan rejected India’s criticism of its recent cross-border operations in Afghanistan, describing the remarks as “absurd and hypocritical.” Tahir Andrabi, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said the targeted strikes against terrorist hideouts and support bases were legitimate and aimed at safeguarding national security. While answering to media
Pakistan strikes Taliban strongholds, destroys 11 strategic sites
Kandahar, Afghanistan: Pakistani security forces have carried out retaliatory strikes across the border following provocation from militants based in Afghanistan. According to security sources, the response involved artillery and aerial operations targeting positions linked to the Taliban. The strikes were carried out after hostile activities along the border. Security sources
PM Shehbaz slashes senior officials’ salaries under new austerity measures
ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has announced additional austerity and energy-saving measures across federal institutions. According to an official notification from the Cabinet Division, the Prime Minister Shebaz Sharif has directed the implementation of new steps following the recommendations of a committee overseeing energy conservation and cost-cutting initiatives. As part
Major relief for passport applicants as passport offices change operation timing
ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports has announced an important update to improve public services by extending the working days of passport offices to five days a week. Effective immediately, all field offices and passport facilities will now operate from Monday to Friday. This change aims to provide
Fear of Pakistani strikes: Afghan Taliban hide their helicopters
ISLAMABAD: Amid growing fears of potential airstrikes from Pakistan, at least four Taliban officials fled to Ghor province on March 14, using four helicopters, as reported by Aamaj News from Afghanistan. According to multiple sources in Ghor, the Taliban officials concealed three of the helicopters upon their arrival, fearing Pakistani
Why are reports of Benjamin Netanyahu’s death circulating on social media?
Why are reports of Benjamin Netanyahu’s death circulating on social media? Unconfirmed claims regarding the death of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have been circulating rapidly on social media in recent days. These claims have gained momentum after the recent press conference, however, the Israeli media has declared them false.
